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The Way of The Master
“There is one single thread binding my way together… the way of the Master consists in doing one’s best… that is all.” ~ Confucius from The Analects of Confucius One of the main themes of Confucianism is becoming the ideal person, chun yu, who embodies virtue, which is very similar to the Greek concept of areté. The classic […]
How to Maintain Great Posture
Posture refers to the body’s alignment and positioning with respect to the ever-present force of gravity. Whether we are standing, sitting or lying down gravity exerts a force on our joints, ligaments and muscles. Good posture entails distributing the force of gravity through our body so no one structure is over stressed. Here are some […]
Harvard Yoga Scientists Find Proof of Meditation Benefit
Via Bloomberg: Scientists are getting close to proving what yogis have held to be true for centuries — yoga and meditation can ward off stress and disease. John Denninger, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, is leading a five-year study on how the ancient practices affect genes and brain activity in the chronically stressed. His latest work […]
Kino MacGregor’s Notes from Sharath Jois Lecture
If you’re an aspiring ashtanga yoga practitioner, Kino MacGregor’s website is a great place to learn. Here’s a link to her notes from a recent Sharath Jois lecture in Mysore, India. Sharath is one of the most respected ashtanga yoga gurus alive today. He is the grandson of the great Pattabhi Jois, the Father of […]
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