Meet Tim Feldman in this Video Biography where he reveals the devastating injury that led him to yoga, and how it helps him each day. Tim is coming to Balance Yoga in New Orleans April 11-13th 2014 -> Book here. Just a few spots left!
In Mysore-style Ashtanga teachers often give adjustments with their hands. This style of yoga differs in that the teachers observe students and offer verbal and physical corrections, enhancements, and sometimes just help the students to energetically feel the posture. At times they may help a student to go deeper than they feel capable on their […]
” Odanadi was founded 20 years ago by two former journalists,Stanly and Parashuram. They were researching a story on the streets of Mysore, when a chance meeting with a prostituted woman called Radhamma changed their lives forever… ‘Radhamma looked us in the eye and said, “Do you think any woman would choose this life?” We discovered that many women like […]
March 16th 1-3pm – United Against Human Trafficking, City Park weather permitting, RAIN SITE Swan River Yoga 2940 Canal Street Join us on March 16, 2014 at New Orleans City Park, at the Tree of Chimes for a yoga event in aid of Indian anti-trafficking charity Odanadi. RAIN SITE: Swan River Yoga 2940 Canal Street. […]
As Mardi Gras rolls in, so do the parties, king cakes and cocktails. A crucial aspect of our local culture is the festivals – Mardi Gras, Jazzfest, French Quarter Fest. And we love the parties – but we don’t always love the after-fest feeling of heaviness and maybe even pale pasty skin. No worries, we’ve […]
Starting Saturday Feb. 22nd – donation-based class Saturdays 4-5:15pm with AJ Durand. We welcome AJ to Balance, after moving from Chicago where he has taught yoga for many years. Suggested donation $10. AJ Durand AJ Durand first discovered yoga in 2003 at The Barat Campus of DePaul University where he studied Theatre. Yoga combined with […]
What is Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga? The Mysore style is unique in the world of yoga; it is not a teacher-led class with verbal instruction or music. You come to class to do your own individual practice in a group setting. You show up when you like–it’s courtesy to come earlier rather than later–and do your […]
Practicing Yoga with a Loved One I often hear the yoga students lament. “If only I could get my husband to try yoga.” Yoga is something you love, and has so many incredible benefits, so naturally you want to share it with your loved ones. It may be hard for you to understand how he/she […]
Going back to the yoga tradition, we do not need to be in a yoga studio to practice yoga. If you are too busy to make classes, there is plenty of yoga you can do at home. Can you spare 10-15 minutes per day? “The practice of Surya Namaskara, or Sun Salutations has come down […]
Note: If you are completely unfamiliar with Ashtanga this article might sound strange. Read on for a primer in Ashtanga yoga styles. The point of this article is to emphasize and explain the importance of guided ashtanga classes. Lately, I’ve observed that most of the Mysore style students do not attend the Friday […]