Yoga + Music Series: Dharma and Duty for Musicians
The first installment of my Yoga + Music blog posts. This one is all about Dharma, a topic I’ve been pondering often these days. What is our duty? As musicians, in life, and beyond.
Read MoreNew Blog Series Announcement! - Yoga + Music
Hi Readers! I’m excited to announce a new blog series on Active Violinist. Once per month I will be exploring the intersection of music and yoga, in my life and beyond. I’ll be talking about asana, pranayama, history, philosophy, teachers, and so much more. You’ll definitely want to subscribe to stay up to date as we journey forward together.
Read MoreI'm a Yoga Teacher now (almost). So What?
Hello, and welcome to my rant about yoga culture in the United States and why I finally decided to become a certified teacher. This blog post is minimally edited on purpose. I am confused about yoga teachers' role in society, and I have mixed feelings about adding my name to that pot. So Buckle up and enjoy the tirade.
Read MoreMy Yoga Journey
Recently, I was reflecting on my Yoga Journey (kind of because it was a phrase jokingly thrown around at Intermission) but also to try to understand how I ended up where I am in my practice, and in my body. From yoga in Hawaii to Bikram to Vinyasa Flow to Iyengar and back again. I've been practicing yoga for over 10 years and in a variety of traditions for a variety of reasons. This is a broad overview of my relationship with the practice. What is your yoga journey? I’m curious, what is your Yoga Journey? Do you have one? Do you want one?
Read MoreSimple Holiday Survival Moves for (upper) String Players
In need of a little relief this gig season? Active Violinist wants to help you feel your best during this crazy time of the year. Here are a few moves to help ease some of the seasonal aches and pains that often accompany a busy performance season.
Happy Holidays!
Read MoreWho Said That?
Want to play a game?
Is it just me or does everyone have a hard time keeping their inspirational teacher quotes straight?
Given the choice between Iyengar and Suzuki, can you guess "Who Said That?"
If you score 100% there is a prize with your name on it. But no cheating!
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B.K.S. Iyengar + Yehudi Menuhin + Yoga + Violin = Research?
The first Dissertation Topic Post.
Two of my heroes. Yehudi Menuhin and B.K.S. Iyengar.
What did they do for music?
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