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Yoga Beyond Just Posture- workshops with Adrian Phillip Cox in Prague

March 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments

A weekend of dynamic vinyasa yoga, breathing, and philosophy with Adrian Phillip Cox
Lotus Center, Czech Republic
April 12-13 2008
Adrian teaches dynamic Vinyasa yoga using foundations in Ashtanga, and Ayurveda while incorporating esoteric techniques of mantra, visualization, and energy work. Originally certified to teach yoga under Cyndi Lee of Om Yoga in New York City and the […]

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Tags: workshops and teacher trainings · yoga about the world

The Secret Fourth Bandha

March 5th, 2008 · 4 Comments

 
You know about the three bandhas already, here’s one you might not know of.
 
Yesterday I took a class with Paddy McGrath who is, predictably, humorous. Her instructions employ the use of varying styles of grunts and ‘hmmms’ to indicate desirable states of the body and collapsed ones.
 
I begged her if I could just pull her […]

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Tags: hatha yoga · workshops and teacher trainings

Stay on the Spine

February 19th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Workshops and teachings with yoga backbend goddess Paddy McGrath
Upcoming! March 3rd to March 9th
I love Paddy McGrath.  I may never do backbends like her while alive, but I tell you… that woman has taught me more about doing asana than just about anybody on else on the planet. I highly highly recommend her. Please […]

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Tags: workshops and teacher trainings