Yoga on Kits Beach

I walked down to Kits beach this morning for my meditation and asana practice. I carried my mat, blanket and silence down to a grassy spot between the trees. Behind me the Yoga Boot Camp sargeant was whooping willing buttocks into shape.What a beautiful contrast… He was wearing camo and black boots. His students kicked … Read more

Beyond Asana: The Eight Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga

In the science of yoga there are eight (ashta) limbs (anga) or aspects that comprise the tree of yoga. These eight limbs are part of the work of Patanjali, the author of the Yoga Sutras. Of these eight main branches the third, asana is the one most familiar and initially most accessible to North Americans. … Read more

Final week at KYM

Although nothing can compare to a Trinity closing circle the final day of the KYM International Program was certainly special. Students and teachers shared a south Indian lunch served on palm leaves and a closing ceremony with speeches, chanting and certificates. During the week we were treated to several special presentations – a classical dance … Read more