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Beautiful Colors of India
This is why I love India..
I really did hear it.
I hear the alarm, I get up, take a shower, put my makeup on, blowdry my hair get dressed. I check the clock to see how much time I have before my 7:00 AM class. It’s 12:30 AM. I take off … Continue reading
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What is your name?
Suddenly children surround us. What is your name? They ask in unison. What is your Mother’s name? What is your Father’s name? What is your brother’s name? We answer, thrilled to help them practice their English. Then we ask questions. … Continue reading
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Guruji
I took these photos of Guruji as I peeked around a corner. I didn’t want to disturb him and I wanted a photo. I accomplished both of these goals.
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It can only happen to me.
I got up and left my room for breakfast and decided to take the stairs, giving only a passing thought to the lock on the door. I continue down the stairs to find all the doors are locked. Yes, it’s … Continue reading
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Off to India, again
The feeling is different this time. Not the unfocused anticipation, not excitement, more of a feeling of neutral ambivalence. A pondering of why I would leave my kids again for such a long time. They are much more self-sufficient this … Continue reading
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Asthma, Pranayama and my practice
href=”https://essentialyogastudio.blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/snow-prana.jpg”> I’ve always had asthma and throughout the years doctors have told to use an inhaler. I never did. I’ve always been on the low end of normal with each lung capacity test I’ve taken. But last year I flunked … Continue reading
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Why do you demonstrate on your less than perfect side?
Over the last few years I have demonstrated an asana or two in class, (in particular standing postures or twists) on my less than open side. For example, I’ll demonstrate Ardha Chandrasana, and discuss where my body needs to move … Continue reading
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B.K.S. IYENGAR SEQUENCE FOR DEEP DEPRESSION
Viparita Dandasana – with support of chair and bolster for the head; hold for five minutes. Lying over Cross Bolsters; hold for five minutes Shoulders in mid air, legs bent, feet flat on floor Shoulders in mid air, legs straight … Continue reading
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Tagged b.k.s. iyengar, back bends, depression, health, inversions, mental health, sequence, wellness, yoga
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Why you should stretch your tongue – and this is how to do it!
Why you should stretch your tongue – and this is how to do it!.
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