Healingyoga

LATEST ARTICLES ( 206 )

• Faith Lost and Found

  I have a confession to make -- I'm not up on the latest Anusara Yoga/John Friend hulaboo. I've heard rumblings about well-known teacher defections and sexual... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Postures Vs. Practitioner

  Today I offer up a little audio bliss -- an excellent panel of speakers addressing the topic of the safety of yoga practice. Click here to listen to this... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Granting Yourself Permission

  There is a saying that it is better to ask for forgiveness rather than permission. Oooohhh...that sounds rather rebellious, doesn't it? It's the whole "I'll jus... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Defining Yoga Therapy

  Sanskrit, if you ever have a chance to learn it, is quite an interesting language. Often, one word has many meanings. I suppose this is why the translations of... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Lock Out

  I've been treating myself to a fair amount of bodywork lately (all I can say is ahhhhhhhhh!). Just last week I was getting a myofascial massage during which... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Fear and Safety

  I've heard yoga teachers say that fear is excitement without the breath (heck, I've said it myself). I guess you could say that I've taken lots of deep breaths... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Being a Reactionary

  Reactionary: one who responds to a situation, person, or circumstance, oftentimes quickly without forethought. [Please note that this is the blogger's definitio... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Injury: Your Wake Up Call

  

  We all know that the words "wreck" and "yoga" have been used together quite a bit lately. It's like watching a tennis match -- someone lobs a ball over the net... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Bad Raps, Bandhas, & Karma

  It seems like everyone is talking about it these days and I've been asked by many people this past week about my opinion on it. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• If You Zone Out, You Just Might Miss It

  The title of this post applies to life in general, not just yoga class (but since this is a yoga blog, after all, I'll just tackle the yoga piece). Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Good-bye and Hello

  I can't believe it's gone by so quickly, but it's almost time to say good-bye to 2011 and hello to 2012. As usual around this time, I've been reflecting on the... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2012 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Inside First, Outside Second

  

  I'm currently indulging in the relaxing downtime that I so enjoy during the time between Christmas and New Years. As I slow down, the inevitable happens -- I ge... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Stripped

  I'm a little quirky in that I tend to get excited about starting from ground zero. Perhaps it's the freshness, the possibility, of a new start. Regardless,... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Ha Ha Ha Happy Holidays!

  ‎"When we travel we often feel renewed and come alive. We think this is because we've gone somewhere new. It's silly isn't it? It's because we're somewhere new... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Let It Shine

  This little light of mine I'm gonna let it shineThis little light of mine I'm Gonna let it shineGonna let it shine... Perhaps you've been here -- you're in a... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Yoga Outrage: A Lesson in Not Taking It All Too Seriously

  There were a couple of years somewhere in the middle of my yoga journey that I took things a bit too seriously. In fact, it's quite possible that I didn't once... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Comfort and Strength

  As a yoga blogger, you just never know where you'll get inspiration for your next post. This one comes from Christmas music, which seems to be cropping up... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• The 2011 Holiday Gift Guide

  At the risk of repeating myself, I can't believe it's that time of the year already, but it is. The holiday decorations seem to be everywhere you look these... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Finding the Good

  No matter what happens in life, there's always savasana. It may sound funny, but it's true. And it applies to life on and off the yoga mat.Years ago, I... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS

• Movement

  My first introduction to yoga well over 12 years ago was a slow, mindful practice. I looked forward to doing the practice each morning, but when I found a yoga... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FITNESS, SPIRITUALITY, SPORTS