Author Archives: Maya Georg - Page 3
What’s The Deal With Savasana? ~Maya Devi Georg
In the almost 20 years I have been teaching yoga, my sister has attended only one of my classes. Her big take-away was that yoga was "a workout with a…
Stale breadcrumbs ~Kerry Fantelli
Stale breadcrumbs Why do you bend pick up stale bread crumbs They are for the birds my friend Not for you, your hungry soul Why do you bend over…
The Asuras Of Entropy ~ Michael Bowden
“Facts are simple and facts are straight. Facts are lazy and facts are late. Facts all come with points of view. Facts don't do what I want them to. Facts…
What The @#$% Is A Chakra? ~ Maya Devi Georg
I keep seeing workshops taught all over the world all about chakras. Workshops to "balance," "align," "tune-up," "detox," and "clear" Chakras. Except not a single one of those workshops (or teachers)…
Why Shoulder Stand Is Obsolete ~ Maya Devi Georg
I stopped practicing and teaching shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) years ago. It was around the time I got a cell phone, and that is no accident. There's no reason for…
It’s Time To Dump Yoga Alliance ~ Maya Devi Georg
A few years ago I wrote an article about Yoga Alliance. I wasn't defending Yoga Alliance then, but I urged people to participate in the process by joining their boards…
Vegan White Bean & Kale Garlic Soup ~ Maya Devi Georg
Years ago a dear friend gave me his garlic soup recipe. Made with a whole head of garlic, chicken stock, and finished with a whisked egg it was the perfect…
Yoga Teacher Types ~ Yoga School of Satire
Everyday that dawns brings with it yet another group of yoga teacher training graduates. Soon, yoga teachers will outnumber yoga students. And it’s no wonder, teacher trainings are everywhere, affordable and have no…
A Deeper Spirituality ~ Hari-kirtana das
Lately it seems as if the world has gone off it’s rocker. Maybe it has. At times like these it’s tempting to retreat from the world. And a respite may…