Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 18. Nov, 2009 | Leave a comment?
There are many styles of yoga from the intense, heated vinyasa practice to a more alignment-focused practice using props such as Iyengar. Whether you enjoy a yoga practice that’s heated or more restorative, incorporating pranayama or meditation, come to your mat with an open mind and open heart, and enjoy what your yoga practice brings.
VINYASA [...]
Whether you are a beginning yoga student or seasoned practitioner, there are numerous books that can add to your practice. With the recent rise in popularity of yoga, it is a bit overwhelming how many yoga books, CDs and DVDs are available. If you have been practicing yoga asanas or are interested in learning about [...]
In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, the eightfold path is called ashtanga,which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb). According to the Yoga Sutra, our pain and suffering is created by the misperception that we are separate from nature. The realization that we are not separate may be experienced without effort; however, most of us need guidance. Patanjali’s Eight Limbed Path [...]
Give yoga a try and discover what it can do for your body and mind.
A central premise in yoga is “everything is connected.” That’s clear when looking at the health and fitness benefits of yoga that have long been reported by practitioners and are now being confirmed by scientific research.
STRESS RELIEF: Yoga reduces the physical effects of [...]
It was great meeting all of you at Chapman’s Health Fair. I will keep you posted on yoga sessions held in Orange!
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 17. May, 2010 | No Comments
As Buddha said, impermanence is the nature of the human condition. This is a truth we know in our minds but tend to resist in our hearts. Change happens all around us, all the time, yet we long for the predictable, the consistent. We want the reassurance that comes from things remaining the same. Yoga [...]
Posted by Margaret in Events on 09. Mar, 2010 | No Comments
Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All
International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future.
“Gender equality and women’s empowerment are fundamental to the global mission of the United Nations to achieve equal rights and dignity for all… But equality for women and [...]
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 27. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
Ayurveda is the “science or knowledge of life.” It dates back 5,000 years to the ancient Sanskrit texts, the Vedas. Ayurveda is a system of healing and energy management that takes into consideration physical constitution, emotional nature and spiritual outlook. According to this philosophy, universal life force manifests as three different energies, or doshas.
The [...]
Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 20. Jan, 2010 | 1 Comment
There is some controversy in the yoga community about whether music belongs in a yoga class. Whether you enjoy mixing your practice with some down tempo beats, live music or chanting, music can change your energy or shift your mood. For me, part of creating a theme for a class includes a playlist that complements and flows [...]
Posted by Margaret in News on 15. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
The news from Haiti’s January 12’s massive earthquake is horrific. Estimates of the death toll are staggering and continue to rise. Following is a list of reputable organizations to which you can donate to help (you can even donate via text—it can’t get much easier than that):
Partners In Health: www.pih.org, 617-432-5256
Doctors Without Borders: www.doctorswithoutborders.org, 888-392-0392
Oxfam America: www.oxfamamerica.org, 800-77-OXFAM [...]
