me explaining vinyasa counts
me explaining vinyasa counts
Love
Self Practice and Grief
When I got to Goa, I felt anonymous again. In Mysore, I felt like everyone had heard. I was the ashtangi who got hate crime’d in the face after his house burned down. I wanted to be the tall pretty one. Or the smart one. But for now, I was very much the tragic one. Luckily, Rolf wasn’t watching the news. I was just one more 6’3 drop back for him to do. And he was happy to oblige– quietly sharing lite bits here and there in my ear about his work. But not so happy with it that I didn’t get assigned sone extra. Great. After 27 years of shrinking myself for others, I got to just be the big one. You gotta gang…
Translated from Croatian: more about rolf: @toncigulisija_shivarishi
Translated from Croatian: more about rolf: @toncigulisija_shivarishi
Jul 15, 2024
When I got to Goa, I felt anonymous again. In Mysore, I felt like everyone had heard. I was the ashtangi who got hate crime’d in the face after his house burned down. I wanted to be the tall pretty one. Or the smart one. But for now, I was very much the tragic one….
please pray for my loved ones **this is my teachers altar, on his rooftop sha…
please pray for my loved ones **this is my teachers altar, on his rooftop shala. I never thought I’d share a picture of it. I practiced right here every day for a few years. It is very special to me. My teacher has asked for prayers.
Illustrating the Principal of SAID in Ashtanga Yoga with Lat Pulldowns
Why do conversations about fitness get so weird when Ashtanga gets involved? Understanding how our bodies adapt to specific physical demands can significantly enhance our practice.
May 18, 2024
The image displays a digital audiobook interface for “Happiness Becomes You” by Tina Turner, showing that there is 1 hour and 33 minutes left in the recording. The mood suggests reflection, as the viewer is engaged with a specific section of the text.
Text in image: the section in which tina talks about the “revolution of the heart” and i recognize my experience in her words. Streaming over cellular Chapter 9 of 14
Integrating Systems Thinking into Ashtanga Yoga Community Support
How tailored support networks and practical interventions can not only enhance individual practice but also strengthen our collective journey towards well-being.
From fostering collaboration over competition to extending our reach beyond the studio, we explore innovative strategies that enrich our community interactions and extend the benefits of yoga to broader societal contexts.
May 10, 2024
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From Violence to Vision: The Radical Potential of Ashtanga Yoga to Combat Systemic Oppresion
Using Ashtanga Yoga to dismantle systemic oppression and promote healing. Reflections from my enriching experience in Birmingham, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee, alongside friends like Heather Sullivan and Cory Bryant. Explains the appeal of systems thinking after a life-altering hate crime.
Ashtanga Yoga can be a vehicle for inclusivity and empathy, challenging entrenched systems of oppression. Lets talk about it.