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Back issues are one of the biggest reasons students seek out a yoga class – neck pain? lower back pain? upper back stiffness? The spine and the back are part of the core of our movement, so having a pain … Continue reading →
Back issues are one of the biggest reasons students seek out a yoga class – neck pain? lower back pain? upper back stiffness? The spine and the back are part of the core of our movement, so having a pain … Continue reading →
In our last Yoga Sutra discussion group, we covered the yoga sutras in the third chapter highlighting the “powers” that arise from the heightening and integration of the senses – manipulation of visibility, sound, smell, taste, and touch. We had … Continue reading →
As time is flying and Fall is arriving, time to look ahead and plan some more in-depth study for the Monday night specials. For October, we thought we would revisit the learning of Sanskrit terms and names of poses, as … Continue reading →
As we proceed with the “naturally super” powers of yoga explained within the third chapter of The Yoga Sutras, we must continue to discuss the concepts of samyama (integration), samadhi (spiritual freedom), and all the layers of consciousness. For most … Continue reading →
The last chapters of The Great OOM by Robert Love highlight the last big enterprises that Bernard takes on to try and keep the Clarkstown Country Club alive. However, all of these final ideas, from the full blown animal park … Continue reading →
I know I am a bit late in writing about our last Yoga Sutra Study group and the upcoming Sutras for discussion on Aug 29th at 11:00am, but I hope that you can join us again for these great discussions … Continue reading →
Well, serves me right to be behind on writing and catching-up on reading possibly the most “busy” Chapters of The Great OOM. I am still slightly behind schedule, but will finish up for sure before our meeting and discussion next … Continue reading →
The Great OOM continues with the growing popularity of the CCC (Clarkstown Country Club) and its astounding offerings in entertainment and energy! Bernard was a master at moving with the times and being what he needed to be at any … Continue reading →
What I have come to realize in this second reading of The Great OOM is that there really isn’t a lot of personal attention to the man himself. His story is merely told through the eyes and experiences of some … Continue reading →
As yoga teachers, we don’t get the question about standing on the shoulders as much as on the head. For some reason, Sarvangasana – short form “shoulder stand” – seems more approachable and less intimidating. And, yes, it is an … Continue reading →