I’m not a skier. I’m not like my friend Deb, who revels in sheer delight at the thought of hitting the slopes again. I like the heat. I like my shorts and tank tops and, until last year, I was front and center in the choir of malcontents chanting “don’t go” to summer sunsets at [...]
In teaching yoga, I enjoy creating an environment where students can “check in” with themselves, both physically and emotionally, and set an intention for their session. So, at the beginning of class, I’ll often ask students to clarify their reasons for being “on the mat.” Starting a class this way is consistent with the entire [...]
I’d like to introduce you to two of my yoga students, who come to class weekly, rain or shine. Early risers who arrive at the gym to take a spinning class before the 8:30 yoga class, Bill and Charlotte Dautel are the inspiration of many teachers and students. Their combined ages equal 150! A couple [...]
DVD REVIEW A Virtual Beach Yoga Experience Whether in your living room, studio or summer home, now you can get a virtual taste of Cape Cod with Diane Kovanda’s new yoga DVD, Yoga Cape Cod. Videotaped at Long Beach in Craigville, Diane’s meditative, relaxing and core-strengthening Hatha Yoga is augmented by both the beautiful bamboo [...]
There are lots of ways to travel these days and lots of metaphors to describe the journey. The AAA’s of yoga have much to offer us as we make our yogic journey inward. Surprisingly, the American Automobile Association and yoga have more than a few things in common. For instance, the car people contract [...]
…As it is playfully referred to in Thailand, is better known as the ancient Indian and Buddhist practice of Thai Massage. Steeped in tradition, Thai Massage combines a unique blend of yoga and pressure-point massage that leaves one feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated. The phrase “Lazy Man’s Yoga” is derived from the Thai Massage practice [...]
At its most basic level, a yoga practice is meant to help one discover what’s inside. Millions of Americans take classes in studios and at fitness clubs, and many practice in the privacy of their homes, perhaps following along with an instructor on a video or DVD. But there are others who believe that being outside, [...]
My students often come to me and tell me how much they would love their husband, mother, friend, daughter or employer to try yoga. Often the disappointing responses they get are: “ I don’t do yoga,” “I can’t twist like a pretzel,” I’m too fat to do yoga, too old, too tired.” Yoga has indeed hit [...]
With all the trends making their foray into mainstream America (Starbucks, hip-hugger jeans, SUVs, diet fads, etc.), how is it that yoga has recently become so widespread? Is it some New Age alternative religion? Is it the latest fitness craze? Why yoga? Why not? Some clarification is in order. Yoga is not a New Age [...]
Yogic concept of “seva” – selfless service – makes changes one asana at a time For thousands of years, yoga has been a spiritual as well as a physical practice. The inward journey of breath and movement connects practitioners to a centering place within themselves and within the world. Now, an increasingly visible number of [...]
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