Archive for August, 2008

Sri K. Pattabhi Jois Video on Ashtanga Yoga

I’ve been doing a little research on Ashtanga lately. I have taken Ashtanga-inspired yoga classes before, but never ventured into Primary Series territory. Then recently I found myself browsing around the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute site, Ashtangi.net and Ashtanga.com, and I even ordered a primary series DVD with Richard Freeman. I guess you can say that I’m […]

Bedtime Yoga Practice Against Insomnia

Being an occasional insomniac I’m always on the lookout for good advice for sleepless nights. You can increase your chances of a good night’s sleep by doing a short restorative yoga practice just before bedtime. One of the main causes of insomnia is stress and an over-active mind, and yoga triggers the relaxation response in the […]