This post isn’t about the Kama Sutra, it’s about jivha bandha. Bandha, which is translated as “lock,” refers to a maintained body position that is used along with asana and/or meditation to regulate and direct energy flow through the body. We typically hear about mula bandha (root lock), uddiyana bandha (lower abdominal), and jalandhara bandha. [...]
Archive for May, 2011
Yoga for Your Tongue
Posted in Uncategorized on 24 May 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Learning to Teach: Always Wear Underwear
Posted in Uncategorized on 17 May 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Every time i teach a class, i learn something. It’s a wonderful process of evolving as a teacher, but not always easy. It’s ok to fall. I’m not afraid of teaching poses that i haven’t mastered. As long as i’ve been practicing an asana for a while and i can feel the shape and energy [...]
Samskaras: Healing Through Mantra
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged healing, mantra, practice, yoga on 10 May 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When i first started practicing yoga, i thought mantras were weird and woo-woo. I didn’t even like to sing, felt self-conscious about my voice, i don’t speak Sanskrit, and why would i chant to a god i don’t believe in? I felt similarly about affirmations – cheeeeeesyyyy!!! I felt uncomfortable talking to myself. Well, things [...]
Keeping Cool Through Summer’s Heat
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged ayurveda, balance, cooling, pitta, rhythm, seasonal, summer on 3 May 2011 | Leave a Comment »
We’re heading into the warmer months, and if you have a significant dose of pitta in your constitution, like me, you know that excess heat can be imbalancing. However, us fiery spirits also loooove our high-intensity, challenging practices. So how do we continue to enjoy these kinds of sequences through the summer (especially if you [...]
