Monthly Archives: February 2012

Yoga Glossary: Parsvottanasana

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

PARSVOTTANASANA (Intense Side Stretch Pose)  Benefits of the pose: Parsvottanasana is a beautifully complex pose. A stretching pose (the hamstrings, hips and back) and a strengthener (the legs; hamstrings and quadriceps; hips and back). As a standing forward bend, we are not … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

“We have to continue to learn. We have to be open. And we have to be ready to release our knowledge in order to come to a higher understanding of reality.” – Thich-Nhat-Hanh

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OM-Work: Supported Fish

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Hunch-asana.  Computer-asana.  Schlump-asana.  All poses that make regular appearances at Mala Yoga. Sad face. In today’s OM-Work, take two minutes and reverse the action!  Ironically enough, you won’t even have to leave your desk chair. Angela (surprise!) has more. Click … Continue reading →

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The Yogi Next to You

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Meet JAMES COVIELLO! What’s your yoga story? How did you find Mala? I have been self-employed my whole adult life. Of course it has its pluses, but for me the stress is by far the worst part. I was looking … Continue reading →

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Stretch, Strengthen, and Release…in 15 minutes

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

You’ve got a million things to do.  You have work, a cranky toddler, a thousand unread emails, a list of groceries to buy, a train to catch…you’ve got 15 minutes of free time. And that’s a generous estimate. Well, this … Continue reading →

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Words to Live By

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” – Mark Twain

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The Skill of Inner Listening

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

by Steph Creaturo We say the instructions over and over again to hone the skill of inner listening. We listen with the ears but we become immune because our sense of hearing is overworked.  Our headphones are firmly jammed into … Continue reading →

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The Yogi Next to You

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

Meet CHRIS AND ANNIE! What’s your yoga story? How did you find Mala? CHRIS: It all began for me in the spring of 2005… Tired of running and seeking help for chronic sinus issues, I stumbled into my first yoga … Continue reading →

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The Value of Splunk-asana

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

by Steph Creaturo We fall. We fall all the time. We create loop-di-loops in our head to cover up the fall, no matter what it is. We screw up at work, we talk behind a friend’s back and get caught, … Continue reading →

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Mala Yoga Teacher Training

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

You want to teach yoga. You’ve been on your mat for a number of years and you’ve gotten the itch. You love to learn like your hair is on fire. So join us. We’re excited to launch our first teacher … Continue reading →

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