Category Archives: Yoga

Blogging the Torah: Parashat Vayeshev, Dad Loves Him Best!

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

As a sports fan, I love reading the heartwarming human interest stories of athletes doing good that invariably appear this time of year.  These little vignettes into their lives make the competition so much more interesting.  And it seems to … Continue reading →

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Blogging the Torah: Parashat Devarim, All Together Now

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

Are we there yet?  This is the time of year when many of us spend endless hours in the car trying to get to that perfect spot for rest and relaxation.  I understand this well. In two weeks I will … Continue reading →

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Blogging the Torah: Shelach L’cha, As the Tzitzit Fly

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

Savasana, I often joke, is my favorite yoga pose.  This is the restful pose that concludes our yoga practice.  We are supposed to lie flat on our back and quiet our body and mind.  During savasana, my mind is not … Continue reading →

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You Gotta Have Heart

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Gail F. Nalven

Lead with your heart. Soften your heart. Deepen your heart. Burst your heart forward. Set an intention for your heart. In the last week, I have heard these phrases from various yoga teachers. We are never told to harden our … Continue reading →

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