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Dog days yoga?
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | August 30, 2010
For those of us in the northern hemisphere, the dog days of summer have settled in with a big ole lazy heat wave. Who wants to move when the air is so heavy? Yoga class today? No, thanks, set me in front of my fan with an icy latte and a spicy novel. It’s good [...]
Downward Facing Dog Pose, Adho Mukha Svanasana
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | December 29, 2009
Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog, aka DFD, is a pose I could never give up, at least not willingly. There are so many delicious benefits: the back enters a lovely traction, stretching out whatever has kinked up, the shoulders are invited to open and receive a stretch, the arms strengthen with every breath, [...]
The Final Goal
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | July 18, 2009
If you have been practicing for any amount of time, you’ve probably asked yourself, what is the goal of all this mat-work? Is it to become a bit more “bendy?” My answer is that BENDY is an offshoot of a good practice. You should begin to see real changes in your everyday life after a [...]
July Fourth Sacred Pause
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | July 4, 2009
Happy Fourth of July to American yogins everywhere. Beyond the flashy fireworks and barbecue festivities, this is a day to reflect upon the meaning of freedom and to celebrate the birthday of our country. Revolutionary War soldiers certainly felt as if Colonial powers were impeding their lives and their freedom. For many of us however, [...]
Balance
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 [...]
video thursday, sarvangasana, shoulderstand
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 [...]
Flexiblity
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | March 31, 2009
When advertising my classes, I stress developing flexibility, strength, and balance. Most people will read that and presume I’m referring to physical aspects focused upon in the classes, which is true. However, FLEXIBILITY, BALANCE, and STRENGTH are qualities needing development in every mind, heart, and life. When I canceled classes at the last minute in [...]
truth and beauty, are they all I need to know?
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | February 17, 2009
Thinking about how beauty and truth intersect. . . . .It’s a classic. Yoga poses are inherently visually striking when performed well. One of the rewards of teaching yoga is to catch a student in a pose that is BEAUTIFUL for him or her. Sometimes I must just stand back and clap in appreciation. I’ll [...]
25 Random thoughts about Laughing Yogini
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | February 8, 2009
Since I’ve been tagged repeatedly by FaceBook friends, I’ve gotten the message that I should provide a little more “personal” type info. for my beloved readers! So here goes, round two of 25 random thoughts…. 25 Random Thoughts about LaughingYogini 1. Practices asana as a form of prayer. 2. Tore her Achilles doing the “Energy” [...]
Do You Believe in Prayer?
carolyn aka LaughingYogini | January 13, 2009
Yoga and prayer…do they go together…do YOU bring them together? Yoga asana IS prayer for me. It’s the prayer of the body in motion. It’s opening my SELF to the grace of the universe.It is working to create a sustainable body/mind/spirit and therefore family/friendships/community/nation/world. Sitting meditation – is it a prayer? Yes’m indeed. We sit [...]
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