Tag Archives: yoga

Lay your hands on me

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Stef

There are many hallmarks of a good yoga teacher.  Knowledge of poses – certainly.  Ability to create new, engaging, balanced sequences – sure.  Awareness of human anatomy – definitely.  Skill in verbally cuing individual students to move properly into and … Continue reading →

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What she can do

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Stef

A few weeks ago my yoga teacher had surgery – a total shoulder replacement.  She’s in her early-70s or so (I’m guessing; she’s never publicly shared her age, but she’s retired, and has downsized into an apartment for ‘ease of … Continue reading →

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Git it girl!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Stef

Bright and early this morning I went to a yoga class that I really enjoy (a moderately intense vinyasa session) taught by an instructor that I appreciate, respect, and trust.  After the teacher led us through a few minutes of … Continue reading →

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What’s the big deal?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Stef

This morning I went to yoga, then made a quick stop at the grocery store on my way home.  As I got out of my car, I saw this: I laughed out loud.  The pup looked very serious, like he … Continue reading →

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Age is just a number

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday Joss, an active commenter on this blog, quipped: “Maybe tomorrow will be a third day in a row of threes!” She was spot on. In yoga this morning, the teacher announced that one of our fellow students is celebrating … Continue reading →

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Clarity amid the haze

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Stef

At 7:15 am I left the house to go to a yoga class. Take a minute to bring into your mind’s eye whatever you think of when you hear the words “yoga class”. Go ahead, I’ll wait. Got it?  Okay, … Continue reading →

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Beautiful connections

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Stef

I had an ‘okay’ day today.  Nothing tremendously wonderful happened, and nothing incredibly horrible occurred; everything was just ‘fine’.  Adequate.  Passable. My morning was fine, my workday was fine, my drive home was fine, my evening has been fine.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Hilarity ensues

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Stef

Have you ever seen outtakes of TV shows where the actors have the giggles?  They can’t keep a straight face when they are supposed to be “serious”; even a simple glance at one of their peers sends them into fits … Continue reading →

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Unexpected yoga, unexpected gratitude

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Stef

Today was my second day of a weekend meditation retreat.  My fellow participants and I were emailed a full schedule of each day’s planned events in advance of the retreat, so that we could know how frequent and how long … Continue reading →

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Genuine yoga

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Stef

Ever since I “got serious” about yoga, my mom has been commenting that she would like to attend a class.  Each time I visit her I casually mention that she and I could try to find a yoga class near … Continue reading →

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