Shape creation.

Shape creation.

Shape creation.

Logan circle, covered in glitter. Of course.

Like you do, @kayemjay1000 -- Kazalicious J thinks that this other heaux is named Barb-- we agree that she a middle aged divorcee who likes gettin' turnt and black dudes. She did NOT get the kids, but did get the house and that alimony because she waited out dat MFin prenup.

Yes. Shape creation.

Shape creation

I owe my friends all the thanks: @pamelaxing for the face, @yoantoine for the wig, @mbwrld and @jrene01 for the dress. @kayemjay1000 for being just the best date a gal could ask for. Most of all @dfburke3 for his work for #MAMP

I owe my friends all the thanks: @pamelaxing for the face, @yoantoine for the wig, @mbwrld and @jrene01 for the dr…

Living.

Oh hey, Miss Adams Morgan Pagent.

Oh hey, Miss Adams Morgan Pagent.

Oh boy.

Oh boy.

Make the breath sound pleasant. Breathing is an inherently pleasurable activity-- it means you're not dead yet. An…

Make the breath sound pleasant. Breathing is an inherently pleasurable activity-- it means you're not dead yet. And, the reality is, we're all dying. But not here. Not now. Not yet. You know how pleasant breathing is when you can't-- and it's good to practice making it pleasant, even when it seems like you can't possibly. Try any way. Try. It might be useful, to be pleasant on the inside when you can't take another.

Marichiyasana... eh?! What're you doing over there?

Marichiyasana... eh?! What're you doing over there? #ashtangadadjokes

The Gayatri Mantra, written by Rishi Vishvamitra, is mentioned in the Buddha's Pali Canon, the Bhagavad-Gita, and …

The Gayatri Mantra, written by Rishi Vishvamitra, is mentioned in the Buddha's Pali Canon, the Bhagavad-Gita, and first found in the Rigveda.
Vishvamitra had a heck of a comeback-- kind of a dick move to try to steal Vasistha's magic cow and all-- but he really worked super hard to atone. It's through his efforts at making up for his really lousy behavior that he became a great sage.
We should all be so lucky to have our name live on past our death for our efforts at improving ourselves. Heck, it's good to know that you can make up for being a total dick if you really mean it and try. **i'll point out that this posture is named for Vasistha, the sage who defeated Vishvamitra when he came to steal the magic cow o' plenty. Fun fact: even Vasistha came to recognize that Vishvamitra made up for his shit attitude. ...
The Gayatri Mantra
om bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tát savitúr váreṇ(i)yaṃ
bhárgo devásya dhīmahi
dhíyo yó naḥ prachodayāt
– Rigveda 3.62.10

Swami Vivekananda: "We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds.
Monier Monier-Williams(1882): "Let us meditate on that excellent glory of the divine vivifying Sun, May he enlighten our understandings." William Quan Judge (1893): "Unveil, O Thou who givest sustenance to the Universe, from whom all proceed, to whom all must return, that face of the True Sun now hidden by a vase of golden light, that we may see the truth and do our whole duty on our journey to thy sacred seat."

Seven years ago, my friends and I won a cow for our exploits at the cave man Olympics. I was getting into the "best shape of my life" -- I look back at these times incredibly fondly -- the resilience, determination, and unfuckwithableness I gleaned in that time has proved invaluable as I continue to grow in my inner and outer fitness.

Vasthistha, the great sage, lead a peaceful community-- the kind where people got on swell and took care of each o…

"Vishvamitrasana? Not Vasisthasana?" "Did I stutter?"
Vasistha, the great sage, lead a peaceful community-- the kind where people got on swell and took care of each other. He also had a dope magic cow that granted wishes, given to him by the gods. Come through, Nandini, the cow o' plenty!
Vishvamitra, leader of a neighboring land, was curious as to how Vasistha managed his people. He was even more interested in his magic cow.
Arriving in Vasistha's kingdom with his army, Vishvamitra tried to take the cow with force. He was convincee the cow could feed his vast armies. It didn't go well: the magic cow created a crazy big army and walloped Vishvamitra's men! No slouch, Vasistha defeated Vishvamitra's army with his keen control of emotions and also incinerated the rest of the warriors with the power of his breath.
Leaving the life of a king, with the blood of his men on his hands, he swore atonement. Penance and effort and an abandoning of worldly riches allowed him to discover great wisdom ultimate redemption in his time as an ascetic.
Even Vasistha came to recognize Vishvamitra as a sage.
The first posture of Ashtanga's third series is named for Vishvamitra... Tho many other lineages name it for Vasistha. Proving that a) pettiness is timeless b) that through great effort, we can all find redemption c) don't fuck with magic cows

Tomorrow at 4 -- @hotspotdupont -- I'll be sharing the 26+2 sequence in a 60-minute format. It is one of the most …

Tomorrow at 4 -- @hotspotdupont -- I'll be sharing the 26+2 sequence in a 60-minute format. It is one of the most nourishing and therapeutic collection of postures i've done. Ashtangis and otherwise, id love for you to come give it a go.

Zoe and Nick got hitched and had a stunning gorgeous wedding in Charlottesville. These are the skull and driftwood centerpieces. I was stunned. Tried to capture them, and instead got @unrulyascetic the bride taking @katelynntully to the dancefloor. I followed suit. Didn't take enough pictures because I was too busy getting my life.

Zoe and Nick got hitched and had a stunning gorgeous wedding in Charlottesville. These are the skull and driftwood centerpieces. I was stunned. Tried to capture them, and instead got @unrulyascetic the bride taking @katelynntully to the dancefloor. I followed suit. Didn't take enough pictures because I was too busy getting my life.