A few years ago, I conducted research on Buddhism and addiction at The Wat Thamkrabok Monastery in Southern Thailand. Within the monastery is a drug rehabilitation center that uses only Buddhist philosophy, meditation, and herbal remedies to “cure” addiction. The monastery was built in 1949 during the opium trade in Southeast Asia. Since then, the [...]

photo credit: Kanani Ann Daley You fit into me like a hook into an eye a fish hook an open eye -Margaret Atwood My old home had a vicious cross breeze that often blew open the kitchen cabinets and tossed things from the dining table. One day, the wind blew over a full glass of [...]

I was raised Roman Catholic and for the first nine years of my schooling I went to a Catholic School. We had confession twice a month, said rosaries, and opened some morning lessons with The Lord’s Prayer. Every spring our religious studies would shift focus towards Easter. We were often asked to give something up [...]

BENEFIT CONCERT & YOGA EVENT SET TO RAISE FUNDS FOR TSUNAMI VICTIMS IN JAPAN Internationally Acclaimed Taiko Artist Kenny Endo and Ukulele Virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro Will Perform HONOLULU, HI (March 30, 2011) – Yoga studios across Oahu are partnering with acclaimed taiko artist Kenny Endo to host “A Prayer For Japan,” a fundraiser for the [...]

On February 26, Saturday 11 am – 1 pm, Yoko and I will be holding another hopping through and hopping back workshop at Open Space Yoga Monsarrat. Compared to last year, this year’s workshop will be much more asana intensive. We’ll be using ashtanga’s primary series as the framework for understanding how to transition with [...]

Finally got my hands on some of the photos from the workshop. Enjoy. Striking a pose with Manju The Gang Yoko & Manju Kara & Manju Smiley Satsang Answering Questions The Dharma Center’s grounds Yoko flashing a fab smile in front of the stupa Hungry Ashtangis The shala Tired but ready Me, Yoko and Erika

Anyone who is trying to figure out how to get into headstands, handstands or other arm balances without a wall should consider attending this evolutionary workshop. We will be taking an integrated approach on how to use bandhas (internal locks) with a synchronized breath during dynamic movement. Aerial movements require a great deal of focus [...]

A little late, but thanks to everyone who came to last month’s satsang and made it such a beautiful experience. It was so nice to share and connect with those students who came. Yoko and I were really impressed with the genuine and heartfelt comments people made. Last month’s Satsang focused on citta or mind [...]