Strong and Flexible As A Tree

Tree Pose

Two things can be true at the same time. Sometimes, even seemingly opposing things. Also, simple things can be undervalued and overlooked. As is true here. We give you the tree pose.

Certain balancing poses can seem too easy to be potent, powerful poses, but you would do yourself a disservice to believe this. It can be such a joy to work with the subtleties of a posture that you think might not normally be deserving of your attention. When you do give a pose like the tree another glance, many of the nuances of balancing poses are right in front of you, just waiting to be re-discovered and taken to a deeper, revelatory appreciation.

One-legged standing balances require...

The Teachers Corner

Movement in Stillness, Stillness in Movement
Standing Waves

The following excerpt is from Ganga's book, Yoga Beyond Belief, from the chapter, The Internal Alchemy of Hatha Yoga in the section entitled: Standing Waves.

Standing waves demonstrate a delicate interplay of static and dynamic opposites balanced in time. An ancient yogic text states, "A yogi is one who sees movement in stillness, and stillness in movement." Generating and riding standing waves...

Fly Like An Eagle

Eagle Pose

First a tree, then an eagle. Our regal eagle pose is a complex, single-legged standing pose worthy of your attention. It's a good brain teaser that increases coordination while being yet another great challenge in your repertoire of balancing poses.

Balancing poses come in all shapes and sizes. Standing balances, sitting balances, inverted balances. As we know, some poses, like the twisting triangle, are a combination of multiple categories of poses. Twisting triangle is a lateral extension, a forward bend combined with a twist, and it culminates in challenging your sense of balance.

One of the beautiful aspects of the eagle pose is...

from the White Lotus Kitchen

Easy-Peasy Tomato Soup

It's hard to resist a creamy tomato soup any time of year, but with summer bringing its bounty to every garden, farmers market, food stand and store, you can hardly say no to tomatoes. Fresh slices of summer tomato on a sandwich. Tomatoes with mozzarella and basil. Tomatoes with olive oil, flakey sea salt, and balsamic drizzle. Tomato sauce, tomato soup, tomato pie. The ideas and options are endless.

Our recipe keeps it simple and is one of those dishes that satisfies so many senses. It has no cream in it, but it is still rich and creamy due to blending it. You can use fresh, or canned, crushed tomatoes. Top your soup with fresh basil which you can grow in pots right on your windowsill. Add a few toasty croutons made with garlic and parmesan, or float some of your favorite popcorn on top. Serve with a side salad and you have instant happiness.

Keep it easy. Pleasy! And enjoy your summer.

Sanctuary

Personal Meditation Retreat

We invite you to join us for Sanctuary — Personal Meditation Retreat. Immerse yourself in nature for a time of spiritual sanctuary and take a few well-deserved days to rebalance your body, mind, and spirit. Whether you crave silent contemplation or desire focused time to refine your yoga practice, or whether you're finally going to take time to finish reading or writing that book that's been waiting, there is Sanctuary waiting for you. Come alone or come with a friend or family to celebrate a space out of time. We invite you to the Center, to welcome yourself home. Personal retreat is offered...