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Category Archives: COLUMN: OSCILLATIONS: A YOGIC EXPLORATION OF THE BRAIN
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
FRESH AIR ALWAYS HELPS by Janna Leyde Brain injury shows up in moments. The injury itself is quick, acute, and obvious, but it continues to leave reminders that it is always going to be there, as some separate entity sneakily … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
BROOKLYN TO THE BURGH by Janna Leyde Last week I toted my mat around Manhattan and Brooklyn to teachers and classes I’d never taken before. I was like a yoga kid all over again, a brand spanking new student, where … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
HYPEREXTENSION by Janna Leyde A few months ago I hyperextended the ring finger of my left hand. I was warned about this—hyperextending my fingers. Did I listen to my teacher? Apparently not. Who actually hyperextends their finger? Those wide-spread fingers … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
I CAN’T BEND THAT WAY by Janna Leyde Way back when I had my nine-to-five (ahem, eight-to-eight) job at Harper’s Bazaar, I used to take yoga breaks in the bathroom. Ten seconds of Uttanasana in 4.5-inch heels, and damn, it … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
HANDS UP. NOW WHAT? by Janna Leyde All through my travels and book launches and holidays I’ve had Oscillations on my mind. I feel as though I’ve left everyone standing in Tadasana—and that was weeks ago. I abandoned the column … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
YOGA + CREATIVE EXPRESSION by Janna Leyde Yoga marries with just about anything quite nicely—running marathons, strength training, traveling, physical or mental therapies, the 9-5 work week, parenting, embracing life. When I want to make something a little better, to … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
TADASANA AND TRAUMA by Janna Leyde We walk, scurry, plan, type, talk, execute, and breathe through our days. We move fast, and rarely do we pause and think about how these actions define us, how we define ourselves. We move … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
BETWEEN WE’LL SEE AND IT’S HISTORY by Janna Leyde Ambition—the desire and ambition to achieve success. These days it seems as if everyone is determined to arrive at their end point. Land the job, the guy (the girl), the opportunity … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
OM TAT SAT by Janna Leyde My dad loves Sanskrit. Yes, the yoga makes him feel smoother and think better, but he is fascinated by the ancient language that accompanies the practice. This comes as no surprise. So am I. … Continue reading
Oscillations: A Yogic Exploration of the Brain
FORGIVENESS by Janna Leyde “I shouldn’t have worn that seat belt!” That’s my dad’s go-to when he gets really mad, or when the conversation has him backed into a corner. Hearing it is soul-crushing. Hearing it is really hearing him … Continue reading
