by Shellie Crow | Jul 10, 2019 | poses, Yoga
It all began because some snakes got a hankering for a drink. Well, maybe that’s not how it all began, but that is the story that Vinata told, and I’m sticking to it. I mean, can you really blame her for making a bargain with some snakes? Think about it. What would...
by Shellie Crow | May 8, 2019 | inspiration, poses, Yoga
In the west, most of us begin our journey as yoga practitioners through the physical practice of the asana. The Yoga Sutras, the oldest known collection of writings we have about yoga, has very little to say about asana practice. However, what it does say is...
by Shellie Crow | Apr 3, 2019 | inspiration, poses, Yoga
Storytime! Everyone loves a good story, and yoga stories are some of the most fun stories I know. Learning about the stories of Yogic deities is an invaluable way of deepening our practice. Not only do we learn about the worldview of the culture from which our...
by Shellie Crow | Jan 23, 2019 | inspiration, poses, Yoga
Good morning! Rise and shine! Wakey-wakey! Tofu scramble and vegan-bakey! (Or whatever it is you eat for breakfast.) Early morning yogis spring out of bed, scamper to the kitchen, and pour themselves a warm cuppa whatever it is they drink first thing in the morning....
by Shellie Crow | Jan 16, 2019 | inspiration, poses, Yoga
The myth of maintaining balance. Balance is the new buzz-word among yoga practitioners. It is something we all are certainly striving for! We want to eat a balanced diet, balance duties at work and home, and otherwise live balanced lives. In fact, just the feeling...
by Shellie Crow | Nov 7, 2018 | health, poses, Yoga
What do we want? Toned tushies! When do we want them? Now! Thus, we go to the gym and do squat after squat after squat…. Oh, yay. Let’s change it up. Lunge for eight, seven, six… that is an interesting shade of blonde… five, four… need to pick up broccoli… three, two…...
