Category Archives: savasana
My Edge is My Own
Among my friends are two former yoga teachers, both of whom quit teaching (and practicing) because of chronic pain that began with yoga and improved with the end of yoga. I’m flummoxed by this. Did they not find the right… Continue reading
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My Edge is My Own
Among my friends are two former yoga teachers, both of whom quit teaching (and practicing) because of chronic pain that began with yoga and improved with the end of yoga. I’m flummoxed by this. Did they not find the right… Continue reading
Posted in edge, forwardbends, savasana, Yoga, yogateacher
Tagged Beginner's yoga, edge, kristin shepherd, Yoga
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Yoga Home
We just finished moving, and hope not to do it again for about 400 years. Everything about it is disorienting. Three weeks before the move, I’d already lost books, clothes, and files I still needed every day. They were… Continue reading
Posted in bridgepose, downwarddog, moving, newhome, savasana, Yoga
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The Reasons We Love Practice
This week I asked every yogi I met what their favorite part of practice is right now, today, in this moment. Here are some answers: 1. The sounds my feet make as they let go at the beginning of practice.2…. Continue reading
Posted in krishnadas, savasana, Yoga, yogapractice
Tagged kristin shepherd, mind-body health, Yoga, yoga humor
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Street Savassana
The patients at my clinic know I’m leaving. There are a hundred stories to tell about that. I’ll start with today’s. After the "Oh, no!" and "I’ll miss you," people get marvelously practical. "What are you going to do with… Continue reading
Posted in corpsepose, letgo, open, savasana, Yoga
Tagged Beginner's yoga, kristin shepherd, Yoga, yoga humor
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