This morning I experienced something I never have as I began my daily practice, I rolled my mat out in “my studio.”  Melanie and I—mainly Melanie—have been building…

What do tapas, cactus and yoga have to do with each other?  Read the latest entry at Shanta Yoga Blog to find out! Namasté

Effort.  It takes effort to maintain alignment.  It takes effort to hold a pose for an extended period.  It takes so much effort to do Yoga.  Doesn’t it?…

If you missed it, I’m in the process of writing up an article on improving one’s balance over at

If you have ever spent time in a Yoga class or watched a Yoga DVD, it is quite likely that you’ve heard this or similar sentiment.  Moving into…

Asana practice has taken a very intriguing turn for me.  Last month I attended part 1 of Level II teacher training at the Amrit Yoga Institute.  Saying Level…

The other day, I received an email from Ken Martin over at NursingSchools.net to say that Everday Yoga Blog is listed in their 100 Incredible Yoga Teachers Who…

or “Why Am I Wearing Lycra?” I have mentioned the impact of clothing on one’s sadhana before but never had such a dramatic example as I did this…

How long should sadhana last?  Is an hour enough?  What about 30 minutes?  Is it possible to spend too much time?  What about two hours or three?  Bapuji…

When is the right time to practice?  As I begin sadhana each morning, the joints creak and the muscles are stiff and the creaking and stiffness remain throughout. …