Archive for July, 2013

Kids, Yoga, Friends and Family

July 13, 2013

Here is the latest crop of photos of kids who were inspired by my picture book, Watch Me Do Yoga.

Keep sending in your photos!

Kids love to do yoga with friends:

Sammy, from New York, roars in Lion Pose with me.
Sammy, from New York, roars in Lion Pose (Simhasana) with me.
Sammy sits with the teddy from Watch Me Do Yoga
Sammy and the famous Teddy from Watch Me Do Yoga practice Staff Pose (Dandasana).
Michelle LaRue teaches a very young class during Yogathon 2012 at IYIGNY. Photo @ Liam Cunningham.
Kids inspired by Michelle LaRue’s demonstration of Side Plank Pose (Vasisthasana) at Yogathon 2012 at IYAGNY. Photo @ Liam Cunningham.
Practicing together.
Ben, from Brooklyn, practicing Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) with his friend Jen Kagan.

Kids love to do yoga with Daddy:

Ben, from Brooklyn, with his friend Jen Kagan
Father and son practicing Reclining Big Toe Pose (Supta Padangustasana) at the Iyengar Yoga Center, Tel Aviv.
This father and son team are practicing Supported Setu Bandasana together at the New Iyengar Yoga Center of Ojai. The Ojai valley - considered one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, is situated between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.
This father and son team are practicing Supported Setu Bandhasana together at the new Iyengar Yoga Center of Ojai. The Ojai valley – considered one of the most beautiful valleys in the world, is situated between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara.

Kids love to do yoga with Mommy:

In Mexico, Watch Me Do Yoga inspired Moni Chapman to practice with her daughter, Irene. Irene is practicing Urdhva Dhanurasana.
In Mexico, Watch Me Do Yoga inspired Monica Peon to practice with her daughter, Irene. Irene is practicing Urdhva Dhanurasana.
"This is what my home practice looks like." — Christine Brody. Photo by Riley.
With a little help from my friends — “This is what my home practice looks like.” — Christine Brody with her son Quinn from Patchogue, NY. Photo by Riley.

And some kids just like to hangout by themselves:

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Just hanging around. Eight-year-old Kyle Smith in Baddha Konasana in Rope Sirsasana. Photo by his Mom, Lori Berenz.
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Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana II), robot-style.

Inspiration: Watch Me Do Yoga

Photos by Simone Leonhardt.
Ada, from New York, prepares for her yoga practice with Watch Me Do Yoga. Photo by Simone Leonhardt.
Photo by Simone Leonhardt
Ada in Inverted Bow Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana). Photo by Simone Leonhardt.
Ada finishes with Child's Pose (Adho Mukha Virasana). Photo by Simone Leonhardt
Ada finishes with Child’s Pose (Adho Mukha Virasana). Photo by Simone Leonhardt.

Sadhaka fundraising campaign

July 1, 2013

The  fundraising to complete the editing of Sadhaka: the yoga of BKS Iyengar, a feature documentary by my son, Jake Clennell, has less than 2 days to go. I was there in Pune with Jake when the idea was born. I have watched the video footage as it came back from India over a three year period, and I observed the pilot being edited. Go to Sadhakafilm.org to see the trailer, donate and be part of this wonderful feature documentary.

Bobby

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Sadhaka director/producer Jake Clennell filming at BKS Iyengar’s 90th birthday celebration. Photo by Lindsey Clennell.

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BKS Iyengar with Sadhaka executive producer, Lindsey Clennell. Photo Jake Clennell.

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BKS Iyengar and his grand-daughter Abhijata take a break from teaching. Photo Jake Clennell.

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You can stay updated on the status of the film by signing up for the mailing list on the Sadhaka website.

The New York Gay Parade felt particularly joyful this year!

July 1, 2013

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© 2013 Bobby Clennell.