(Original article in: RebelleSociety.com)
How does a hometown team, become Super Bowl winners? Do they have a special diet? Superstitions? Midnight practice sessions? Or is it simpler than that? Or… is it Yoga?
From Pee Wee football to the Pros, yoga can strengthen, create flexibility and focus.
I recently had a chance to interview Gwen Lawrence, yoga trainer to the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI…
If you haven’t yet tried yoga or you just don’t know how, here’s a top 5 list of tips on what to get and how to prepare (no more excuses to not be able start today!)…
Invest in some good books, DVDs or online yoga class
I suggest that you get some Yoga practice books, CDs or a subscription to an online yoga class. Videos are great to learn as they show you exactly how to flow in…
With Summer in full bloom, I’m going back to my roots– lots and lots of yoga. Summer really brings out the best of my yoga side. I can continue to practice in my home or at the studio. But in addition, I can practice in my backyard, at a park, off the beaten path on a remote, dirt road (perhaps on my way to Connecticut), and lastly, my absolute favorite, on the beach in the mornings. If I can…
The debate over yoga´s religious implications is not a new topic. I´m not exactly sure where, how, or when it started, but yoga´s Hindu roots have sparked the basis for many different points of view. Some are uncomfortable practicing yoga because it pertains to any religion; others because it goes against Christianity; and others because they fear what they don´t exactly understand.
Whatever…
To all you yogis, and other interested parties, you´re not going to like the latest yoga book, ¨The Science of Yoga.¨ Perhaps you´ve already heard of it; and perhaps some of you may have even prepared your responses. Are you of the upset, yoga-defending school of thought? Or, do you find it interesting and true?
For those who aren´t familiar with the book, the author cautions readers that…
As I’ve mentioned before, the benefits of yoga are vast. Yoga, at least for me, makes me feel: relaxed, rejuvenated, strong, balanced, healthy, at peace, happy, and in touch with every inch of my body. I could go on, but those are the main points. In addition to this ‘conscious’ enjoyment of yoga, there’s a lot that goes on internally and much more discretely than I can account for. For instance,…
Virabhadra’s Pose, also more popularly known as Warrior Pose, is one of my favorites. There are several theories about why this heavily practiced move takes on such a strong and aggressive title–particularly in an art form that aims to soothe, relax and balance. From ancient warriors battling in war, to the idea of a more spiritual warrior fighting for the notion good against evil, t…
The yoga poses I choose on a given day vary on how I’m feeling. Most often, it’s a combination of my favorites (just because I like them) and poses that give me specific therapeutic benefits. Here are my top four yoga poses:
Downward-Facing Dog Yoga Pose (or also commonly called Downward Dog) – Adho Mukha Svanasana
Who doesn’t love downward dog? It’s one of the most widely recognized…