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The Grounded Traveler

The Grounded Traveler

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 26. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments

If you’re planning to travel this holiday season… here are some tips to prevent anxiety and restlessness, and make any trip more relaxing.
Establishing a rhythm is easy at home, where you control your schedule and can settle into a comfortable routine. But when you’re traveling (for business or for pleasure), that rhythm is disrupted, which [...]

Gingerbread Yoga Cookies

Gingerbread Yoga Cookies

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 07. Dec, 2009 | 0 Comments

At once modern and old-fashioned, they make perfect birthday, holiday or anytime
gifts for discerning cookie lovers.
These handmade cookies are adorable and delicious.
They are made with high-quality, natural ingredients and are baked fresh daily.
Order them by calling 212 925-9097 between 10am and 6pm eastern standard time.
Box of all 10 yoga poses, shown below:  $35

Meditation

Meditation

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 02. Dec, 2009 | 1 Comment

Through your practice of yoga, you’ve enhanced both your abilities to concentrate and to relax—the two most important requirements for a meditation practice. Now you can begin a meditation practice of your own.
What Is Meditation?
In the Yoga Sutra, Patanjali gives instruction on how to meditate and describes that yoga (or union) happens when the mind [...]

Yoga Library

Yoga Library

Posted by Margaret in Books, Yoga on 17. Nov, 2009 | 0 Comments

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 [...]

A Woman’s Lifeline

A Woman’s Lifeline

Posted by Margaret in Yoga on 28. Oct, 2009 | 0 Comments

A recent Yoga Journal article really spoke to me.  It is about the importance of tailoring a woman’s yoga practice to meet her needs.  I agree that a consistent yoga practice supports women physically, emotionally and spiritually.  Adapting your practice to meet your needs at each stage in your life is vital.  While you can [...]

  • Featured Pose

    Navasana Pose

  • NAVASANA

    Type of pose: Seated

    Benefits: Builds abdominal and core strength

    Instructions:

    1. From a seated position, bring the legs straight up to a 45 degree angle.

    2. The torso will naturally fall back, but do not let the spine collapse. Make a "V" shape with the body.

    3. Bring the arms out straight in line with the shoulders.

    4. Balance on the sit bones.

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