“Oh shoot!” thinks Alice “I was hoping to avoid this problem.” Alice’s nose is starting to drip. She has sniffed it a couple of times. Alice has a slight allergy problem today. It happens a lot this time of year. Her nose was stuffy and running earlier today. Alice knows that a yoga practice helps […]
“What is that stink!” says Alice. “It smells like a skunk and it is getting stronger.” Alice hears a scratching and whining at the kitchen door. She opens the door and finds her dog Rex. He has been sprayed by a skunk. It smells terrible. It is going to take a while to get that […]
Bob is so embarrassed. It finally happened. He could control it no longer. Bob was working on Marichyasana C pose when he farted. Unfortunately it was not one of those silent ones. Everyone in the room heard it. But should Bob be embarrassed because he farted during yoga class? Is there a problem with farting […]
Alice’s hands are sliding further away and her feet are sliding towards the back of her mat. “If this keeps up, this Down Dog is going to be laying down.” thought Alice “I thought these mats are supposed to be sticky!” It is past time for Alice to replace her yoga mat. The loss of […]
The teenager leapt forward and got her hands on the pig. All she has to do now is stand up and hold the pig off of the ground for a count of five to win the prize. The greased pig wiggled and squirmed and slid out of her hands before she could get a firm […]
The manhole covers are rising up above the street on fountains of water. People are rushing out of the subway stations as the water is rising around them. The streets are underwater. The city has been hit by a very severe thunderstorm. There is a torrential downpour. The storm sewer system can no longer handle […]
Betty is so pleased with the new perfume that she found at the store. All of her friends at work agree with her that the scent really suits her. Betty has decided to wear the scent to yoga class so that she can share it with her class mates. They will be so impressed with […]
People were popping up all around me! The noise level was rising! Was I the only one staying in Savasana? Was there something wrong that I did not know about? Should I be concerned and end Savasana now? In 2002 I was attending a workshop in Montreal as part of the Pattabhi Jois World Tour. […]
Alice was at work when she noticed that her throat was getting itchy. “Oh no” she thought. “There is a cold coming on. I better make sure to practice yoga tonight right after work.” Alice had learnt from her teacher that a vigorous yoga practice before a cold takes hold can usually shield her from […]
Alice’s stomach is growling! It has been growling for the last half hour! She is so hungry she could eat her chair. But Alice has a problem. She is going to yoga class after work and her yoga teacher always tells her not to eat for at least two hours before class. A big meal […]
