About: Bob Weisenberg
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- Bob Weisenberg: Associate Publisher & Head Coach, elephant journal / Veteran software entrepreneur turned yoga writer turned elephant builder. / Author Yoga Demystified / Author Bhagavad Gita in a Nutshell / Co-editor Yoga in America: In the Words of Some of Its Most Ardent Teachers (free eBook) / Creator Gita Talk: Self-paced Online Seminar / Flamenco guitarist: "Live at Don Quijote" & "American Gypsy" (Free CD's) / Contact Bob Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail.
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Bob Meets Baba: Entrepreneur Meets Sadhu.by Bob Weisenberg on Jan 23, 2012 The following exchange originally appeared in 2010 in the comment section of Brooks Hall's provocative blog "Slim, Sexy Yogini + Car, and what the heck are we sayin’ here at Elephant?"635 views |
The elephant grand master plan: you & facebook are the keys.by Bob Weisenberg on Jan 18, 2012 We want you to love elephant journal so much that you just can’t wait to tell all your friends about it.819 views |
Beautiful Time-Lapse Video Takes You Around the World in 6,237 Photos.by Bob Weisenberg on Jan 14, 2012 "This stunning time-lapse video puts you in the passenger seat of one man’s almost year-long adventure across 17 countries. In it, you’ll see 6,237 pictures spliced together to create several beautiful, fast-paced montages that surely will make you want to pack your suitcase and take a trip this year."612 views |
Yoga Can Change the World. Get Yourself Out of the Way! ~ Kripalu’s Stephen Cope, Part 2.by Bob Weisenberg on Jan 9, 2012 Get yourself out of the way and feel the fulfillment in the amazing work you can do.1,601 views |
How To Live an Extraordinary Life. ~ Kripalu’s Stephen Copeby Bob Weisenberg on Jan 2, 2012 I don’t believe in gurus. But if I did, my guru would be Stephen Cope. When I had the chance to meet Stephen for the first time at Kripalu a few weeks ago, I was filled with both excitement and a little nervous anticipation.4,079 views |
Inspiring Yoga Story on NBC Nightly News.by Bob Weisenberg on Dec 26, 2011 Inspiring Yoga Story on NBC Nightly News.4,429 views |
Yoga with Flamenco Guitar? Judge for Yourself. The Inspiring Satkirin Khalsa.by Bob Weisenberg on Dec 4, 2011 This is my favorite video so far of Satkirin Khalsa combining her amazing Yoga with flamenco guitar--Flamenco Yoga Fusion!1,005 views |
Do You Feel Miraculous & Awe-inspiring? (Gita Talk Conclusion)by Bob Weisenberg on Nov 20, 2011 We experience our infinitely wondrous nature by simply waking up to reality.486 views |
This is the Supreme Wisdom, Experienced Directly, In a Flash. (Gita Talk 13)by Bob Weisenberg on Nov 14, 2011 This is the supreme wisdom, / the knowing beyond all knowing, / experienced directly, in a flash, / eternal, and a joy to practice. (BG 9.2)455 views |
Is Love Itself the Overriding Theme of the Bhagavad Gita? (Gita Talk 12)by Bob Weisenberg on Nov 7, 2011 The Bhagavad Gita is quite literally about falling in love with the indescribable wonder of the universe, that is to say, God. These two are synonymous in the Gita.537 views |
Yoga Embraces All Gods & All Paths. (Gita Talk 11)by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 31, 2011 However men try to reach me, / I return their love with my love; / whatever path they may travel, / it leads to me in the end. (BG 4.11)300 views |
Is the Gita Asking Us to Repress Our Emotions? (Gita Talk 10)by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 25, 2011 At times the Gita seems to be telling us to repress all our ordinary human emotions. Is this what the Gita is asking us to do?272 views |
Does the Infinitely Wondrous Universe Give a Damn About You and Me? (Gita Talk 9)by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 17, 2011 Chapters 10 & 11 of the Bhagavad Gita are one of the high points of world literature and spirituality. The energy, the power, the vision, the message, all are unsurpassed. In these chapters we have the clearest statement yet of the central message of the Gita, and of Yoga itself898 views |
Yoga Demystified: Poems and Articles.by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 14, 2011 A companion collection of supporting poems and articles for "Yoga Demystified."568 views |
Different Yoga Strokes for Different Yoga Folks. (Gita Talk 8)by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 12, 2011 The ancient Yoga sage(s) who wrote the Gita recognized that different people would need different types of Yoga to match their personality types.524 views |
What Is It That Brings Us Happiness?by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 6, 2011 "My mind spins. I ache for more..."1,805 views |
First Date with the Gita? If Not, Remember Yours? (Gita Talk 7)by Bob Weisenberg on Oct 2, 2011 There is nothing more fundamental / than I, Arjuna; all worlds, / all beings, are strung upon me / like pearls on a single thread.1,191 views |
Welcome to Gita Talk: Self-Paced Online Seminar on the Bhagavad Gita. (Round 2)by Bob Weisenberg on Sep 25, 2011 Gita Talk is like an online book club. We are reading about one chapter per week. Join our Gita Talk Facebook page for weekly notices of each new discussion blog and to get to know your fellow readers. Each blog also gives you the short reading assignment for the next week.1,161 views |
And Now for Something Completely Different. (Gita Talk 6)by Bob Weisenberg on Sep 25, 2011 If we were sitting around a room together, I would ask you these questions to get the discussion going:...1,281 views |
Yoga Demystified: The Six Big Ideas.by Bob Weisenberg on Sep 22, 2011 Yoga philosophy is sublimely simple, profound, and livable. Yet it can be difficult to grasp because of its unfamiliar language and complex history. My aim here is to capture the essence of Yoga philosophy in plain English, with a touch of fun.8,277 views |
The Bhagavad Gita is Sublimely Simple, Profound and Liveable. (Gita Talk 5)by Bob Weisenberg on Sep 18, 2011 Does this statement startle you? I'm guessing that many of you feel the opposite about the Gita at this point--that it is complex, obtuse and perhaps even upsetting...1,324 views |
Gandhi’s Bible or a Call to War? (Gita Talk 4)by Bob Weisenberg on Sep 11, 2011 It really does seem like a complete non-sequitor when, after a long flowing passage about loving all beings as one, Krishna will suddenly say, "So now go out and kill like crazy."1,885 views |
Why Is the Bhagavad Gita So Upsetting At First? (Gita Talk 3)by Bob Weisenberg on Sep 4, 2011 Is it any wonder that many readers stop right there and say, “I don’t need this. I’m going to find something more uplifting to read”?2,660 views |
It’s Showtime. Please Start Talking All At Once! (Gita Talk 2)by Bob Weisenberg on Aug 28, 2011 OK, sports fans, the game is on. This is our first weekly discussion of Mitchell's Bhagavad Gita. The best thing that can happen is if you all jump right into the game, instead of watching from the sidelines.2,217 views |
The Real Titans of Yoga: Georg & Brenda Feuerstein—the Elephant Interview.by Bob Weisenberg on Aug 26, 2011 We are delighted that so many students from around the world want to learn as much as possible about the teachings of Yoga. This is deeply humbling.2,508 views |
Falling Head-Over-Heels In Love with the Universe. (Gita Talk 1)by Bob Weisenberg on Aug 21, 2011 I encourage you to dive into the discussion right away with both feet. The more people who participate, the better it is for everyone.3,035 views |
Ragani’s Delightful Kirtoons. Yes, That’s Right “Kirtoons”!by Bob Weisenberg on Aug 13, 2011 "It shifts your energy. It rearranges your insides." / "But I don't want my insides rearranged"..."658 views |
Ten (mostly funny) reasons to read the Bhagavad Gita.by Bob Weisenberg on Aug 8, 2011 1. You were supposed to during teacher training, but only got through 20 pages. And you've felt guilty ever since.2,564 views |
This is the Supreme Wisdom, Experienced Directly, In a Flash: The Final Gita in a Nutshell.by Bob Weisenberg on Aug 3, 2011 "This is the supreme wisdom, / the knowing beyond all knowing, / experienced directly, in a flash, / eternal, and a joy to practice." (B.G. 9.2)665 views |
Is Love Itself the Overriding Theme of the Bhagavad Gita?by Bob Weisenberg on Jul 22, 2011 "He who can understand / the glory of my manifestations / is forever united with me / by his unwavering love." (BG 10.7)524 views |
Watch This Video–the Incredible Story of Threadless.by Bob Weisenberg on Jul 17, 2011 Watch this video about the incredible story behind Threadless. Never heard of Threadless? Watch this video even more!564 views |
Yoga is Universal Truth, Embracing All Gods and All Paths.by Bob Weisenberg on Jul 13, 2011 Neither the myriad gods / nor any of the sages know / my origin; I am the source / from which gods and sages emerge. (BG 10.2)827 views |
The Yoga of Action (Karma Yoga).by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 30, 2011 Though the unwise cling to their actions, / watching for results, the wise / are free of attachments, and act / for the well-being of the whole world. (BG 3.25)619 views |
The Yoga of Love.by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 24, 2011 "He who can understand / the glory of my manifestations / is forever united with me / by his unwavering love." (BG 10.7)1,347 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 20, 2011 Waylon undressed by Sean Corne, Cartwheel Contest, Bacteria & Music, Monkeys, Hanuman, Crack Smokin' Yoga Teachers, New Age Flakiness, The Gospel, and One Badass Bhakta. (Is this what you were you expecting?)1,046 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 14, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)524 views |
Join the Raving Corps of Elephant Yoga Volunteers.by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 11, 2011 In reality, Elephant Yoga consists of hundreds of volunteers, all dedicated to bringing you the best possible Yoga content.412 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on Jun 6, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)1,672 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on May 30, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)759 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on May 23, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)1,369 views |
The Dance of Divine Love: An Interview with Catherine Ghosh.by Bob Weisenberg on May 22, 2011 "I cannot make videos on demand, they have to emerge spontaneously and from my heart..."585 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on May 17, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)835 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on May 9, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)129 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on May 2, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)1,573 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on Apr 25, 2011 The very best of Elephant Yoga for the past week and the past month. (Join Elephant Yoga on Facebook.)646 views |
Bhagavad Gita for a Fish.by Bob Weisenberg on Apr 21, 2011 Let’s say you are a fish / Swimming in the sea. / Only you’re a very very smart fish, / Smart enough to realize / That being a fish swimming in the sea / Isn’t all there is.919 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on Apr 17, 2011 Is this list as astounding as I think it is every week, or am just too close to all the action? Every week I make the tough choices, take a look at what I've got, and can only say--Wow! Even the thumbnails are fascinating.891 views |
Confessions of an Outlaw Yogini: Bakasana and Bourbon. ~ Sarah Kohlby Bob Weisenberg on Apr 13, 2011 "I told her of my free-range children, my untamed yard, about doing Sirsasna in a canoe and Natarajasana in the nude on the cliffs over a local river, and then I told her that two of my favorite things are Bakasana and Bourbon because they both make me feel alive, empowered, invincible, and free..."823 views |
Top 10 Elephant Yoga Blogs of the Week.by Bob Weisenberg on Apr 11, 2011 Another stunning collection of Yoga blogs, don't you agree? I love this job.855 views |
The Poetry of Yoga: Enter Your Poems By April 15.by Bob Weisenberg on Apr 5, 2011 Some of the most beautiful poetry I’ve read is from people who never have written a poem before.787 views |
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