Drawing Inside and Quieting: Roger Cole on Savasana, Part 2

Drawing Inside by Melina MezaHere is the second excerpt from the interview that Leslie Howard did in 2008 with yoga teacher Roger Cole. In this excerpt he talks about his own practice of Savasana, compares seated meditation with Savasana, and gives his recommendations for setting up and practicing the pose. And speaking of Savasana, this will be our only post this week, as we're  on vacation. Even bloggers need to take a rest. —Nina  Leslie:...

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The Mind Coming Into Equilibrium: Roger Cole on Savasana

Circle of Light by Melina MezaThis week and next I'll be posting excerpts from yet another interview from the never-written book on Savasana that I was—at one time—working on with my friend yoga teacher Leslie Howard. Back in 2008, Leslie did a good long interview with one of my favorite teachers, Roger Cole,. Let’s start today with their conversation about the benefits and importance of Savasana.And speaking of Savasana, this will be our only post...

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The Practice of Savasana: An Interview with Tias Little by Leslie Howard

Down to Earth by Melina MezaThis week I'll be posting excerpts from another interview from the never-written book on Savasana that I was—at one time—working on with my friend yoga teacher Leslie Howard. Leslie did a good long interview with one of her favorite teachers, Tias Little, back in 2008. Let’s start today with their conversation about  how to practice the pose. —Nina  Leslie: What is Savasana and how does it differ from just...

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