The first time I heard the word Namaste, I thought perhaps it was the equivalent of gesundheit. A sort of utterance after a sneeze to ward off the evil spirits of bad health, only it was said every time yoga class was about to begin and again at the end. Eventually I noticed a gesture [...]
I enjoy moving my body in a variety of ways: trail running, climbing, weight training, biking, swimming, mountaineering, playing games, etc. I find it satisfying to experience the challenges that these activities present and the strength, speed, agility, and skill required to manage those challenges. Some days the challenges feel more inspiring than others, but [...]
No matter how long you have been studying yoga, starting and maintaining a personal home practice is a challenge. Aside from family, work and other life obligations that beckon you away from the mat, there are other obstacles that loom. There is the decision to make of what poses to do today, what order to [...]