Warrior Four

This is a pretty unique sequence. While some heroes like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan are nice to aspire to, I can’t imagine wanting to be like this dude. The ways he folds are amazing, but a bit painful looking.

Yoga is tough for me. I feel like I’m in a constant battle against my body to attain certain positions. I know that this is wrong, and I try to relax and not force. Learning to use my breath has been the greatest tool in avoiding this battle. Attaining some approximation [...]

From Big Freeze 2009

Did some winter camping last weekend with some buddies and had the opportunity to share my practice with one of them in a breathtaking location.  The Opal Creek wilderness area is not far from Portland, to the Southeast.  We camped above the north fork of the Little Santiam River.  While most of [...]

Group Centergy is fitness class offered by Body Training Systems, and is available at a number of gyms.  It seems to be based on a combination of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates principles.  Being a commercial class, it has a more definite structure than some of your typical yoga classes.  Instructors are certified by BTS.  [...]

I love the practice of yoga.  I like the feeling of strength with balance.  The feeling of clarity it gives me is amazing.  I dig finding my edge.  Unfortunately, my edge is pretty close to where I’m already standing.
Take child’s pose for instance.  The relaxation pose, the one you’re told to get into to take [...]