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AYP Interviews Ashtanga Dispatch: Connecting w/ Ashtanga Through the Written Word
I am a fervent believer in supporting what I what to see more of in the world. If you follow the Ashtanga Yoga Project on Face Book, you know that I share more articles from other writers then I do from my own blog. That seems kind of backwards, right? I did not start blogging because I wanted fame or fortune. I started blogging because I wanted the world to know that Ashtanga Yoga was more then pretty people doing handstand. Ashtanga is a way of being. It is 8 principles that bring sanity to the craziness we call life. Everyone is worthy of this peace. Anyone can have it. When other…
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Ashtanga Adaptability, Interviews, Pose How To, Review, Social Media, Teaching Ashtanga, Uncategorized, Videos, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras
Kino MacGregor: World’s First Yoga Channel
When Kino MacGregor asked me to take a look at her new project, I of course said, “Yes!” I have always admired Kino’s work ethic. When it comes to innovative ways to spread Yoga around the world, she always seems to think a few steps ahead. When I saw the new project, I immediately thought, “Kino is starting her own yoga channel. Brilliant.” When it launches, the OmStars channel will be the first of its kind. OmStars, an online Yoga channel started by Kino and Yoga teacher, Kerri Verna, will provide a comprehensive online platform that will allow practitioners to effortlessly integrate authentic Yoga experience into modern life. The channel will provide:…
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Adventures in Mysore India, Alignment and Injuries, Ashtanga Adaptability, Ashtanga Quotes, Conference Notes, Interviews, Reblogs, Review, Uncategorized, Yoga Philosophy
Strength and Grace: 10 Quotes From Female Greats of Ashtanga Yoga
I was very excited to receive a copy of Strength and Grace by Alicia Beale and Derick Yu from Ekam Inhale. Strength and Grace , a collection of essays from female Ashtanga practitioners, inspires and provides amazing insights into the world of Ashtanga from a female perspective. Similar to the book, Guruji by Eddie Stern, Strength and Grace contains amazing stories of transformation and practice with Ashtanga Guru Pattabhi Jois. However, this sets it apart. It includes, The rules of authorization and certification The logic behind ladies holiday How to practice during and after child birth How to balance Ashtanga with children and family life A brief foray into Ayurveda and Ashtanga…
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Giveaway: Vegetarian Comfort Foods
This is the second of 3 books I will be giving away that will help you fuel your body for yoga practice. Primary Series contains a lot of poses for digestive system purification. Vegetarian Comfort Foods: The Happy Healthy Gut Guide to Delicious Plant-Based Cooking is all about having a happy healthy digestive system. The author, Jennifer Browne, spent a decade suffering from IBS and discovered that she could heal her gut with a plant based diet. This book is perfect for vegetarians, sufferers of digestive malfunction and those merely looking for healthy delicious recipes. This book is not about deprivation! Vegetarian Comfort Foods has over 75 tasty recipes. Black Bean Tacos with Slaw, Eggplant…
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Ashtanga Quotes, History, Interviews, Review, Teaching Ashtanga, Uncategorized, Yoga Philosophy, Yoga Sutras
Interview with Gregor Maehle on Samadhi
Ashtanga teacher and practitioner, Gregor Maehle is the author of Ashtanga Yoga Practice and Philosophy, Ashtanga Yoga: The intermediate Series, Yoga Meditation, and Pranayama: The Breath of Yoga. With each book, Gregor takes us deeper into the practice of yoga. Now Gregor has taken us to the ultimate culmination of the yoga practice, Samadhi. Gregor’s new book, Samadhi, The Great Freedom, is available and is sure to blow some minds and ruffle some feathers. Gregor so graciously agreed to an interview about his latest work. This interview is intended to awaken your curiosity. To get all of your questions on Samadhi answered, get your copy of the book here. I am sure…
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Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana Giveaway and Coupon Code!
I am so excited about this. I have been looking for another copy of this book forever! I found it and I want to share it with you. The Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana is the latest book by Sharath Jois, the lineage holder of Ashtanga Yoga and it is hard to get your hands on these days. This book is a must have reference for all ashtangis! It is much easier to understand than Pattabhi Jois’s Yoga Mala and easier to use. The Ashtanga Yoga Anusthana illustrates the full Primary Series with breath and drishti. Thanks to Yoga Life Style, I am able to do a giveaway and a discount! Yoga…
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Nee-ji: Knee Pain Suport Review
When I saw the Nee-ji on twitter, I thought is sounded cool and I wanted to give it a shot. In the past, when I had knee pain from an injury, I had teachers tell me to put a towel behind my knee and it worked so figured the Nee-ji may work as well. What is the Neeji? Here you go. Straight from the website. The nee-ji can be used to help combat certain aspects of knee pain. It can help people with pain associated with Osteoarthritis, patello-femoral pain (problems associated with the knee cap), calf tension, Achilles tendonosis, “stiff knee”, post knee surgery and restricted range of motion. Its…
