Landing In India
After 28 hours of travel, I landed safely in India. Then the lessons in patience began…
Read more...Yoga and Wine?
It never ceases to amaze me that wonderful things happen whenever I challenge myself. Of course there were doubts (The winery is too far; The redwood grove isn’t flat enough; There was a chance of rain; Yoga and wine?)
Read more...Men’s Yoga Apparel (Part I)
Men’s yoga wear is woefully uninspired and that is probably our fault. If I am an example, I want function and I don’t want to spend much for it. For me function means minimal resistance when I move. That’s why I always practice in sleeveless shirts and shorts.
Read more...Mat Maintenance
Regardless of how, yoga mats do get dirty. There are products you can buy to clean your mat and I am sure there are countless other methods advised, but I use a simple solution of warm water (90%) and vinegar (10%).
Read more...Watch Your Stereotypes
This is one of those young men you can’t help but like…
The disconnect was that he was standing there in full uniform next to his DPT scooter printing out a parking ticket to some poor unsuspecting soul. He was the enemy! A parking Nazi!
Breaking Blog Silence
Just because I haven’t posted a new blog entry since April, that doesn’t mean nothing has been happening at yogakeith.com…
Read more...What goes up…
Goa was the last stop on my trip. A ten days yoga retreat on a beautiful beach seemed like a great way to culminate the adventure…I wasn’t there for validation. So how come I got so bothered when it didn’t come?
Read more...Standing Out
When the retreat started and I was asked to lead the yoga…It was a great opportunity to help out, to contribute, and to give something back – all good intentions. However, it was also my chance to shine, to stand out, to show off, to impress, to feed an ever-hungry ego and to observe how good intentions are easily corrupted.
Read more...Doing to Be
One quote I have used frequently in class is, “We are not human doings, we are human beings.” Unfortunately, I have ignored these words more often than I have said them, especially of late.
Read more...Year-end Bonuses
A very special thank you to everyone who included me in their season of giving. Each card, letter and gift was an inspiring reminder that what I do is appreciated. Thank you for helping to make my holidays happy and warm.
Read more...Observe the wonders as they occur around you. Don’t claim them. Feel the artistry moving through and be silent.