Sri Dharma Mittra has devoted much of his life to service and teaching. In 1967, he founded the Yoga Asana Center in New York City, which is known today as the Dharma Yoga Center, and he’s been teaching weekly classes and offering his wisdom there ever since. The Sacred Cow talked to Dharma this month about ahimsa and vegetarianism. Read More »»
Posts Tagged ‘Pranayama’
Q&A: Sri Dharma Mittra on Ahimsa and Vegetarianism
Posted on December 27th, 2011 by Karen Macklin — Write a commentDoes Your Yoga Tradition Matter?
Posted on September 1st, 2011 by Karen Macklin — Write a comment
In modern culture, choosing a style of yoga is akin to strolling through the ice cream section at the local co-op natural foods grocer. The choices are many and everything looks good. But why are there so many styles of asana these days? And does it truly matter which one you do? Read More »»
Is Asana Enough?
Posted on August 16th, 2011 by Karen Macklin — Write a comment
I read an article once in a magazine that had this headline: “Is Asana Enough?” The article was about whether or not practicing yoga was enough for someone to stay in prime physical shape. But that’s not what this piece is about. I’m wondering if asana is all one needs for a yoga practice. Read More »»
Q&A: Gary Kraftsow On Yoga Therapy and Your Mood
Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Karen Macklin — Write a comment
Gary Kraftsow has been teaching yoga as a practice for healing the body and mind for three decades. He began studying with T.K.V. Desikachar in the 1970s, and has since become a leader in the field of yoga therapy. He talked to The Sacred Cow about the emerging field of yoga therapy, and, in particular, its use for anxiety and depression.
Do You Yogabop?
Posted on January 14th, 2011 by Karen Macklin — Write a comment
I went to a flow yoga class a few weeks ago with a teacher I’d never before practiced with. I would have really liked the class—if it weren’t for the Jay-Z. Don’t get me wrong: I like hip-hop. But I can’t get down with it when I am practicing asana. Read More »»
Q&A: Jill Miller Talks About Tuning In
Posted on November 29th, 2010 by Karen Macklin — Write a comment
Jill Miller is a Los Angeles-based yoga teacher who created a style of yoga called Yoga Tune Up. Strongly influenced by a background in dance, pilates, and bodywork, Jill talked to The Sacred Cow this month about preparing the body for asana and the importance of massage and self-care.
