Monthly Archives: November 2011

On Generosity

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

by Angela Clark Shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday, I came across an excerpt from Pema Chodron. The topic was ‘generosity’ and I thought how fitting a read for this time of year. Pema says that, “the essence of generosity is … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Practice

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

CLOUDSOURCING by Sandra Bark Lately, I’ve had my head in the clouds. Not because I’m feeling dreamy, but because this is the surest way to catch a glimpse of cumulus, cirrus, and stratus. Thanks to The Cloudspotter’s Guide by Gavin … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

“Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.” – Dr. Seuss

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OM-Work: Legs Up the Wall

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

You did it! The turkey got cooked, the family came and went, and the dishes are clean and put away (hopefully). In today’s OM-Work, take two (or five!) minutes for yourself for today’s delicious and restorative assignment. Christina has more! … Continue reading →

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OM-Work: Twists

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Happy Thanksgiving! We want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. For those with big meal plans, take a few minutes and twist! Twisting is a great way to combat some of the effects of a big meal. Christina … Continue reading →

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OM-Work: Downward Dog and Forward Bends

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Thanksgiving is almost here! Traveling, cooking, family – it can be a lot.  We’ve set up a few ways to continue your practice when you can’t get to the studio, and stay grounded during this busy time of year! Angela … Continue reading →

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Five Yoga Poses to Do While Waiting at Your Gate at the Airport

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

by Angela Clark   For those of you travelling today… 1. Seated Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Sit at the edge of your seat, feet hip-width apart and under the knees, which are at 90 degrees. Make sure you are sitting up … Continue reading →

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Practice Makes Practice

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE DRIFTING MIND by Sandra Bark This Thanksgiving week, I’d like to offer my thanks to all the quirks and distractedness of the mind. The mind, we know, has a tendency to drift rather than stay, to … Continue reading →

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Yoga Glossary: Virabadrasana II

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

VIRABADRASANA II (Warrior II) Benefits of the pose: Strengthens legs and back. Builds stamina. Opens hips, tones abdominal organs, and prepares body for more advanced forwarding bending. Grounding. Cultivates concentration. Getting into the pose: Step feet wide apart and parallel. … Continue reading →

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The Yogi Next to You

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Meet RAINA PASSO! What’s your yoga story? How did you find Mala? I was my father’s caretaker and when he died, I needed to start living my life without the person who had been my foundation.  So I started practicing … Continue reading →

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