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Tip-toe balance

As you may be aware, the three important components of yoga practice are asana, pranayama and meditation. The most important text that is normally referred to as authority on these practices is the Hatha Yoga Pradipika. It lists several asana, pranayama and meditation practices. However, over time, as yoga has gained global […]

Intro to Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga Garden, Apex (11/12/21)

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Intro to Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Yoga Garden, Apex (11/12/21)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the Yoga Sutra workshop that I presented on Friday, November 12, 2021 to the students undergoing the Yoga Teachers Training program at the Yoga Garden yoga studio in Apex, NC.

Brief summary of what we covered: Overview of the Yoga Sutras text Definition of yoga Brief […]

YSP Workshop, Sutras 2.45 – 2.46 (1/16/21)

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YSP Workshop, Sutras 2.45 - 2.46 (1/16/21)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the monthly workshop on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali held on Saturday, 1/16/21.

Sutras covered: Sutra 2.45: samādhi siddhiḥ-īśvarapraṇidhānāt ॥45॥“By total surrender to God, samadhi is attained.” Sutra 2.46: sthira-sukham-āsanam ॥46॥“Asana is a steady, comfortable posture.”

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14-day Meditation Intensive, Dec 7-20, 2020

Padmasana (Lotus Pose)

I am pleased to announce the next Meditation Intensive. In this program, I will discuss the basic concepts of meditation and practice several of the concentration (dharana) and meditation (dhyana) techniques. Most of the information that I will be sharing is based on the concepts discussed in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and related […]

Kapotasana (Pigeon pose) with video

Kapotasana (pigeon pose)

In today’s post, we are going to focus on one of the poses that is highly recommended as a hip and chest opener – the Kapotasana – कपोतासन -(Pigeon Pose). There are a few different variations of the pose that are commonly practiced, some more challenging than the others. We […]

Seated hip opening poses, part 2

Agni Stambhasana (Firelog pose)

In a previous post, I presented part 1 of the seated hip opening poses. In today’s post, part 2, I am presenting a few more of the seated hip opening poses.

I hope you will enjoy practicing these asanas along with the video presentation. 

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Intro to Yoga Sutras – Yoga Garden, PBO (04/15/18)

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Intro to Yoga Sutras – Yoga Garden, PBO (04/15/18)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the Yoga Sutra workshop that I presented on Sunday, April 15 to the students undergoing the Yoga Teachers Training program at the Yoga Garden yoga studio in Pittsboro, NC.

Brief summary of what we covered: Overview of the Yoga Sutras text Definition of yoga Abhyasa (practice) […]

Strengthen the core with bicycle moves

The core involves the structures that make up the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex (LPHC) including lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, abdomen, and hip joint. Essentially, the core is the midsection and it involves all the muscles in that area including the front, back and sides. A strong an stable core can help prevent back pain and improve posture. […]

Surya Namaskara with Lizard Pose (Uttana-prishthasana)

Virabhadrasana (Warrior 2)

If you’ve attended a yoga class with me, you would have noted that Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) is an integral part of the routine that we practice. Typically, we practice three rounds of Surya Namaskar. In the first round, we go through the basic sequence which has the classic […]

Intro to “Sanskrit for Yoga” (Blue Point Yoga) (09/30/17)

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Intro to “Sanskrit for Yoga” (Blue Point Yoga) (09/30/17)
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I am pleased to present an audio recording of the presentation on "Intro to Sanskrit for Yoga" that I made on Saturday, September 30, 2017 to the students undergoing yoga teacher training at the Blue Point Yoga Center in Durham under the guidance of Sara Doyle.

Brief summary of what we covered: General characteristics of […]