by Carmen Champion | Nov 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Yoga for myself and for many other women and men has been instrumental in developing self-confidence, physical fitness and emotional strength. There is no doubt that it works even though most people do not take it seriously. The essence of the yogic path is to guide...
by Carmen Champion | Oct 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
In last week’s blog, I talked about the healing experience at the Shantala Kirtan at the Phoenix Studio on Saturday, October 1st. Today, I continue writing about the transformative power of community by visiting the local extension of “Occupy Wall Street,” Occupy...
by Carmen Champion | Oct 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
In Monday’s blog, I talked about the typical relationship we westerners have with yoga. Many of us view yoga solely as a physical practice—largely unconscious about the ways in which the spirit of yoga weaves itself into and yokes together all aspects of our lives....
by Carmen Champion | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
We come to the studio at the usual, weekly time. We move through the Āsanas, spend a few precious moments in Shavasana (corpse pose), then roll our mats back up, check our cell phones for missed calls or texts during class, and head back out the studio door—back to...
by Carmen Champion | Jan 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
This discussion is being developed by: Emily R. Johnston PhD Student and Graduate Assistant Illinois State University Department of English and Debra Risberg, Director Main Street Yoga Bloomington, IL
