Through the practice of constraint upon the kurma nadi, the yogin gains steadiness. Through the practice of constraint upon the light in the head, he gains the visions of the adepts. Or through a flash of illumination (pratibha), everything.
What do you do when it starts to rain after sun salutations? Do you curse the salutations for not delivering on their promise? At @dcashtanga — we laugh a lot. It’s all such serious business this yoga stuff, it’s good to develop a predilection for good humor. After all, the universe has a sense of…
Doofy boy on the water.
When you are living your very best life with your for real road dogs. Take that, rain.
Was I ever really 23? The Hotel Helix is now Mason & Rook, she’s a doctor and a mother twice over, and I’m… 34. #fbf
In the practice of Ashtanga yoga, concentration on the subtle perceptions of the body leads to stability and tranquility. We get better over time at managing the teeny tiny shifts that keep us calm and collected… Which doesn’t mean things dont go off balance. They do– we just dont panic, stay cool, and do our…
I’m somewhat responsible for his trust issues. Watch for falling birds — especially Himalayan geese. Sorry, Charlie!
Kindness, love, and bliss are infinite metrics that are tells of practice. You have to be willing to be hurt, to feel your pain, to apologize, to forgive and to get woke. Its not easy, but its worth it. Practice and all is coming.
I love my mommy.
Such a wonderful way to spend a Saturday– mysore style ashtanga yoga with a rich and diverse community of kindhearted practitioners! @livelyogini and @mhendric1 at @ashtanganation do such a wonderful job of teaching and holding space. I encourage all of my @dcashtanga brethren who are looking to practice in community on Saturdays to check them…