Monday, May 23, 2011

Yoga Funny

My friend Chloe shared this with me.  I found myself both humored & horrified.  Enjoy!

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Beauty Reflected

We were blessed to have Jim Campbell enter our community last week with such grace that I think we all started to believe that he was part of our community:  always had been and always will be.  Jim has a giant spirit and it is really impossible to sum up his personality in a few words.  Although I said it isn't possible, I can't help but try to give you the feeling of his personality with a few adjectives.   Jim is funny, creative, energetic, passionate, fun, and honest.

He invited our kula to participate in his creativity as yoga & spiritual models.  The result, as reflected in his photos, showcases his talent and the beauty that we are so grateful to be immersed in. 

Jim Campbell's photography website:  http://www.omlightphotography.com/

Friday, May 6, 2011

Which style of yoga is best?

All and none.  It seems there are endless options these days to the style or kind of yoga available to practice.  Hatha, Kundalini, Ashtanga, Yin, Bikram, Anusara, Iyengar, Flow -- we're just getting started.  I like this quote taken from the manifesto of the Asmi Yoga studio in Bend, Oregon:  "the best kind of yoga is the one you do."

Read the rest of the Asmi Yoga Manifesto:  http://asmiyoga.com/ourintention/manifesto.html

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Forearm Balance - Pinchamayurasana

Our April asana, Pinchamayurasana (Forearm Balance), artfully taught by Adam Ballenger:  http://www.yogavibes.com/videos/watch/instructional-v.ignette-forearm-balance-pincha-mayurasana/.

If you're in Salt Lake City check out one of Adam's classes.  His schedule is online @  http://adamballengeryoga.com/.

The Male Experience & Downdog be Damned

I found myself giggling while reading this blog and I wanted to share. Three cheers for men that find the courage & humble spirit to enter a yoga practice! I love the frustration with downdog. My Bikram practicing friend, Sarah, commented after my class: "I wasn't expecting so many downdogs." Oh, downdog, how easy it is to forget that you were not so easy at first visit!

Thank God For Pregnant Women