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  • The tragedy of modern life

    “… a tragedy of our modern life is that everything is interesting but nothing becomes deeply important.” – Walker Percy We like to dabble, to check things out, to explore what’s new and novel.  But when we get distracted by the merely interesting – and there is plenty of it – we lose focus on…

  • 3 Ways to Clear Your Mind for Meditation

    Perfect meditation comes from having a clear mind and perfect meditation results in an intimate connection with the infinite consciousness of life. That might sound obtuse, but the benefits of meditation (stress relief, relaxation, focus, drive) all come from that state of being at one with your surroundings and everything beyond them. Even if you…

  • Bikram Yoga Posture #9: Triangle Pose – Trikanasana

    Posture #9 Triangle Pose Trikanasana Triangle Pose is the pinnacle of the standing series. This pose is a very integrative pose, in that you have to use a tremendous amount of balance and strength as well as flexibility and breathing, to maintain the posture. Challenging on a physical level, it is also extremely demanding in…

  • Bikram Yoga Posture #8: Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose – Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimotthanasana

    Posture #8 Standing Separate Leg Stretching Pose Dandayamana Bibhaktapada Paschimotthanasana In this posture you will use your strength to create flexibility. Notice how the power you generate by pulling on your heels stretches the legs, hips and spine. Remember to tighten the thigh muscles– they should be hard like rocks!– to help lock the knee.…

  • Bikram Yoga Posture #7: Balancing Stick Pose – Tuladandasana

    Posture #7 Balancing Stick Pose Tuladandasana This 10-second posture is designed to further increase the heart rate to strengthen the cardiovascular system, along with all-over body strength. As in full inversions, including Headstand or Handstand, in this posture you lower your heart below your hips, which sends large amounts of blood rushing into the heart.…

  • Bikram Yoga Posture #6: Standing Bow Pulling Pose – Dandayamana-Dhanurasana

    Posture #6 Standing Bow Pulling Pose Dandayamana-Dhanurasana In yoga, the bow is a powerful metaphor. To hit your target, you must first pull back to the still, quiet point from which you can become clear about your goal, then act with the full power of your intention. The bow poses remind you to dive deep…