UPDATE: THIS POST WAS WRITTEN MONTHS AGO. SPRING 2021, ALot has transpired for me since writing this and posting. I look forward to renewing my connection to this teachings!! I loved finding the article below from Yogananda. I am in search of pictures of Yogananda from his travels across the South, and I came across this article. The article title...[ read more ]
March 2021 I began a study and practice of Tapas. I joined my 200 Hour YTT students and choose a value to rededicate and focus on for our first module. A Module is roughly 2 months of a 6 month program. My tapas was not about adding discipline to my yoga practice. This was disciplined - Mantra, Meditation, breathwork, asana...[ read more ]
So much has transpired for myself, you and many others since I offered this session in Feb 2021. The idea of the Yoga Journey of Malcolm X was a thought that was unearthed within me many years ago. With time I gathered the tools and was exposed to a skill set that allowed me to develop and explore the journey...[ read more ]
Hard to believe it was 5 years ago I dove into Breathwork practice. I scheduled a 6 weeks Chi Kung course, I dedicated months to pranayama practices, I studid with and hosted Shamanic and Yoga Teachers. I practiced Wim Hof Method and completed a cold plunge. I realize now the CHi Kungs instructor and the WIm Hof instructor were one...[ read more ]
Astrology and Herbs. A Great topic I was happy to lead the discussion. I prepared by reviewing the Rig Veda, the first text on the use of plants, and reviewing my own use of herbs and botanicals to heal and thrive. I am fairly active and have managed with a torn meniscus. Howver the=is low grade inflammation has led to...[ read more ]
I May Destroy You is the light of 2020. Check out the fabulous photos of Michaela Coel along with a great article. This is from Garage Magazine, written by Durga Chew-Bose. There is a lot going on with this limited series. So well timed for the pandemic and social revolution. Seeing the Black British experience, seeing the millenial sexual revolution...[ read more ]
I'll be joining Leah and leading the Advanced Sequencing class on Wed nites starting Sept 16th. This course will go beyond the basic of sequencing a Yoga Class. I look forward to sessions on creating an Ayurvedic influenced class. An injury, illness or condition can be the starting point of designing a course. We will examine the basics of creating...[ read more ]
I received my literal , most recent read thread in Haridwar, India. The town was not as I had imagined, While the layout from the river was disorienting - the open hearts of our hosts, guides and puja acharyas guided us through the spring rains and ceremonies on the riverbanks. I received my thread on the banks of the Yamuna....[ read more ]
