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Timothy

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joined on 09/14/05
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Ok, I know there are some pretty radical claims when it comes to yoga, take Book Three of Patanjali’s Yoga...
Thu, November 8, 2007 - 1:00 PM permalink
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I’ve often asked myself what makes someone an addict. In my life, I have encountered, at close range, situations and...
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In the past few months, headlines have surfaced in the UK regarding a ban on yoga for Children in the...
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The absolutely amazing and deeply inspiring introduction track on this video program is worth the price of the DVD...
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About Me

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Timothy Burgin is a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor and the founder and executive director of www.YogaBasics.com. Timothy draws upon his 18 years experience in the practice of yoga, pranayama and meditation to guide his students deep into the experience of yoga. By skillfully bringing mindfulness of the body and breath into the postures, Timothy’s clear precise instruction creates a deep sense of absorption and inner peace. And through the weaving in of yogic philosophy, playfulness and esoteric practices, Timothy’s classes are entrancing, engaging, spicy and fun. For more info about me visit: www.yogitim.com
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My Blog at YogaAsheville.com

I am taking a brief sabbatical from my classes at Namaste Yoga.  Life has been just too busy for me to properly support these classes.  And I’m needing some downtime to deepen my own practice to draw out some new ideas and explorations. Look for new offerings this spring!
Mon, October 29, 2007 - 8:38 AM permalink
Lord Shiva is known as ideal yogi and the incessant mediator, and both of these qualities are symbolized and enhanced by his third eye. One of Shiva’s many names is Tryambakam, the three-eyed one. This name signifies the deep and pure consciousness of the universe that pervades and transcends all time: present, past and future. [...]
Sun, April 30, 2006 - 7:01 AM permalink
“Bound to this body, the seeker insists on striving or on sitting still. But I no longer suppose the body is mine, or is not mine. And I am happy.” – Ashtavakra Gita The yogis tell us that there is no place to go, there is nothing to do, and that there is nothing to strive [...]
Wed, March 29, 2006 - 1:39 PM permalink
Yoga has countless ways to purify our bodies, minds and hearts. Through the physical postures we squeeze and release stress, tension and toxins from the body. Through pranayama (breathing) we balance the body’s energy, release energetic blocks and create heat to burn up impurities. Through meditation we cleanse the mind of thoughts [...]
Mon, March 20, 2006 - 8:29 PM permalink
A close disciple of the Master asked, “Master, can you tell each one of us individually what limitations we should transcend?” The Master said, “My spiritual children, we have only one limitation and that limitation is the feeling that God belongs to somebody else and not to us. We have learned: ‘God belongs to him; [...]
Wed, March 15, 2006 - 3:35 PM permalink
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My Recent Activity

NEW - Vinyasa Yoga Flow at Namaste Yoga Center ( events » sports / rec ) I’m back from my brief sabbatical and teaching again at Namaste Yoga Center. My new class is on Thursday nights at 5:45pm, and it will be a Vinyasa Yoga Flow class. Vinyasa Yoga Flow is a dynamic dance of movement, postures, breath and balance, ... read more
event starts Thursday, March 13, 2008 - 5:45 PM
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Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
( miscellaneous » book reviews ) "Great book!" I agree, this is a great book and did a wonderful job capturing the essence of India and its people. Great plot, amazing characters and excellent writing.
recommendation posted on Thu, March 23, 2006 - 2:08 PM
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Sangita Devi
( local favorites » bands / djs / musicians ) "This Asheville Kirtan ROCKs!" Come check out this grooving band of Bhajanistas every Tuesday @ 7:30 pm at Namaste Yoga Center!
recommendation posted on Wed, September 14, 2005 - 11:29 AM
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"This Asheville Kirtan ROCKs!"
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