Well I am learning a lot about the culture.  For starters fitness is big here, clubs and yoga studios everywhere in Taipei. Stress and overtime culture is also big and Cancer is the... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-05-20 01:22:42
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Yikes!  I got a little behind in my blogging.  But I have still been going to class faithfully.  And I just have 10 days left!  I havent yet mentioned, however, that I signed up... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-18 11:51:55
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I'd like to invite you to pray for the victims of the Earthquake in China and consider a fundraiser for any repuable organization that is able to give aid. Mother Earth can be cruel and unyielding... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-05-17 09:50:38
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Today I leave for Taiwan. and I am very excited. YogaFit is HUGE in Taiwan ! I will be doing a full day of master classes and a few days of Press- Magazines, TV ect.  I hear the food is... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-05-15 15:13:12
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Let's Party! Now that I am one day past the halfway mark, I think it is appropriate to begin planning the celebration.  At the end of my 30 days, I want all of you (not sure who I am even... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-13 23:47:50
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Halfway there!!! I am officially halfway done and excited about that.  I have been thinking a lot about determination.  You know, I have always considered that to be one of my... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-12 23:02:24
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Alright, the weekend in a nutshell:  Class has gotten easier and has become something I have started to look forward to.  There are still plenty of times that a pose I have done well... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-11 23:51:07
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Class 11 was just what I needed.  I had spent the whole day whining and complaining to anyone who would listen to me about how much I wanted to be done with this class.  But I knew I... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-09 12:30:46
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D og Set On Fire Safe Rescued By Karma Rescue A dog deliberately set on fire in Lancaster on Monday is being fostered by Karma Rescue as a criminal investigation into the incident continues.... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-05-08 14:42:11
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Ok, so the blogging has lost some steam.  And I am sure it is no coincidence that my motivation to make it to class each day has also lost some steam. So, where am I at after class... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-07 23:31:03
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Today was by far the hardest class of all.  I dont think anything will beat the mental challenge of class 1, but physically, today was the hardest. Now let me rewind.  I was on my... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-06 00:45:33
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I am writing about Day 6 and 7 together for lack of time this weekend.  However, rest assured, I went to both classes, Sat and Sun. "Perfection is boring.  Striving for... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-05 01:36:57
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There is a reason that living in the moment is one of my goals.  I am a planner.  In a serious way.  I make plans about making plans.  Those of you who have traveled with me and... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-03 01:09:59
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I was really tired going into class again today, however, now that it is over, I feel relaxed, but not exhausted. One of the things I learned in all of my reading about Bikram yoga is that... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-01 23:54:33
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I am completely exhausted.  I was tired on my way to class tonight and I am even more tired now that it is over.  But there are two things I wanted to write about... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-05-01 00:21:17
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Lets get the business out of the way : If you come to Rishikesh India with me in Nov ( 22-29 ) you will receive a Level 4 & 5 Training Indian style - Traditional - here are the # of CEC's / RYT... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-04-30 18:44:52
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I actually went back for more.  I was so much more fearful going into this class than I was for the first class.  Something about knowing exactly what you are about to do can be more... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-04-30 00:26:18
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I guess I'll start with some background:  Bikram yoga is sometimes referred to as "hot yoga" because it's most notable feature is that it is performed in a heated room.  The... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-04-29 01:23:41
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Hi Everyone! Some of you know that I will be taking 30 Bikram Yoga classes for the next 30 days.  I have decided to journal my experience by creating a blog.  So, for the next 30days... Read More
Posted by: jmccowanmartin on 2008-04-29 00:07:11
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Its that time, create space, get organized. There is somewhere for all your stuff- sheets, towels go to the local animal sheltter. Magazines to the senior center and health club rack. Clothes to a... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-04-21 18:01:10
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So here I am in Maui - doing a Cycle Yoga Program for the Ritz Carlton.  This is my ninth presentation of 08' Six plane trips and three California events. Phew !  I stopped taking my... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-04-12 22:58:53
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ok - so all the work to get in an upward spiral, manage positive emotions and the Natural Prozac book are working. My publisher has agreed to work with me to take forwards for my new revised... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-04-07 16:51:15
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        This week I will be traveling out of town to do my very first assist training! I am nervous, but excited...and counting down the days until I meet new... Read More
Posted by: omyoga82 on 2008-04-06 23:37:58
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"Pain is resistance to what is"  "The cause of suffering is Desire itself"   Few truer words have been spoken, yet so difficult at times to put into practice.... Read More
Posted by: bethshaw on 2008-04-06 11:27:11
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Posted by: olhovivo on 2008-04-04 16:49:29
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