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Yogis and Yoginis on Twitter

darla — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:38:31 +0000

We’re compiling a worldwide list of yogis and yoginis on Twitter. If you’re on Twitter and would like to be on our Yoga Twitter List, please add a comment to this post with your Twitter username. And, be sure to follow Share Yoga’s Yoga Twitter list at: http://twitter.com/shareyoga/yoga Twitter is a powerful new medium that allows people to [...] Related posts:

Yoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber

darla — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:02:32 +0000

Yoga Journal – Yoga Well-Being – Sweet Slumber Posted using ShareThis Related posts:Om Sweet Om: 5 Steps to Create a Sacred Space for Yoga at HomeCheck out Yoga Journal’s Online Yoga Pose FinderWrite a yoga haiku. Win a pink Yogitoes yoga towel! Related posts:

Doctor and Patient – How Mindfulness Can Make for Better Doctors – NYTimes.com

darla — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:14:34 +0000

I found this article about mindfulness in the New York Times interesting. It talks about more and more physicians becoming disenchanted with their profession because of the many distractions on the job: cell phones, email, text messages, etc. These distractions take away from the joy of the work. I think this is a problem not [...] Related posts:

140th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

darla — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:59:50 +0000

Today marks the 140th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Perhaps this weekend is a good time to revisit one of Gandhi’s biographies. I especially enjoyed “Gandhi The Man” by Eknath Easwaran, which details his earlier years as a shy young man. Today, President Obama paid tribute to Gandhi saying: “The America of today has its roots [...] Related posts:

Dolphin Yoga & Doula Center » Dolphin Doula Certification

darla — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:58:34 +0000

This looks interesting. I wish someone had hypnotized me during my son’s birth. November 3-8 2009 • Hillsborough, CA. The Dolphin Method™ Doula certification course includes: Childbirth Education Training in hypnosis & preparation for pregnant women or couples prior to the birth The use of hypnosis during birth Full labor support* Breastfeeding Support The Psychology of Labor, Childbirth, and Doulas Marketing for Holistic Practitioners * Labor support entails [...] Related posts:

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

darla — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:04:39 +0000

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali The Threads of Union Translation by BonGiovanni Available at The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Related posts:Create your own yoga pose. Win a yoga towel!Eckhart Tolle featured on NightlineShould yoga be allowed in public schools? Related posts:

The Power of Pranayama: Can learning to breathe heal your life?

darla — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:34:12 +0000

Yoga master Max Strom is one of the world's leading proponents of healing with breath. This clip is the introduction to Max's groundbreaking DVD entitled: Learn to Breathe, to Heal Yourself and Your Relationships.

Watch it here

2 Yoga Poses for Tight Shoulders

darla — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:53:24 +0000

Slouching over your computer all day can lead to some pretty painful repetitive stress injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The key is to take action before you feel pain and numbness in your hands and legs. Here are two yoga poses for tight shoulders. Set an alarm on your computer to remind you to get up and stretch for at least 5 minutes every hour.

Read the entire article & watch the video

3 Yoga Poses to Improve Digestion

darla — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:44:32 +0000

Cain Carroll describes three yoga poses that improve digestion. Watch, learn, digest. Watch it here.

A different kind of tree pose

darla — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:33:04 +0000

Balancing in tree pose, you may imagine a wispy willow blowing in the wind as you try to stabilize your body and not tip over. Next time, instead imagine these green giants with huge green “feet” rooting down into the Earth. Related posts:July Pose of the Month: Parsva Konasana, Extended Side Angle PoseJune Yoga Pose [...] Related posts: