Entries by ellen.saltonstall@gmail.com

Wear shoes that fit

“The human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art.”  (Leonardo da Vinci)    Are you a fashion victim?  Do you wear shoes that are too tight, too floppy, too stiff, or too heavy ? I recently found the best pair of boots I’ve ever had.  They are light, flexible, waterproof, and […]

Is Yoga Safe?

Attention: Media scare: Yoga is dangerous for stiff men and flexible women. Generalizations like this amaze and disturb me, because people read this and are scared to try yoga, or scared to continue if they already do it. Big message here:  Not all yoga is the same. People need to use discrimination in choosing an […]

Gratitude for the practices

Every time I practice, I feel better, more alive, more connected to myself and therefore more able to connect to others. The practice could be just ten minutes, or better yet 30 minutes, an hour or more. “Practice” for me means not just asana, but meditation, chanting, and Kinetic Awareness ballwork.  I usually manage to […]