February 2011

Feature: Practice Tips

Physical and Energetic Alignment A very common problem among yoga practitioners is when you fall out of proper alignment because you are pushing too hard and too far into the poses. For example, in forward bends if you are like most people you believe the idea of it is to bend as far forward as you possibly can so you force your hamstrings to stretch. This injures you over time and prevents you from receiving any of the physical or energetic benefits of the pose. Your short and tight ... Read More

Quotation of the Month

Yogananda's Demand for the Opening of the Spiritual Eye, to Find God in Everything "My eyes are enthralled, O Father, with the beauty of the flowers, the passing scenes of life, and the sailing, silent clouds. Open that eye in me which sees nothing but Thee. With that gaze — above, beneath, around, within or without may I behold Thee. Teach me to see in all things nothing but Thee. Open in me that eye which beholds in all beauty only Thy reigning beauty!" "(This demand is to be repeated ... Read More

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Blissful Spirits 90-day challenge Extend your New Year's resolution and take the Blissful 90-day challenge. To really expose yourself to the benefits of yoga practice, you must have a regular practice for at least 90 days. Do something for yourself and take the 90-day challenge. Commit to take a yoga classdaily for a 90-day period starting February 7, 2011. Practice at least 5 days per week. Please also consider committing to a period of meditation (seated or in savasana) for 5 minutes or ... Read More

Affirmation of the Month

I experience love wherever I go. - Louise Hay Read More

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