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Yogi

joined on 04/08/04
last updated 04/22/08
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In balancing poses like hand stand, head stand, side arm balance, even tree pose, how does one keep from keeling over? In other words, what really is balance?

Yoga teachers will often answer this by saying that balance comes from a "connection to the core." This has led some students to do hours upon hours of abdominal work, and still never find balance. Frustration (and probably indigestion) following.

Not to say that there is anything wrong with developing a strong core -- you defin... read more
Sun, April 1, 2007 - 11:30 AM permalink - 7 comments
 
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NASA engineer by day, yoga teacher at night

I have been teaching yoga since 1998. Originally Certified to teach through the Center for Yoga. In 2000 I began studying Anusara Yoga with John Friend. I became a Certified Anusara Yoga teacher in 2004.

I currently teach at Mission Street Yoga in South Pasadena (www.missionstreetyoga.com)
Fri. 6:00 - 7:30pm Mixed Level
Sun. 2:30 - 5:00pm Advanced (extra long, extra fun, probably the hardest class on this side of town)

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Re: Circus classes in Los Angeles! (in Circus)
You need Saturday classes!!
discussion post on Fri, April 18, 2008 - 2:40 PM
Re: My hip went pop! (in All Yoga)
Aqua,

Hip "popping" can be caused by multiple things. Yes, some serious, some no big deal. Labrum tear (cartilage) seems possible but unlikely.

The head of the femur in the acetabulum (hip joint) can "pop" out and in by very small movemen... read more
discussion post on Thu, April 17, 2008 - 5:04 PM
Re: morning alchemy (in Good Living)
I am a little confused: why would this combination be super alkalizing?

Scott
discussion post on Mon, April 14, 2008 - 9:27 PM
Re: Considering becoming Anusara-Inspired: anyone has experience with that? (in Teaching Yoga) Hi,

I have been a Certified Anusara teacher for over four years. The organization works very well and is a great support for teachers.
The community of Anusara teachers are very helpful and a wonderful group to hang out with.

Which Anusara ... read more
discussion post on Thu, April 10, 2008 - 12:37 PM
Re: Hip-Flexor Pain in Forward Bends (in Teaching Yoga) Josh,

I need a little more information: which forward bends, standing or sitting?
Hip flexors include about a dozen muscles. Please, be more specific about the location.
Also, describe the pain: sharp like a muscle pull, or cramping from bi... read more
discussion post on Fri, April 4, 2008 - 11:17 PM
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