Those of you who are regular YD readers will know J. Brown has been bringing his insightful, honest and thought-provoking yogopinions for years. Whether it’s on the merits of sustainability or how gentle is the new advanced, we’ve enjoyed reading what J. has to offer. Besides being a skillful writer and thinker, J. is also a yoga teacher (studying traditions in Ashtanga-Vinyasa, Iyengar, and Kirshnamacharya/Desikachar/Mark Whitwell) and yoga studio owner. Yep, he’s a yogi, too! And it’s our great pleasure to share with you another one of J.’s great offerings, this time in DVD format.
In his very first Yoga DVD, J. Brown will lead practitioners through “a deeply breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice that adapts to individual needs.” With no direct body-related goal in mind (read: this is not your patented weight-loss DVD), the five different practices are meant to help improve “well-being, intimacy with self, and lessening of pain.” This DVD is for everyone and anyone.
DVD features:
- 5 different practices (7, 15, 30, 60 and 70 minute options equaling 3 hours total)
- Customizable teaching commentary.
- Amplified breath soundtrack.
More info about the DVD at jbrownyogavideo.com. We have an exclusive sneak peek clip below!
WIN: We’re giving away J. Brown’s Yoga DVD to 5 yogadorks, courtesy of Mr. Brown himself.
TO ENTER: We hope your haiku muscles ready because it’s about that time! Samadhi knows that, during this time of year especially, we could all use the reminder to slow down and turn inward. But there are so many festivities and treats! We know! Totally valid, and fun, but we really are so lucky to have yoga and meditation to bring us back to our center. In your best haiku-itude, share with us how you may take haven in the sanctuary of your yoga practice in the midst of the holiday hustle and bustle. Reminder: haikus are three line poems with the first line 5 syllables, second line 7 and the third line 5 again.
Here’s ours:
bright lights, jingle bells
we inhale pie and fresh pine
exhale peace and joy.
Your turn! Share with us in the comments here on the site, on facebook or on twitter.
The giveaway will close 11:59 pm Wednesday, December 4. Five winners will be chosen at random and announced soon after. Good luck!
Check out the exclusive clip from the DVD!
J. Brown Yoga – Sun Salutation Excerpt with Extra Teaching Commentary from J. Brown on Vimeo.
UPDATE: Wow, these were so much fun to read. Thank you all for sharing your wonderful haikus! Here are the five lucky winners: Abby, Deborah H, Dunia, Rebecca H, Hayley. Congrats! Thanks again to all.
My yoga-themed holiday Haiku : )
Loved ones, namaste
bound in a holiday prose
love, a balance pose
standing in mountain
i will practice pranayama
in line at the stores
ack … take out the “will”
what an awesome clip
dvd looks super cool
he did a great job
Kitty in the tree
Stay calm like I learned to be
Kitty still in tree
This is sublime.
love
Busy December
Stress obscures season’s spirit
Pause to simply breathe
Green tea is my friend
It calms me when shopping for gifts
It warms my hands too
Don’t forget yoga
Soothing your body and mind
During this fun time
Sweets savasana
Winter darkness falls early
Mats by the wood stove
On a yoga mat
Mind body spirit connect
The last vinyasa
balance – stress and breath
fun plans – friends and family
yoga – mindfulness
Namaste Yogis
Meditate on holidays
to stay true to your yoga
Avoid the store, for
Love is not a door-buster.
Consume less, breathe more.
Yoga is my breath
To flow into life’s seasons
I bend but don’t break
No school tomorrow
I quit my job yesterday
Hey Kids let’s have fun!
Great info. Lucky me that I discovered your blog by chance. I have saved as a favorite for later! Keep sharing
Excuse yourself from
the chatter of the table–
outside, breathe deeply.
Families gather
Turkey, stress, and pumpkin pie
Just breathe in and out.
Rosemary tree,blue lights
cuddled up cats and knitting
flow along namaste
Breathe into calmness
Mindfullness is where it’s at
Namaste to all
We are all perfect
Take perfect from the perfect
We are still perfect
Hustle and bustle
Celebrations and laughter
Divine lights and peace.
Far from my birthplace
follow the breath, still the mind–
home for holidays!
J. Brown is so right
Gentle is the new advanced
And the old advanced
Your body temple
Sacred, breathing, chanting, still
No idol chatter
Holiday senses blare
Mindstuff rattling deep discord
Pratyahara – Bliss!
I breathe in and hold
sweetness and freedom enfold
i exhale and live
Looks like a great DVD!
~~~~~
K. Pattabhi Jois
And Krishnamacharya
To you, I give thanks
~~~~~
I have a couple haiku’s:
Family and Friends
Gather together for food
Inhale gratitude
Hustle and bustle
Crowds, lights, music and laughter
Meditate for peace
Over the river
and through the woods to my house
A haven for peace
Grandkids, family
Togetherness and dinner
Peace for everyone
No need to consume
Shopping is overrated
Choose stillness and peace
Let yourself enjoy
The food, football, and shopping
Yoga is balance
I have one more for you:
Inhale center self
Practicing Pranayama
Exhale release stress
Find peace in your heart,
Radiate that calm outside,
Spreading love as well.
White lights glow at night,
Respite on the mat, delight;
Breath and movements right.
Oh the humanity
Another holiday prize
I hope I win one!
My wonderful Haiku!
Connected to breath
The mat calls me each morning
Let go, surrender
The light, the garden.
Let the silence enfold us,
pausing in Jerez.
Light is all but brief
Invigorated by cold
To the beach we go!
I like to walk with my pup where there are no crowds.
Breathe In, Breathe Out now
Yoga poses bring balance
Peaceful Holidays!
today’s present came
unwrapped in ten minutes
sweet svasana
Cold Chills and Dries
Internal Warmth Nourishes
Peace, Love, Hope, and Joy
Outside is so cold
Turn the heat up warm my soul
Yoga makes me warm.
My haiku:
Warm room, deep breathing
meditation in movement
This moment for me
Pine smell, happy voices
We see bright lights, hear joyful songs
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantiii
Silent night of peace
I watch the inner fires calm
Bask in embers’ glow
Ahimsa peace calm
Blessing all beings on earth
Light and love guide us
J Browne DVD for me!
Yes please Yoga Dork under the Christmas Tree,
New Year new Chilled me 🙂
Holiday tension
Can be reduced with Yoga
Breathe in and be here
inhale, exhale: stop
believing in the meaning
of this bad dreaming
You are not darkness.
What lies in wait, shimmering
Winter, hidden light.
These long winter nights
Beware false lights around you
Return within! Breathe!
let your yoga be
refuge, serenity, prayer
and if desired, share
Aparigraha
Let go first, then open to
Love. Purusha. One.
all bodies are beautiful
advanced yoga is nuance-
slow down to progress
my holiday-themed haiku!
Can’t beat Christmas treats
Pants are getting tighter now
Can’t forward fold now!
Fabulously funny and accurate!
Teachers need classes
Learning never stops for us
Meditate to learn
Pretty cool dvd… i love is voice…. very calming!
I will use it every day for sure!
Getting on my mat
Breathing deep and letting go
Peace returns to me
i’ve never done a haiku . so im not sure if i did it right.
road rage burn sage
mall fights and parking lot jams
clear quartz letting go
breathe in joy and love
pranayama sets me free
asana brings peace
Roll Out The Mat Time
Om Shanti Breathe Bring Peace Please
Heart Full Head Quiet Stillness
It’s not easy here
to win j’s DVD but
I will keep trying
Happy holidays
Well, hello there new yogi
So glad to see you!
Stressful time of year
Yoga is my calm and peace
Ah, savasana
Present moment aware
Stand tall then lay in stillness
Breathe in time XmasOm
omg, so bagged
but yoga makes it better
get on the damn mat
Best frakking one yet!
Reiki energy
Will rock your chakras big time
Hari Om Tat Sat
Inward reflection
Lets us outwardly show love
Peace on earth to all
Calm of the winter
Warm breaths thaw cold hearts until
one day the spring comes