I began yoga as a source of exercise in 2009 at Sunrise Yoga. I had always been involved in other sources of exercise mostly gym type atmosphere but was looking to get excited about a program I was involved in and the gym was not doing that anymore for me. Having gone through deaths in […]
The steam engine was puffing away. When it went up hill it would puff harder and harder. When it went down hill it was puffing gently. When it was on the flat it was puffing at a steady and easy rate. The puffing of the steam engine is the same as your breath in yoga […]
“My God Alice, you should have seen what this young thing was doing in that YouTube video!” Elizabeth said as they were walking down the street towards the yoga studio. Elizabeth watched some yoga YouTube videos the previous night. Now she is convinced more than ever that she is too old and that she will […]
A friend of mine is getting over knee surgery. His doctor told him to start using an “elliptical” bike to help his knee to heal. He had never been to a health club or gym before. When he got to the gym he noticed that there were three different types of ellipticals and he wasn’t […]
Bob’s buddies have discovered that he is more relaxed these days. He seems to be more flexible and less stressed. He has a more positive attitude and he is complaining less about injuries. Bob said “I have been doing yoga for the last six months with my wife and it has made a big difference […]
Bob’s friends have noticed a change: Bob has stopped lifting weights and he is getting stronger. Bob has stopped playing sports and his body is getting healthier. Bob is handling the daily stress better than ever before. Bob’s relationship with his wife is solid and stable. Bob has discovered yoga and he is glad that […]
People were popping up all around me! The noise level was rising! Was I the only one staying in Savasana? Was there something wrong that I did not know about? Should I be concerned and end Savasana now? In 2002 I was attending a workshop in Montreal as part of the Pattabhi Jois World Tour. […]
“BOO!” Alice almost jumped out of her shoes when Carol came up behind her, grabbed her around the waist and said “Boo!” Alice was surprised by the touching. This reminded Alice of a similar shock she had during her first yoga class. Her teacher put their hands on her back in Downward Facing dog. She […]
Alice’s stomach is growling! It has been growling for the last half hour! She is so hungry she could eat her chair. But Alice has a problem. She is going to yoga class after work and her yoga teacher always tells her not to eat for at least two hours before class. A big meal […]
Alice just got home from work. It was a rough day today. Two other people were out sick and the workload was unbelievable. She thought briefly about putting her feet up and relaxing for the evening. Instead she is going out to a movie with a friend. She made the commitment a week ago. […]
