Our “Op Ed” view to NYT Magazine, How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body article.

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Off The Mat Chat | 0 comments

Have you seen the article in the NYT Magazine? It is about how yoga is bad for you and mentions someone who sat in a pose for three hours every day and had a stroke. It also mentioned that people are having major trauma from headstands, and back bends. This was the buzz around Bonda last week as well as at other studios nationwide I am sure. (more…)

Million Dollar Question

Posted by on Jan 11, 2012 in Off The Mat Chat | 0 comments

I come across all types of students, beginner minds – advanced practice, advanced minds – beginner practice, from people who never used their bodies in ways other than everyday life, to dancers, gymnasts, runners, triathletes, and all mind – body combinations there of. I meet people who are very in touch with their spiritual practice, not so much with their physical bodies, (more…)

Three Sides of the Truth

Posted by on Jan 11, 2012 in Off The Mat Chat | 0 comments

We have all heard the saying there are three sides to every story – your version, my version and what really happen.

If we delve deep into the philosophy of yoga, we begin to understand the three sides of truth. My version and your version are based on our own perceptions, created by events and experiences from our lives. We begin to create ways of dealing with these events as they come up which become our habits or knee-jerk reactions. With repeated use they then become parts of our personalities – our definition of who we are.

Since all of our experiences differ, our perceptions of the same situation differ as well. (more…)

Grateful

Posted by on Jan 11, 2012 in Off The Mat Chat | 0 comments

Thank you Mother Earth for your nuturance and support – For providing solid ground for us to plant our feet on.

Thank you Friends for your gentle kindness and love – For making this world a more beautiful place just by being you.

Thank you those perceived as Enemies for being the teacher – For showing so clearly where the inner work should begin. (more…)

My Mirror

Posted by on Jan 11, 2011 in Off The Mat Chat | 0 comments

Recently I put a bird feeder in my backyard garden. Initially my goal was for my indoor cat, Jade to have some entertainment while I was out. I must say, I found myself enjoying them as well. As I watch them interact, I notice how much they are like us, with very distinct personalities. (more…)