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Follow Your Cupcake Dharma

So last night, just before bed, I found myself on Facebook.  I landed at a peer’s page and the coolest thing happened.  I became intimately aware of the emotion of jealousy. Read more »

Are you sure you f*#%^ed up?

Today I sent out the draft of a newsletter announcing Uma’s upcoming visit instead of what i had imagined being the final newsletter. Read more »

Becoming Yogi Scientists. Step 1: Make Room.

The yogis and scientists before us have mapped out much of the terrain. From the East, we have subtle anatomy models of nadis, chakras, granthis, bandhas, vayus, and koshas. From the West, we have hi-resolution images and data of how our brain responds to song, memory, humor , trauma and even our notions of God. As yogi scientists, we can continue the exploration begun over 3500 years ago and contribute. A map, if not explored, has no meaning. These ideas and images about how the mind, heart, and body work become alive through us. Read more »

Top 15 Reasons to go to Japan

Top 15 Reasons to go to Japan Because of my yogini pal Katrina’s enthusiasm for connecting yogis around the planet with Yoga, I got to go to Japan last week. I had the time of my life. Read more »

To Japan

This morning I leave for Japan.   I am going in gratitude.  For years now, all the helpful people in my dreams have been Japanese. So it feels like I am getting on a plane to go to the Astral Plane within myself.   Thank you Katrina, Michael and Mikiko.   See you all soon.   xo kira

“I don’t like lying down on wood floors”

My new/old pal Chris had a new excuse for not practicing yoga today:“I don’t like lying down on wood floors.” Read more »

What I Learned at the Jam Sessions

We gathered for Jam Session this past weekend. Read more »

For Teachers: Introducing Subtle Energies into Your Teaching. Part 1 of 8.

About 6 months ago I put together a collection of videos for Yoga Journal outlining how a newer yoga teacher might introduce the concept of subtle energy to students.   Here is the First One: Introducing the Concept of Subtle Energy http://www.yogajournal.com/video/129   Would love to know what you think and what you are doing.   xo kira          

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No need to Imagine the Worst

On my way to a writing retreat on Friday, I crashed my rental car. Read more »
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