About: Brooks Hall
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A Spiritual Declaration of Independenceby Brooks Hall on Jul 2, 2010 Stepping onto one’s yoga mat, sitting on one’s meditation cushion, tending to one’s garden, or whatever a person does to connect with their self can be a declaration of spiritual independence. It is a statement to your self that you are important enough to nurture: you have an expression of beauty to cultivate. It might [...] 492 views |
 Not My Yoga!by Brooks Hall on Jun 23, 2010 Yoga is way too big to ever be called, “mine”. I love yoga. I practice yoga. I read about it. Dream about it. And I teach yoga. Yet, if someone were to ask me about what is my yoga, my inclination is to answer that it’s not “my yoga”. It is way too big for [...] 507 views |
My Perfect Daddy is Joy.by Brooks Hall on Jun 16, 2010 Yoga is my Dad. I’m laughing at myself over a sad moment I had this morning. On my way into the Perfect Cup coffee house, I saw a neighbor, someone who lives down the street. There was eye contact, and I moved on (thinking that there was something unfinished about that moment). When I was [...] 387 views |
 For the Love of Water.by Brooks Hall on Jun 10, 2010 About cows, and starfish, and roses, there is no argument. They die, after all. But water is a question, so many living things in it, but what is it, itself, living or not? Oh gleaming generosity, how can they write you out? ~ Mary Oliver, an excerpt from the poem called ‘Some Things, Say the [...] 500 views |
On being heard, seen and supported (even when you feel like sh…)by Brooks Hall on Jun 4, 2010 This is yogic communication. Feeling crappy + accepting kind listening = sublime communication that can move mountains. The word yoga means ‘union’. It evokes an image of opposites coexisting and coming together. So when I bring uneasiness within myself to your welcoming gaze, I might heal. There is a union of more than one of [...] 453 views |
The Mind just doesn’t “get” Yoga.by Brooks Hall on May 28, 2010 Yoga is in a realm beyond words. For as crazy in love with yoga as I’ve been, there is a part of me that remains skeptical. Just this morning, I’m embarrassed to say, I had a moment of fear when I wondered, “How am I going to stand in front of those people and teach [...] 643 views |
Traditional Spiritual Lineage is not right for Me because I’m Female.by Brooks Hall on May 23, 2010 Just as my female body contains a metaphor for creating new life, so also does my existence in the realm of spiritual pursuits require a creative act. A benefit of yoga in the marketplace is that there are plenty of women leading the way; we are used to seeing images of beautiful women in advertisements [...] 1,490 views |
Emotional Detox Revelation.by Brooks Hall on May 20, 2010 On Seane Corn, Kripalu, Coming Together, and the usefulness of Fame. From someone who had a punk rock teen phase with Goth inclinations—you know, I wore all black and stuff—this is a pretty amazing revelation. I never felt like I fit in anywhere. In yoga, I found a community, but had somehow managed to hold [...] 322 views |
In Defense of McYoga.by Brooks Hall on May 14, 2010 It might seem like there’s no reason to defend marketplace yoga… 1,572 views |
Is free content sustainable?by Brooks Hall on Apr 29, 2010 Creating great articles and a well-maintained Web site requires time, energy and money. Yes, money… 510 views |
 Earth Yogaby Brooks Hall on Apr 22, 2010 To really grow as human beings, and be better yogis maybe we need to try one another’s yoga… 932 views |
 Notes on Yoga and Empowermentby Brooks Hall on Apr 18, 2010 Vinyasa Flow Intensive with Seane Corn at Kripalu 754 views |
 Hot Tub/Cold Plunge Mentorby Brooks Hall on Apr 12, 2010 How having a friend in the hot tub makes all the difference! At Kripalu there is a wonderful hot tub, and a cold plunge. I was afraid of the cold plunge. On a previous visit I had put my toe in there and a calf, but that was about it. In the cold water it [...] 1,170 views |
 Safe Retreat in Crazy Timesby Brooks Hall on Apr 7, 2010 Hello, Elephants! This is my first post here! And right away I’m going to tell you some personal stuff because it’s important, and very often I find that other people share similar observations, so in the end I find that “personal” details aren’t so personal after all… I’m not alone. (Hello?) Over the last several [...] 538 views |
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