Category Archives: Yoga

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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.

and I’m in it! The premiere was just down the street from my house at the Aero Theatre, in Santa Monica. View the movie trailer, then get the DVD. Your donation will support Yoga-Recess in Schools.

Here’s a link to my yoga demonstration at the 3rd International Festival of Movement and Dance, in Yaroslavl, Russia on August 29th, 1998. Music is the Gayatri Mantra, by Deva Premal. This video was shot by a member of the … Continue reading →