Monthly Archives: October 2012

Halasana – Plough pose

Posted on October 29, 2012 by thinkfirst

From Hindu mythology the plough, or hala is carried and used by Krishna’s big brother, Balaram. His name is sometimes called Haladhara meaning the plough-carrier. Once upon a time, Duryodhana imprisoned Krishna’s son Samba in Hastinapur. The family patriarch, King … Continue reading →

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A Cat Stretch

Posted on October 20, 2012 by thinkfirst

Bobcat stretching by Charles Glatzer Yoga practice in Yellowstone Park

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Kurmasana – The tortoise

Posted on October 15, 2012 by thinkfirst

If this Hubble telescope image had to be described in a story might be told as the churning of the cosmic sea of milk. Maybe that is where this Hindu myth originated, from the spiraling cosmos itself. Source: Hubblesite.org

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Gomukhasana

Posted on October 8, 2012 by shelly

What is it about a cow that makes us feel that all is right with the world?  For my daughter she believes that cows are loving critters.  She has been collecting cow stuff for years and her room looks like a … Continue reading →

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Beet recipes

Posted on October 5, 2012 by thinkfirst

In the fall the gardeners in the class sometimes have yummy things to share. Here is the Beet Chocolate Cake recipe I use and love. Here is a recipe for Borscht. I like the recipes that have beef stock or … Continue reading →

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Autumn and the Lungs

Posted on October 1, 2012 by thinkfirst

In the Chinese 5 element system Autumn corresponds to the metal element and to the organs Lungs and Large intestine. The emotion associated with this season is grief.

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