By WILLIAM J. BROAD
On a cold Saturday in early 2009, Glenn Black, a yoga teacher of nearly four decades, whose devoted clientele includes a number of celebrities and prominent gurus, was giving a master class at Sankalpah Yoga in Manhattan. Black is, in many ways, a classic yogi: he studied in Pune, India, at the institute founded by the legendary B. K. S. Iyengar, and spent years in solitude and meditation.
New research adds weight to the increasingly recognized theory that trauma is a factor in the development of chronic pain.
By Jennifer Davis
Muscle Deterioration In Patients With Lung Disease Seen Connected To Heightened Carbon Dioxide Levels In The BloodScienceDaily (Apr. 23, 2009) — Muscle deterioration in patients with lung diseases might be a direct consequence of high carbon dioxide levels in their blood, an international team of researchers headed by Prof. Yosef Gruenbaum of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has found.
2012
In Loving Memory of Don Ottens
January 8, 2012
I am not sure where to start with this one. We were notified of his turn towards transition and made the trip to the hospital as quickly as we could. We missed being by his side at the end by no more than 2 hours.
Don became a student of SimplyAware in late 2005 at the Garland Senior Center. He introduced himself to me and declared that he wanted to "try Tai Chi for 10 years or so, to see if I like it". I often ask students how they are feeling during pre-class greetings and Don always had a unique and humorous comment to share. One of his favorites was - "Heck, if I felt any better, there would be two of me". Just another, typical Donism. He attended every workshop we produced from 2005 until a stroke took half his body away in summer of 2010. Don was loyal, determined and generous with his time and efforts, always staying late after a workshop to help clean up. I am so grateful to have known him both as a student, and as a friend.
Beneath that nonchalant exterior was a vulnerable, gentle and loving soul which often intentionally tried to avoid detection. Although he shared much of his heart with me, some of Don still remains a mystery to me today. One thing I do know is that I was not the friend to him I should have been. When he needed me most, I was absent. Busy with my family and my work. I did get to visit but certainly not as often as I wanted. Each week the memory of him in the Garland Senior Center classroom was very clear to me and each week I missed his presence.
Don, the gifts you shared with me are many. Your determined efforts in the classroom encouraged others to follow your lead and try harder. Your unwavering confidence in me helped keep me going when times were really tough for my business and my family and your willingness to step outside your comfort zone encouraged me to do the same. Finally, and most regrettably, you taught me that we should never to be too busy to visit a sick friend. I will work hard to honor your gifts to me dear Don and will most certainly miss you.
In Loving Memory of Daniel Fromhoff
January 23, 2012
Dan holds a special place in my heart because he gave me the greatest gift a man can ask for, my loving wife. Fayne's Dad shared with her many lessons in life and each of them has helped create the deeply compassionate, loving, nurturing wife I love so deeply. Dan also offered me some of my first lessons in compassion and attachment as well as sharing with me his unwavering desire for success. I will always remember his passion and determination, using them as role models as I follow my own dreams and share that passion with his grandsons. Dan, as you move into your future, we will hold down the fort here and keep the passion alive. May your soul find what it has been searching for and your heart fill with love and joy.
Professional Member of the National Qigong Association
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