April 6, 2008
by Yogajane
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I’ve always wondered what makes a good yoga teacher. I culled these qualities from articles which I researched on the net. Some came from feedback I got through discussions with my yoga mates, as well as those which I appreciated … Continue reading
April 3, 2008
by Yogajane
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My teacher Pio might caution me not to get too attached to a mat. But can this yogini help it if the Ferrari of all yoga mats is yours? Yes, thanks to yogini mate Chona who lugged this all the … Continue reading
March 23, 2008
by Yogajane
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This blog began as a simple diary of my own journey 2 years ago. In the process of building it, I met so many, many wonderful people in the blogosphere who share the same love of yoga as me. To … Continue reading
March 19, 2008
by Yogajane
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I am a Janey-come-lately when it comes to yoga. I took it up in 2006 and only because my brother had been nagging me no end. Actually, another incentive was the FREE class at my son’s school gym. After that … Continue reading
February 17, 2008
by Yogajane
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In some of our classes lately, my teacher Pio Baquiran has been making us try jump-throughs as transition from downward dogs. What we do isn’t even the full jump-through where you swing both legs forward and through your arms from … Continue reading
February 3, 2008
by Yogajane
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My work lately has been turning more and more stressful and demanding and it has changed my need for yoga, at least at this point in time. Because the office demands a lot of focus, time-pressured deadlines, micro-managing situations, I … Continue reading
January 27, 2008
by Yogajane
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Simhasana or Lion Pose (photo from Yoga Journal) To increase lip fullness and color — tap your lips with your index and middle fingers 5 times each day To sculpt and narrow your nose — Breathe alternately out of each … Continue reading
January 17, 2008
by Yogajane
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My yogini mate Claudine once told me of a time when she was attending Pio’s class at a gym. During Savasana, she just found herself in tears. Hearing that was strange to me. Tears? During yoga? But last night, after … Continue reading
January 11, 2008
by Yogajane
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I recall one time before yoga classes when Chona and I were chatting. I commented how is it that she is able to sit with soles together and manage to get her knees to the floor in the Bound … Continue reading
January 8, 2008
by Yogajane
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After an erratic December yoga schedule and a long provincial vacation, I returned to yoga class for the first time in the new year by attending an intermediate class with Pio. The days following my return to Manila were not … Continue reading