PEACE LOVE YOGA

Led Primary Series at Purple Valley Retreat Center

2018-03-21T12:30:00.000+01:00

Enjoy this Led Primary Series class with filmed at Purple Valley Retreat Centre in Goa, India.

You can even have a try practicing with it!

The Ashtanga Yoga Confluence

2017-01-23T13:58:00.000+01:00

Join me and some of my favorite Ashtanga Yoga friends: Tim Feldmann, Kino MacGregor, Mark Robberds and Tarik Thami at the Ashtanga Yoga Confluence.

We’ll all be teaching together for the first time ever to share the profound gift of yoga we received from our teachers, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath Jois.

100+ YEARS COMBINED ASHTANGA YOGA EXPERIENCE

March 30-April 2, 2017 | Kona Kai Resort & Spa

My Dharma

2017-01-15T16:29:00.000+01:00

This is a short segment I did with Alessandro Sigismondi and Dharma Bums last year simply called "My Dharma" a documentary. I'll post the full documentary soon! For some reason I never go around to posting here, but I guess it is better late than never!

Ashtanga Yoga Third Series Demonstration

2017-01-06T16:42:00.001+01:00

Here's a recent Ashtanga Yoga Advanced A (3rd Series) demonstration I did at Purple Valley Retreat Center in Goa, India. We shot it straight through so there are even a few mistakes. I simply did a practice as I would on any given day. So in that light, it is what it is.

A practice.

Ashtanga Yoga, Personal Practice, Teaching, and Fourth Series

2016-12-27T17:07:00.000+01:00

Above is my latest interview with Stu Girling at Purple Valley Retreat Center in Goa, India. This go around I felt much more comfortable as the first interview with him I was completely nervous. Now it simply feels like having a conversation with a friend.

Canvas of My Life with Jason Momoa

2016-12-18T08:21:00.000+01:00

This film is everything. A beautiful narrative by the fascinating Jason Momoa.

Unmistakeable Creative

2016-10-17T19:34:00.001+02:00

Time to get those juices flowing again!

Art & Yoga - Please Support this Fine Art Photography Project!

2016-06-20T19:11:00.004+02:00

Humbled to part of an inspiring project with the great yoga photographer, Richard Pilnick. He is creating a global resource of unique yoga photographs to inspire and honor the practice with integrity - encouraging more people into the world of yoga though photography.

The crowdfunding campaign has just launched with some great rewards, so please join me in supporting Richard in building a worldwide community to share the beauty of this practice and help Richard inspire more people in to yoga through his art & gift.

Various tiers include; dedicated sun salutations, postcards, images of me, and photoshoots with Richard.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/248502715/yoga-photography

Ashtanga Yoga and Backbending

2016-05-12T10:58:00.000+02:00

Yes folks this is a long video, so make some tea and get comfortable. Backbending is a topic that takes time to go into and in many ways I am still figuring it out and learning to expand my awareness inside poses that I have found to be most challenging in the practice. Enjoy.

The Gospel of Doubt

2016-03-29T15:40:00.000+02:00

One of the best talks I have heard in a long time.

Strength For Yoga with Purple Valley Yoga Retreat Center

2016-03-28T14:48:00.000+02:00

I filmed a strength building series at Purple Valley Yoga Retreat Center. Of course this isn't used to replace the yoga practice but only to help fill gaps in our process of building more refined strength. Hope you enjoy!

Stockholm Easter Weekend

2016-03-28T14:47:00.001+02:00

Last weekend was one of the few weekends I had off, kind of. I still taught class on Sunday but had Friday and Saturday off so it's all good. Today, Monday, Swedes have off as well but we continued on with Mysore class today. I've been traveling a lot over the weekends but since it was Easter weekend it was a great opportunity to slow down and enjoy the beautiful city I live in. With the weather slowly turning and the light coming back it does Stockholm justice.

Believe it or not it has been 6 years since I have been living here and I still suck a Swedish, haha. Well, I guess it isn't so funny. I need to work on that somehow. It has been on my mind. However, finding the time to study is another issue. Right now a little daily is gonna have to do it. One problem is we don't have television which is one good way of learning the language beyond the normal flash cards, reading and conventional study. Another, is the times I have attempted to speak Swedish I get one of two responses: One being, "Huh?" And the other, "Lol. That's cute." I don't speak Swedish to be cute. So the motivation to speak is rather low for this native English speaker. I know. Excuses, excuses.

With that being said I should bush up on my Spanish because I am headed to Barcelona on Wednesday! I did study that in school and the language is definitely part of the cultural fabric of the U.S. but I don't think I will have enough to get by. I also hear in Spain the accent is rather different. In a way I want to be good at languages and in another I feel so overwhelmed by it.

Instead of longer daylight I wish there were simply more hours in a day.

One of Stockholm's Unique Tunnelbanna Stations

At Rosendal's Trädgård

Time Lapse Primary Series at Purple Valley - Goa, India

2016-03-27T20:44:00.000+02:00

A fun time lapse of Primary Series at our retreat at Purple Valley back in January.

... And a Mysore class too!

Prague

2016-03-27T00:00:00.000+01:00

Prague! Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting this beautiful city for the first time. With already a number of fist time visits this year I have to say Prague is another special city that is sometimes missed for those who tour Europe from abroad. Put it on your list. I wouldn't miss it.

Most importantly, I was there to teach an Ashtanga yoga workshop to an awesome bunch in a spectacular venue. The picture below shows the ceiling of where the event was held. I'm a big fan of architecture and design so I took an active interest and had to snap the shot. However, what was going on down below was even better. The energy and attentive interest from the yoga community here was amazing. I left so grateful for the experience.

Thank you Prague!

Portraits of India by Coni Hörler

2016-03-26T08:00:00.000+01:00

May All Beings Be Happy and Free

Amsterdam

2016-03-26T06:00:00.000+01:00

Amsterdam Ashtangis

Backbending Techniques

The second weekend of March I had the pleasure of teaching an Ashtanga yoga workshop in Amsterdam at the beautiful Conservatorium Hotel. I had such a lovely time with this enthusiastic and vibrant group of Ashtanga yoga practitioners in the beautiful setting of the city. This was my first time visiting Amsterdam and I loved every bit of it. With a huge biking culture, much like Copenhagen, there are many meandering streets with quaint shops and cafes. I simply loved it. There is more of an alternative vibe, for instance versus Stockholm which has its own different kind of charm.

I also had the pleasure of having a number of people who I have seen elsewhere such as my retreats or workshops from other countries come to this workshop. This is the special part of doing this work is running into people who have become dear friends. I always count my blessings in this regard.

Thank you Amsterdam!

Afternoon Tea

Amsterdam Canals

Tea with David

Dhanurasana Demonstration

Today I Rise

2016-03-25T15:32:00.000+01:00

Today I Rise

When I'm tired of all the things around me in my life, I rise

When only the negative aura surrounds me and tries to put me down, I rise

When there's no one there for me even on the worst days, I rise

When there are bullies at school talking bad about me, I rise

When I've lost the family and people I love, I rise

When I am trying to reach my goal in my life and I fail at times, I rise

When I got fake friends, they lie to me and put me down, I rise

When I'm struggling with my family with the bills and our expenses, I rise

When I hear fighting, cussing, swearing cursing at home, I rise

When I'm heartbroken from a love, I rise

When there are traumatic things that happen to me, I rise

When I get abandoned by people who I thought loved me, I rise

When there are no good influence and only evil around me, I rise

When I'm on the street with no food or shelter, I rise

When I'm in a life or death situation, I rise

When someone I love has a chronic disease I stay strong for them and I rise

When the devil tries to put me down in the worst possible ways, I rise

I rise and stay strong because God helps me rise!!

Are you strong enough to rise?

Cape Town, South Africa

2016-03-25T15:29:00.002+01:00

Cape of Good Hope

View of Cape Town from Robben Island

Nelson Mandela's Prison Cell

Cape Town

Enjoying the Sunset

The last two weeks of February I had the honor of being invited to teach both in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. My first trip to the country, I arrived free of expectation but definitely with a sense of curiosity. Unfortunately, soon after I landed in Johannesburg I came down with the flu. Ugh. What an experience. It was the first time in a long time I had ever gotten that sick. The timing was awful but I made the best of it and thankfully my host Claire made sure I was as comfortable as possible. It was a heavy mixture of body aches, fever, cough, congestion, fatigue and digestive distress. When it rains it pours. Which besides being sick I had the opportunity to sit in on a few strong thunderstorms. Since moving to Sweden I've obviously experienced loads of rain but it doesn't thunderstorm here. Something I've missed being from the midwest of the USA. So, I didn't really have the opportunity or the motivation to take pictures while in Johannesburg. However, I truly enjoyed the Ashtanga Yoga community there. They were absolutely lovely.

My second week in South Africa was spent in Cape Town. After recovering from the flu I felt much better by the time I arrived, thankfully. It is much easier to take in the landscape when feeling yourself and in that regard, well this was a place you have to soak in. The scenery is stunning!

What is Addiction?

2015-09-11T21:04:00.000+02:00

Getting real with addiction.

Rebel Path with PJ Herffernan

2015-08-06T22:07:00.002+02:00

I've always appreciated PJ and have been lucky to get to know him over the years during travels to Mysore, India. Hard working and so real, I hope you enjoy this video as much as I have.

Just Practice Ashtanga Yoga

2015-08-02T13:38:00.002+02:00

A beautiful and inspiring demonstration by Alexandros from Greece.

Jump Back and Jump Through Tips

2015-08-01T21:33:00.001+02:00

A few tips on the jump back and jump through.

Two Week Break

2015-07-31T19:37:00.000+02:00

It's been a long time since I've done a true personal blog post. I've been balancing many things at once the past few years and now it is beginning to sound like a broken record saying such things. Taking time to sit down and write has been something I have been missing for a long time now. One of my simple and most satisfying pleasures. One main reason to get back to it. Hands down it's one of most therapeutic practices I have ever undertaken besides yoga and taking a break from it has helped me to realize just how much.

The past few years have been filled with growth and building. So much has developed as well as interesting opportunities which I feel blessed to have such things come my way but at the same time the busyness of life can start to feel just that, busy. So, taking time to slow down and reflect has been an important practice to fit in because lately I've been giving out every bit of what I have. Somewhere in there I have to save a bit for myself.

I'm in the mist of taking a two week break. Something I haven't experienced in a long time while being home. It's the simple pleasures that make me feel more human and slow me down. It gives a new appreciation of home and to be okay with doing nothing. Ahhh. Gotta love that.

I've been also reflecting on many things lately. One reason why writing is an important practice for collecting thoughts and insights or just simply cleansing the mind. It's refreshing to take in tidbits of information and experiences and chew on them more in depth. I live for this. At heart, I'm an introvert and garner more energy being alone or silent. Funny how destiny has always pushed me into lines of work that is much more extroverted in nature. Which is a good thing.

Blind Devotion. Love in Action

2015-07-29T17:57:00.000+02:00

The sweetest thing ever. Love in action.

Monday Inspiration: Remnants

2015-05-18T11:09:00.001+02:00

R E M N A N T S