Wailana's Camel Pose

Wailana's Sacrum Massage

Wailana's Leg Lifts

Wailana's Grasshopper Pose

The next generation for the electric guitar

they really haven't done anything special to change the thing in 4-5 decades.
Check it out, but it's pricey

Wailana's Easy Arrow

Wai Lana's Diving pose

I think it's time to give chna a break.

From the lip-syncing imbroglio, to reports on tween gymnasts and Han Chinese kids posing as ethnic minorities, to coverage that’s focused on human rights, pollution and China’s challenge to West, one could argue that Beijing is getting kicked in the teeth on a daily basis by the Western press.

Are we being too tough?

Some people, like Tim Wu, a law professor at Columbia, think it’s a legitimate question to ask. Others in the fraternity of journalists say “we’re just doing our job.” A few more think we’re pathetic and should be tougher on the Red Chinese.
Bronze medalist Zhou Chunxiu of China, left, accompanied by ...
Bronze medalist Zhou Chunxiu of China, left, accompanied by her teammate Zhu Xiaolin, runs with a Chinese flag after the women’s marathon during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

My view of it, as usual, is a muddle. On the factual stuff, what’s happening in and around the Games, I say let ‘em have it. I’ve spent years reporting in China, wrote lots of tough stories, got tossed out after the June 4th crackdown in 1989, had my share of run-ins with the local authorities, and saw the thuggishness of the one-party state up close and personal. I have no problem with tough pieces.

But as to the big-think on the meaning of the Beijing Olympics, my basic take is this: the Games are to the punditocracy what a hanging curveball is to an aging home-run hitter. Slamming China is the simplest way out and if you whiff, well, at least that’s better than trying to beat out a grounder. Context, nuance, background, depth of reporting, all that kind of stuff really messes up the prevailing narrative which is this - China is a systemic challenge to our way of life and these Olympics prove it.

41 Year Old Olympic Swimmer

BEIJING, Aug. 17 — Eight years ago, Dara Torres became the oldest swimmer to win an Olympic gold medal. Twice, in Sydney, she was part of a victorious relay team. What better way to retire, at age 33?

There was Torres, though, on the block Sunday at the National Aquatics Center, a 41-year-old somehow swimming for gold in the women’s 50-meter freestyle. It was a race she led at the midway point, one she might have held on to for what could have been a story to rival that of Michael Phelps.

At the last moment, though, Germany’s Britta Steffen reached to the wall and got there first, an Olympic record of 24.06 seconds. Torres was second by .01 second, a silver medal that became the 12th medal of a career that has spanned five Olympics. Torres then took another medal — her third silver of these Games — by swimming the anchor leg of the women’s 4×100-meter medley relay. In that event, she joined teammates Natalie Coughlin, Rebecca Soni and Christine Magnuson in breaking the world record, only to have rival Australia break it by more to win gold.
Dara Torres of the U.S. gestures before receiving her silver ...

Wailana's Neck exercises

Wai Lana's Inclined bridge

Wai Lana's Energized Breathing

Would you pay for this chocolate?

The worlds most expencive chocolate! this stuff will cost:
$94 per pound
€79
£59
Can$108
Aus$127

Haha, some people have too much money!

Wai Lana, The Hummingbird

Wai Lana Noni Health Products

Healing, Pure & Simple
For thousands of years, noni juice has been valued throughout Polynesia, including Hawaii, as a powerful health tonic. Our 100% pure, raw noni juice is made from sun-ripened, hand-picked noni fruit grown year-round in Hawaii ’s rich volcanic soils and is aged to perfection for maximum potency.

Provides Antioxidant Power
Contains potent antioxidants, such as vitamin C and polysaccharides, to help protect your body at a cellular level from premature aging, heart disease, and many other disorders.

Improves Immune Function
Helps boost and regulate your immune system so that it functions more efficiently and you’re better able to ward off colds, flus, infections, and disease.

Enhances Digestion
Supplies a wealth of digestive enzymes that improve digestive function, letting you absorb and assimilate more nutrients and experience increased health, energy, and vitality.

Cleanses and Detoxifies
Cleanses and protects the liver and helps your body neutralize and eliminate toxins.

Eases Inflammation
Has both analgesic (painkilling) and anti-inflammatory properties.

Wai Lana's Noni

Shoulder rolls

Wai Lana Tips

Wai Lana Tip
"In general, you should drink between 6 to 10 glasses of water each day. If it's hot and you plan to exercise vigorously, you can drink more. Some yoga asanas should not be done too soon after drinking. But an hour or two before you exercise, you can drink a couple of large glasses of water. Then, around 20 minutes before you begin your session, you can have another small drink. For example, if you drive to a class or to a park to do yoga, it's more sensible to drink well before you leave so you're not thirsty when you arrive. If you forget, though, a few sips of water right before you start won't hurt."
This is from the WAI LANA site. go HERE to check out her weekly tips.

Delightful e-cronyms

OL, ROFL, AFK. we all know these delightful e-cronyms if you will... but where did it all start?
E-laziness? or was it Tigger?

Tigger obviously started it all with TTFN, this was years ago, hell even before the internet.
Was it tigger? was it you? who started the lol-volution? every time we strap on our lollerskates or hop into a roflcopter are we secretly paying tribute to Tigger and his bouncy flouncy trouncy self?

Wai Lana, Cool relaxing yoga music!

It's pretty cool in the Wai Lana series the nice relaxing yoga meditation at the end of all her workouts. really finishes off a good workout. I just breath and listen to the soothing sound.

Lucky boys.

I've just been talking to a couple of friends of mine. They're traveling round Europe surfing and completing in the junior world surf champs. I was pretty stoked for them. One of them is doing real well, he's made it into the semi finals. I was surprised because I used to surf with him and I didn't think he was world class. He's got a pretty sweet life now though just traveling round surfing and getting paid pretty good money.

Wai Lana fan

I really like the way the Wai Lana sets up her scenes. Sometimes she seems to be perched on a cliff. Like this pic < for example. All her videos are in nice exotic places from around the world.

Wai Lana's lizard pose

Take a look at your surroundings.

How often do we go within to observe our lives, our choices and our direction; to listen to our hearts....Try a little experiment next time you are arriving home: Do a reconaissance with new eyes. Start before you actually get to your door. Observe the street you live on; the buildings; the houses on either side.What is the feeling you have? Is it uplifting? Are there flowers and trees? Is it free of rubbish and debris or does it need a good clean?

As you approach your own house or flat, how does it greet you? Is the pathway clear? Front door inviting? Look with an eagle eye as if you are seeing it for the first time. Note how you feel upon entering.Take an inventory visually of your possessions and see what lowers you and what uplifts you. What thoughts come into your mind as you view objects in your hallway and other rooms.

Wai Lana Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga

I've been doing wai lana yoga for the past two years but I recently attended a ashtanga yoga class or otherwise known as power yoga. There's no doubt about it, it was a good workout but i saw so many people struggling so much with the poses. One guy even injured his hip. I'm thinking i'll stick with doing Wai Lana yoga and if i want a more physical workout I'll head to the gym haha.

My new Wai Lana products : )

I always like to buy new things.If i'm doing Wai Lana Yoga I like the best props. If I'm building a house then theres nothing like getting a new tool haha. Or when i get the brand new pair of ski's with the edges as sharp as a razor. Whats up with that? new things always promise so much bet then no matter what you get let down, grrrr. Anyways i just wanted to post some of my new yoga items i just brought.
I got about 8 mats here http://sporting-goods.pricegrabber.com/exercise-yoga-pilates/wai-lana/p/1265/
They're really nice mats. I teach people yoga a few times a week so good for my students.
I was gonna buy from here
http://www.infinitehealthresources.com/Store/Products/Item/-126/1/1099.html
But the shipping costs more.
I brought some good dumbbells here.
http://www.bodyofgrace.com/VENDORS/WAILANAYOGA_10111.cfm
Its always good to use some props when doing yoga.
go to wailana.com if you want some really good props.

Wai Lana Dance

Wai Lana's Yoga

Wai Lana's anti stress yoga is extremely beneficial. Stress is the curse of modern living.Everyone suffers from it no matter who you are. Wai Lana's yoga is an extremely good form of relaxation. The stress we experience in today’s hectic world, juggling families and jobs, cell phones and beepers, takes a heavy toll on our bodies, minds, and emotions. Even so-called relaxation time is often spent in front of the TV, where we are bombarded with ads, images, and sounds that are far from relaxing. We need rest—we need to withdraw from the stress and the noise of modern life. Yoga Nidra, a time-tested relaxation technique, enables you to relax fully and consciously in a short period of time. It will leave you feeling fully rested, rejuvenated, calm, and free of stress. If you feel like you want to try some stress free exercises try a Wai Lana yoga tape. You can go HERE to check it out.

some fitness for a skier.

hiking it can benefit your skiing muscles and maintain your ski fitness, and tips to make sure your off-season hiking on the mountain is as fun as your winter skiing.
Why is biking good for keeping in shape for skiing? First, it makes you use the muscles you use skiing. Second, it is a great aerobic exercise. Here's more information on biking and how biking helps you stay fit for skiing.
Rowing a sliding-seat scull is an excellent, total-body workout that really works your skiing muscles. Whether you choose to use a rowing machine or if you have the opportunity to row on the water, rowing is a great off-season exercise, and will definitely keep your entire body - ski muscles included - fit.
How yoga can benefit your skiing. Yoga practice can prevent ski injuries and can be a good wellness practice for skiers.

crocs!

1. I can't imagine what we are meant to be jealous of. Croc-wearers? No. Crocs, the company? Not particularly. I mean, if offered the chance to make millions just by encouraging people to wear stupid shoes, I'd probably go for it, actually. You heard it here first, people. If offered millions, I am willing to sell out.

2. Crocs doesn't advertise here. There's some kind of algorithm that picks up words on the site and picks stuff to advertise. Naturally, it picks Crocs.

3. I have tried on a pair. I found them to be strange and cumbersome. You're right, though. I've never tried to actually become a pair of Crocs. I really never knew that smart people were Crocs. I'm glad they got a chance to regain their human forms, anyway.

4. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, LEARN THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN WHERE, WERE AND WEAR. I hate errors like that more than I hate Crocs.

a good sport

why do i like to surf so much? hmmmmm i guess it just makes me feel good. when your out in the waves with a slight offshore breeze and the waves are lining up. the sun is gradually getting closer to the horizon. oh, there's no better feeling. it's a good feeling. it's in the mode of goodness. then after a couple hours of good waves i'll sleep like a baby haha.