The Om of Yoga
Sanskrit is an ancient language that is still used in yogic practices. Although it is not currently a "spoken" language (Hindi is the predominant language spoken in Northern India today), it remains important because it is considered a "sacred" language. That may sound like a strange idea in a culture like ours that has no equivalent. (more…)Continue Reading: The Om of Yoga



Sometimes you just don't feel like it. I admit.
Yesterday my bones needed a rest. So while I sat looking out my window, I studied how the leaves and branches were moving in the wind.
Attended a kirtan tonight which is a session with live music, singing, chanting sacred sounds and sometimes even spontaneous dancing!
In yogic practices, it is one of the ways to lift our spirits and align with the healing vibrations of music.
A private yoga session may be a good idea when you are having many questions and concerns about starting or restarting your yoga routine.
I just completed an individualized yoga class for a student who has lost her flexibility and strength since taking on a demanding job that keeps her tied to her computer.
I am traveling this week and so my schedule is completely different from my home yoga routine. I try finding a local yoga studio in the closest town in Vermont where I’m staying. No morning classes, which is my preference. Three days go by without any yoga and I start feeling the effects: more tired, eating more, losing the spring in my step.
Reading medical articles on measuring the health effects of different yoga practice and specific yoga postures. Tons of stuff showing an almost immediate positive result for the heart, blood pressure, muscles. A very recent one proves that even a once a week session maintained regularly over time will prevent the weight gain associated with aging. How much more can you ask for!
