May 1, 2011 at 12:12 Our website has been a long time in coming together; it has taken a lot of time and effort and although we're still getting the bugs out, we're very happy with the result. We thank all our friends and the Squarespace counselors who have helped us in getting this far. Here's to good friends who helped make this site kinda special!
... and there is a slow, slow train coming up around the bend...
Apr 19, 2011 at 11:53 
Mayurasana: the peacock. This is an advanced position, requiring a good sense of balance and strength in the arms and back.
Start in Vajrasana, diamond position ('seiza' in Japanese martial arts). Join the arms at the elbows and hands, placing hands on the floor, palms down, fingers pointing towards the toes. Keep the hands and elbows firmly in place during this asana. Lowering the forehead to the mat, bring the abdomen down against the elbows, supporting the body. Slooooowly stretch the legs backwards. Inhale and raise both of the legs from the floor as you balance on the hands. Now raise also the head, by rolling the eyes to the sky. Keep breathing! Exhale, putting the knees back on the ground and come back to Vajrasana.
Excellent for strengthening stomach muscles, wrists, and shoulders. The blood circulation in the internal organs is increased, improving digestion. Aids in eliminating toxins from the body. This is an excellent pose for invigorating the entire body.
Apr 7, 2011 at 10:45 
Paschimottanasana: one way of performing this asana is to sit on the floor with legs straight in front of you. Lean forward slightly and wiggle so you feel that you are sitting on the buttocks as you would on a chair. Now sit erect and, inhaling, stretch arms straight above the head palms touching. Exhaling bend forward reaching for the toes. Let the head come down towards the knees: knees are kept straight. Hold this position several seconds. Inhaling, come back to the sitting position. Once we are comfortable with this position, we can also hold the position longer while breathing comfortably. This asana can also be performed from a standing position, then sometimes referred to as "the storck".
This asana (posture) restores elasticity to the muscles, makes the spine flexible, tones abdomen and inner organs. Relaxes and makes the mind more flexible. Also a good posture for diabetics.
Sep 16, 2010 at 18:05 
We greet the sun rising above the mountain
lighting up the valley below.
Olive trees sway gently in the breeze
their leaves scintillating silvergreen.
The trunks like centuries old sculptures
guardians of strength and peace.
On a carpet of green
flowers cluster in colours as yet unseen.
A black and a grey tiger stalk all that moves in their vision
catching spiders, lizards and mice with precision.
We stand in awe ...
and just love and laugh!
