September 2009
13 posts
“Our compassion and acts of selflessness take us to the deeper truths.”
– Amma
"green lemonade"
I was given this recipe by a very helpful Yoga Instructor who graduated Spring 2009 from the Bikram Teacher Training program. This juice is supposed to assist in the prevention of colds and flus and is overall very, very good for you:
1 head of romaine lettuce
5 to 6 stalks of organic kale (stems, everything)
1 fuji apple
1 lemon (don’t peel the lemon, nutrients are in the white part)
...
1 tag
989 calories...
… is approximately what i burn per each bikram yoga class. i found this little fact really interesting. You can lose anywhere between 600 and 1200 calories per class :)
Calculate your calories burned.
Yoga is for the mind, soul and body.
ahimsa
Yogic principle of non-harming (humans, animals, earth). The only way to develop universal love is by the practice of Ahimsa :)
“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”
– Lao Tzu
“Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you....”
– Krishnamacharya
"so... what's so great about Bikram yoga?"
Works every organ, gland, nerve, tendon, ligament and muscle in the whole body every Bikram Yoga session
Expands your capacity to breathe deeply and fully
Prevents injury and may prevent or improve chronic illness
Promotes better sleep, you may even need to sleep less
Fabulous body toning effects
Weight loss or gain depending on your ...
How to Use Bikram Yoga to Alleviate Insomnia →
THIS TOTALLY WORKS
“The art of teaching is tolerance. Humbleness is the art of learning.”
– B.K.S. Iyengar
“The rythm of the body
the melody of the mind
& the harmony of the soul...”
– B.K.S. Iyengar
yogi cocktail (to stay well hydrated, of course)
ice, water, limes, a pinch of sea salt & a pinch or 2 of sugar (or maple syrup)…
