In about three weeks (actually more like twenty days, but hey who’s counting), I will be en route to Austin, Texas, where I will begin my Level Two training. For those of you not privy to the Baron lingo, Level Two is the second part of the training for Baptiste Yoga—the notoriously hard…(Read More)
We all know what it’s like to have a stress filled, hectic day. Just last week I had a whopper of one myself. On some level I knew I was creating a mess of things. The weather couldn’t have been nicer; just perfect for a walk in the park, catnap in the sun…(Read More)
Taking on a new challenge. We’ve all been there. It’s not always easy to push yourself to try something new. Especially when that something is often referred to as a ‘formal self torture routine’ (kidding). Yes, I’m talking about Barre. Not always (never) easy, but I have to admit, I’m in…(Read More)
In 2009 I went for a run in the rain and felt my hip tear as I kicked up clumps of mud in Central Park. I kept going. I saw numerous turnoffs but wanted to be sure to complete ‘the route’ before heading home. I limped into my apartment, flushed with endorphins, and happily popped…(Read More)
You know what’s awesome about dogs? Dogs have astounding personalities. They are way smarter then we give them credit for. They are always in the mood for hugs. And of course, the best part- They are perpetually grateful. For. Every. Little. Thing. And that’s a big part of what yoga is trying to…(Read More)
Confession: I love the first day of school. Coincident with this love of school goes an unnatural adoration of school supplies. Patanjali tells us in Sutra 1.15 that we yogis should cultivate non-attachment along our path to self-realization as a means to quiet the ego and connect with our true nature, but…(Read More)
So I’m cheating a little bit because the end of the 40 days program is technically tomorrow, but it’s Yoga Tuesday here on hnwcassandra, so deal. It’s been a long, crazy journey to get here. Immediate thoughts? I feel good, internet. Physically good. I crave my practice more then ever. I feel…(Read More)
I got this beautiful quote from Peaceful Daily in my email this morning: “The thought that you think, you think, which attracts to it; so you think it some more, which attracts to it; so you think it some more. In other words, when you have an expectation, you’ve got a dominant thought going…(Read More)
I’m doing a fruit fast this week, internet, and as it stands right now, I would shank somebody for a slice of pizza. I said it. Little Miss Yogi can’t do this anymore. I’m freaking out, man. I’M FREAKING OUT. How long have I been on this horrific fruit fast, you…(Read More)
Ugh, internet. I had to drag myself to yoga last night. Mom kept coming into the office and pointedly asking me if I was going to get ready to go and Dad threw his yoga clothes on and I was just sitting there on my ass watching Doctor Who (classic, 5th Doctor Tom Baker, season…(Read More)