Posts Tagged ‘baron-baptiste’

Watch It: Yoga Flash Mobs for Peace

The creativity and loving energy yoga community never ceases to amaze and inspire me! A few weeks ago, we reported on the Yoga Flash Mobs happening around the globe to raise awareness about the Africa Yoga Project, whose goal is to create peace among tribes in Africa.

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From Santa Monica to Nairobi to London, through the snow, sun and in the streets, yogis young and old gathered to “lead the change.” Here’s the inspiring

Wanderlust Wows with Music, Dance and Yoga

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Two historical events occurred this weekend on opposite coasts. Chelsea Clinton got married in New York, celebrating with

Wanderlust Festival Line-Up Annouced

If you missed last year’s Wanderlust Festival, this year you’ll have a second opportunity to enjoy a weekend of yoga and music in Squaw Valley in Lake Tahoe, CA from July 29 – August 1, 2010.

This year’s yoga line-up includes Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, Doug Swenson, Duncan Wong, Elena Brower, and Schuyler Grant, according to a press release. Musicians will be Moby, Bassnectar, Brazilian Girls, and Pretty Lights.

Tickets go on sale today at wanderlustfestival.com.

This mini-documentary about last year’s Wanderlust Festival explores the interaction between yoga and music. Sometimes it’s a magical combination!

Does it make you want to go to this year’s festival?

Read the whole story on:http://blogs.yogajournal.com/yogabuzz/

Is Your Daddy a Pretzel?

What do you normally get your dear ol’ dad for Father’s Day? A tie? Slippers?

It can be difficult to find the perfect present to show your dad how much you appreciate him. If your dad’s a yoga practitioner, I have some gift ideas for you–something that signifies a bond you share.

Here are my humble suggestions for Father’s Day gifts for the yogi dads.

pretzel.gifIf your dad is already a yoga practitioner, he probably has all the props he needs. So what could be a sweeter gift than a book that reminds him of your common bond? Consider My Daddy is a Pretzel by Baron Baptiste or Real Men Do Yoga by John Capouya.

Better yet, buy him a gift certificate to his local studio. (If you live near by go to his favorite class with him!)

Every yogi needs to soothe his or her aching muscles from time to time. Treat your dad to a massage. His back will thank you!

prapatti.gifDoes your Dad needs a little motivation to take his yoga to a deeper level? A daily meditation practice can have a profound affect on his practice–and his life! I like this meditation cushion from Prapatti because it’s comfy for meditation and can also be used to give extra height for seated poses.

What did I leave out? Please share your gift ideals in the comment section below. Those of you who actually ARE yogi dads, help us out and tell us what you’d like to get. (For my dad, who is not a yogi, I might have to peruse a fishing blog.)