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Books
There is certainly no shortage of awesome readings on yoga - Here are some of my favorite ... they run the gamut: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Yoga For more serious yoga reading: Autobiography of a Yogi I had the wonderful joy of attending a yoga workshop given by Judith Lasater in 1999. She is a great inspiration and brings a lot of humor into the deep subject of Yoga. Her book, Living Your Yoga is the next best thing to meeting her in person and I highly recommend it! Back to the deep side of yoga - you'll need a pot of coffee or two for this one and the more time you can carve out at each sitting with the book, the better: Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Truly the 'bible' of yoga, the sutras are a way to experience your yoga 'off the mat'. In my personal experience, that which you read in the book will come to you on your mat, and vice versa. A deep and profound study of the human psyche. The Sutras are a collection of yoga principles written more than 2000 years ago by the Indian sage, Patanjali. Through dedicated yoga practice, the Sutra principles evolve to allow the practitioner to transform himself and gain mastery over the mind and emotions. This in turn allows one to turn inward enough to awaken spirit and ultimately attain 'Moksha' - salvation. Union with the Divine - truly a liberating and joyous experience! Obviously, the book that has had the most influence on my personal practice! |
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Videos I have been blessed with the opportunity to train at workshops with the following Yogis and Yoginis and my practice is greatly influenced by their teachings: Although I have not yet had the fortune to train with Rodney (his workshops book up in an instant EVERY conference that I attend), I have several of his DVD's and he is nothing short of amazing - his beginner series is awesome if you are just beginning your own practice: |
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Web Sites The dynamics of yoga in a group environment are incredible and very important ... shared prana is amazing. However, the development of your own personal practice becomes of equal importance. This invariably leads my students to ask 'How? Where do I begin without an instructor at home?' One of the best resources and one that is FREE of charge (that's hard to come by!) is an internet based Yoga practice found here: There you will have a fresh new practice daily! Another great online resource can be found at Alive Yoga SUN SALUTATIONS - MORNING AND EVENING ... 10 MINUTES A DAY WILL REVEAL THE MAGIC OF YOGA!
Body Rollers: Here is the link to an interactive reflexology web site! See why I am claiming that the secret to wellness lies in the sole of the foot! Those attending the Dean Healthworks classes - take a look at the map of the hand as well! I had a great opportunity to study with Mark Whitwell at Moksha in Chicago in 2005 and still teach with his influence. Click here to see a video that most closely emulates that training |
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Magazines Yoga Journal - subscribe! You'll only regret that you didn't do it earlier! |
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Conferences Do not miss the opportunity to attend Yoga Journal's Midwest Conference - we are SO lucky to have it come near. I'm hoping to get a report from some of you who attend since I will have to miss it ... I will be in New York training with Yamuna! If you cannot make the Yoga Journal Conference in early May, consider attending the 9th Annual Midwest Yoga Conference at Indian Lakes Resort at the end of May. |
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Kirtan A KIRTAN provides an opportunity to clear oneself from the dregs of the mundane world. At a KIRTAN, we use group energy to lift and inspire, as we chant the holy names to music. The energy in the room builds and intensifies as the evening progresses. For a Kirtan in the Madison area please visit http://www.raganiworld.com/ |
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