By mary on September 23, 2009
This is one of my favorite quotes from the movie, “The Lion King.” As one who frequently mashes up quotes, cliches, and song lyrics, I feel a kindredness with that little warthog. Bless him.
I actually googled this quote. Hundreds of millions of hits later, I sat in awe, my fingers not knowing what link to [...]
Posted in intermediate yoga, power yoga | Tagged confidence, experience, past, radiant, stained glass, vulnerable, yoga today
By mary on August 16, 2009
One of the most eloquent, honest, soul-baring words in the English language is, in my opinion, the word “authentic:”
True to one’s own personality, spirit, or character.
Not false or imitation.
To live in authenticity, then, is why I share with you my dilemma of the powerful panties. When we are able to share our fears, our misguided [...]
Posted in all levels yoga, beginning yoga, intermediate yoga | Tagged authentic, babies, belly, body awareness, honest
By mary on August 6, 2009
Well, this looks cool! I was just sent an email from a friend about Yoga Rocks Mountain Fest ‘09 in Lyons. Check it out – and I hope to see you there!
Posted in all levels yoga, beginning yoga, intermediate yoga, music, power yoga | Tagged alison litchfield, anusara, jeanie manchester, lyons, madhuri, tina porter, yogarocks
By mary on August 1, 2009
One of my friends recently posted a quote on my Facebook page by Dr. Nils Bergman: “The mother is the baby’s habitat.” That, dear readers, has encouraged quite the pause in my life.
Imagine this with me: unmasked adoration on my baby’s chubster face when he sees me (especially when he’s hungry); seriously sweet hugs when [...]
Posted in all levels yoga, beginning yoga, intermediate yoga, music, power yoga, stuff to ponder, yoga class sequence | Tagged baby, class schedule, habitat, humanity. insanity, nils bergman, pause
By mary on July 27, 2009
Often the hands will solve a mystery
that the intellect has struggled with in vain.
Carl G. Jung
I have an obsession. It’s not a secret to those who know me or have been around me for any period of time. It’s something about which I read, practice, and luxuriate.
I love touch.
Lately, I have been reading [...]
Posted in all levels yoga, beginning yoga, intermediate yoga, power yoga, stuff to ponder | Tagged breath, cuddle, embrace, held, hug, kiss, lick, nuzzle, oxygen, touch
By mary on July 13, 2009
In almost every class I’ve taught lately, I’ve asked the question, “What would you like to work on today?” Inevitably, hips and lower back work are requested, which admittedly are a constant source of collected stress. But what about those poses that we…hate. Fear. Shy away from. “Those” poses were always the ones that miraculously [...]
Posted in all levels yoga, beginning yoga, intermediate yoga, stuff to ponder | Tagged booty, chocolate, dance, embarrassment, fear, handstand, smile, sri, vashistasana
By mary on March 30, 2009
Check out this groovy new mat. May not do the trick in a packed studio, but I’m thinking I could totally learn to press up into a handstand on one of these…
Posted in all levels yoga, beginning yoga, intermediate yoga, power yoga, yoga class sequence
By mary on December 17, 2008
Tanutara: Making of the Anusara Syllabus Poster from Ross Evans on Vimeo.
Posted in intermediate yoga | Tagged anusara, darren rhodes, yoga