Soulshine Bali Retreat
The art of relaxing. … Yes it is an art. When was the last time you took a nap? Or laid around and read a book. Or just slowly sipped your tea. Yea I know it’s been a while. Normally when your weekend comes around your probably booked to the ears. Trying to maximize every … Read more
yoga is a state of mind
my favorite Shiva Sutra is Chaitanyam Atma. Consciousness is the self. its so simple and so perfect. how we choose to identify ourselves is how we are. the self is vast but if we chose to identify with manas ( the mind- little self) instead of Atman ( the big self) then that is … Read more
Embrace Salamba Sirsasana (Headstand)
This pose evokes a lot of reaction whenever it’s brought up, either great fear or joy in most students. It can be a lifelong challenge. Before walking you through the steps to get into headstand, I want to touch on the concept that it embodies. It is called an inversion for a reason, and it … Read more
VASHISTASANA (side plank)
check it out at Athleta HERE:http://www.athleta.net/chi/2011/04/26/embrace-vashistasana-side-plank/ It seems like there are as many variations of asanas (poses) as there are teachers. Each school of yoga has its own philosophy about how to proceed with the physical asana. Each teacher reinterprets it for their style and each student adjusts it to fit their body. Your good … Read more
