YogaPeeps Founder, Lara Cestone, and YogaPeeps Engineer, Erik Hedin, got married, in Belvedere, California, at a small ceremony by the water, and are expecting their first child in July 2007. During the last year, Lara has taken the helm of YogaPeeps.com, and the pups, Rye and Diesel, continue to be her support team. The whole YP team is grateful to be back in the San Francisico Bay Area, after a year working in San Antonio, Texas. Thank you for sharing…
Hillary Rubin is a Certified Anusara Yoga teacher who teaches both nationally and internationally focusing on the therapeutic benefits of yoga. In 1996, Hillary was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis which led her to study yoga and meditation as a form of personal empowerment. Her dedication to heal and listen to herself (ultimately seeing the self as the teacher) is a great example of how the teachings of yoga coupled with a healthy lifestyle works towards total well-being; today she is…
Kimberly Wilson is a self-diagnosed bibliophile whose heart begins to race when she enters a bookstore. Raised on the sounds of her author father typing into the wee hours, she always knew there was a book deep inside of her. An avid yogini searching for ways to blend her passion for yoga with her delight in modern girl luxuries such as soulful surroundings, refined relations, and a signature style, she created the concept of Hip Tranquil Chick the embodiment of…
Episode 34 is an interview with Yoga Peeps founder Lara Cestone and Yoga Educator, Paul Grilley, of Ashland, Oregon. Paul teaches yoga worldwide. Paul can be found at www.paulgrilley.com. In this episode, Lara and Paul talk about the anatomy of yoga, the chakras, frequent yoga asana, and surrender to god. To listen click: YogaPeeps_021707_PaulGrilley.mp3 pc users: if you have choppy playback, right click the link and download the mp3 to your desktop (firefox save link as?) (internet explorer save target…
Influential Teachers: Paulie Zink Recommended books: Autobiography of a Yogi , Paramahansa Yogananda Towards a Super Consciousness, Hiroshi Motoyama, Ph.D. Dvds: Anatomy for Yoga Yin Yoga Chakra Theory and Meditation Website: www.paulgrilley.com Music: The Owl and the Dove, by Rayne www.music.podshow.com…
Episode 33 is an interview with Yoga Peeps founder Lara Cestone and Yoga Instructor Lisa Matkin, of Matkin Yoga, and YogaWorks NYC. Lisa teaches yoga in New York City, and on Comcast Television. Lisa can be found at www.matkinyoga.com. In this episode, Lara and Lisa talk about satya(truth), her path to recovery, the shame list, and yoga as 99% house cleaning. YogaPeeps_021007_LisaMatkin.mp3 pc users: if you have choppy playback, right click the link and download the mp3 to your desktop…
Andrea’s Influential Teachers: Ruthie & Jim Bernhart, Anusara Felicity Green, Iyengar John Friend, Anusara Gary Kraftsow, Viniyoga Bobbie & Lindsey Turnell Cyndi Lee, OM Yoga Books she recommends: The Spirit of Yoga, Michelle Gill Light on Life, BKS Iyengar Light on Yoga, BKS Iyengar Heart Steps, Julia Cameron Advice for new teachers (and for life?): Use people’s names Observe your class Allow moments of silence Continue to be a student Keep learning Peeps she’d like to hear: John Schumacher Rolf…
Episode 32 is an interview with Yoga Peeps founder Lara Cestone and Yoga Instructor Andrea Fournet, of Arkansas Yoga. Andrea teaches yoga in Fayetteville, Arkansas at her “green” studio, and on AR Television. Andrea can be found at www.aryoga.com. In this episode, Lara and Andrea talk about her green yoga center, her teachers, advice for new teachers, and how the practice changes with us. YogaPeeps_013107_AndreaFournet.mp3 pc users: if you have choppy playback, right click the link and download the mp3…
Doug has been practicing yoga or some form of movement art since he was a kid. He grew up with yoga, tai chi, drumming and dance all around. His gymnastic coach utilized yoga techniques to assist with meets. It was in 1988 that he took his first yoga class at San Francisco State University and was amazed at how great it made him feel. The seeds that had been planted earlier in life started to sprout and in 1999 while…