Graphic gleaned from http://www.yoga-manchester.co.uk/2016/03/10/pride-in-the-name-of-yoga-by-vicken-couligian/. Happy Pride San Diego! Equality!
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Be Proud of Yourself
Graphic gleaned from http://www.yoga-manchester.co.uk/2016/03/10/pride-in-the-name-of-yoga-by-vicken-couligian/. Happy Pride San Diego! Equality!
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Playlists
I tend to play a weird (wide) variety of music in my classes and get queries all the time about the artists. So, here are some of the ones that have inspired the most questions.
The nature sounds with piano music (has those wolves and crickets every mentions) is New Age music from Tony Braasch, the album is "Moonlit Night."
The instrumental Broadway music is from The O'Neill Brothers Group, album "Instrumental Songs from Wicked, Les Miserables & Other Broadway Hits."
Another instrumental favorite is the artist Vargo, album "Beauty."
I'm also big on DJ Drez, Donna Delory, Wah!, Snatum Kaur and Jai Uttal.
| Song Title | Artist | Album |
| "1234" | Feist | |
| Animal Party | Karen K And The Jitterbugs | Big Ol' Truck |
| Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz) | The Laurie Berkner Band | Buzz Buzz |
| Catch The Moon | Elizabeth Mitchell and Lisa Loeb | For The Kids Too |
| Celebrate Love in Your Family | Beebo | Bunch of Songs |
| Doodlebugs | The Laurie Berkner Band | Whaddaya Think of That? |
| Fast and Slow (The Rabbit and the Turtle) | The Laurie Berkner Band | Rocketship Run |
| Fly Me to the Moon | The Laurie Berkner Band | Rocketship Run |
| Here Comes the Sun | The Beatles | |
| Joy to the World (Edit) | Three Dog Night | The Best of Three Dog Night |
| Jump and Fly | The Laurie Berkner Band | Rocketship Run |
| My Family | The Laurie Berkner Band | My Family - Single |
| Peace Like A River | Elizabeth Mitchell | You Are My Little Bird |
| Put Your Pj's On | Neshama Carlebach | Every Little Soul Must Shine |
| Say Hey (I Love You) [feat. Cherine Anderson] | Michael Franti and Spearhead | All Rebel Rockers |
| The Goldfish | The Laurie Berkner Band | Victor Vito |
| The Rainbow Connection | Jason Mraz | For The Kids Too |
| The Sun Shines On Everyone | Snatam Kaur | Feeling Good Today! |
| Victor Vito | The Laurie Berkner Band | Victor Vito |
| We Are the Dinosaurs | The Laurie Berkner Band | Whaddaya Think of That? |
| Wimoweh (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) | The Laurie Berkner Band | Whaddaya Think of That? |
| Yoga Makes Me Happy | Karma Kids Yoga | Come Play Yoga! |
| The Rainbow Connection | Sarah McLachlan | Gather Round:Songs For Kids And Other Folks |
| With a Little Help from My Friend | Sgt. Pepper's Little Kids Club Band | Kids Sing the Beatles |
| The Sun Shines On Everyone | Snatam Kaur | Feeling Good Today! |
| Big Ol' Truck | Karen K And The Jitterbugs | Big Ol' Truck |
| (I Woke Up in A) Fire Truck | Karen K And The Jitterbugs | Big Ol' Truck |
| Bigger Than the World | Karen K And The Jitterbugs | Big Ol' Truck |
| Joy to the World (Edit) | Three Dog Night | The Best of Three Dog Night |
Adult Classes
The "Yoga Church" instrumental music with the ocean sounds between songs are all from the recording group "Dollar Tree - Body & Soul II" and the albums are "Inner Peace" and "Spiritual Relaxation."The nature sounds with piano music (has those wolves and crickets every mentions) is New Age music from Tony Braasch, the album is "Moonlit Night."
The instrumental Broadway music is from The O'Neill Brothers Group, album "Instrumental Songs from Wicked, Les Miserables & Other Broadway Hits."
Another instrumental favorite is the artist Vargo, album "Beauty."
I'm also big on DJ Drez, Donna Delory, Wah!, Snatum Kaur and Jai Uttal.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Yoga Mat Reviews by Reviews.com
Received a nice communique via the interwebs the other day asking if I'd be so kind as to link to their comprehensive (well, 50-odd mat sampling) review of yoga mats. How could I not oblige? So please, click through and check out the top 10 of the 50 most popular mats, that include links for purchase (how convenient).
You can buy cheap yoga mats at just about any place these days, even your local pharmacy or Target, but if you want lasting quality, minimal VOC (off-gassing), good grip, durability, and if weight (or color or texture or material) is a concern, it helps to have a really good guide. Especially when prices go from the sublime ($12) to the ridiculous ($150 for custom paint jobs).
From their email, based on my comments about the Manduka yoga mat I reviewed back in 2015 http://byomyoga.blogspot.com/2012/07/yoga-consumerism-where-i-tell-you-about.html). Enjoy.
You can buy cheap yoga mats at just about any place these days, even your local pharmacy or Target, but if you want lasting quality, minimal VOC (off-gassing), good grip, durability, and if weight (or color or texture or material) is a concern, it helps to have a really good guide. Especially when prices go from the sublime ($12) to the ridiculous ($150 for custom paint jobs).
From their email, based on my comments about the Manduka yoga mat I reviewed back in 2015 http://byomyoga.blogspot.com/2012/07/yoga-consumerism-where-i-tell-you-about.html). Enjoy.
"I work for a small research team (Reviews.com), and we recently conducted an unbiased review of yoga mats, and Manduka came out as one of our top picks too! Anyways, I figured because you mentioned that specific yoga mat, you might be interested in seeing our full guide. We put in over 50 hours of research, surveyed over 100 yoga professionals, and consulted with "Boston's 2014 Best Yoga Instructor" to bring you the best!"
http://www.reviews.com/best-yoga-mat/
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
3 Types Of Vegetables For A Healthier Life
Carrots for better immunity
The main prerequisite for good health is the optimal functioning of the immune system and therefore special attention should be paid to strengthening the immune system.
Nutritionists recommend fresh pressed juices from fresh fruit and vegetables in which carrots have principal place. In fact, the results of numerous studies have shown that orange root, thanks to the abundance of beta - carotene, is one of the best keepers of the immune system.
This precious ingredient is a powerful antioxidant and carrots beside that is rich in vitamins D, E and the B complex, potassium, calcium, iodine, zinc, cobalt, pectin and essential oils.
Every day we should also consume bee products like honey, bee pollen, and beebread as they represent a real treasure of enzymes and other nutritional elements.
The listed products are rich in minerals and vitamins that strengthen our immunity, destroy the flu virus, boost metabolism, increase energy and stamina, and resistance to stress and various diseases.
When it comes to boosting the immunity best results are achieved if it is consumed a mixture of honey, garlic, pine needles, cinnamon and plantago.
Young spinach to strengthen our bones
Spinach is available throughout the whole year, and spring is the perfect time to enjoy this vegetable since young spinach has great and delicious taste.
Abundant in vitamin K, which, among other things is great for bones.
Like most spring fruit young spinach is an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium. He also contain folic acid and iron. Those who remember Popeye who strengthen his muscles with spinach, are convinced that it is the iron from spinach that made him strong. Indeed, spinach contains significant amounts of iron, but also contains substances that hinder the absorption of iron.
The green color is due to chlorophyll,which is of great importance for detoxification since for long time spinach is being considered as a cleaner of liver and blood.
The additional advantage of spinach is its low calorie, because in 100 grams there are only 25 calories.
You can eat spinach with pasta, sauces, pies or you can experiment at your will. When it comes to detoxification, it is recommended to enjoy the young spinach salads, adding lemon juice. You can add many ingredients as goat's or cow's cheese, nuts, seeds and olive oil. Especially it is recommended apple, because thanks to the pectin, fiber from apples the cleaning will be complete.
Ginger Root against pain in knees
People who suffer from pain in the knees, with the consumption of ginger, oil and fish, can solve this unpleasant situation.
The effectiveness of specified food has its own experiential evidence, and are equally effective , regardless of the patient's age or the cause of the pain – claims the doctor from Vienna Dr. Hademar Bankhofer. The problems actually do not always have to be a reason for frazzled ankle, which is the characteristic of the older population. Sometimes they happen because of damage or because of hereditary factors.
Doctor Bankhofer claims that friction with oils of chamomile, St. John's wort, olive, Asian " tigers oil " can be really wonderful. It is just a matter of which fits to every different person, and because of these all these ointments must first be tried. In the diet, you must include fish, salmon, herring and mackerel. These types of fish are rich in omega - 3 fatty acids, which not only strengthens the heart, but also the strength the joints.
Ginger root can actually be very effective. The medicine is prepared so from the fresh root you will cut a piece,you will grated that piece and apply on the wrist. In order to enhance the effect, at the same time you will have to drink tea from these herbs - spices.
Monday, April 3, 2017
Tennis Balls for Tight Muscles - self massage techniques from Yoga International
(copied from THIS link )
Imagine you have a friend small enough to fit in your purse or briefcase who will give you nightly massages, easing stress, fatigue, and muscle tension all for a onetime cost of about $3. Think yellow. Think tennis balls.
The procedure is simple: place a tennis ball on a part of the body that is sore or tight and rest your weight on it. The pressure softens tight muscles and increases circulation. Dancers have long used tennis ball self-massage to work out their kinked-up muscles, and body workers frequently prescribe the practice for clients healing from chronic injuries. Asana practitioners searching for ways to increase flexibility and comfort in their bodies are beginning to get on the ball, too.
Self-massage with tennis balls is greatly enhanced by stretching, which further increases circulation and reeducates the muscles to rest at a longer length. Combining asana with self-massage is particularly useful for those of us who have muscles that for various reasons—injury, overuse, or years of inactivity—resist stretching. Here are some tips for using tennis ball therapy to unlock the gluteals, lengthen the hamstrings and adductors, and restore balance to the muscles along the spine.
We’ll start with a simple technique so you can get a feel for how this works before going on to more complex applications. Lie in savasana and place the tennis ball in the center of the fleshiest part of the left buttock. The pressure may be painful, but if it feels like good pain and you can relax in it, stay there for a few breaths. (If you find you are contracting muscles in defense against the pain, move the tennis ball around to find a spot that is less painful, or practice on a padded surface, which will reduce the pressure.) Relax and breathe. Imagine the breath circulating around the pressure and visualize the muscle softening over the ball. After a minute or so, remove the ball. Before repeating the process on the right side, notice how the left buttock feels flatter than the right and softens more easily into the floor.
(click HERE to read the rest of the article!)
Imagine you have a friend small enough to fit in your purse or briefcase who will give you nightly massages, easing stress, fatigue, and muscle tension all for a onetime cost of about $3. Think yellow. Think tennis balls.
The procedure is simple: place a tennis ball on a part of the body that is sore or tight and rest your weight on it. The pressure softens tight muscles and increases circulation. Dancers have long used tennis ball self-massage to work out their kinked-up muscles, and body workers frequently prescribe the practice for clients healing from chronic injuries. Asana practitioners searching for ways to increase flexibility and comfort in their bodies are beginning to get on the ball, too.
Self-massage with tennis balls is greatly enhanced by stretching, which further increases circulation and reeducates the muscles to rest at a longer length. Combining asana with self-massage is particularly useful for those of us who have muscles that for various reasons—injury, overuse, or years of inactivity—resist stretching. Here are some tips for using tennis ball therapy to unlock the gluteals, lengthen the hamstrings and adductors, and restore balance to the muscles along the spine.
We’ll start with a simple technique so you can get a feel for how this works before going on to more complex applications. Lie in savasana and place the tennis ball in the center of the fleshiest part of the left buttock. The pressure may be painful, but if it feels like good pain and you can relax in it, stay there for a few breaths. (If you find you are contracting muscles in defense against the pain, move the tennis ball around to find a spot that is less painful, or practice on a padded surface, which will reduce the pressure.) Relax and breathe. Imagine the breath circulating around the pressure and visualize the muscle softening over the ball. After a minute or so, remove the ball. Before repeating the process on the right side, notice how the left buttock feels flatter than the right and softens more easily into the floor.
(click HERE to read the rest of the article!)
Monday, March 6, 2017
Belt Yourself - Working the Psoas (SEW-az) - Your Knee in Triangle Pose
1) A few tips on how to best use a yoga strap (aka, belt).
http://www.bodywindow.com/yoga-strap.html
2) A little bit here on how to release that deep hip flexor (that one that lets you lift your leg in front of you when walking, climbing stairs, or even helping to hold you upright) that can give you back pain if it's too tight:
https://yogainternational.com/article/view/release-tension-in-the-psoas
3) And how to get your legs and upper body and arms active in Triangle Pose so you never lean toward the ground, but always lift up (and avoid knee problems as well).
https://yogainternational.com/article/view/why-its-so-easy-to-hyperextend-your-front-knee-in-triangle-pose-and-ho
2) A little bit here on how to release that deep hip flexor (that one that lets you lift your leg in front of you when walking, climbing stairs, or even helping to hold you upright) that can give you back pain if it's too tight:
https://yogainternational.com/article/view/release-tension-in-the-psoas
3) And how to get your legs and upper body and arms active in Triangle Pose so you never lean toward the ground, but always lift up (and avoid knee problems as well).
https://yogainternational.com/article/view/why-its-so-easy-to-hyperextend-your-front-knee-in-triangle-pose-and-ho
Saturday, February 25, 2017
#PPOTD Two-week Recap (from b'yomyoga on Twitter)
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 14
#ppotd first day teach yoga #stmadeleinesophiescenter and i'm awash in goodwill. #lifeisgood #inmydharma
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 17
#ppotd thank your body for all it does, forgive it for all it doesn't, support it growing strong with a positive mind and deep full breaths
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 18
#ppotd if a friend offers a shared activity - accept! companionship does the heart good (thank you Claire Young)
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 20
#ppotd @YMCASanDiego open to the public all day today - get your family activities on!!
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 21
#ppotd never underestimate the power of alone time.
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 23
#ppotd #worldbeatcenter our school's 1st & 2nd graders were enthralled learning west African drumming and dance - a joy and privilege 2 see!
b'yom yoga@byomyoga 19h19 hours ago
#ppotd never miss a chance to tell someone you care about them
#ppotd first day teach yoga #stmadeleinesophiescenter and i'm awash in goodwill. #lifeisgood #inmydharma
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 17
#ppotd thank your body for all it does, forgive it for all it doesn't, support it growing strong with a positive mind and deep full breaths
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 18
#ppotd if a friend offers a shared activity - accept! companionship does the heart good (thank you Claire Young)
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 20
#ppotd @YMCASanDiego open to the public all day today - get your family activities on!!
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 21
#ppotd never underestimate the power of alone time.
b'yom yoga@byomyoga Feb 23
#ppotd #worldbeatcenter our school's 1st & 2nd graders were enthralled learning west African drumming and dance - a joy and privilege 2 see!
b'yom yoga@byomyoga 19h19 hours ago
#ppotd never miss a chance to tell someone you care about them
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