by Rachel Drummond | Apr 27, 2021 | How-To, Online Ashtanga Yoga
I’ll never forget the first time someone “float through” from downward dog to seated. It was 2009 and I was practicing in a tiny, stuffy room full of Ashtangis in Eugene, Oregon. Even the lime green walls were sweating in that place. But hey, it was...
by Rachel Drummond | Feb 26, 2021 | Contemplative Physical Practice, How-To, Online Ashtanga Yoga, Yoga Gear
Somehow we’ve reached the end of February! I never want to wish time away, but every year I’m relieved when we get here. The short and cold days of winter are hard for me and the longer warmer days make life a little easier. I used to try to resist the...
by Rachel Drummond | Dec 28, 2020 | Contemplative Physical Practice, How-To, Online Ashtanga Yoga
The next time I forget the calm and clarity that comes from taking some time off, please remind me: “Hey remember the time between Christmas and New Years’?” Ah, that’s right: the space between the holidays and its double-sided gift of...
by Rachel Drummond | Nov 24, 2020 | Contemplative Physical Practice, How-To, Online Ashtanga Yoga
Does anyone else have minor or major FOMO (fear of missing out) that you’ll never be able to read all the books on your must-read list? The trouble with having friends who share your reading genre is not really a problem, but it does mean that your reading list...
by Rachel Drummond | Oct 26, 2020 | Contemplative Physical Practice, How-To, Mindful Productivity, Online Ashtanga Yoga
When I walked out of the university gymnasium floor where I took my first Ashtanga yoga class in January 2005, these three thoughts flashed through my mind like fireworks: “Holy s***, I feel so calm.” “I need this practice in my life.” ...
by Rachel Drummond | Sep 30, 2020 | Contemplative Physical Practice, How-To, Mindful Productivity, Yoga Gear
September marks my 11-year anniversary of practicing Ashtanga yoga! It’s no exaggeration that saying yes prioritizing yoga has saved and even ruined my life as one of my teachers is famous for saying. Every day I unroll my mat, I say yes to observe my mental and...
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