Category Archives: Yoga Thoughts

What I feel, experience and learn about yoga and my practice. This is my yoga journey!

The Most Beloved Guruji, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois ( July 26, 1915 – May 18, 2009 )

Posted on May 21, 2009 by YogaPeace

The revered founder of modern day Ashtanga yoga, Pattabhi Jois, has passed away on May 18 2009. The day after he died, I went for an ashtanga class. I thought about Guruji as he was fondly known as by all … Continue reading →

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Be Like The Sky, A Wide Open Vessel, So Open, You Are Worthy To Receive So Much Love, And To Give So Much Love

Posted on May 13, 2009 by YogaPeace

I just got an email from yoga journal that is about standing poses. In it, it shared the video of John Friend teaching the standing poses… it’s really beautiful…. I love the love and meaning that John gives to the … Continue reading →

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Moo Moo… The Cow Is Almost Home?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by YogaPeace

I remember back in Aug 2007, I wrote a post on my blog on my Cowface ( Gomukhasana ). It was one of those poses that I can never bind by myself. Now after 2 years, I can bind both … Continue reading →

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Relearning Ashtanga Yoga

Posted on April 22, 2009 by YogaPeace

Today I went for a “refresher” Ashtanga class. It’s been a long time since I did Ashtanga yoga. I used to go for Ashtanga at least once every two weeks two years back but now it has dwindled to an … Continue reading →

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Know Your Yoga Chants

Posted on April 6, 2009 by YogaPeace

I think yoga chants are beautiful to listen to. Especially when the person chanting has a beautiful voice. It is soothing, calming and captivating. When you chant at the beginning of a yoga practice, you are setting the intention of … Continue reading →

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