Fresh and juicy conversations on making yoga a part of your daily life
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...]
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...]
This is an on-going series of yoga stories from readers about how yoga has made a difference their life. To contribute your story, click here. Submitted by Clare S. (not her real name) of New Zealand Coming from a dysfunctional family, it is not really a surprise that I got involved with punk rockers and street kids in my early teens. I felt a sense of belonging, I was needed. I brought them food and snuck them home for showers and meals. It didn't take long for me to get into the … [Read more...]
Ever tried to go traveling with a yoga bolster? A mainstay prop for Iyengar practitioners, and beloved by many other yogis, a bolster provides support for restorative-style yoga poses held for lengthy periods of time. And it's heavy, bulky and plain tough to manouvere around in the local yoga studio, let alone across international date lines. But thanks to New Zealand company YogoGear, I was able to take a yoga bolster on my recent trip to LA for teacher training with Shiva … [Read more...]
This is an on-going series of yoga stories submitted by Yoga Lunchbox readers. Tell us how yoga changed your life and go in the draw to win a yoga prize package. Submitted by Kathie Overeem of Dunedin, NZ, winner of a Yoga Prize Package I’ve been a sporty type for 10 years or so now I go through phases of running, biking, and weight training. Over the last 5 years I’ve found yoga and since then it has typically part been part of my weekly routine. I’m prone to very bad posture … [Read more...]
by guest author Elissa Jordan Seems I don’t trust myself. I’ve recently committed myself to a 30-day sadhana or committed practice through 30 days of yoga. And as a result I’ve not gone anywhere near my yoga mat for days. Every morning I wake up and I have a talk with myself about how today is going to be different. Today I’m going to get up early. Today I’m going to respect my commitment. Today I’m going to practice yoga. And then the excuses start - too tired, too … [Read more...]
