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A collection of yoga class reviews, teaching tips, meditation notes and miscellaneous cultural artifacts for physical and mental fitness enthusiasts.

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  • AntiGravity Yoga with Emily Conradson at Om Factory on Nov 18, 2009 in Class Reviews AntiGravity gentle Manhattan restorative

    Yesterday I hopped up to the Garment District to see some old friends. Om Factory has launched their third yoga room, fully equipped for AntiGravity Yoga. What in the world is that? Silk hammocks, hung from the ceiling, used to support or expand your...

  • Morning Practice #2 on Nov 13, 2009 in Home Practice kundalini mornings vinyasa

    This felt great. For posterity: Kundalini Warmup (seated, all with Breath of Fire) Low Back Flexes (hands on knees) Mid Back Flexes (hands on ankles) Spinal Twists (hands on shoulders) Upper Back Flexes (hands on shoulders) Shoulder Shrugs (hands on...

  • How to Cure the Hiccups! on Nov 11, 2009 in Miscellaneous breathing health

    Drink from the far side of a glass of water. Eat a spoonful of sugar. Get someone to scare you. Then pour the sugar water on your friend’s head, and come here to stop your hiccups. Hiccups are caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, the breathing muscl...

  • Harmonic Singing by and with David Sykes on Oct 27, 2009 in Events chanting music

    The Breathing Project is hosting David Sykes and his Harmonic Choir, “the world’s leading overtone choir,” this Friday, October 30 at 7:30pm. What is harmonic singing? From the website: Harmonic Chant is part of a 14-billion year o...

  • Yoga Jobs: Kundalini Teacher on Oct 26, 2009 in Jobs kundalini teaching

    Creating a small Kundalini studio, in the “Arthur Ave. Little Italy” section of the Bronx. The studio will be geared to Fordham students, along with offerings for the community, kids classes, mommie and me. If interested please contact us...

  • The Festival of Lights on Oct 25, 2009 in Miscellaneous photography traveling

    The Boston Globe has a beautiful series of Diwali photos up now. Great way to start a Sunday.

  • Free Day of Dance Tomorrow on Oct 23, 2009 in Events dance free Manhattan

    Oooh! Dance New Amsterdam, one of the oldest studios in town, is having free classes all day tomorrow! It’s a celebration of their 25th anniversary. From 10:00am – 7:00pm FREE classes in modern, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, pilate...