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Baddha Padmasana (at Crest Court)

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:00 -0400

Baddha Padmasana (at Crest Court)

Home practice, done #savasana #ashtanga (at Crest Court)

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:05:00 -0400

Home practice, done #savasana #ashtanga (at Crest Court)

Lino Miele - Navasana (by Jesper Sandersen) I hope to some day...

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:35:50 -0400

Lino Miele - Navasana (by Jesper Sandersen)

I hope to some day be as effortless

Kukkutasana (Rooster Pose)

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:21:56 -0400

Kukkutasana (Rooster Pose)

Your boy lifting up in Utpluthih (at Ashtanga Yoga UWS) Because...

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:31:00 -0400

Your boy lifting up in Utpluthih (at Ashtanga Yoga UWS)

Because “when the cat’s away the mice will play” in the shala

I-OCTANE - Walk with Jah Jah

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:54:00 -0400

I-OCTANE - Walk with Jah Jah

Banana bread cupcake w peanut butter frosting #vegan #homemade...

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:19:36 -0400

Banana bread cupcake w peanut butter frosting #vegan #homemade #fantasyfood

Today I was able to, although briefly, get here, Utthita Hasta...

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:24:00 -0400

Today I was able to, although briefly, get here, Utthita Hasta Padangushthasana, by myself. Zoë was busy assisting somebody and I was happy because that meant I can stumble and try by myself which I rather do. I really don’t see how you are supposed to ever wean off yourself from your teacher’s help unless you try it alone sometimes.

A gift to myself: Tigers Eye ~ Therapeutic Quality Gemstone...

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:46:40 -0400

A gift to myself: Tigers Eye ~ Therapeutic Quality Gemstone Bracelet for Healing

Tigers Eye ~ Combines the earth energy with the energies of the sun to create a high vibrational state that is grounding, drawing spiritual energies to earth. It enhances psychic abilities in earthy people and balances the lower chakras, stimulating the rise of the kudalini energy. It shows the correct use of power and brings out integrity, assists in accomplishing goals, recognizing inner resources and promoting clarity of intention. Grounds and facilitates manifestation of the will and anchors change into the physical body. Integrates the hemispheres of the brain and enhances practical perception, aids in collecting scattered information to make a coherent whole, resolving dilemma and internal conflict.

Heals issues of self-worth, self-criticism and blocked creativity, supports an addictive personality in making changes. Balances yin-yang and energizes the emotional body, alleviates depression and lifts moods, useful for healing mental dis-ease and personality disorders.
Treats the eyes and aids night vision, heals the throat and reproductive organs, dissolves constrictions and is helpful in healing bones.

I think I feel something.

Letting Go.

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:39:37 -0400

Mi nuh want dead, but if Jah Jah ready for mi life mi nuh want live.
And if him nuh santify my glory, mi nuh want it.
And if Jah nuh bring forth the riches, mi will gwan beg.
And if him say “sleep pon floor,” trust me, mi nuh waan bed.

- I-Octane, Walk with Jah Jah

Everything In Its Right Place

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:25:48 -0400

Everything In Its Right Place

I decided to sign up for a free complimentary class at Pure Yoga...

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:58:00 -0400

I decided to sign up for a free complimentary class at Pure Yoga just to experience something new. The minute I walked in I was impressed by the amenities. And then there was the class. Let me tell you, there’s nothing like a no-nonse, pushy, old school ashtanga yoga teacher to take you and your practice to levels you never, ever thought possible from just one class. Kimberly, the Mysore teacher there, corrected my UTTANASANA B by not ~~having~~ letting me lift my hands at all for one intense stretch. I have never used my uddiyana bandha like I did today. She then had me engaging and stiffening my quads in a crazy way and then by leaning against her, which took enormous trust on my part, touching the floor with my head in PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA C D, She even noticed how I was coming short and eventually giving up in my jumping throughs and told to just push through and that it eventually would get easier.

Did mentioned I touched the floor with my head in PRASARITA PADOTTANASANA C D!!

I have to say that today was a totally amazing day for my practice.

Thank you “Kiki”, I’ll see you very soon.

Awesome!! complimentary class (at Pure Yoga)

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:59:00 -0400

Awesome!! complimentary class (at Pure Yoga)

Inspired, urban and still in the heart of London.

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:49:55 -0400

Inspired, urban and still in the heart of London.

Who's Your Deity?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:00 -0400

Who's Your Deity?:

Guess who got Marichyasana C??? I had totally confused this pose...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:58 -0400

Guess who got Marichyasana C???

I had totally confused this pose with one I had done when I was at Sivananda, Ardha Matsyendrasana or Half-Spinal Twist Pose.

I had that one “down-packed” as I was one of the few that binded as you see pictured. I thought Mari C would be a piece of cake and even told my teacher Zoë, “Oh the easy one”, when she told me I was going to do it. I could hardly get into it, breathing was hard and all I could tell her was, “I got it all wrong..” after the first half.

Photo

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:58:10 -0400

Krishnamacharya's Ashtanga Vinyasa Krama Yoga at Home: Did Krishnamacharya teach Ashtanga Primary Series? Matthew Sweeney and the Origin of Ashtanga, Yoga Korunta and Vinyasa

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:53:21 -0400

Krishnamacharya's Ashtanga Vinyasa Krama Yoga at Home: Did Krishnamacharya teach Ashtanga Primary Series? Matthew Sweeney and the Origin of Ashtanga, Yoga Korunta and Vinyasa

new makeshift altar #ganesh (at Crest Court)

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:11:00 -0400

new makeshift altar #ganesh (at Crest Court)

Photo Title: ~ Know when to let go… ~ “Uttanasana” - Standing...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:09:52 -0400

Photo Title: ~ Know when to let go… ~

“Uttanasana” - Standing Forward Bend

{Image taken during an Ashtanga Yoga workshop held at Bromley Retreat Center, in St.Ann, Jamaica}