Monthly Archives: March 2008
Doshas and Gunas and Chakras… Oh MY!
Warning: yogic voodoo mumbo-jumbo ahead. Proceed with caution (and a big cup of coffee). A typical Yoga National Guard weekend consists of checking in, a yoga practice, and a test on Friday night; a workshop that zeros in on a … Continue reading
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What’s Your Dosha?
Yesterdays YNG workshop was about ayurvedic philosophy. All the information that the lecturer handed out indicated that I’m kapha dominant – this silly little internet quiz said the same. Your Dosha is Kapha Calm and grounded, you are not prone … Continue reading
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THEY Find Me…
I was coming out of the ladies’ room last night at Yoga National Guard. The short hallway was dark – the only light came from the studio, and all those lights were dimmed. Out of the corner of my eye, … Continue reading
Yoga, Snow, and More Yoga
Today begins tour of duty number 7 of 10 (unless, of course, we’re going to get a snow day tonight. More on that later). I’m not overly confident that I know all the muscles of the hip and thigh, but … Continue reading
HEY! How’s Yer Head?
Better, thanks! I slept through last night and my first thought this morning WASN’T that I felt like I’d been whacked with an aluminum bat during the night, so I’d say we’re looking up! I managed to peel the band-aid … Continue reading
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Butt, Booty, Bucket…
… ass, trunk (as in “junk in”), caboose, bottom, derrière, fanny … how many euphemisms are there for one’s backside? Leave a comment. Today’s anatomy lesson is on the muscles of the aforementioned backside. Observe: The most external muscle is … Continue reading
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Is That a Hole in Your Head…
Or are you just happy to see me? Okay, here’s the whole story. Xena, a wise and wonderful friend who insisted on driving me to my appointment, showed up at my place at three yesterday afternoon. After a quick trip … Continue reading
Ten Things Tuesday
I’m BACK! Didja miss me? It was good to be away from the computer all day yesterday. Weird, but good. I missed you all, though, so I’m happy to be back. Here are ten random things that I’m thinking today: … Continue reading
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Spring Cleaning
I’m going to be away from my computer all day today. In fact, I may send my beloved laptop to work with Mr. Chili, just to get it out of the house. I’ve got things to do, and I don’t … Continue reading
