The Evolution of Ashtanga, the (possible) papal butterfly effect

I just read this very thoughtful and insightful article by Matthew Sweeney on the evolution of Ashtanga Yoga . It gives me a lot to chew on;...

Matthew Sweeney circa 1995

we recommend you to buy some goods below for comfort, safety and ease of your yoga activities

Is hope the opium of the un-present masses? Pulling an Eckhart Tolle during practice (and also pulling something else)

I have a bad feeling that this is going to be one of those posts that contribute to the popular (mis?)conception of  Ashtangis as self-tortu...

Matthew Sweeney on getting settled in the "seat", moving ahead, and experiencing new things

This morning, I re-read Matthew Sweeney's book, Astanga Yoga As It Is . It's very refreshing to re-read such a gem, and to come into...

Feeling, Emotion, Health Scare, the gift of a disability

I have not written anything on this blog for close to a week now. Why? Honestly, I don't know: It's probably a combination of life, ...

The body reminds us of what the mind has already forgotten

I just watched this video of an interview and a backbend demonstration by Anne Nuotio. I don't know much about her, except that she is a...