Living in a modern world we need to remember that we are not modern organisms. We are Human BEINGS. We try to fit into the speed, constant input and abrasive afflictions from the outside without realizing how this is shaping us rather than being shaped by an inner guidance. Yoga works magic. When I feel sad, I can find a posture…
Month: March 2009
SLOW AND STEADY: a successful yoga practice
I’ve been studying with Shelley for 6 years and am amazed at the profound changes in my body. Layers of deeply held tensions and postural patterns have been slowly peeled away. I have one of those short, tight and strong body types which I have jokingly referred to as good for digging potatoes from the earth…but not exactly “ballerina” material! Shelley has encouraged…
Why We Do YOGA
I was thinking about a question from a student who was struggling with a back injury and doing Yoga. She asked me if I thought whether doing yoga might be making her problem worse. I have had many challenges in the last 15 years with my body; sometimes from doing a pose, but mostly just from life. Teachers have given…