backbend
6 entries in 2025 · oldest first
2025
in imagewhy I go to the gym to
shala.
shala.
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.
Inquiry and curiosity are powerful allies in reckoning with fear and helplessness.
These feelings are a tell that the prefrontal cortex has been impacted. This part of the brain has been demonstrated to be an important structure for executive functions.
No wonder we feel stuck. But feelings aren’t facts. If we can notice this stuff, we can start breaking the cycle by using our techniques. Thats the yoga.
So, be curious.
In love, in life, in your practices.
Inquiry and curiosity are powerful allies in reckoning with fear and helplessness.
These feelings are a tell that the prefrontal cortex has been impacted. This part of the brain has been demonstrated to be an important structure for executive functions.
No wonder we feel stuck. But feelings aren’t facts. If we can notice this stuff, we can start breaking the cycle by using our techniques. Thats the yoga.
So, be curious.
In love, in life, in your practices.
in imageCuriosity may have killed the cat but it is the thing that keeps me p
I am curious about my body and my mind and my spirit. And
I am curious about my body and my mind and my spirit. And
in imageBKS Iyengar at 59 years old
BKS Iyengar: The strength of the nerves created with regular and correct practice of backbends is so enormous...
BKS Iyengar at 59 years old
BKS Iyengar: that when, by the grace of God, the light of Spirit dawns...
BKS Iyengar: The strength of the nerves created with regular and correct practice of backbends is so enormous...
BKS Iyengar at 59 years old
BKS Iyengar: that when, by the grace of God, the light of Spirit dawns...
praxis:
theory in practice
theory in practice
in imageThanks to @michaeljoelhall for the back strengthening prep
praxis: theory in practice
praxis: theory in practice
but this one was actually me this AM. Thanks for doing the chant with me @electric_cool_aid !
in imageWhen you've an hour into Mysore & someone decides to do the chant outloud. but this one was actually me this AM. Thanks for doing the chant with me @electric_cool_aid!
Get MichaelFilter
Enter your email. We'll send you a one-tap link to read every issue — PDFs and carousel cards. The link works for 24 hours.
Already a member of theyoga.club or ashtanga.tech? You're already on file — no re-registration. We won't add you to any list.