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In continuing our discussion about tricks of the DJ trade, we’re going to take a closer look at song tempo. Tempo is measured in ‘BPM’ which stands for beats per minute. Knowing song tempo is a crucial step towards creating …
Imagine a time before ex-cheerleader mean girls and lecherous douchebags had taken over yoga studios. Imagine a time when classes were harder to find, but were also less likely to suck. When everyone wasn’t a teacher and people were happy …
Bikram Choudhury raped two students, and his acolytes recruit women for him knowing what’s in store for them, two Jane Does say in separate lawsuits. Jane Doe No. 2 sued Choudhury and Bikram Yoga College of India in Superior Court …
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend Everyone! We hope that you have had a wonderful week wherever you may be, and that you are gearing up for an even better weekend! We have selected some of the best yoga and wellness events …
When we first published videos and photos from this year’s Yoga Asana Championship it started a huge debate over whether there is room for competition in yoga. The majority—actually, damn near all of you, felt that the competition was the …
Strawberries: The strawberry, a true symbol of warmer weather, is coming into its own this month. One serving of the low-calorie fruit packs more vitamin C than an orange and offers protection against heart attacks, cognitive decline, and damage to …
Last week I attended the NYC screening of One Heart Track, a documentary focusing on the story of Krishna Das, aka KD. Documentaries can often be boring, so I was unsure of what to expect, but I was actually really …
Dharma Mittra‘s 74th birthday is on May 14th! In this previously unpublished interview between Sri Dharma and Adam Frei—the Program Manager & Director of Dharma Yoga “Life of a Yogi” Training Programs—Dharma discusses how he deals with getting older, fear …
Deciding if a workout is worthwhile shouldn’t be based on how many calories you burn; there are other factors to consider, like if you got your heart rate up, improved your balance and strength, or the exercise improves your energy …
Mothers have one of the toughest, most fulfilling jobs in the world. Finding the time to do much of anything, other than raise your children, can be near impossible. So when we opened an email containing this video from one …
This playlist was inspired by the element of “space” and how it relates to the way we inhabit our bodies and minds. Often many of us are caught in a web of doubting, negative thoughts about our bodies and minds. …
I’m a yoga teacher, a full-timer. Teaching yoga is an easy gig. It’s a pleasure for both instructor and pupil because we all find nourishment in time we spend on our mats no matter how different we are. Asana is …
Did you buy into all the hype about coconut water? In the past five years, the coconut water industry has exploded and found it’s way into the hands of many a yogi. I doubt you can walk into a studio, …
“How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” is an embarrassment of a headline for the venerable New York Times. The accompanying article deserves it though, as do the photos of non-yogis performing asanas comically poorly. The whole package smacks of sensationalism: disappointing in such a …
This is why we love social media. We found this little gem on Facebook and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Check out how yogini Meghan Currie passes time in an airport at 3 A.M. post Burning Man:
1. You’re capable of more than you realize. I see that look on your face when we do Crow or Handstand (or whatever) and I know the feeling. I’m here to tell you that with some effort, patience, and willingness, you …
How many times have you tried to tell your friends about the energy body but you just can’t seem to convince it’s real? How many times have said friends stopped talking to you altogether, or at the very least mentally …
Closing my eyes, focusing on my Ajna chakra, working on my future NY Times bestseller for men Sit, Eat, Drink, I wonder why my fellow yogi’s look so angry working through those sun salutations. I thought a little humor integrated …
The article below was originally published on The Huff Post. Krishnamacharya has three qualifications for a yoga teacher. As the source of much of modern day yoga, and the teacher of luminaries like B. K. S. Iyengar and Shri …
One Thursday, not long ago, I was scheduled to teach three classes at one studio. I felt it was okay to drive across town between dinner and my night gig to take class at another studio. My husband raised his …
