Welcome to the first in a series of Guest Posts: "Parenting and Practicing Yoga". If you are interested in Guest Posting on this topic, don't hesitate to leave a comment or contact me at nat(dot)devalia(at)gmail(dot)com. I'm happy to have Paul's permission and honoured to post his article on my blog. The article as published originally, … Continue reading Parenting and Practicing Yoga: Featuring “My Children and Yoga” by Paul Dallaghan
Tag: Yoga Thailand
Running Late
Last Thursday, at quarter to nine, I realised that it would take 20, 25 minutes to get to Judy’s studio on foot, and likely longer if I waited for a cab, and then jerked and snailed through the smoggy morning traffic. My Pranayama (breath work) would start at 9. I decided to go on foot. … Continue reading Running Late
In the Game
Early Sunday morning, I tell L and R that I’ll be out until lunch; that I’ll be teaching Pranayama (breath-work) workshops. “Afu Pa-ya-ma-na,” Rahul pleads with outstretched arms. (Afu is what he calls himself.) I pick him up; tell him that he can do some Pranayama with me, but that he’s got to stay with … Continue reading In the Game
Listen to them
This morning at practice (still at Yoga Thailand) I overheard one of the teachers say, "If you listen to them, they'll listen to you." The woman on the mat next to mine jokingly complained that her feet don't listen: her toes refuse to spread, arches won't lift, and when she wants her heels to move, … Continue reading Listen to them
Yoga and coconuts in Samui
Our week in Samui is zooming, blue skies, sunshine, and swims in the sea. Lots of yoga and coconuts. Maher drives us to Yoga Thailand every morning. I practice while he plays with the children in the "Kids club." Sean and Dylan's out-grown toys and mini playground are more than enough to keep L and … Continue reading Yoga and coconuts in Samui
Savasana confessions
Savasana aka corpse pose, final relaxation, or just "take rest" as Pattabhi Jois used to say, is usually practiced at the end of a yoga session. Lie on your back. Let your legs separate slightly and roll out. Keep your arms along your body with the palms facing up. Allow the floor to support your … Continue reading Savasana confessions
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