“Makara” #tourof2nd Makara is the name of my kayak. I love being out on the river, playing pirate. Makara is a fierce sea-creature in Hindu mythology. The front half of this beast is a land based animal, often an elephant, crocodile, stag or deer. His hind part is depicted as an aquatic animal, in the…
“Foundations” #tourof2nd #ardhasirsasana aka: #halfbend In the sacred text portion of today’s intensive @davidgarriguesyoga told us the story of Siva’s blue neck. As a kind of poison was choking the earth, Siva came to action and took the poison from the sky and found himself in a pickle: he could not swallow the poison, nor…
“Busy” #tourof2nd #pinchamayurasana Forgive the delay, I’ve been busy getting ready for @davidgarriguesyoga Primary series intensive at @aysphiladelphia — I’ve worked with David a few times a year for a bit now, and I am realizing just how much of an influence he has on me. I could not as for a better mentor. He…
“One Wing at a Time” #tittibhasana in the primary series you hatch A chicken from the embryo of shoulder pressure. What if you could construct the wings of a firefly from the sails of your boat? 🐜🔥🐝 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all…
“Snuggle” #tourof2nd #yoginidrasana So very snug, like a bug in a rug. Legs, use ’em both To get a hug. Sleep yogi sleep Nuzzle in deep Ankles, pillows… Don’t be crude! Tho this pose misconstrued Could make a man Be both lewd & rude. ##🌻🐓🙈🙊🌈 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest…
“Ego” #tourof2nd #ekapadasirsasana Put your leg behind your neck and pray it doesn’t take your head off with it. This posture is not without risk and for so many is an extreme challenge, with all its moving parts. Maybe this is the point? Ahamkara, the I-maker, is born of buddhi, the intellect. This posture challenges…
“SOMEWHAT SERIOUS” #tourof2nd This posture is named for Matseyendrath who is said to have founded Hatha Yoga, so it is VERY auspicious. That said, it’s “ardha,” meaning half… So really, it’s only KINDA auspicious. 😌😋😇 Find the entire Intermediate Series (and more) in the latest Ashtanga Dispatch —> visit ashtangadispatch.com/themagazine. *5% of all proceeds go…
“Behind the Scenes” #tourof2nd #bharadvajasana Generally, these clips are not taken from my daily practice. I do them later, because setting up my camera is likely just me creating kleshas in my practice– obstacles. Most often aversion, but sometimes craving. The poses we like are as tricky as the poses we hate– they both get…
“Not Correct” #tourof2nd #bakasana Rolf poked me in the tummy and said “not strong” — then I was to pike to handstand and land bakasana. Because i needed strength. It was prescriptive for me. I land the posture differently now, but things shifted. Now I just like to play– and I’ve been trying to give…
“Strength” #tourof2nd They are all strength poses. Strength on strength makes length. Flexibility and no strength becomes breakable. Strength and softness? Functional flexibility. Cultivate tenacity, openness, and curiosity. It will serve you well. Don’t be afraid to stand strong and push back– Don’t be a pushover. While we’re at it, don’t be a dick, and…