Category Archives: Yoga

Growing up too fast

Posted on November 9, 2013 by lisa

Returning to Pune is like visiting a good friend who inherited a small fortune. The development over the last twenty years is shocking. While the standard of living has improved for half of the population, it is not uncommon to … Continue reading →

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2013 trip to Pune

Posted on November 7, 2013 by lisa

This journey is bound to be exceptional. It began with a 14 hour teacher training in Tokyo. The Japanese students are among the most polite and conscientious students of all. I began teaching here in part to help pay my … Continue reading →

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Sutrasana – Introduction to the Sacred and Wisdom Teachings of Patanjali

Posted on August 11, 2013 by lisa

Applying the language, insights and techniques from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras into asana practice will bring the philosophy to the light in a practical way!

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Join us in Puri and Varanasi in February, 2014!

Posted on August 10, 2013 by lisa

I’m giving my second retreat! I look forward to having enough time to share a more complete experience of yoga, including pranayama, discussions and meditation. It will be in India next February. The details are below. You can also download … Continue reading →

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First Day

Posted on February 1, 2013 by lisa

First day. It did not begin as planned; does it ever? Last night my cat, Devi, set my alarm. She walked on the clock and somehow set it for 6 AM, with the most annoying of choices, the buzzer. This … Continue reading →

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Sustrasana, Philosophy in Action: Asana Practice in Light of the Upanishads

Posted on September 9, 2012 by lisa

The sages who composed the Upanishads interpreted the ancient Vedic edicts by explaining their own mystical experiences through various stories, discussions between teacher and students, and metaphor. For example, the yogic “kosha”- sheath model of the human body, mind, spirit … Continue reading →

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Prashant’s class, on the Will

Posted on October 13, 2011 by lisa

Prashant, on cultivating will, what is the will? This summary is my rudimentary version of a fabulous class taught by Guruji’s son, Prashant. He has been teaching here in Pune at the Institute for over 30 years. He addresses very … Continue reading →

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Pune Play #1

Posted on October 1, 2011 by lisa

October in Pune is perfect, not too hot, not too wet, not too dry. The monsoons came late this year, so it rains a little very day. Just enough to clean the air of smoke and dust; to shine the … Continue reading →

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Join us in India!

Posted on September 5, 2011 by lisa

I’m giving my first retreat! I look forward to having enough time to share a more complete experience of yoga, including pranayama, discussions and meditation. It will be in India next February. The details are below. You can also download … Continue reading →

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My Master Class article is in the September Yoga Journal

Posted on July 28, 2011 by lisa

My Master Class article on finding inward focus in Kurmasana is in the September Yoga Journal, and it includes a podcast of the article. Your comments are appreciated.

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