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An interview with Michelle Taffe, founder of The Global Yogi

January 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
MIchelle, the TGY editor scopes out Himalayan yoga ashrams

Thanks to the connective and informative power of the Internet, it's never been so easy to find what you're looking for... and that includes in the yoga world too. Michelle Taffe, a Melbourne based yogi, writer and entrepreneur is the founder of The Global Yogi, a website dedicated to helping yogis check out yoga around the world. The YLB spoke to Michelle to find out more about her website, who it's aimed at, and the challenges of starting an internet-based business. What inspired you … [Read more...]

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From Rock ‘n Roll to mind control, a tale of meditation sound creation

January 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dave Marrett

by guest author Jen Hall, of Venture Beyond Ever wondered who the musicians are behind those soothing and relaxing Healing Sounds CDs? Here's the tale of one such musician, a Kiwi boy no less, born and bred in Wellington, one Dave Marrett. Back in 1975, Dave boarded the ‘Oriana’ and set sail for Sydney, chasing a dream ofcombing his natural flair for electronics with his love of music. He'd already done the hard yards, spending years cycling 10km to violin lessons in Upper Hutt. … [Read more...]

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I’m not flexible enough to do yoga

April 5, 2011 By 18 Comments
Feeling inflexible but doing yoga anyway

It took me years to turn up to a yoga class. Years and years of liking the idea of yoga before actually appearing on a yoga mat. Why? Whenever I confessed I’d never done a yoga class; I’d always append the confession with – I’m not flexible enough. Never have been. I got dropped from the gymnastics club at the age of eight because I couldn’t reach my toes. I could do handstands, I could vault, I could balance on the beam, but I couldn’t touch my toes. Perhaps there … [Read more...]

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What I love about Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

February 11, 2011 By 5 Comments
Ashtanga practitioner Nick Potter

by guest author Nick Potter Nick Potter is a 'renew-ability practitioner' and writer on Re-Be. His passion for yoga gels well with his interests in positive personal, social and environmental change. He’s practiced Ashtanga yoga regularly since 2005. He's also part of the Off the Mat, Into the World NZ & Australia leadership team. Last week’s article on Why I may never take another yoga class generated some lively discussion. Some people also felt it was critical of … [Read more...]

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Top ten yoga books in my library, Part 2

December 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A gem of a book

As promised! Following the popularity of  Top Ten best yoga websites and articles on the web, and Top Ten yoga books in my library, Part 1, here's the rest of the list. Plus don't forget to check out Top Ten Yoga Videos online, Part 1. Again, in no particular order, these are the second half of my top ten yoga books. I own every one of these books, and refer to them again and again. … [Read more...]

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Top Ten Yoga Videos online, Part 1

December 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
Seane Corn on YouTube

Some months ago I published an article called Top Ten best yoga websites and articles on the web. It had an enthusiastic response and has since gone on to be one of the top five articles on the site. At the time, readers suggested/requested a do a top ten list of yoga videos on the 'net. I thought it was a great idea, but had no idea where to start. I wasn't in the habit of watching yoga videos online, so couldn't really do a top ten list. Until now. Lately, I've discovered a new world … [Read more...]

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