Couples that breath together part 2

Couples that practice Yoga together are awesome. On some of my Ananda trips I've seen women who get their husbands/BF's who agree to go with them and they're such good sports about taking the Yoga classes and everything. Some of my fellow teacher's have bf's that can be often found in attendance in their classes in the back corner. Its super sweet. But really the most sweetest thing ever was a couple that held hands during savasana in one of my classes. AND during seated meditation! I mean...can I just die already? I know...its supposed to be an inward journey and they were likely not trying to get into meditation but seriously, folks. I don't make these things up. Couples that breath together, stay together. #Truestory

Yoga awesomeness

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True story

1. Tall Yoga boys like heart-shaped cookies.
2. I bribe Yogi's with heart-shaped cookies and yummy tea to take my class.

Be a Merman!

Or a Mermaid :)

On of my favorite seated poses to begin or end with. Stretches out the side body and psoas.
Sit over onto your right side, with your feet to the left of you
Put your bottom/right toes, on top of your left foot/heel.
Left hand comes to the floor by your feet
Reach your right arm, up and over. Palm faces down, bicep by your ear.
Look up at your hand, or your feet-pick one.
Breathe.

Boys doing Yoga

Dear Boys,
It's officially ok for you to do Yoga now. So get your butt to class because downward dog is good for you! Just because you can't touch your feet doesn't mean you can't do yoga. Get over yourself and grab a strap. Have fun, don't clench your teeth. You will be in headstand in no time! Touching your toes? That will take practice -often, consistently, for a long time and with earnestness.

Namaste to all the boys and men I teach!

A couple that breathes together, stays together.

I really like this idea of couples that help each other live awesome, healthy, active and happy lifestyles. Today I had a boyfriend and a girlfriend come and take my class together. Even though yoga is supposed to be your own moving meditation every once in a while in a difficult pose they would glance at each other and crack a smile like they were sharing an inside joke. I am not strict enough of a Yogi to think this is inappropriate. Instead I think its pretty friggin awesome. I like that despite the difficulties of what they were doing they helped each other keep it from being frustrating and instead fun -which is what I think Yoga is supposed be.

So, grab your significant other and take a class at Thai Spirit together! If you come together the class is only $10 each! Regular price is $15.

Men and Misconceptions about Yoga

Another great link about boys doing yoga.

Part 2 of the 5-part series on MindBodyGreen regarding Men and Yoga

Savor the Seasons and boys doing Yoga!

I just took an AWESOME class at Atmananda with one of the instructors I missed the most! Joyce Yu, who is holding a workshop dealing with Yoga and Diet called Savor the Seasons on Sunday Oct 17th. For more info visit her website.

According to the NYT its ok for guys to do yoga now. DO IT!

Unlikely Yoga Dude

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/derek-beres/the-unlikely-making-of-a_b_744188.html