About: Dylan Barmmer
Posts by Dylan Barmmer:
 Happy National Yoga Month!by Dylan Barmmer on Sep 1, 2011 September is National Yoga Month. Along with National Recovery Month. The Mad Yogi Poet celebrates both. And thinks they go hand in hand. Naturally. 2,615 views |
 A Poem For Norwayby Dylan Barmmer on Jul 27, 2011 I don’t know a lot about Norway. I worked for Norwegian Cruise Lines as their in-house marketing copywriter in Miami for a year and a half. But the company was owned by Malaysians. And CEO’d by a Brit. And employed a lot of Latins and Caribbeans. I went to high school with a Norwegian kid [...] 450 views |
Feelin’ Down? Help a Fallen Yogi Out.by Dylan Barmmer on Jul 25, 2011 This past weekend was a little rough. I never really dug into Amy Winehouse’s catalog. And I could see her death coming a mile away. But being an artist and having battled a drinking problem myself, her death at just 27 hit me kinda hard. Then, the Norway tragedy. Growing up in a household where [...] 1,175 views |
 A Birthday Poem For The Dalai Lamaby Dylan Barmmer on Jul 6, 2011 “So, I’m on the first tee with him. I give him the driver. He hauls off and whacks one – big hitter, the Lama – long, into a ten-thousand foot crevice, right at the base of this glacier. And do you know what the Lama says? ‘Gunga galunga…gunga – gunga galunga.’” –Carl Spackler, in “Caddyshack” [...] 549 views |
Yoga Poetry! Get Yer Yoga Poetry here!by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 28, 2011 I love yoga. I love poetry. I have found, personally, that pairing the two is a lot like blending chocolate and peanut butter. Or, for some of you, RAW chocolate and ORGANIC FREE-RANGE peanut butter. It’s a beautiful, bold, empowering, authenticating, awesome melding of two things that genuinely bring out the best (and sometimes, the [...] 320 views |
Let’s Start a Love Riot…by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 20, 2011 I don’t know how involved this now infamous Kissing Couple was in Vancouver’s recent riots. I don’t care to watch them make the daytime talk show rounds. All I know is they laid there, in the streets, surrounded by chaos and violence and Old Time Hockey-style-goonery…and they kissed each other. The man, Scott Jones, saw [...] 936 views |
 What did you say?!by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 9, 2011 I am no Guru. I am no Teacher. I am no Expert. But I have been blessed with the gift of Gab. And I have survived and endured more than the average Bear (and maybe less than the average Poet). I am not looking to tell you what to do. Or how to live. That [...] 897 views |
 Are You REALLY Practicing Yoga?by Dylan Barmmer on May 18, 2011 I want to keep this short. I want to keep this sweet. I want to keep this mindful. Inspiring. Light. I want to remind everyone that Yoga is about so much more than making an Asana out of yourself. Oh, it’s cool to rock a Scorpion pose in a studio. On a beach. In bed. [...] 602 views |
 The Neighbor I Never Really Met…by Dylan Barmmer on Apr 29, 2011 I never really “met” Jason Muronaga. And now, after learning he has passed away at just 31, I wish I had. Because Jason seemed to have a Poetic Soul. 201 views |
 Yoga + Poetry = Awesomeby Dylan Barmmer on Apr 22, 2011 Greetings. Salivations. Sun Salutations. Happy Earth Day. Poetry. Lots and lots and lots of Poetry. I just realized it’s been exactly a month since I posted a blog here at this Awesomeasana site. You’ll have to forgive me, for I’ve been up to my eyeballs in Poetry. And loving every moment of it. You see, [...] 317 views |
ABC: Always Be Creating…by Dylan Barmmer on Mar 22, 2011 I am generally not a fan of acronyms. In fact, I have been known to despise them at times. (although I do write “LOL” way too much) But one day, many moons ago, after a rather amazing breathwork session, I found myself recording a funky fresh new voice greeting for The Global Headquarters of Word [...] 302 views |
O’M Slainte Slainte…by Dylan Barmmer on Mar 17, 2011 “You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” –Irish Proverb Alas, I never got to meet either of my grandfathers. But I bet both those guys could drink and fight and tell stories with the best of ‘em. I grew up in an Irish-Catholic household, emphasis on the Catholic. [...] 575 views |
Balancing Actby Dylan Barmmer on Mar 8, 2011 “The New Man will be a mystic, a poet, a scientist, all together….That is my concept of a wholy man.” -Osho This morning, I honored some female friends on International Women’s Day. And I posted some material related to this celebration of women’s rights and equality on my Facebook page. Does that make me too [...] 477 views |
Peace is Most Presidential…and an American Pipe Dream?by Dylan Barmmer on Feb 21, 2011 “The American, by nature, is optimistic. He is experimental, an inventor and a builder who builds best when called upon to build greatly.” –John F. Kennedy I am not a politician. Most days, I am far from a Proud American. I am a poet. I am a dreamer. I am an artist. I am a [...] 187 views |
Yoga Is Soul Boxingby Dylan Barmmer on Feb 1, 2011 “A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.” -Jack Dempsey My boxing career lasted all of one round. Well, almost. I guess it was inevitable that I would end up stepping into a ring at some point. I grew up awash in sports. I treated the classroom like an athletic arena, at times [...] 602 views |
Passion Projectby Dylan Barmmer on Jan 26, 2011 “My fault, my failure, is not in the passions I have, but in my lack of control of them.” -Jack Kerouac I am a Passionate dude. Let me rephrase that. I am an Incredibly Passionate dude. I don’t know if this is because I’m a Leo. I don’t know if this is because I’m a [...] 490 views |
 Children as Pure Poetryby Dylan Barmmer on Jan 14, 2011 “Children are the hands by which we take hold of Heaven.” -Henry Ward Beecher I didn’t always see the breathtaking beauty in children. While careening and carousing my way through my Roaring 20s, kids seemed little more than a nuisance; a heavy responsibility that kept people from enjoying and indulging in life. And even as [...] 350 views |
 Building a Better Man…one day at a time.by Dylan Barmmer on Dec 27, 2010 “One thing I want to say: I don’t like victim stories, and I don’t write them.” –Todd Solondz I am visiting family and friends in Miami for the first time in two years. I am watching the man I grew up emulating search for his keys. His wallet. His glasses. His happiness. I am helping [...] 638 views |
 Help save the Yurt @ Yoga Swami.by Dylan Barmmer on Dec 6, 2010 Sign here if so inspired. Greetings. Salutations. Those of you who have read this blog before have heard me refer to a very special, some would say sacred, space where I love to practice yoga, disconnect from dramayama and connect with amazing, empowered people. It’s a donation-based outdoor yoga studio (the only one in yoga-saturated [...] 290 views |
Lend a Hand on World AIDS Day.by Dylan Barmmer on Nov 30, 2010 World AIDS Day falls on Dec. 1. And there ain’t too much Poetic about AIDS or HIV. Or is there? You could say it’s a day to reflect on both the value and fragility of human life. Since 1981, more than 25 million people have died due to the ravages of AIDS across our wild [...] 77 views |
Safe Sex With The Most Interesting Man In The World.by Dylan Barmmer on Nov 16, 2010 A week ago today, I ravaged The Most Interesting Man in the World. No, no, no. Not like THAT. Rest assured, The Mad Yogi Poet always has been and always will be as straight as an archer’s pose. Even if he has dipped a sprained toe or two into the oddly weird waters of the [...] 630 views |
 Vote for Yoga!by Dylan Barmmer on Nov 4, 2010 I didn’t really give a shit about Tuesday’s elections. Yes, I voted. But I did so in a ho-hum, half-assed manner that rarely colors anything I do. As further proof of my milquetoast midterm effort, I refused the “I VOTED!” sticker. Hell, I didn’t even click the “I VOTED!” button on Facebook. Although I did [...] 293 views |
 WHOA!!!by Dylan Barmmer on Oct 26, 2010 It’s not too often that I receive nasty text messages or emails these days. Especially not ones that end with: “I hope you enjoy fucking yourself. It’s the closest you’ll ever get to love.” So, when the misguided missive that labeled me a “crazy dimwit” and a “twisted fuck”, among other things, ended with that [...] 572 views |
 Wounded Road Warrior Pose!by Dylan Barmmer on Oct 21, 2010 I have got to stop injuring myself. Well, at least this time, my boo boo came off the mat. But don’t worry. It surely involved my other Prime Passion! You see, I was so fired up to unleash some new haikus and more at The Poetry Ruckus at Ducky Waddles Emporium last evening, I managed [...] 185 views |
 Poor Little Rich Poet Seeks Next Road Trip. Inquire Within.by Dylan Barmmer on Oct 15, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet decided to take his Passionate Poetic Asana on the road for a little bit. And the results were Inspiring for all involved. 431 views |
 Toe Jam Footballby Dylan Barmmer on Oct 6, 2010 First his mad head. Then his big ‘ol toe. But thanks to the deep healing waters of yoga and poetry – and the love and inspiration of people both real and fictional – The Mad Yogi Poet doesn’t stay down for long these days. After all, there’s work to be done. GO DEEP! 259 views |
 All Fired Up!by Dylan Barmmer on Sep 29, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet can’t or won’t ever hide his fiery side for long. And lately, this lusty loving Leo has found himself feeling all Thermonuclear again. Why? Poetry. Yoga. Love. For starters… 465 views |
 Peace. Passion. Poetry.by Dylan Barmmer on Sep 21, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet chimes and rhymes in with a poem in honor of International Peace Day. 627 views |
 Be Your Self. The rest will follow.by Dylan Barmmer on Sep 17, 2010 Want to find True Happiness and Peace? Why not start with just being yourself? 1,369 views |
 Be Brave. With Heart.by Dylan Barmmer on Sep 13, 2010 Want to get Braver, Rawer and Realer? Well, you can start with a strong dose of Forgiveness. And dash in a little bit of Yoga, Poetry and Love. 533 views |
Stop. Then start. Anew.by Dylan Barmmer on Sep 3, 2010 It takes a LOT to stop The Mad Yogi Poet alive in his tracks. And thank Shiva, somebody did. 537 views |
 Go ahead. Laugh yer ASANA (and mad head) off!by Dylan Barmmer on Aug 30, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet’s head was already swimming before a handstand gone awry really left him seeing stars. But in the end, the whole thing was really kind of funny. 374 views |
 MAD Love for My Motherby Dylan Barmmer on Aug 27, 2010 Nothing can balm and heal the soul quite like time with one’s mother. The Mad Yogi Poet was reminded of that in a most profound, poetic and deeply beautiful way in the days surrounding his 36th birthday. 677 views |
Happy Birthday, Charles Bukowski.by Dylan Barmmer on Aug 16, 2010 The “laureate of American lowlife” can’t ever be considered “yogic”, can he? Maybe. Maybe not. But he damn sure was poetic. Take a closer look with The Mad Yogi Poet. 429 views |
 Live and Love with Force.by Dylan Barmmer on Aug 6, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet looks at Living and Loving with Force – without FORCING things. 257 views |
 The Deeper the Reflection…by Dylan Barmmer on Jul 30, 2010 I don’t cross paths with too many people who match or reflect my own intensity and sensitivity. 251 views |
 Shine On…by Dylan Barmmer on Jul 24, 2010 This summer, the sun went hiding in San Diego. But I’ve managed to keep radiating my own heat. And that has made all the difference. 124 views |
Time Heals All Wounds…by Dylan Barmmer on Jul 20, 2010 If there’s one thing I’ve learned in 35 years on this wild-ass orb, it’s this – Life is a fucking trip. 440 views |
 The Truth Will Set You Free – After Kicking Your Ass(ana)by Dylan Barmmer on Jul 13, 2010 I have a raging hardon for The Truth. I didn’t ask for this “gift”. I put that word in quotations because, all to often, it has felt and looked like anything but a blessing. A lot of times, it’s hit me in the gut like a Vintage Tyson left hook. Slapped me upside my handsome [...] 786 views |
Celebrate *your* Independence!by Dylan Barmmer on Jul 4, 2010 I’ve never been much of a joiner. I’ve often felt like an outsider. From an early age, I’ve embraced the motto, “Why be normal?” The year I spent in Ireland and other parts of Europe – some 15 years ago now – is still cherished as the greatest year of my life. And, ever since [...] 218 views |
 Flip the Script – and Savor the New Story.by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 29, 2010 Sometimes, we can get stuck in our own stories for too long. So why not flip the script? For The Mad Yogi Poet, that meant less yoga. And less poetry. Well, sort of… 128 views |
Poetry as Healing Art.by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 24, 2010 I lit myself on fire again last night. On stage. In front of a bunch of relative strangers. No, not literally. Though Richard Pryor (R.I.P.) is one of my All Time Heroes—not to mention Paul Mooney, who wrote much of his best material. And I just might try it, if I thought it would enhance [...] 325 views |
A poem for “Our Fathers.”by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 20, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet has always been madly in love with his father. Find out why in this special Father’s Day blog. 686 views |
Be Brave…by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 15, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet is often told how Brave he is. Wanna hear his Secret – or at least part of it? 148 views |
Serious Love for Rumi.by Dylan Barmmer on Jun 7, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet is a firm believer in Self As Guru. But there are some outside voices you can never truly tune out. Rumi is one of those voices. 283 views |
 I Live on Pandora – And We Got a Yurt!by Dylan Barmmer on May 28, 2010 I am an Incredibly Blessed Man. I live in Southern California. I get paid to write for a living. I get to practice yoga all the time. I live in one of the most “conscious” communities in America. I have an abundance of beautiful, talented and cool friends. I’m brilliant and witty and handsome and [...] 245 views |
 Bref Poetry.by Dylan Barmmer on May 21, 2010 When it comes to getting at the root of your Truth and clearing your emotional body and baggage, few things can get you as deep or deeper than poetry and yoga. Transformational Breathing is one of them. 280 views |
Yoga + Poetry = Infinity!by Dylan Barmmer on May 14, 2010 In today’s tightly-gripped world, it can be easy to feel small. But if you align your true self with the power of yoga and poetry…Infinity awaits. Or at least that’s The Mad Yogi Poet’s story. 417 views |
Excuse Me While I Go On a Yoga Bender…by Dylan Barmmer on May 11, 2010 The Mad Yogi Poet used to go on “Irish Yoga” benders just for kicks. Nowadays, he gets high off of yoga alone. Though poetry always makes a nice chaser… 242 views |
In the end, we’re all Mothers.by Dylan Barmmer on May 9, 2010 In the end, we’re all Mothers. 423 views |
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