Spring 2015
I got back from a whirlwind teaching tour to Australia last week and am pretty certain I know what timezone I’m in again! I’m looking
A simple question with a complex answer
A student in my online Yoga Anatomy Course asked a simple question in reference to a lesson about the muscular action of the diaphragm. My
My teacher is gone…the sequel
As promised, here’s some more context to the situation surrounding last week’s post about Desikachar’s dementia, and the aftermath. First of all, as I stated
My Teacher is Gone
This piece ran in Elephant Journal the night after B.K.S. Iyengar died. Waylon Lewis was very kind to prep it in record time so it
In Memoriam: B.K.S. Iyengar 1918-2014
Word has just come via a Facebook post from Judith Lasater that Bellur Krishnamachar Sundaraj Iyengar has passed away at the age of 96. So
Spanish love affair
Leslie is resting up while I write this note following a wonderful day workshopping for Dhara Yoga in Madrid. The owners, Blanca and Pablo, found
2014 Touring Schedule
I’ve had some exciting trips this spring and we’re still traveling! I hope to meet you if I’m heading your way. To keep up-to-date, please
A return to being an anatomy student
What a privilege it’s been to spend this week back in the anatomy lab with the singular Gil Hedley and 35 outstanding, talented, accomplished fellow
Haven’t you always wanted to go to Barcelona? Join us this July!
Lydia here. We are so excited to be returning to Europe this summer for the Barcelona Yoga Conference where Leslie is offering a two-day intensive,
Tokyo in June!
Lydia here to let you know about some upcoming travel we’re really excited about. We’re returning to Asia this June and hoping to meet a
…and now, "you were here* : the video!"
My last post about honesty in yoga credentialing has gone a bit viral. It was natural then, to discuss it in last Wednesday’s post-Yoga Anatomy,
You were here*
I’m often asked whether my workshops or trainings qualify for continuing education credit with Yoga Alliance, International Association of Yoga Therapists or other registries and/or
I love Austin. Y’all.
This is the fourth year I’ve taught for Yoga Yoga in Austin as part of the great teacher training program run by Lori Johnson. She
Mukunda Stiles Feb. 24, 1949 – Feb. 18, 2014
I just received this notice from Chinnamasta about the passing of her beloved, Mukunda Stiles. Mukunda and I worked together on the board of Unity
Tom Myers, Leslie Kaminoff & Amy Matthews teach NYC Symposium, Nov. 22-23
Tom Myers’ Anatomy Trains®, Leslie Kaminoff’s Yoga Anatomy & Amy Matthews’ Embodied Asana present Spacious Feet: The FOUNDATIONS of UNDER-STANDING A weekend symposium in New
Tired of the cold? Me too!
I’m so ready for Tulum. Here’s the deal: My good friend Sadie Nardini and I will be teaching together for a whole week. There will be
Now available: an alternate time for my live online chats
I am thrilled to offer a second opportunity for online students to participate in my biweekly live online chats. I now offer a Tuesday 3:00
My Breath-Centered Yoga Week at Rancho La Puerta
I just finished a delightful week getting back to my roots teaching Yoga to normal people (as opposed to Yoga teachers). It was Breath-Centered Yoga
Underwater pranayama at Rancho La Puerta
I’ve always wanted to try Watsu. For the uninitiated, Watsu is a combination of Shiatsu and water-based bodywork in a 96-degree pool. I had two
Fall tour recap, part 4: Vancouver, BC
Foggy. That’s what it was for most of the five days of my stay in Vancouver! Fortunately the students at Y Yoga were far from
HEY! my Tulum retreat early registration deadline has been extended
April 5-12, 2014 I’ll be teaching along with Sadie Nardini during a weeklong all-inclusive (lodging, meals, yoga and staff tips) retreat at the beautiful Maya Tulum. Join us for
Fall tour recap, part 3: North Carolina
I can now say with assurance North Carolina and I are a great fit! For my fourth visit I taught a 25 hour teacher training
Fall tour recap, part 2: why I love interaction with students
I traveled a lot this fall: Utah; South Dakota; Boston; Asheville and Charlotte, NC; Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ONT; as well as teaching some local workshops.
DON’T MISS THE EARLY REG DEADLINE! Plein-air pranayama! Maya Tulum, April 5-12
We can’t think of a better place for pranayama than on the beautiful Yucatan Peninsula, amidst cooling sea breezes and under glorious clear skies! We hope
