Mysore Moments: Indian Chocolate and Caramel Yoga

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First off, I’ll offer a short apology for the long break in posts. It is really quite amazing how busy you can make yourself when you have nothing pressing to do, especially with a new puppy in the house. I … Continue reading

The “Many Forms” of Traditional Ashtanga

Just as we are getting ready to launch phase 1 of the Ashtanga Yoga Research Project, a message entitled “What makes a Practice ‘Ashtanga Enough’ to be Ashtanga?” popped into my inbox.  Perfect timing, as we are defining “traditional Ashtanga … Continue reading

Ahimsa and the Battle of Ego vs Intellect

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It’s hard to believe we’ve been here 6 weeks already!  We still haven’t gone out much.  Other than our routine errands, there really isn’t any reason.  Our life exists in a six-block radius.  Our house, which we have decided to … Continue reading

A Study is Born: The Ashtanga Yoga Research Project

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It really is incredible.  Mysore, and the time I have been given to immerse myself in yoga study.  The time on the mat, the time to sit quietly and the time to read, have opened the door to creativity.  Crazy, … Continue reading

The Idiom of Injury

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We’ve settled into a good routine here.  Simple cooking at home has been a life- saver, even if it does mean doing dishes in the bathroom.  Dale is a vegetarian 6 days a week with few complaints.  We save Fridays … Continue reading