Posted by mindbodybrew on October 16, 2016 · Leave a Comment
The following post was written by Liz Beres, a NYC-based dancer, yoga teacher certified by The Perri Institute for Mind and Body, and dance teacher. Liz currently teaches yoga privately and at various gyms throughout the NYC metro area, and holds a regular Tuesday morning class at Steps on Broadway. She is continually intrigued by and appreciative of the … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on September 20, 2015 · 2 Comments
The following post was written by Ana Romero, graduate of The Perri Institute for Mind and Body. Ana is a yoga teacher, dancer and graphic designer who continually seeks for different adventures traveling and living abroad. After a ten hour flight from Mexico, I arrived in Paris. I felt excited and scared. … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on February 8, 2015 · 5 Comments
The following piece was written by Traci Klein, Assistant Professor of Dance at Texas A&M International University. Traci is a certified yoga instructor with The Perri Institute for Mind and Body, and will begin teaching adult community yoga classes later this month in Laredo, Texas. When I was growing up, I was always very good … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on October 5, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Mindbodybrew is ultimately about providing a space for written reflection at every step along the yoga path. We hope that by sharing assignments from our Teacher Trainees, we can expand their deep investigation into community-wide dialogue. The following is a piece written by one of our newest, current trainees, Marissa Wiley, in which she ties … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on May 4, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Preserving a daily meditation practice is tough. You would think that teaching yoga would instill a staying drive and discipline in you, but I have to say, while teaching has deepened my personal practice on the mat and sharpened my awareness off of it, I have not yet solidified a regular meditation practice for myself. … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on March 16, 2014 · 1 Comment
Being the company’s 10 year anniversary, Cedar Lake took on loads of touring for its 2013-2014 season. Traveling around the UK, Israel, Switzerland, Italy, and all throughout California, Arizona, and the west coast of the US, not only were we experiencing physical challenges each performance, but the travelling between each city had many effects on … Continue reading →
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Posted by mindbodybrew on August 5, 2013 · Leave a Comment
“Pranayama is not performed by the power of will. The breath must be enticed or cajoled, like catching a horse in a field, not by chasing after it, but by standing still with an apple in one’s hand. In this way pranayama teaches humility and frees us from greed and hankering after the fruits of … Continue reading →
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