Okay, got the duct tape out for the computer one more time (figuratively speaking… or not… & have the chance to type up today’s sequence. I like poses that get people warmed up for Astavakrasana & also enjoyed mostly leaving out chatarangas. It was a small class with injuries that didn’t [...]

Well, it’s pretty funny.  I was waiting til after an afternoon assisting workshop to write, then completely forgot!   And after commenting on writing everyday so recently too.   I blame the excitement of going out for a fabulous dinner right after the workshop, then sitting down to watch the Travel Channel & zonking out on [...]

Truth in sourcing — this comes from February 2010 Allure magazine, page 90.  (Yeah, sue me.  I don’t always read the Bhagavad Gita when on the T.  Though it has happened on occasion. :)
But the magazine does cite a study that supports what I’ve often felt, and it is always nice to be scientifically proved right.
“Exercising [...]

That’s the sound of my behind hitting the couch for practically the first time in a week.  
It’s also the sound of me feeling grounded.  Ahhhhh.
I’ll update on today, then in a separate posting recap Day 4 of the FYCET.
Today, my friend, Beloved Husband and I all STILL woke up before 4 am!  There [...]

It was nice teaching on the solstice.  I was thinking about it on the way into the studio & came up with the theme on the T ride. 
I find it intriguing & comforting that the shortest day of the year marks the turning point towards spring.  The darkest of times heralds a new beginning, even if it’s [...]

First, thank you for the yin DVD guidance!  Looks like Sarah Powers is a winner!
Today was a very mellow yoga marathon at Back Bay tonight.  Did Kathy’s 4-5:30 Vinyasa, Lynne’s 5:40-7:10 Forrest, then Lynne led a 2 hour Slow Flow to live sitar music.  Have to say, at least tonight, it was easier to take [...]

My friend at Schmetterling Times is looking for yin guidance.  I am quite unqualified to help.  
(EDIT: Specifically, she’s looking for advice on good DVDs.  She can afford one & Amazon has many…  Thank you!!)
Have watched Paul Grilley’s instructional/anatomy DVD & done his Yin practice but unless I’m coming off a long hot session, [...]

This morning’s class at Back Bay was quite mellow (for me .  I figure during the weeks going into the holidays, people’s lives are rough enough & there’s no need for buttkicking in yoga.    Focused on neck, hips, shoulders — it’s a classic Forrest physical focus, as is picking a specific spot to work on [...]

I’ve decided I’ve internalized too much criticism about being a hyperactive, atomic squirrel.   Like it’s a bad thing.  Love the squirrel!  Embrace the squirrel!  Give it acorns & a nice tree to live in!
K, this is what brought on the current bout of epiphanic crazy.   Beloved Husband connected me with a friend of his [...]

Well, due to a variety of reasons, my turn as an assistant at Back Bay looks to be complete.  I mourned last night and today am focusing on moving on;  resetting my schedule a bit and working on setting up a volunteer gig.  Hopefully there will be more on that soon!
Also taking the time now to [...]