The Poetry of Yoga
Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.
Today we honor and recognize the work of one of the world’s most inspired peace leaders – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
As a man of faith, conscious and eloquence he strove to shift the world’s view on the American civil rights movement during a time of nationwide unrest. To uplift the human spirit by speaking of freedom, peace and compassion when all around him was untethered racism and inequality. But he stood strong and unwavering throughout his life. (more…)
Posted on January 21st, 2008 in Yoga and Community, The Poetry of Yoga
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With the change in the season, night falling sooner and new reflections of the year closely coming to an end, I found myself in “poetic motion” and I was looking for some inspiration.
Perhaps a familiar language that also engages in this journey of taking yoga one day at a time? (more…)
Posted on November 14th, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga
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While at the Global Mala Project in Los Angeles, our team had the great fortune to view the inspiring work of Jasper Johal.
Mr. Johal is a photographer of some of the most intimate, artful and beautifully nude views of yoga poses. In his series entitled The Body as Temple we are offered a spiritual and sensuous insight of the body as a sacred being. (more…)
Posted on October 10th, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga
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Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. – Rumi
Another month comes upon us and perhaps you are once again, creating a list of what you need to or want to accomplish in this mere 31 days. How long is that list? Is it practical? Is it fanciful? Does it include your health and exercise goals?
How often do we assume that our exercise regime will just take care of itself? For myself, that may just be one too many days. (more…)
Posted on October 5th, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga
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In the future we will be bringing you profiles on individuals or organizations that bring the arts and yoga together in the form of poetry, dance, theatre or painting.
While doing this research we came across the work of Leza Lowitz. In a lovely collection of poems entitled Yoga Poems: Lines to Unfold By, Leza is combining her passion for poetry with her devotion to yoga. (more…)
Posted on August 29th, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga
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To lift my spirits, I sing. And this month - with mercury in retrograde and the fire season in California and a summer of strange and wobbly changes that have affected my bank account, my health and my confidence - I’ve been singing a lot! (more…)
Posted on July 10th, 2007 in Yoga for Emotional Health, Benefits of Yoga, Devotional Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga
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It takes me a while to get the hang of it — being on vacation — but slowly I let go of my daily routine and “let the good times roll” (yes, I am in New Orleans!).
My yoga “routine” too.
Yes, that’s what I said. I’m not doing yoga this week because, well, I’m here to sit along the River and dance till my feet hurt and sample beignets and spicy collard greens. (more…)
Posted on May 3rd, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, Yoga for Laughs, The Poetry of Yoga, Yoga for Every Day
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I’m an April baby. Coming to life with the first blasts of green windy spring days. Anyone who knows me would probably describe me as truly possessing the energy of this season: quick-sprouting, excited by the wind, forever hopeful of what’s being created! (more…)
Posted on April 10th, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, Yoga for Laughs, The Poetry of Yoga
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Every yoga pose (asana) can also be a meditation. These two functions of a yoga practice are often isolated. In fact, meditation can occur naturally while in one of the hundreds of asanas when you settle into the pose for an extended hold. (more…)
Posted on March 27th, 2007 in Understanding Yoga, Yoga and Meditation, The Poetry of Yoga
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You are your own best yoga teacher. While it’s true that finding a good yoga teacher is like falling in love, ultimately that “teacher” is you. The trust and enthusiasm you experience with a teacher who has you coming back for more is just your own desire for that knowledge. (more…)
Posted on March 19th, 2007 in Thoughtful Yoga, Start Your Yoga Practice, Understanding Yoga, Yoga and Meditation, Teaching Yoga, The Poetry of Yoga
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