Are you practicing at home and wishing you had access to that nice pile of sandbags at the studio? It's not hard to make your own if you have access to a sewing machine. What you need for each sandbag: 10 lbs of aquarium gravel (or sand, but the gravel is easier to work with)Two… Continue reading Make your own sandbags
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Setting up your home yoga space
It's not always possible to have a dedicated yoga space. If you can do it, though, great! It might be a hallway, or a corner of your bedroom. Even in a limited space, try to keep your mat visible as a reminder that you're trying for daily practice. Freddie has no respect for the yoga… Continue reading Setting up your home yoga space
Seated Pranayama
Once you get comfortable doing Pranayama, you will be sitting most of the time. Whatever seated position you choose, have your knees level with or lower than your hips. Keep your pelvis upright, not tipping back so that you are struggling to stay up, and not tilting forward so that your abdomen is falling out… Continue reading Seated Pranayama
Reclining Pranayama setups
When you are starting a pranayama practice, it's best to do it reclining. Then you can focus on your breath instead of your breath and your posture. If you are not feeling well or you are tired, reclining is a good option. The bottom folded edge of the tan blanket goes just above your waist.… Continue reading Reclining Pranayama setups
Revelation
Last weekend Mary Obendorfer came in to teach a weekend workshop at the Yoga Center. It was just great, and I got extra benefit from having Mary stay at my house. She is enormously generous with her time and knowledge, as well as being a delightful person. On the first day of the teacher training… Continue reading Revelation
Home props
With a little imagination, you can find props all over your house. The obvious ones are blankets, pillows, and towels. I have several Tae Kwon Do belts inherited from my son that make excellent straps. But it's also good to look at the architectural details of your house and at your furniture to see what… Continue reading Home props
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