http://www.mindbodygreen.com/wc/derek-beres Derek Beres's Posts on MindBodyGreen http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7901/decoding-a-yoga-cliche-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-our-natural-state.html One of the catchphrases often stated by yoga instructors involves our natural state, usually embedded in a statement such as "our natural state is love/peace/kindness" and so forth. While I’m all... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:36:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7901/decoding-a-yoga-cliche-what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-our-natural-state.html Derek Beres 2013-03-01T23:36:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7640/how-to-write-a-great-bio.html Writing a bio for your website, job or other promotional material can be a daunting task. I’ve encountered numerous people who have difficulty writing about themselves. Some err on not taking pride... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:45:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7640/how-to-write-a-great-bio.html Derek Beres 2013-02-06T19:45:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7310/5-important-steps-in-creating-your-yoga-class.html We all have different methods for memorizing yoga sequences. My first teacher, Brendan McCall, with whom I initially studied dance, would lead us on long and engaging journeys—during one New Year’s... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7310/5-important-steps-in-creating-your-yoga-class.html Derek Beres 2013-01-08T19:51:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7210/the-responsibility-of-being-a-yoga-teacher-in-a-yoga-class.html Modifying yoga postures during a group class is an important aspect for many, especially those suffering from injuries.  I have my own list of poses to avoid due to a few tears in various... Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:25:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7210/the-responsibility-of-being-a-yoga-teacher-in-a-yoga-class.html Derek Beres 2012-12-27T18:25:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6021/4-Steps-in-Healing-From-Divorce.html There is little as frightening and unsettling as having the ground pulled out from under your feet. While the reality of that is predominantly impossible, save earthquakes, the stomach-churning,... Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-6021/4-Steps-in-Healing-From-Divorce.html Derek Beres 2012-09-05T00:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5467/The-Yoga-Cell-Phone-Conversation.html By now the story of a Facebook yoga teacher was fired for glaring at a cell phone-wielding employee has made the rounds. This story has rumpled many an instructor’s feathers (my own included). On a... Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5467/The-Yoga-Cell-Phone-Conversation.html Derek Beres 2012-07-15T17:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5073/10-MustRead-Books-for-Yogis.html While there are many powerful and well-circulated ‘yoga books’ that get used and reused for teacher trainings and programs, as well as self-knowledge, the following ten books are important,... Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:02:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5073/10-MustRead-Books-for-Yogis.html Derek Beres 2012-06-08T00:02:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5004/Disconnecting-With-Nature-A-Lion-Roams-Santa-Monica.html It wasn’t the first time I’ve seen downtown Santa Monica roped off with dozens of police officers milling about. Many circumstances create the conditions for such activities. When I left Equinox on... Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:45:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5004/Disconnecting-With-Nature-A-Lion-Roams-Santa-Monica.html Derek Beres 2012-06-01T21:45:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4846/Yoga-Shiva-Ganja.html A woman approached me after class last week. First exchanging pleasantries, she went on to describe not enjoying the pre-class music, a few tracks from the latest record by The Roots. ‘Yoga is not... Thu, 17 May 2012 03:30:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4846/Yoga-Shiva-Ganja.html Derek Beres 2012-05-17T03:30:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4666/5-Words-Ive-Removed-From-My-Yoga-Vocabulary.html The language used during a yoga class is one of the most important aspects of teaching. This encompasses everything from intonation and volume to cadence and diction, right down to the very words... Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4666/5-Words-Ive-Removed-From-My-Yoga-Vocabulary.html Derek Beres 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4011/Yogas-Great-Awakening.html America started to find religion -- the Christian religion, that is -- in 1720. For the next two centuries there was a recurrence of what was called "The Great Awakening" led by evangelical... Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4011/Yogas-Great-Awakening.html Derek Beres 2012-02-13T19:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3641/The-Importance-of-Rest-Why-You-Should-Fully-Experience-Savasana.html You've just finished nearly 90 minutes of a grueling, sweaty asana practice. Nearing the end of that journey, you're on your back, perhaps in a twist, or a happy baby, or practicing simple pranayama.... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 20:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3641/The-Importance-of-Rest-Why-You-Should-Fully-Experience-Savasana.html Derek Beres 2011-12-12T20:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3060/What-Does-Yoga-Music-Even-Mean.html I ask the question above as much out of wonder as bewilderment. My days literally revolve around these two art forms -- the teaching of yoga and the playing, listening and writing about of music.... Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:45:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-3060/What-Does-Yoga-Music-Even-Mean.html Derek Beres 2011-09-01T15:45:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2872/Soaking-Up-Argan-Oil-in-Casablanca.html The first time I was in Morocco three years ago, I was repeatedly told to hit up a hammam. More commonly known as "Turkish baths," there are many different takes on what exactly constitutes a hammam.... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:15:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2872/Soaking-Up-Argan-Oil-in-Casablanca.html Derek Beres 2011-08-01T15:15:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2749/The-God-of-My-Friends-I.html His name is Ricky. He’s eighteen, has a two-year-old daughter and is homeless. That’s the story he tells on the 6 train. I’ve seen him a few times, which is why his story comes easy. The reality is... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:30:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-2749/The-God-of-My-Friends-I.html Derek Beres 2011-07-11T15:30:00Z