Every yoga teacher training is different which is what makes this world so beautiful – all our colorful expressions of the same subject. I have always said to my trainees who go through my training, “If you found yourself here it’s because you were looking for something more in your life, not just in your […]
The Meaning of Labor Day: To honor the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country. – Wikipedia As yogis we are here to serve our land to the best of our abilities… and our land doesn’t stop with the boundaries of this country’s borders; it stops when our […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON ELEPHANT JOURNAL As we sit here on a bus in India on our way to hear a lecture about “When is Enough Enough?” from our teacher Swami A. Parthasarathy, we reflect how we have gotten to this place together. Two strangers who happen to be in the same elevator at a […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN Sexy has many forms and interpretations. There’s the clichéd sexy with a half-naked woman leaning up against a car and flaunting her assets, and there’s the man with that sultry look that seems to say, “I’m mysterious and you can’t have me.” Both of these forms of sexy […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN In the 15 years thus far of my yoga journey,the act of meditation has always been difficult for me. I found it incredibly challenging to just sit still, as all my thoughts and agitations would constantly come up as if to say, “Hello! I’m still here!” After years […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN My deepest passion is learning. I’ve travelled far and wide to study with different teachers, but I’ve also consciously developed a daily practice of learning. Every day I dedicate myself to learning about the way things work — communication, nature, music, love, emotions, healing, science, and most importantly, […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN Editor’s note: When Miami-based yoga teacher Rina Jakubowicz stopped by mindbodygreen before the start of Yoga Journal LIVE! in NYC, she showed us a few dynamic poses to help us New Yorkers find a bit of bliss amidst the hustle and bustle of the big city. I designed […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN Rina Jakubowicz and Eric Paskel own 10 yoga studios between them in three separate states, and their families are dispersed all over the world. Always on the go, the conscious connection they actively create in partner yoga poses likes these is essential to their relationship. This post was […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN Finding variety in your inversions will help you develop your core, your balance and your focus in a way you never thought possible. It’s time to play around being upside down! Here are four fun variations of Headstand (Sirsasana) for you to try on your mat. New to […]
BY RINA JAKUBOWICZ ON MIND BODY GREEN Most people who want to do Crow Pose are able to do it on the first or second try with these simple tips, which can help you practice in a safe manner. My students are always excited and relieved after doing Crow — usually it turns out that […]