How to Do Astavakrasana
Astavakrasana, which you may also hear referred to as 8-angle pose or crooked crow, is one of my favorite arm balances. Which is not to... (read more)
Self-Defense for Runners with The Black Belt Philosopher
In the four years since starting this blog, this is definitely the first time we’ve talked about grabbing a guy’s family jewels (even if hypothetically).... (read more)
Bye, Bye, Winter Blahs: OG’s Homemade Bath Salts
Thankfully, it’s been a mild winter so far, and, yet, the blahs still strike. Your bones are chilly. Your skin is pale. You and the... (read more)
Pratyhara: Yoga That Has Nothing To Do With Flexibility
For my 30th birthday, I opted to disappear to Kripalu, a yoga and meditation center in the Berkshires. I wasn’t hiding from the new decade. ... (read more)
Happy New Year & 4th Birthday, OmGal.com!
I feel badly for New Year’s resolutions. They mean well, and they bound into our lives with such enthusiasm! Then, somewhere between now and March... (read more)
Yoga Girl Music Video
From the dudes who brought you that catchy Whole Foods rap video, here’s a new diddy called “Yoga Girl,” featuring suggestive lines like “When you... (read more)
OG Offices in NYC Today; Om Bro on TV
My “office” door upon arrival at the Shelby.TV headquarters. (Thanks, Reece). Last week, I made it clear that my heart belongs to Boston, despite its... (read more)
Mountain Meditation from Mt. Rainier, WA
There are many ways to meditate, and the “mountain meditation” is one of my favorites. Hiking on Mt. Rainier this weekend inspired me to share... (read more)
Om Gal Suits Up Like an Olympic Swimmer
They say you don’t know a gal until you swim a mile in her speed suit. Actually, nobody says this, but my friend, Kim, an... (read more)
Tripod Headstand to Flying Crow (Galavasana)
Before attempting this advanced sequence, you must be proficient at both tripod headstand and flying crow, also known as galavasana. When linked together, this transition inspires... (read more)
Instead of Flow, Go Slow: Supta Badha Konasana with Props
If we were writing the People’s History of Yoga, the current era could easily be called the Vinyasa Years, characterized by the style’s staggering growth... (read more)
Perfect Pose for a Friday: Prone Spinal Twist
Yogis of all levels love this simple spinal twist. It feels amazing. Try it and tell me what you think.... (read more)
Sneak Peek: Ibex Photo Shoot
Recently, I did a photo/video shoot for Ibex, an outdoor apparel company originating in Woodstock, VT, with its flagship store located in Boston. The company... (read more)
Dancer Pose in 7 Simple Steps with Music by Lykke Li
The Sanskrit name for Dancer Pose is Natarajasana, named for Nataraja, an incarnation of Lord Shiva. This depiction of the Hindu god, popular in yoga... (read more)
