March 16, 2012
by Heidi Kyser
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Yoga is different things to different people, but I am unaware of any style of practice that encourages emotional insecurity, and the basic tenet of ahimsa (non-harming) precludes destruction of the body, such as anorexic starvation. Continue reading
February 29, 2012
by Heidi Kyser
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People frequently ask me how often they should do yoga, and for how long each time. “How much do you practice?” they ask. What a rich question. The obvious answer – one I’ve heard in workshops and teacher trainings – … Continue reading
February 13, 2012
by Heidi Kyser
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On Thursday, Feb. 9, I relinquished my Anusara-Inspired (TM) license. Continue reading
February 7, 2012
by Heidi Kyser
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Isn’t serendipity fun? For last Saturday’s yoga class, as part of our ongoing reading of the Bhagavad Gita, we began what will probably be a weeks-long exploration of dharma. We started by looking at this complicated concept as one’s calling: … Continue reading
February 3, 2012
by Heidi Kyser
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Current events have made this a good time to point out that all human practices, including yoga, change over time according to their cultural contexts. William J. Broad‘s forthcoming book, “The Science of Yoga: The Risks and Rewards,” and its … Continue reading