The other day, I experienced one of those “ah-ha” moments when you realize that something fundamental has shifted in your yoga practice. I was chatting with another student (let’s call him “Bob”) in the men’s locker room, and I asked him about a teacher who had recently been subbing for a class that we both … Continue reading
I recently completed one of the most grueling and time-intensive projects of my entire life. For most of 2013, I was in pre-production on an experimental film, a process that included months of rehearsals with an ensemble cast, the construction of an elaborate set, and then several weeks of filming in January. This project was … Continue reading
In my life outside of yoga, I’m a filmmaker and producer. I’m currently in the middle of casting my next project, and as I go through all the headshots and resumes, I’m noticing that quite a few actors list yoga as one of their “skills”. Here’s an excerpt from one actor’s resume: Special Skills and … Continue reading
Since moving to Chicago last fall, I’ve taken a lot of yoga classes at a lot of different studios. As you might expect, these classes have varied wildly in terms of the quality of instruction. Some have been wonderful, most have been pretty average, and a few have been, well, just plain bad. The other … Continue reading
If you’ve been practicing yoga for awhile, you probably have a favorite teacher by now. With any luck, you’ve formed a special bond with this teacher, and you attend his or her class with quasi-religious devotion. But one day this will happen: You walk into the doors of the studio, eager to get your flow … Continue reading
The other day, I decided to check out a studio here in Chicago that came recommended to me by a friend. The owner of this studio has a national profile and often appears in the pages of Yoga Journal. Of course, just because someone is a celebrity yogi doesn’t mean that she is actually a … Continue reading
There are a lot of people out there trying to make it as yoga teachers. I guess this was inevitable. Teacher training programs are churning out new yoga teachers like they’re the latest iPhone. With so many teachers competing for a limited number of jobs, is it even possible for a person to make a … Continue reading
I just learned of a new yoga studio opening here in Chicago. It’s called Eb & Flow Yoga Studio, and they’re having their grand opening Feb. 15. All their classes and workshops are free during their opening weekend, so I’m definitely going to check it out! This studio seems to be something like a reincarnation … Continue reading
Om Shanti: A Yoga Blog is expanding! Throughout 2013, I’ll be introducing several new contributors on the site. These yogis all share my love of Ashtanga and vinyasa flow yoga, but each will bring his or her own unique perspective and voice to the discussion. In the coming months, expect to see a growing range of … Continue reading
The other night, I attended class at a hot yoga studio here in Chicago. When I entered the practice room, it was still dark and steamy from the previous class, which had just gotten out. As I rolled my mat out on the floor, a strange glistening appeared at the front edge of my mat. … Continue reading
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