Category Archives: yoga

Rediscovering Yoga

Posted on March 29, 2023 by terryshen

Yoga has many benefits. It’s a body weight exercise. Minimal or no equipment needed. It can be practiced practically anywhere. Easy as that sounds, I have been remiss in my yoga practice. Whenever I do find myself on the mat, … Continue reading →

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Going Inward

Posted on February 24, 2021 by terryshen

  When life gets busy, lesser priorities fell by the wayside.  But recently, my life has not been busy, I missed still more things. What is happening here?  Could it be the winter blues, Covid-19 stay-at-home, or some other hidden … Continue reading →

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Heavy Yoga Moments

Posted on October 6, 2020 by terryshen

  Body trembling, breath huffing and puffing, and sweat dripping down . . .  No I am not running a marathon but practicing my yoga.  Yes, yes, I know. Those are not words  typically describe yoga. But they are exactly … Continue reading →

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Yoga On The Road

Posted on September 26, 2019 by terryshen

  Guess what? A yoga room in the airport?  Yes.  It is true.  When I saw the signs in the San Francisco International Airport, I just had to check it out for myself. What a concept?  I wished I had … Continue reading →

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Week In Review -16 Dec 2018

Posted on December 16, 2018 by terryshen

In today’s political climate, negotiating nicely seems preposterous and makes the negotiator appearing vulnerable.  But if the end goal is to move forward with trust and cooperation,  negotiating nicely not only makes sense but is preferred. Further, a prerequisite to any … Continue reading →

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Yoga Appeal

Posted on December 11, 2018 by terryshen

  I do yoga.  What appeals me about the yoga is its combined benefits of mind and body.  The meditative as well as the physical benefits from its poses and flow produce a synergistic effect right from the get-go that … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Yogi

Posted on November 14, 2018 by terryshen

I was looking for some motivation for my yoga practice, and lo and behold I came across Laruga Glaser’s demo video (see below).  The video was filmed by Alessandro Sigismondi, a yoga practitioner herself, and titled: The Impossible . . … Continue reading →

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Day 2 Week 19 – Heat Wave Break

Posted on August 28, 2018 by terryshen

Cross training, no running. The air conditioning has been running all day.  The poor thing is working overtime against a heat wave that hit the Capital region today. With the daytime high in the 90’s and evening low in the … Continue reading →

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Day 5 Week 5 – Stretches

Posted on May 25, 2018 by terryshen

  No running today (to give my body and mind a break). I have been running as part of my marathon training for over a month now.  Happy to say my body is getting toned, legs are stronger, and complexion … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Boost – YOGA

Posted on April 3, 2018 by terryshen

Around five-ish in the afternoon when my energy starts to tank, I look for a pick-me-up’er to stop my dragging around like a snail.  A boost to tide me over until dinner if you will.  And generally my options are … Continue reading →

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