January 2012
8 posts
Abraham Maslow's Advice on Becoming...
You need to do two things:1. Become independent of the good opinion of other people. 2. Become detached from the outcome.
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Studio
One of the things I like about practicing yoga at the studio is that everyone is equal. You leave your old roles behind with your clothes in the change room. No one is above or better than any one else. Instead, we practice together, each of us working with our own bodies, our own issues. We practice together and share our energy. By the end we are all sweaty and we may look a little flushed and...
Wayne Dyer and Hafiz
Wayne Dyer quoting the great poet Hafiz: “Even after all this time, the sun never says to the earth - ‘you owe me.’ Just think of what a love like that can do… It lights up the whole world.”
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Yoga Posture vs. Ego Posture
I love this. I love how he talks about “the edge” and how one uses consciousness to neither fight nor flight…
My Mantra
You could think of these as New Year’s Resolutions or Things I’m Working On.Do less Slow down Be present Single task Limit information intake I’ve grabbed these from this website:http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2011/12/handbook-for-life-52-tips-for-happiness-and-productivity/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
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Willpower
http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/01/the-willpower-trick/ The reason our resolutions end in such dismal fashion returns us to the single most important fact about human willpower — it’s incredibly feeble. Consider this experiment, led by Baba Shiv, a behavioral economist at Stanford University. He recruited several dozen undergraduates and divided them into two groups. One group was given a...
How Yoga can wreck your body
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/08/magazine/how-yoga-can-wreck-your-body.html?… “Is this yoga?” he asked as we sweated through a pose that seemed to demand superhuman endurance. “It is if you’re paying attention.”
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Beautiful, Inspiring, Controversially Sexy Yoga...
November 2011
3 posts
“I cannot grasp all that I am” -Augustine
“Don’t touch or steal anything from here” http://t.co/hRaiSKHk
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My philosophy
haha, I wrote this a couple of nights ago while I was taking a train home at night, drunk: 1. Don’t try to prove yourself to anyone,including yourself. 2. The only way you can grow is to leave your comfort zone. 3. Leaving your comfort zone is hard and unnatural because it’s uncomfortable. 4. Life forces you to leave your comfort zone. 5. Deal with it. (actually you have no...
October 2011
3 posts
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Notes from Mary Jarvis Seminar
Mary Jarvis came to the Pasadena studio and taught a master class saturday morning 9-11:30ish, posture clinic 12:30-6:30ish and a sunday morning 10-12:45ish that was like going to church. Here is what I remember she said (I didn’t take notes). You should not be “killing yourself” in class. She does not believe in No Pain, No Gain. You should not be suffering in class. Yoga...
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Yoga Update (Mary Jarvis comes to Pasadena)
I realize the type of person I like. I like people who are authentic. Frequently, authentic people are thought of as “characters” because they are unafraid and unashamed of being who they are. Anyway, I met Mary Jarvis at dinner Friday night and I like her a lot. Even if she were not a practicing physical immortal and veritable fountain of yoga knowledge I would still like her....
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Bikram Yoga Video
August 2011
8 posts
After feeling really weird all day I finally took a crap. Mucoid plaque galore. (I took pics). Feel much better now. #cleanseday6
Blessed Herbs Cleanse →
On the pre-cleanse portion of the cleanse you are supposed to taper your diet and prepare you body for the 5 day “liquid” fast (more on that later).
You take this digestive stimulant which is…
Last night I dreamed I was starving
#blessedherbscleanseday5
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Blessed Herbs Cleanse
On the pre-cleanse portion of the cleanse you are supposed to taper your diet and prepare you body for the 5 day “liquid” fast (more on that later).You take this digestive stimulant which is supposed to help you crap 3-4 times a day. Part of the pre-cleanse is trying to figure out how many capsules of the digestive stimulant you need to take. Day 1: First day of the pre-cleanse...
Day 3 of the blessed herbs cleanse and I’m pretty hungry. Fasting part doesn’t even begin till tomorrow…
(supposed to only eat 25% 2day…)
The Charlie Engle Story
My buddy Brian turned me onto this. I’m interested in ultra-running so he sends me stuff.He told me to read this first: http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-243-297—12524-1-1X2X3-3,00.html then this: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/26/business/26nocera.html then this: http://charlieengle.com/I found the whole thing very inspiring.
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Three things I learned while taking Bikram classes...
I went to New York and Boston for a couple of weeks at the beginning of August. The break helped me return to full strength as I was having some dehydration problems this summer. While in NYC I practiced four times: 1. Brooklyn Heights - this studio was recommended to me by Valerie. It was cool practicing in the studio where one of my yoga heros cut her teeth. My first class was taught by Vincent,...
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Setting Goals vs. Managing Expectations
Two of my yoga teachers are always encouraging us to set goals. You know, stuff like “In 6 months I’ll be vertical in locust” or “by the end of the year I’ll have my forehead on my knee.”I don’t think setting goals is really my style. I’m more of a balls to the walls, do everything I can to improve as quickly as possible type. Maybe I don’t...
July 2011
7 posts
Maybe that last post did not come from a place of positivity
This girl Jaja Vankova is amazing: http://is.gd/9KjNgz
This girl Jaja Vankova is amazing: http://is.gd/9KjNgz
LOL http://t.co/AJMCh13
RT @tcarmody: I KNEW IT! RT @erinbiba: We crave potato chips because they trigger your gut to make weed-like drugs: http://t.co/Xco3DPZ
RT @MySecondEmpire: What passes for hip cynical transcendence of sentiment is really some kind of fear of being really human.—David Fost …
Falcao has an amazing head #copaamerica
June 2011
40 posts
RT @tinybuddha: “There is more to life than increasing its speed.” ~Gandhi
“Home is more of a state of mind than an actual place”
would this make it onto your proposed website?
http://www.kasa.com/dpps/news/crime/ex-unm-president-busted-in-web-sex-ring_3858731
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Why I am no longer blogging every day about yoga
There are a few reasons I started blogging about my yoga in the first place. Towards the end of last year we were lying in savasana in a Jeff class and he asked me what my plans were for next year (yoga-wise). I think we were talking about goals and new year resolutions or something. I said I would do 365 classes in the next year. 1. I have a terrible memory and knew I would lose count unless I...
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Class 235
(Wednesday 9am - Y Thuan)I entered the class with a bit of trepidation. I had gotten crushed yesterday afternoon and somehow sensed that I was near my limit physically. I retreat to my comfort spot by the Jason Winn pic. Class went without any major problems. I would even say it went well. After class Y Thuan and I chatted a bit about the tough classes we had the previous day. She asked if I was...
Class 233 & 234 Bonkasaurus →
(Tuesday 9am - Shannon)It was good. It was hard. I sweat a lot. (Tuesday 4:30pm - Valerie)Yesterday I wrote: “I found the breathing difficult. As in I couldn’t really catch my breath. Maybe I…
what season are you on? I have season 2 on my computer. and season 3 as well I think.
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Class 233 & 234 Bonkasaurus
(Tuesday 9am - Shannon)It was good. It was hard. I sweat a lot. (Tuesday 4:30pm - Valerie)Yesterday I wrote: “I found the breathing difficult. As in I couldn’t really catch my breath. Maybe I pushed things a little to far. I don’t think I cared, I just felt like pushing today.” HUBRIS. I got crushed. Missed most of the floor series cause my hands and feet were going...
Class 231 Hangover yoga 2 and 232 First Real day... →
It was a fun weekend. The yoga competition was fun and I ended up going to 3 different social gatherings, so I was busy eating and drinking. These next few days will be about detox.(Monday 11am -…
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Class 231 Hangover yoga 2 and 232 First Real day...
It was a fun weekend. The yoga competition was fun and I ended up going to 3 different social gatherings, so I was busy eating and drinking. These next few days will be about detox.(Monday 11am - Erin) Erin was the one who finally said I was ready to bend my elbows and I’ve been obsessed with it since. I know that you really need to suck in the belly and round the spine. My spine...
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#ghoshcup Prelim Review, Finals Preview
You can watch the finals here: http://ghoshcup.com/international-yoga-asana-championship-2011/Prelim Results: Mens Division Jordan Palmer – Canada Pablo de Haas – Netherlands Solidon, Edward – New Zealand Juan Manuel Martin Busutil – Spain Kanisorn Namchaiswadwong – Thailaind Michael Eley – UK Bel Carpenter – USA Jared McCann – USA Joseph Encinia – USA Zeb Homison – USA I went to US Nationals...
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Class 230 - Hangover Yoga
(sunday 8am - Val)In true Bikram style I arrived at a birthday party last night 6 hours late. Luckily for me (or perhaps unluckily) it was the type of party that kinda goes on indefinitely… I somehow managed to put on 5 pounds eating, drinking and partying. Somewhat ironically, I find it a little easier to focus when I’m hung over. It’s like the internal sensations and...
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Class 229 - Went to the competition.
I’ll writing about it later. Tired.(Saturday 8am - Tom) Left after standing to make it to the competition on time.Got to the competition and hour late. Had to wait another hour for the competition to actually begin.
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Class 227 & 228 Endlessly distracted, a bit of...
(Friday 9am - Brook)I didn’t even really attempt to go to sleep until 2am.I dragged myself out of bed to get the yoga in since there is no 11am on fridays.I was tired, stiff and a bit cranky. Set up in the back right corner.Class started late because people kept trickling in late. Then a newbie walked in.Of course the newbie set up directly in front of me.I said nothing. When I went to...
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Class 225 & 226 - An Unexpected Double
After getting wrecked yesterday and losing my water bottle I was a little weary of class. Did I drink enough? Did I put it all back? I am worried about long-term dehydration.Lately I’ve been moving away from the left side in the afternoon. If I’m up for it I prefer to practice near either strong people or long time regulars. Maybe this is in reaction to the flood of newbies at the...
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Class 223 & 224 Got crushed and even worse...
I lost my precious water bottle. I had that water bottle from my very first Bikram class. It had a sport top that allowed me to drink while lying on my back.(Wednesday 9am - Y Thuan) It was hard. I don’t remember morning classes being this hard. Morning classes are supposed to be easier, I thought.I think all the yoga I’ve been doing has been catching up to me. (Wednesday 4:30pm -...
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Class 221 & 222 It's all in the mind?
(Tuesday 9am - Ariel)I think it’s all in the mind. I was tired but I was tired because I thought that I SHOULD be tired after doing so much yoga over the past week. I sat out a set of wind-removing. (Tuesday 4:30pm - Valerie) I decided I was not tired so I was not tired.I’ve been sweating like crazy this entire week and summer hasn’t really come on yet…
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Class 219 & 220 Good energy class
(Monday 11am - Erin)I think it was good. It was not exactly a walk in the park. I think my backbend is getting better. I tried doing some wall walks after class but felt dizzy after 3. I heard weird sounds too. (Monday 4:30pm - Val)I was kind of tired before class and didn’t feel like I was properly hydrated. Dear Karen, Courtney, Christine, Laurent, and Erika -Thank you for sharing your...
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Class 216, 217, & 218 - Random Triple
Woke up at 7 without the alarm and I was still tired. But I knew if I tried to sleep in I’d be up at 8 and regretting not getting up and taking Tom’s class.Wasn’t planning on a triple for sure, but the idea was lingering in the back of my mind. I brought an extra towel in case. (Sunday 8am - Tom)This class was fine. Love Tom. (Sunday 10am - Tom)Anna showed up so I moved to a...
Spinach and Pineapple (post-vitamix)
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Class 214 & 215
(Saturday 8am - Val)Man, Nafisa’s class yesterday was so energizing that I had difficulty sleeping last night. I decided to go to bed and read at 2am… I had a decent amount of energy after class. I could’ve done a double. Shannon (the teacher) and Anna came for 10am class. Maybe I should’ve stayed… (Saturday 5pm - Lisa Wu) I don’t know why, but in my brain...