Categories for Musings

Ashtanga Primary with Sharath Jois

April 24, 2012 / Announcements

Last week I attended a full led Ashtanga primary class with Sharath Jois in NYC. The class was part of the grand opening of the newest Jois Yoga Studio in Greenwich, CT. Easily a couple hundred yogis were in attendance; enough to fill the entire gymnasium floor of the Chinatown YMCA. Mostly NY Ashtangis plus… Read More

Ishvarapranidhana: Surrender to the Divine

February 3, 2011 / Announcements

When I began to think about writing this essay, I read all the different definitions and descriptions of the yamas and niyamas I could find. Truthfully, all of them spoke to me in one way or another. I felt that I could think and write about each of them without too much trouble. So I… Read More

Forget about Resolutions! Set an Intention for the New Year

January 12, 2011 / Announcements

So you’ve made your New Year’s resolution, maybe even more than one. If you’re like me, you make the same ones every year. Personally, I feel like a failure every year when I inevitably break my resolutions. Those last 10 pounds? Still here. Giving up sweets? Refer to the previous sentence about those last 10… Read More

Invitation and January News

January 5, 2011 / Announcements

Dear Yogis and Yoginis, As we let go of 2010 and welcome the New Year, take a moment to write down all your achievements in the past year, big and small, and really appreciate your wins; take the time to celebrate them. Then ask yourself some questions: What did you learn in the past year… Read More

Holiday News and Specials

December 9, 2010 / Announcements

Dear Yogis and Yoginis, As 2010 draws to a close, try to take a moment to reflect on this year. How have you changed? What were the most significant changes and milestones in your life? How are your closest relationships have enhanced your life? How has your yoga practice changed throughout the year? It is… Read More

November Studio News

December 6, 2010 / Announcements

Dear yogis and yoginis, November is the time when we give thanks for the many blessings we receive in our lives. Studies show that those of us who express our gratitude on a daily basis are happier, more optimistic about the future and feel better about our lives. Have you had a Gratitude Journal? Try… Read More

October Studio News

December 6, 2010 / Announcements

Dear Yogis and Yoginis, When we first decide to give yoga a try by sending an e-mail to a nearby studio to inquire what to bring to class or simply showing up a few minutes before class, the reason to start is rarely because of this ancient discipline called yoga. There are just about as… Read More

September Studio News – New Beginnings

September 10, 2010 / Announcements

Dear Yogis and Yoginis, September, just like January, is quite symbolic when it comes to a fresh start. A new school year is starting, the leaves are changing, a new season arrives. No matter where you are in your life right now, you have a chance to create a brand new day, a new beginning…. Read More

August Studio News

August 7, 2010 / Announcements

Inner Power Yoga August Studio News Dear Yogis and Yoginis, For most of us, the reason we started coming to class was purely physical. We wanted to have stronger arms and defined abs, open hips and more mobile shoulders, cure that nagging low back discomfort, lose the extra weight in the middle. Feeling better about… Read More

July Studio News

July 2, 2010 / Announcements

Dear Yogis and Yoginis, It’s hard to believe that we are already starting the second half of 2010! Seems like it was yesterday that were enjoying “Winter Wonderland,” blanketed by several feet of snow, and now summertime is here! Warm afternoons spent by the pool, cook-outs with friends and family, and hopefully a more relaxed… Read More