In order to make a good first impression, we often offer a firm handshake. Similarly, if we want to make a good first appearance, we stand straight and tall. Tadasana or Mountain Pose helps you to find that poised posture. It helps restore alignment and put things back in their proper place. Practicing Tadasana restoresContinue reading “Tadah! The Magic of Tadasana.”
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Moving with Care
In yoga there is philosophical code, similar to the the the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts Code of Law. The Yogic code is found in the texts of the Yamas and Niyamas. The Yamas consist of 5 restraints and the Niyamas consist of 5 observances. The first two Yamas are non-violence and truthfulness, known asContinue reading “Moving with Care”
Breathing First
The foundation of yoga is the breath. It is pure, simple and true. When we sit on a cushion or chair and merely notice our inhalation and exhalation, we are doing yoga. We are uniting with our breath while in a seated posture. During a hatha class I took with Mark Devenpeck (owner of TriadContinue reading “Breathing First”
“Mira, Mira!”
Concentration on subtle sense perceptions can cause steadiness of the mind. — Patanjali. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. In this blog, I am hoping to make yoga accessible to everyContinue reading ““Mira, Mira!””