Trust the process and show up. Show up in an appropriate ensemble for extra credit. Yoga Illustrations and illuminations by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana B (Standing Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose B) | Yoga Illustration |
The quiet power of the (week)daily routine: little by little mastery is self-made.
Use prana (life force) and abhaya (fearless) mudras to stay healthy in the face of toxicity. Yoga hand gestures illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Prana and Abhaya Mudras, Hand Gestures of Life Force and Fearlessness | Yoga Mudra Illustration |
After a long body-image and weight-loss conversation ensued with the ladies over dinner the other night, what kept rolling around in my mind later was the comment that I am “naturally thin”. If naturally thin means mindfully and painstakingly gearing every single big and small life-choice towards vibrancy and health: career, partner, location, child bearing and rearing, relationships, intimacy, movement, travel, food, daily habits of reading, listening, journaling, self-care, self-talk etc etc etc etc etc … than, yes, I suppose I am “naturally thin”.
Draw in the ribs, cinch the hip points together, lift from deep in the lower belly and engage the pelvic floor for strong asanas, smooth vinyasas and elevated movements. Core compression drill illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Compression Drill for Core Strength | Yoga Illustration Outward impact begins with inner stability. |
Unlock advanced poses : Deep activation for a light body and controlled movement.
Unlock your destiny: Cultivate pure, controlled inner strength for the quiet disciplined power that keeps your life’s trajectory on course.
Keep your hands busy to keep your heart healthy. Padukabandhini Asana aka Shoelace Pose illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Padukabandhini Asana (Shoelace Pose) | Yin Yoga Illustration Dried and dyed pumpkin seed earrings. đ |
Integrate your hemispheres by crossing the imaginary line that divides the left and right side of your body in poses such as this Lunge Twist illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Parivrtta Ashta Chandrasana Namaste (Revolved High Lunge Pose with Hands to Heart Center) | Yoga Illustration Midline crossing (the vertical plane, here) is a regular occurrence in Yoga Practice. |
You may not enjoy the pose, but you can own the pose. Bound extended side angle pose illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Baddha Utthita Parsvakonasana (Bound Extended Side Angle Pose) Yoga Illustration |
Stop tolerating, start owning: holding an uncomfortable yoga position longer than desired is how we practice our gritty life skills in the smooth yoga studio.
Solve all of your problems with yoga! Dhyana Mudra Asana (Seated Meditation with the triangular, inner-peace, hand gesture) by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Dhyana Mudra Asana | Seated Meditation | Yoga Illustration Hands make a triangle. |
FYI: The unlimited yoga benefits are equally enjoyed by yogis with a limited pose repertoire.
Awkward pose on tip toes demands enhanced balance, stability and strength. We build these qualities in the Bikram or Hot Yoga studio in order show up mightily for our fellow mortals off of the mat. Utkatasana Illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Mighty Utkatasana (Awkward Pose) on Tip Toes | Yoga Illustration |
We are here to serve, not to be served.
In Yoga we aren’t working with principals and ideals, but physical experiences and tangible results. One-Legged Upward Facing Bow Pose (Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana) illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Chakrasana or Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose, One Legged Upward Facing Bow Pose) | Yoga Illustration Satya, Truth and Ahimsa, Non-harming: two of the five Yamas, Ethical Rules. |
You can tell a lot about a yogi by how they unroll and re-roll their yoga mat (or not!). Illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| (Un)Roll Your Yoga Mat Asana | Yoga Illustration It’s the first and last pose in every yoga class! |
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| 1st day on campus Back-to-School Collage Fall 2026 THANK YOU Waldorf Education |
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| Matsya Kridasana - Flapping Fish Pose |
My father once pointed out to me, his procrastinating daughter, “thinking about writing a thank you note and writing it are not the same thing.” As in the Japanese proverb: Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is chaos.
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| Parivrtta Navasana - Revolved Boat Pose Advanced poses require preparation, practice and repetition. |
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Parivrtta Prapadasana - Twisted Toestand Squat Ganesha Mudra Remove all obstacles. |
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| Vajrasana - Thunderbolt Pose Muladhara - Root Chakra: earthy, deep red 1st Chakra located at the pelvic floor |
The red root chakra at the pelvic floor manifests itself as our connection to the physical world. If MATERIALISM beyond survival, stability and safety, has become a fixation for you (it has been an obsession for me,) there is an abundance of Muladhara.
Ascend your energy out of the red Muladhara, located at the base of the spine, with your mind’s eye: your imagination. Levitate your vitality up the body through the rainbow of colors from red to orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and ultimately, to the aura that surrounds you in violet, pink and white. Picture this rainbow flowing upward, outward and skyward into translucent stars as you go about your day.
Make decisions from this pink, white, ultraviolet, sparkling perspective and quickly you will begin to lighten up!
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| Utthita Padangusthasana ~ Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose |
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| Parivrtta Utkatasana - Twisting Chair Pose |
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| Dandayamana Janu Sirsasana - Standing Head to Knee Pose Head down. Intense focus. |
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| Ardha Chakrasana - Half Wheel Pose, Standing Backbend |
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| Camatkarasana - Wild Thing Pose |
I go gaga for fashion and design inspo when out and about. Secluded to a yacht for 7 days was, surprisingly, no exception. The staff on our latest seaward adventure has me thinking: What are the attractive and serviceable uniforms that allow me to execute dutifully? …
Yacht crew uniforms create a professional and cohesive image for your team, enhancing the overall guest experience aboard luxury vessels. These uniforms ensure your team looks polished but also promote unity and functionality in their demanding roles. High-quality yacht staff uniforms are designed for comfort and durability, meeting the unique challenges of life at sea. Investing in professional yachting uniforms reflects a commitment to excellence and sets a refined tone for your yacht’s operations. -liquidyachtwear.com
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| Camatkarasana - grounded Wild Thing |
Use predictable at-home routines to re-anchor yourself post voyage. Embellish your daily round with inspiration from the sojourn. ⚓️⛵️đş
