Monthly Archives: December 2011

Hiatus day

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Seems like a day to sort of do nothing. On the other hand, there are some things to do. I have to tidy up, wash the breakfast dishes. Then I’m going to finish Murikami’s Dance Dance Dance. At some point … Continue reading →

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A few questions re those moments before class begins

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

I’m writing an article on what people do before yoga class starts. Do you have a routine? What do you do while waiting on your mat? Also I would welcome any stories/anecdotes about something that happened to you or you … Continue reading →

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Yoga and weight issues

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

So it’s becoming that time when people start to think a little bit about their weight and such issues. And sometimes I’ve been asked about how yoga relates to weight loss. I’m no pundit but I’ve done some research and … Continue reading →

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Coffee & tea with Fiona

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Former yoga student of mine from Longford, Fiona Fenelon, was in town yesterday, met up midtown, I had coffee she had tea, caught up on mutual friends and our lives. Fiona was always coming to class, always upbeat, hardly ever … Continue reading →

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Prenatal sub

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Haven’t taught prenatal in about two years, but Deanna is ill so I got called in. It’s a new and small class and only one woman showed. But I want to start doing privates anyway, so this was great for … Continue reading →

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Tonight: restorative at 8:45

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Last night good! Energy in the room! I don’t know that I achieved the column of air state, but it was definitely an upper. I bookended with some restful supported poses to get a notion on stillness, then the rest … Continue reading →

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Intentions

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

In truth sometimes I don’t set an intention for my practice, sometimes even when I’m inviting my students to do so — laughing at myself as I say it. Anyway, tonight I’ve got an intention far in advance. I want … Continue reading →

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Garbage

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Okay, this post is sort of a test. I’m trying to get these posts to go into my Ivan Nahem Yoga Stuff page on Facebook rather than my regular FB page. Anyway, here’s a photo of garbage. Let me explain. … Continue reading →

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