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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 · 3 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