We’ve all heard this concept voiced in many ways. As children, we are taught that hurting others is bad. In the Bible it is taught to “love thy neighbor as thyself”. In Yoga, this concept is called ahimsa. Literally, it means non-violence. Ahimsa can be practiced in three ways.…
The beautiful peacock, a majestic plume of long tail feathers trailing gracefully behind him mirrors this elegant posture. Typically considered an intermediate asana, Mayurasana – the Peacock, can be quickly mastered with a short daily practice and determination. It is sequenced after Ardha-Matsyendrasana practiced as a balancing variation of the Crow. With…
Letting go of the little things and Remembering where the practice is… One week ago I was in Chennai at the airport about to board a plane to Vietnam. It was nearly midnight and I was a bit hungry. I lapped the small international terminal with Hari Dasi determined to…
Open your hips and release tension in the lower back while getting a deep stretch for each individual leg. Practice Janu Sirsasana as a stand alone asana or as a preparation to come deeper into the Seated Forward Bend. This forward-bending variation is usually practiced before Paschimottanasana. It is a…
