“Makara” #tourof2nd Makara is the name of my kayak. I love being out on the river, playin⦠https://t.co/RfW0zwAtwA https://t.co/BnQvFvsg1s http://twitter.com/MichaelJoelHall/status/667776443527639042/photo/1/large?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=MichaelJoelHall&utm_content=667776443527639042
“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 t⦠https://t.co/Ct8yRV8nty https://t.co/hm3cvQCpUs http://twitter.com/MichaelJoelHall/status/667772559757328384/photo/1/large?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=MichaelJoelHall&utm_content=667772559757328384
“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…
“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 tak⦠https://t.co/IpNBLT3M7i https://t.co/JFAoC9f2cQ http://twitter.com/MichaelJoelHall/status/666048655321862144/photo/1/large?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=MichaelJoelHall&utm_content=666048655321862144
“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⦠https://t.co/9lDA0tY9Ne https://t.co/CQN60mQiMB http://twitter.com/MichaelJoelHall/status/665924932191305729/photo/1/large?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=MichaelJoelHall&utm_content=665924932191305729
“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…