http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:21:08 -0700 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:23 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Taking-it-all-off-Nude-yoga-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner I know what your New York in-laws are going to say: “Only in San Francisco.” Well, they are almost right. While nude yoga is a facet of San Francisco culture, there are other nude yoga classes in the Los Angeles, Denver and undoubtedly mo... yoga naked yoga nude yoga Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:30:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Taking-it-all-off-Nude-yoga-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Yoga-in-bed?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Don’t worry: you won’t have to ask your kids to leave the room while you read today’s column. It is distinctly G-rated. In fact, it’s really more about how to get out of bed, rather than what to do in it.Many students show up ... yoga back back pain Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:13:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Yoga-in-bed?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Yoga-for-elephants?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Yoga is great for kids. It helps to foster concentration and focus; builds physical fitness and can help nurture self-esteem. However, some of the principles and practices employed in yoga can be difficult to convey to children. Even the poses themse... kids kids yoga Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:27:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Yoga-for-elephants?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d6-When-NOT-to-do-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner In many cases, stretching and performing hatha yoga poses are as effective as physical therapy when it comes to alleviating the pain of muscle spasms or other soft-tissue injury. However, there are other times when the practice—much as I love t... yoga arthritis Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:08:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d6-When-NOT-to-do-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Turn-upside-down-to-release-stress?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner In yoga, poses are categorized into several groups, depending on the effects they are meant to have on the body and mind. Today, we focus on a set of poses that are said to be “cooling,” as well as stress-relieving. These poses are invers... yoga inversions forward bends Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Turn-upside-down-to-release-stress?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Time-for-a-yogic-escape?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Seems like these are difficult days for just about everyone. The toll taken by a flailing economy and widespread unemployment (especially in California) has been a tough burden to bear. Fortunately, there are some great ways to soothe the soul and in... yoga retreat Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:33:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Time-for-a-yogic-escape?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Vary-your-yoga-practice-for-best-results?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Many yoga students seem to “glom on” to one teacher, one class, one schedule. Maybe it’s familiarity; maybe it’s a connection to the teacher, or maybe it’s just that people tend to be creatures of habit.While there is no... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:34:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Vary-your-yoga-practice-for-best-results?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d25-The-power-of-visualization-and-intention?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Yoga trains the mind to build, maintain and employ acuity and focus. It achieves goal this in many ways.First off, the practice requires intense focus on minute, specific details, such as where the eyes rest during a given pose, a tiny shift of the h... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d25-The-power-of-visualization-and-intention?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Yoga-and-weight-loss?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner While not a “sport,” yoga is a great way to you lose weight and/or provide a gentle entry back into movement for those who have been sedentary.  Yoga will also help you stave off bone loss, build lean muscle tissue and—yes&mdas... yoga weight loss Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:36:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Yoga-and-weight-loss?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d23-You-dont-have-to-eat-quiche---?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner But real men do practice yoga!It’s true . . . an AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) bulletin recently reported that men—and often older men—are showing up with greater frequency at yoga studios across the country. Incide... yoga aging men Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:01:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d23-You-dont-have-to-eat-quiche---?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Bring-your-tween-to-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner The ages between 10 and 13—roughly the middle-school years—are notoriously difficult for parents to manage. These kids truly are in between . . . between being young children (think Sponge Bob) and being teenagers (asking to wear mascara ... tween teen Fri, 19 Jun 2009 23:46:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Bring-your-tween-to-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Slow-down----take-it-easy?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner  Traffic. Deadlines. Job searches. Kids. The economy. Craziness! Today’s column is dedicated to changing it up and taking it slow. And as luck would have it, there is a special kind of yoga designed to help you do just that.Yin y... yin yin yoga Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:34:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Slow-down----take-it-easy?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Serenity-now-Bay-Area-meditation-classes?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner  First off, allow me to dispel a few common myths:1)      Meditation, although integrated into certain religions (Buddhism, most notably), is not in itself a religious practice.2)      Anyone can... Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:24:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d16-Serenity-now-Bay-Area-meditation-classes?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Its-my-birthday----time-to-go-teach-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner   Truth in headlines. Today really is my birthday, and in an hour, I’m off to teach my yoga class.Some people take their birthdays off from work. But why on earth would I?I have taught yoga on almost every holiday I can name . . . Tha... yoga serenity inner peace contentment spirituality wellness peace Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:42:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Its-my-birthday----time-to-go-teach-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Intro-classes-a-great-way-to-get-started-with-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Admit it; you’re a bit intimidated to try your first yoga class.It’s ok. . . . I don’t blame you, and you are not alone. I was terrified to walk into a yoga studio for the first time. I felt like I didn’t look like one of... Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:11:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d12-Intro-classes-a-great-way-to-get-started-with-yoga?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Dont-ask-and-you-shall-receive?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner The third ethical principle (an “abstinence,” in this case) of yoga is asteya (ah-stay-yuh), or “non-stealing.” Sounds a lot like the Biblical commandment “Thou shalt not steal,” no? Well, it might sound a lot... yoga asteya stealing covet hoarding Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:42:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Dont-ask-and-you-shall-receive?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Lets-get-real?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner  Yesterday, this blog explored the first “yama,” or principal of yoga: Non-violence. Today, we’re moving onto number two: “satya,” or honesty.Yoga is an internal practice. Even though it employs physical (or “... yoga inner peace satya truthfulness truth Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:14:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Lets-get-real?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d8-No-pain-no-pain?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Yoga is not a sport; it evolved in concert with a specific set of principles. Nothing outrageous, mind you. Just your basic “be peaceful and don’t hurt anybody” kind of philosophy. Over the next few days, we will explore t... yoga ahimsa non violence peace Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:59:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d8-No-pain-no-pain?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d5-San-Leandro-studio-makes-yoga-accessible-to-everyone?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Trying times call for balance. A flailing economy and job market has thousands of Bay Area residents stressed-out and anxious. One Alameda man actually shot his family and then himself. Sources close to the family reported that the reason was despond... yoga flexibility health serenity inner peace spirituality wellness San Leandro Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:51:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d5-San-Leandro-studio-makes-yoga-accessible-to-everyone?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Finding-balance-in-an-unbalanced-world?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner Yoga works many parts of the body, mind and spirit—strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility . . . the list goes on.But, like Pilates, one of yoga’s major benefits is its development of core strength.  Core strength makes your ab... aging balance Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:31:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-10141-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Finding-balance-in-an-unbalanced-world?cid=exrss-SF-Yoga--Spiritual-Living-Examiner