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Regulations? Responsiblity? Training?
So a lot of discussion lately within the yoga community and the world about whether or not yoga needs to be state regulated. I recently watched a video of a CBS news report about injury and the rising number of yoga injuries, etc. Yes, people can get injured in yoga class. Not all postures are…
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More on the practicing yoga on a budget….
So here’s the deal, as a teacher, I find it difficult to make my living entirely off of teaching yoga. It’s a common misconception that yoga teachers make an enormous amount of money. Trust me, I wouldn’t be waiting tables if that were the case. I wouldn’t be doing accounting jobs either. There are times…
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Money isn’t the object
Get off your _____ and get on your mat!Here is a list of places, besides One Love Yoga San Diego, where you can get donation based or discounted prices on your yoga: San Diego Yoga LoftDowntown San Diego a lot of offernigs at a Donation. Red Lotus SocietyDowntown San Diego, lots of offerings, meditation, etc.…
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Rolling with the waves
If change is inevitable, then why do I panic sometimes?Einstein spent about 7 years struggling with failed attempts and dead-ends. Why is it when we “fail” at something that it can become a stuggle to keep our chin up.Can we learn from our mistakes? Or can we view them differently.
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Bringing balance
This afternoon I practiced the first in the Ashtanga series with Jennifer. It’s the first time this class is offered. It’s not my first time doing Ashtanga. I practiced for a bit in 2006. I went to classes and tried to practice at home. My monkey-mind would not take it. I didn’t understand the dedication…
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Repost of Blog, check Susan’s blog out
This is Craig’s sister-in-law, Susan Foxley, and a great article on Self-care.Change your thoughts and you change your life http://www.susanfoxleyyoga.com/Contact_/Blog/Entries/2010/5/9_%E2%80%9CSupreme_Self_Care%2C_Part_2%E2%80%9D.html
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Article from the NY Times
Got this forwarded to me, interesting article, Yoga To the People was one of our inspirations… http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/fashion/25yoga.html?emc=eta1
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To "hot" or not
There is a lot of discussion around hot yoga and it’s benefits and drawbacks. I can only draw from my own experiences of it and what works for me. As always, the opinion of your personal doctor and your experience and knowledge is what counts. Not all yoga is good for all people.Oh…let’s repeat that.Not…
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A Spiritual Choice
Elizabeth Lesser from the Omega Institute:“….Everyone one of us longs for something more than just getting up and battling our way through life. We have a sense that there is something more, something more meaningful in our journey. This longing is spirituality. Religions formed to try to answer these questions, who am I, what am…
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This is why we do what we do
We got this email: I just found out about One Love Yoga and am so excited! I think that what you are offering the community is phenomenal. I am … nonprofit employee, and while I am passionate about my work, I have to admit that I oftentimes have to make sacrifices because of my salary,…