Why are Bikram Studios closing all over the world?
Well this is a loaded question and the answer has so many layers. To be clear both Jackie and I have trained with Bikram now many years ago. He ruled with an iron fist and tried to control and own his yoga and his studios. Although we never gave him any money to support his […]
Mountain Flow – Mechanics to save your shoulders
I know so many of you are enjoying the Mountain Flow classes and building strong practices. See below some very good information as you move to the beat.
Why hyper extension or “Lock the knee” does not serve you!
Over many years of personal practice and teaching I have learned many different approaches to many different postures. One of my teachers Bikram Choudhury was adamant about locking your knee. Over the years I observed so many nagging pains and injuries in students and teachers alike. The problem was Bikram’s approach did not take into […]
Practice tip of the Month – January 2014
“It is not the look of an asana in any one moment that provides true health but how the asana sustains you over time.” AW One Legged Balancing Postures Standing head to Knee Standing Bow Balancing Stick Separate Arms Balancing Stick Tree Pose The importance of maintaining even and consistent weight distribution of […]
Mountain Yoga Sandy – Behind the Scenes
BEHIND THE SCENES It was 7+ years ago now that Jackie and I had sought out the instruction and guidance of Tony Sanchez, a renown and humble disciple of Bikram Choudhury from the 70’s. Tony had recently sold his yoga studio of 20 years in San Francisco and moved to Baja in order to cultivate […]
Patience
“Hatha Yoga is a mind/body method of exercise. The foundations of practice are concentration, alignment, proper weight distribution, breath control, and mindful movements. Each contributes to the optimum development of posture, body and mind.” – Tony Sanchez It has been a month since Mountain Yoga opened the new Little Cottonwood Room. We have been pleasantly surprised at the […]
Mountain Yoga Sandy Evolves
After 10+ amazing years Jackie and I are now excited to expand our initial intention of creating a sanctuary in the Salt Lake Valley where all peoples from all backgrounds can come together to discover and/or deepen their yoga practice. Both Jackie and I are so thankful for all of you the students, teachers and staff […]
