#turbodogyoga

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These awesome women will be assisting the #kvltmetalyoga class on Sat. Aug. 2. They rule. #turbodogyoga (at DIRTT Chicago)

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Insect Ark killing it at the #neonmarshmallowfest; tomorrow she plays at #kvltmetalyoga at #turbodogyoga. Class starts at 8:30pm. (at The Burlington Bar)

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Here's a pose to help with wrist pain.

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My teacher's advanced pranayama. Do not attempt this unless you are a very advanced yogi. #pranayama #chicagoyoga #diothedog #instayoga #turbodogyoga (at Ping Tom Park)

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High fat breakfast. 1cup water, 1tsp #bulletproofmct oil, 1tsp coconut oil, 1tbs of grass fed butter, 1 cup of water, 1 tbs of Yerba Matte; all blended. #paleoyoga #turbodogyoga #bulletproofyerbamatte

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A review of my Berlin Metal Yoga event.

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Kwaidan will provide the healing drone bath at my next (that is in the U.S) Candlelit Yoga & Metal night in Chicago on April 25th at Turbodog Yoga, 327 N. Bell.

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Good Willsmith live drone bath!

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The Chicago Tribune interviewed me about the upcoming metal and yoga night at Turbodog Yoga.

I'm so excited!!!!

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"IN THE SHADOW OF THE HORNS": CANDLE LIT YOGA

Happy 2014 and #polarvortex! For many of you, it’s happy #seasonaldepression.   I’ve been noticing a lot of cranky and cagey people. It’s been too cold here for too long!   During frigid times like these, there’s a real tendency to stay holed-up in your house. That’s totally ok sometimes, but when the cold just lasts and lasts, then something needs to change.   Before I practiced yoga, I would get tight shoulders and hips, a stiff neck, and low-back pain during such times. I know a lot of people experience similar symptoms.   That’s why I put together a special event: a candlelit yoga and metal night called “In The Shadow Of The Horns” an event titled after one of my favorite tracks on Darkthrone’s “A Blaze In The Northern Sky.” Since Darkthrone are Scandinavian so they obviously know about seasonal depression.    Yes: Candlelit Yoga set to meditative kvlt metal music!   This class will be suitable to people of all levels, even people who have never done yoga (or experienced #trukvltmetal).   It’s on Friday, January 31st at 8:00pm-9:30pm at Turbodog Yoga (327 N. Bell Ave.). There is free parking. This class is free to Turbodog members and it’s the normal class fee for non-members. If you’ve never been to Turbodog then I suggest getting the New Student Offer, which is $20 for 10 days of yoga.   Hope to see you soon and please hit me up if you have any questions.   #kvltmetalyoga   Recent Listening Marissa Nadler “July” (Sacred Bones) Ars Phoenix “Violent Rain” (Etxerecords) Culted “Oblique To All Paths” (Relapse Records) Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra “Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything” (Constellation)

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I made video with the reader's of Decibel magazine and touring musicians in general in mind, but it's a really useful pose for many people with low back pain. "Iron Monkey Pose"

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I was interviewed by Temple of Perdition about the new Locrian album as well as about my yoga practice:

"Andre besides all of your musical obsessions you also have a time to practice yoga, more than this – you’re yoga trainer. So I would like to know more about your techniques – is your kung-fu stronger than my? Do you practice aghori rituals?

André: Yes I do teach yoga and I’m really happy to talk about it. I actually don’t practice any aghori rituals. I’m actually very keen on eating grass-fed meat, but I’m not so interested in eating other humans.

The yoga that I practice is very down to earth and influenced by modern scientific understandings of the body. My style of yoga opens up people's bodies really quickly because it focuses on making muscles strong in a really long way. It also utilizes active stretching, which means that my students engage their muscles while they are stretching which helps students to achieve a wider range of motion while making sure that their bodies are strong enough to support them.

I’d love to start teaching yoga to more musicians though. I’m going to start writing about how musicians can use yoga while they are on tour in order to stay pain-free. Riding in a van all day for multiple days is really crippling on our bodies.

Well, it’s a good idea, but what’s about pranayama and mantra’s chanting? It would be very useful for vocalists.

André: Pranayama is a part of every yoga practice that I teach. One of the pranayama techniques I teach is called Brahmari and it’s a deep inhale, followed by a powerful humming. It’s not meant to sound good, but it’s very calming. It gives the body a buzzy feeling all over. I think that this technique would be very useful for vocalists in particular"

 Full interview here.

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Subbing This Week

In addition to my regular 7am class on Wednesdays and Fridays, I'll be teaching the all-levels yoga class at Turbodog Yoga, 327 N. Bell, this Friday at 5:30pm.

In other news, my group Locrian will be announcing some upcoming U.S. shows in September very soon...and we'll also likely confirm some shows across the pond in early 2014 very soon too. 

I'll also be playing with Kwaidan on September 7th at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago with Date Palms, Mind Over Mirrors, and Good Willsmith. Here's the https://www.facebook.com/events/317315638405203/ invitation.