BarefootAndUpsideDown

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | April 30, 2009

Yoga is about connection – both within the body (we study groups of muscles rather than individual muscles) and within the entire universe (the clay of the earth is no different from the clay the planet is composed from – the first chakra reminds us of this). So whether we think that global warming is [...]

Category: Life, VIDEO THURSDAYS | 1 Comment »
Tags: Antarctic research, bill mckibbon, Dr. David Kieber, elephant journal, first chakra, video thursday, waylon lewis, yoga connection

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | April 27, 2009

Continuing the discussion on the triad of yogic practice: FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, and STRENGTH, today’s post focuses upon BALANCE in our practice and in our lives. Many students, particularly elders, join a yoga class because they wish to improve their BALANCE. This is not surprising because during every decade of living we lose considerable ability to [...]

Category: Life, asana, yoga | 3 Comments »
Tags: balance, elders, enlightenment, flexibilty, hatha yoga, journal, off-the-mat, phillip moffitt, standing poses

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | April 17, 2009

If you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve probably noted that I’m a sucker for random, or the nearly random acts of joy expressed on this lovely, though too often, cruel planet. I am still working on responding to comments and finishing up a post on BALANCE….in the meantime, sit back and enjoy this lovely song [...]

Category: Life, VIDEO THURSDAYS, breathwork | 3 Comments »
Tags: Antwerp Belgium, joy, Julie Andrews, Song of Music

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | April 9, 2009

Since I began a discussion of inversions with the benefits of a modified shoulderstand, it might be beneficial to continue with a look at the full pose, sarvangasana. Here are 3 videos for studying. Even if you are an experienced shoulderstandee, I recommend you study the videos for tips you may have forgotten or perhaps [...]

Category: asana, yoga | 3 Comments »
Tags: B.K.S. Iyengar, inversions, sarvangasana, shoulderstand, video thursday

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | April 6, 2009

A Yogini’s Recipes for Happiness When the crocus begin blooming, my belly begins rumbling for soda bread. Through the cabinets I go a’rumbling for my ingredients. It’s a delicious sweet-ish bread I make every spring – especially on St. Patty’s Day. It works equally well in place of Hot Cross Buns – just drizzle some [...]

Category: Recipes | 6 Comments »
Tags: buttermilk, caraway seeds, currants, Hot Cross Bun substitute, Irish Soda Bread, quick bread, recipe, St. Patty's Day, vegetarian

carolyn aka LaughingYogini | April 2, 2009

For this video I have to thank a Facebook friend. I was terribly moved by how radically the doctors changed lives in the rural areas. How? By contributing their gifts, what they do well, and offering that to others in need. A simple remedy for ennui. Duh, now.

Category: Compassion, Life | 1 Comment »
Tags: cataract surgery, Lisa Ling, Miracle Doctors, Mustang Nepal, National Geographic special