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Feeling Wellicious

Had fun at the Wellicious showroom yesterday trying on their new line of eco-friendly men’s yoga wear (have much more for women too!).  Happy to support socially responsible companies, especially if they offer comfy and well-made clothes.  It used to … Continue reading

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Finding the power and length in your body

This week’s focus: YOU’VE ALWAYS HAD THE POWER Remember that last scene in The Wizard of Oz? Well, if you don’t, here it is… It’s often the case in yoga practice (and in life) that we have more power than we … Continue reading

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Yoga for Explosive Strength

Great guidance over at Men’s Health for a strength building practice that also opens up some flexibility at the same time.     ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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TED Talk: Alain de Botton on Atheism 2.0

Since I’m on a roll with philosophy and spirituality, Alain De Botton describes how there is something to learn from religion(s) even if you ‘don’t believe any of it.’ ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Thanks and welcome

Thanks to everyone who is checking out my elephant journal article . Feel free to visit my archive of past postings. New thoughts coming soon! ShareTweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Are you living asymmetrically?

Are you balanced or are you about to fall over?  How much do you live asymmetrically? Here’s a short quiz.  Do you: Lean into one leg when you stand? Lean into one hip when you sit? Carry a bag on … Continue reading

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Do I really need this pose?

When you find yourself in yoga teacher training, afternoon activities may consist of such things as writing long manifestos about why you’ve decided to practice in one way or another.  Or maybe that’s just me.  Today my mind was focused … Continue reading

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The Science of Yoga: Part Two

More from Alice Walton on Forbes on the effect yoga has on the body and mind. “In practicing yoga, we’re training our awareness to attend to the flow of thoughts, feelings and sensations in the body – and to be … Continue reading

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Be responsible for your energy

  Watched Invictus last night and was reminded of the power of Charisma.  Sure, we can’t all be Nelson Mandela or anything close, but we can learn the important lesson of being responsible for what we bring into the room. … Continue reading

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Just Say No

There’s a strong sweaty class that I go to sometimes.  But I’m not going to go anymore.  The teacher has given me some alignment points I fundamentally disagree with, so even though it’s convenient, I appreciate the workout, and I … Continue reading

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