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March 2016
Charlie has been using an avocado seed as a toy for two days.
This is not an endorsement, just a giggle.
Yet another get-to-Bikram by 4 on a Friday fail.
I'm not looking at my hand; I'm not looking at my nose. I'm looking inside at the God that has deigned to do drag as MJH.
You're seeing the whole universe concentrated down into man form, and that man form is learning to concentrate long enough to see himself as the whole of the universe.
The universe is never mistaken, she's ceaseless, and made of bliss!What a gift this sometimes faulty yet never imperfect bag of bones is!
Category is: side angled linebacker sensitive kid butch queen realness.
10s across the board.
I didn't make this shit up, and I've got @rupaulofficial and @davidgarriguesyoga to remind me that this look is *sickening*.
You're seeing the whole universe concentrated down into man form, and that man form is learning to concentrate long enough to see himself as the whole of the universe.
The universe is never mistaken, she's ceaseless, and made of bliss!What a gift this sometimes faulty yet never imperfect bag of bones is!
Category is: side angled linebacker sensitive kid butch queen realness.
10s across the board.
I didn't make this shit up, and I've got @rupaulofficial and @davidgarriguesyoga to remind me that this look is *sickening*.
Teaching out at Little River Yoga is a treat. Can't believe it's almost over! Not gonna miss this traffic tho
"You are an extension of the power that created the whole universe. You are God in drag. You are dressed up in this outfit of a body, which is temporary. You are eternal. You are forever. You are unchanged. And this is a dream you're having. So don't get to attached to it. Make love. Love people. Be sweet. Have corn dogs. Dance. Live. Love. Fuck shit up. But it's all good. You can't fuck it up because you're eternal."
http://www.vulture.com/2016/03/rupaul-drag-race-interview.html
http://www.vulture.com/2016/03/rupaul-drag-race-interview.html
I've been sharing Hatha Yoga techniques with the office of Housing and Urban Deveopment for almost eight years.
Their depth and skill grows, consistently. The staff changes, and there is always someone new. I love meeting people where they are (metaphorically and literally) and gesturing them towards better health of body, mind, spirit. I'm so enriched when the gesture becomes action and the action becomes ... Something greater.
I feel privileged to watch consciousness expand in unexpected places, with unsuspecting people.
Three things I've been told this week:
"I'm not scared anymore" "I was able to use what I learned during labor" "I didn't know I could do that."
Their depth and skill grows, consistently. The staff changes, and there is always someone new. I love meeting people where they are (metaphorically and literally) and gesturing them towards better health of body, mind, spirit. I'm so enriched when the gesture becomes action and the action becomes ... Something greater.
I feel privileged to watch consciousness expand in unexpected places, with unsuspecting people.
Three things I've been told this week:
"I'm not scared anymore" "I was able to use what I learned during labor" "I didn't know I could do that."
The Lord of Obstacles, Ganesh, and I are exploring together on this gorgeous day. @jrene01 and I kiki'd and created for a bit.
Yay!
Charlie did great on our three miler. He's so chill. In fact, he brought me his favorite stuffed animal, plopped it on my lap, then laid down next to us and snuggled. Chill and happy.
Keeping promises to myself. First run of the year.
Keeping promises to myself. First run of the year.
Keto starts today-- there are 12 avocados in my fridge. 11 by the time you read this.
#tbt for Charlie. Somebody likes camping! #charliegram
It's important to receive assistance sometimes. This week I helped assist @davidgarriguesyoga with his 2nd series intensive. To me, it's a big deal that my fellow students allowed me the space to learn David's methodology in a different way. Thanks, team.
Happy Anniversery!
Facebook reminded me that I used to run marathons 🙂
Creeeepy best.
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The last time I had this much mud on my face, I was at Carnival. Haldi Chadan mud pack from fab India. Basically, a turmeric face mask with @lybra20
Friends: An old friend in VA is locked up and being denied cancer treatment. Can anyone recommend a prison advocacy group or offer support?
I never get permission for a selfie. 😉
I never get permission for a selfie. 😉
What do you notice about these ears? 😉
What do you notice about these ears? 😉
Spotify Discovery gets me.
Problem solving. Don't get emotional, just get it done.
Problem solving. Don't get emotional, just get it done.
Real life.
Real life.
Real life.
thegailygrind.com‘Trump Bros’ Who Fed Each Other Nachos At Trump Rally Break Their Silence – The Gaily GrindMarius Loots, a former Marine and current University of Central Florida student, has come forward as one of the two "Trump Bros" who made headlines on SatuImportant political investigative work.
What if Ace of Base didn't see the sign?
When my Dad said that all he wants is for me to go farther than he did, it was seemingly my nose/ear hair that listened. #pluck
"Heeeey senator's son," yelled the lady who panhandles on my corner. We've known each other for years. "Normally you're dressed like the guy who dates the senators son," said Chris.
Like Dolly says, "You can't make old friends."
Take a second just to breathe. Pick your heart up off your sleeve. You're perfect and awe inspiring.
It is almost 9 and I still haven't had coffee. This is the most freakish jetlag I've ever had.
February 2016
Oh good gracious. I voted for her from my Nokia, and she just gets better.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9FHYBQxURQo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9FHYBQxURQo
Oh my god, I forgot how comfortable my bed is. Charlie and I may never get up.
We've watched each other's back for almost 15 years. This muthafucka.
We've watched each other's back for almost 15 years. This muthafucka.
The view from the flight.
The view from the flight.
Trivandrum âï¸âï¸ Doha âï¸âï¸
ð Doha âï¸âï¸ DC
ð Doha âï¸âï¸ DC
David's dedication to making the process of yoga available and tangible to absolutely anyone inspires me. He teaches me yoga, he teaches me to teach yoga. He holds my foot for me when I can't, and he let me fall down. He encourages autonomy, pragmatism, and devotion. "Keep practicing-- it makes a difference! Even when it doesn't seem like it. With time, you will find self knowledge. You will become a seer!"
My homie, Jo. @ladyhawkzuzu has dedicated her life to helping others pick themselves up and find love for their self. Bootstraps, backbends, and balls. She kept the community cohesive, helped with small details, and got the dirt under her nails for DG's Kovalam intensive. She's the shit.
Rolf & Marci have taken care of my heart twice now-- when the world has seemed too ugly and unfair, they have taught me yoga.
Om! I love @davidgarriguesyoga -- he puts up with my ridiculousness -- "Where's our fun picture?!"
My grandmother on my Mom's side, circa 1947-- 17 years old? Does anyone else see a resemblance?
A fun day of body surfing.
A fun day of body surfing.
@pegmulqueen and I making #ashtavakrasana shapes. #bestfriends #menofyoga #strongwoman #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
This is still technically a high-5, right? I cropped this from a dope shot over at @pegmulqueen -- go check it out.
I love the full shot of this, and the other one is great, too...I'm super into the beach heart we made.
@jrene01 is *werking* that hat
I love the full shot of this, and the other one is great, too...I'm super into the beach heart we made.
@jrene01 is *werking* that hat
By this time next week, it'll be business as usual (it's never business as usual).
Tim at 65-- #goals
I'll just let the video speak for itself.
Kovalam lighthouse.
Kovalam lighthouse.
Sunset style.
Sunset style.
Walking down from @jrene01 to my swamp.
Walking down from @jrene01 to my swamp.
Currently I'm in Kovalam, Kerala.
I am staying off of the beach, down in the bog. I'm accustomed to swamps, I reckon. Kermit Swag.
I am staying off of the beach, down in the bog. I'm accustomed to swamps, I reckon. Kermit Swag.
Researchers have discovered a much faster way to learn new skills - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/12/how-to-learn-new-skills-twice-as-fast/?postshare=9271455734935680&tid=ss_fb
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/02/12/how-to-learn-new-skills-twice-as-fast/?postshare=9271455734935680&tid=ss_fb
Bumbleing around the village.
Bumbleing around the village.
Some days got me like
It's not ALL beach selfies, Mom. #viparitasalabhasana #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga #ashtangay
(And India) Why fruits and vegetables taste better in Europe - Vox
http://www.vox.com/2016/2/12/10972140/fruits-vegetables-taste-better-europe
http://www.vox.com/2016/2/12/10972140/fruits-vegetables-taste-better-europe
Is this your Indian name, @bibliophile1800 ? ð
Is this your Indian name, @bibliophile1800 ? 😂
Not the kind of wild turkey I'm familiar with.
Not the kind of wild turkey I'm familiar with.
Found a rock, faced north.
Simple pranayama.
Then a selfie, straight from Kovalam.
Simple pranayama.
Then a selfie, straight from Kovalam.
Easy come, easy Goa.
Bottom left, this time last year. The smile looks less forced this year, huh?
My heart feels good.
My body feels good.
My hips feel amazing.
Serving you romance novel cover realness.
Bottom left, this time last year. The smile looks less forced this year, huh?
My heart feels good.
My body feels good.
My hips feel amazing.
Serving you romance novel cover realness.
Remaining gracious. Counting papers.
In fact, I got that hot sauce in my purse swag. In. My. Purse. Swag. Fuck you too bitches, call the cops. #masc #wegointoredlobster
Sunset across Siolam/Chapora bridge. Caught the end of day after an adventure on bike through back roads. Decided to eschew the map and just go.
I love a good paddle.
I love a good paddle.
Panjim at night.
Panjim at night.
Serving you Portugal.
Serving you Portugal.
Carnival in Goa, as seen from a rooftop. How did we get on that roof?
Sunsets and lantern light. Vagator.
Sunsets and lantern light. Vagator.
Welcome to Vagator, @adatravels
January 2016
999.9 kilometers. I'm so pleased with all 1000 kilometers traversed. Proud, even.
Franswa got *dressed* for our adventure.
There he is!
Franswa got *dressed* for our adventure.
There he is!
Sorry, Franswa. Arambol is lovely.
Sorry, Franswa. Arambol is lovely.
Live yo' life!
Shania got me like "that don't impress me much"
Teeny tiny toilet frog. He doesn't mind covering for you if you let one ribbit.
Teeny tiny toilet frog. He doesn't mind covering for you if you let one ribbit.
Low key egot soon.
"Paradise Beach," promised Junida. Her fellow traveler said it was stunning, the best (and purest!) around. He laid out the route to the very best spot. "It's quite far," she told us.
We followed a map written on the back of an old napkin (or envelope). Photographed by phone, the hand drawn map led north, out of India's smallest state and into Maharastra.
Passing woman wearing saris as we traversed dirt roads, it was clear we weren't in Goa anymore. A similar sentiment crept in as the catholic iconography gave way to temples to Kali and Ganesh.
Soon, we were at Redi fort, an inlet away from "Paradise Beach."
Sometimes the view of Paradise from the side is better than paradise itself.
We followed a map written on the back of an old napkin (or envelope). Photographed by phone, the hand drawn map led north, out of India's smallest state and into Maharastra.
Passing woman wearing saris as we traversed dirt roads, it was clear we weren't in Goa anymore. A similar sentiment crept in as the catholic iconography gave way to temples to Kali and Ganesh.
Soon, we were at Redi fort, an inlet away from "Paradise Beach."
Sometimes the view of Paradise from the side is better than paradise itself.
You can lead a camel to water...
You can lead a camel to water...
Spot the water Baba.
Spot the water Baba.
Baby, I'm so rising.
4am wake up got me like
4am wake up got me like
I'm not going to tag each of you, but you know who y'all are. I'll see ya in the comments.
Kite surfing in Anjuna
We should have never gone to the gelato place.
We should have never gone to the gelato place.
A not so candid shot from Sunburn, courtesy of the multi-talented @danielaleinenweber
The best piece of advice I've ever received regarding travel is to aphorism "Don't leave u…
The best piece of advice I've ever received regarding travel is "Don't leave until you've left." This silhouette welcomed me on my first somewhat anxious hello, and kept me company as I licked my wounds of goodbye. Now, it gives me a kind of peace as a piece of my history.
Britney Spears on Instagram: âEven the greatest creations start from small seedsâ
nang nang nang.
I've spent the last month getting called Mike. Feels. <3
Fuck yeah. Support for gay men & woman by Sanders from 1995. These receipts, y'all.
http://qklnk.co/Y8kreo
http://qklnk.co/Y8kreo
6 years ago??
Just had a tug on the heartstrings-- remembering getting snowed in with best friends. Enjoy for me, DC.
Ursula was a singular Disney villain, and behind the animated tentacles was a real-life, big-haired, poo-eating Baltimore drag queen named Divine.
http://hazlitt.net/longreads/unearthing-sea-witch
http://hazlitt.net/longreads/unearthing-sea-witch
npr.orgEl Paso prosecutor resigns after facing accusations of incompetenceEl Paso County District Attorney Yvonne Rosales agreed to resign. She faced accusations of incompetence involving hundreds of cases and of slowing down the case against the suspected Walmart shooter.I mean, it's cool. Beach cows, man 😉
I mean, it's cool. Beach cows, man 😉
He didn't even take me to dinner first.
He didn't even take me to dinner first.
I remember @tarabrach talking about emotions like storms-- like weather patterns-- in one …
I remember @tarabrach talking about emotions being like storms in one of her Wednesday Dharma talks. It stuck with me.
Forgive my paraphrasing, but emotions, they're like weather patterns. Keep your eyes on them and wait em out. They're bound to change.
The clouds will break, and sure as anything, that ol' grey sky'll shift.
Just you wait and see.
Forgive my paraphrasing, but emotions, they're like weather patterns. Keep your eyes on them and wait em out. They're bound to change.
The clouds will break, and sure as anything, that ol' grey sky'll shift.
Just you wait and see.
"Everywhere looking, only God seeing" -- KP Jois -- a cloudy day at Ashwem Beacv
"Everywhere looking, only God seeing" -- KP Jois -- a cloudy day at Ashwem Beacv
Helmets on the Chopora Bridge with @highonlifeglobal
I need to dress my Goan best.
I love my bionic eyes, but I do sorta miss my glasses. Also; there is no thali like three sisters thali.
That time you were selected to represent Goa's amazing tattoo artist, Duncan @inkfideltattoo in the 1st Annual Goa Tattoo Festival in the category of "Traditional Style-- Eastern" -- pics courtesy of @highonlifeglobal
Went to this Iyengar class and got strapped to a bench. Kinda like going to the Mid Atlantic Leather conference 😉 have fun, boys!
Sums up my day pretty well, as it makes sure everyone gets home safe. So many great people from so many great places.
You just never know.
After 5 years of travel to India, I've finally developed a taste for "pickle"-- no homo. 😉
This is the best thing I've seen in 2016. #goals
I won't spoil the deal sealer, but:
"Duality always kicks back, and industrial yoga can offer us artificial feel-good moments and not a stitch more. In class, we see all those gorgeous asses, and all those kick-ass pants, and we buy the lie and seek a Zoloft or a double mocha latte on our slouch home.
Baby, donât do that with your yoga."
http://prasanayoga.com/articles/the-happiness-of-industrial-yoga/
"Duality always kicks back, and industrial yoga can offer us artificial feel-good moments and not a stitch more. In class, we see all those gorgeous asses, and all those kick-ass pants, and we buy the lie and seek a Zoloft or a double mocha latte on our slouch home.
Baby, donât do that with your yoga."
http://prasanayoga.com/articles/the-happiness-of-industrial-yoga/
Word. Ride or die. Road dog. Team Sketch.
If you have spotify, please consider creating & sharing a Bowie playlist. If love to listen to what you consider the most affecting.
In living color. Practice goes on. #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga #ashtangay
Work in progress. #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
When did the party turn? When I got mouthy...
"If these are just small offenses, not meant to wound, why canât I ever manage to shut them down effectively, ensure they arenât wielded again and again against others? You donât have to force strangers to see or acknowledge systemic racism and the lives it takes and brutalizes just to point out that hey, friend, all Asians are not interchangeable! "
http://the-toast.net/2016/01/05/what-goes-through-your-mind-casual-racism/
"If these are just small offenses, not meant to wound, why canât I ever manage to shut them down effectively, ensure they arenât wielded again and again against others? You donât have to force strangers to see or acknowledge systemic racism and the lives it takes and brutalizes just to point out that hey, friend, all Asians are not interchangeable! "
http://the-toast.net/2016/01/05/what-goes-through-your-mind-casual-racism/
Maybe I am the Blanche.
Post Pune style Iyengar class. Time for coffee? Time for coffee. @yogapunxkhristine #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga #yogaguy #yogaeveryday #ashtanga
Friday's score card: Led primary. Led pranayama. Lunch date discussing financial planning. Ice cream (mango kulfi-- branching out). Pune style iyengar class. Up next: Dinner + Kingfisher.
Perfect. I can vouch for their medative value & stress reduction.
http://www.the-open-mind.com/according-to-psychologists-coloring-is-the-best-alternative-to-meditation/
http://www.the-open-mind.com/according-to-psychologists-coloring-is-the-best-alternative-to-meditation/
Courtesy of @evanfaber
Courtesy of @evanfaber
<3
From Dattatteya's "Yoga Shastra" -- there will be success for the practitioner. [But] how can there be [success] for the nonpractitioner? (83)
Success is never gained through mere reading of books. (84)
Those who [merely] talk about Yoga and wear the apparel [of a yogin] but lack all application and live for their bellies and their dicks-- they cheat people. (92-93)
Success is never gained through mere reading of books. (84)
Those who [merely] talk about Yoga and wear the apparel [of a yogin] but lack all application and live for their bellies and their dicks-- they cheat people. (92-93)
"But, like, how long will it take," I asked, anxiously.
"In the blink of Vishnu's eye," he said.
These fucking Bhakti yogis and their devotional crap, I thought. HOW LONG.
*fuck*
http://read.bi/1Z21B9s
"In the blink of Vishnu's eye," he said.
These fucking Bhakti yogis and their devotional crap, I thought. HOW LONG.
*fuck*
http://read.bi/1Z21B9s
A quick pic from the #anjunafleamarket -- do you see what I see?
A quick pic from the #anjunafleamarket -- do you see what I see?
Shave (at home) + avocado/egg yolk/coco oil mask (home made!) + hair cut
Shave (at home) + avocado/egg yolk/coco oil mask (home made!) + hair cut
Shave + Avocado/Egg Yolk/Coco Oil face mask + Hair Cut
Shave + Avocado/Egg Yolk/Coco Oil face mask + Hair Cut
Galvanasana. Asana porn is the least graphic pornography I've participated in. Get into it, 2016. #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga
Beach lizard? I wanna play with shapes outside of the Ashtanga syllabus-- shit just for fun. Saw this on some #ashtangay profile & gave it a go. I guess now I have to find more. Fun in 2016 🙂 #menofyoga #gayyoga #yogadudes #YogaEveryDamnDay #boysofyoga
Today's art is: "Ganesh Goes on an Adventure"
Today's art is: "Ganesh Goes on an Adventure"
Egg Puff: (part of a) Breakfast of champions.
Egg Puff: (part of a) Breakfast of champions.
If only I had snapped faster. That, friends, is a dog on a scooter.
My scooter at home says "no pets" in the boot-- this is much more logical.
My scooter at home says "no pets" in the boot-- this is much more logical.
Can anyone tell me if this is a legit car? Dune buggy? @_kfd_ ??? Either way, it's front end makes the cutest little car-face.
Shave and a hair cut...
Inspired by @nudeyogaguy to and @suenodevida_ecu
Inspired by @nudeyogaguy to and @suenodevida_ecu
Inspired by @nudeyogaguy and @suenodevida_ecu -- serving you fearlessness in 2016.
Me right now.
Me right now.
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