Monthly Archives for March 2011
Everything you ever wanted to know about yoga but were too afraid to ask, Part 1
The title of this post is probably completely inaccurate, but I will do my best. We had a very memorable Surf N Sol client a while ago who asked great questions like “why do surfers like tacos so much?” He … Continue reading
Random Wrong Facts about Sea Turtles
I was at a picnic the other day, and someone randomly mentioned that turtles cry if you kill them. The reason for this, she claimed, is that turtles have two hearts, so they are still alive when you are killing … Continue reading
Popsicles!
Here in the Surf N Sol test kitchen, we’re always playing around with fun new foods to make. Our latest experiment has been popsicles, which are a lot of fun to make (but more fun to eat). It’s more or … Continue reading
Yoga and Surfing: Learning Not to Breathe
Several months ago, I was asked to lead a brief meditation workshop at a beachside community event. While I was prattering on about the many benefits of meditation and yogic breathing, an earnest young surfer interrupted and asked, “I’m really … Continue reading
Diamond Head Hike: A Panoramic View of Honolulu
The view from the top of Diamond Head Crater is a true gem, pun intended. It is certainly the best way to get a panoramic view of all of Honolulu, from Waikiki to the Koolau Mountain Range, and west to … Continue reading
Diamond Head 101, Honolulu
When I first came to Honolulu at the tender age of 12, my father told me that the Diamond Head crater was so named because it resembled the shape of the top of a princess-cut diamond. Turns out he was … Continue reading
Accepting Bikram, Part 3
Similar to my last post about the effect of the heat on the body, the final benefit I’d like to highlight is the physical results that hot yoga can bring. Obviously, yoga isn’t all about looking good, or even a … Continue reading
Accepting Bikram, Part 2
A few days ago I posted an entry about my recent experiences in the world of Bikram yoga and had gotten as far as discussing one of the main benefits it has had for my practice– focus. When you’re in … Continue reading
Accepting Bikram as my lord and savior… sorta
I recently started attending Bikram yoga classes at the local Bikram yoga studio in my neighborhood (only 6 minutes away, easy access to my own person torture chamber!). This was no small feat for me, given my long-standing prejudice against … Continue reading