by Jory Serota | Jul 8, 2016 | Yoga
About 4 years ago I was having a conversation with a friend who told me that the Navy teaches their soldiers to breathe in and out of their noses while they’re training. At first thought, I said, “That’s a mistake”, but as I thought about it more, I realized I...
by Jory Serota | Nov 30, 2015 | Yoga
The Gluteus Maximus is part of our core stabilizing system. It is supposed to be one of the strongest muscles in the body but due to our lifestyles and compensation patterns, this is often not the case. Weak glutes can lead to back, hip, knee, neck pain and more....
by Jory Serota | Aug 16, 2015 | Yoga
It has been almost one year since BKS Iyengar passed and it has been one year since my last post. When I wrote of his death and the beautiful ceremonies that took place in Pune, I had no idea I would not write again for this long. It was only about one month ago...
by Jory Serota | Aug 25, 2014 | Yoga
I have been hesitant to write this, but as I have been in Pune for 3 months now and have been a part of the processions and celebration of Guruji BKS Iyengar, I feel a bit compelled to write and share what it has been like to be here. The day that Guruji passed was...
by Jory Serota | Aug 13, 2014 | Yoga
Today we had the honor of having women’s class with Abhijata. It was a bit of a surprise as a different teacher started the class and only after about a minute of being in Ado Mukha Virasana did another voice emerge from the front of the hall. People’s heads popped...
