Video Saturday: Is it ballet or yoga?

For the second day of my A-Z Blogging Challenge, showcasing the letter "B," I'm showing the similarities between Ballet and yoga.

Variations On Surya Namaskara, also known as Sun Salutation

This is a common vinyasa or flowing yoga asana sequence. I'm amazed by the beauty...and difficulty.

Phillip Askew, yoga instructor, and Lydia Walker, formerly of the School of American Ballet, present their "Variations On Surya Namaskara" as part of Columbia Ballet Collaborative's Fall Show at New York City Center Studio on November 22, 2008. With the improvisational accompaniment of pianist Jonah Rank.

Video Saturday: Going mysterious and jazzy with The Riddle by Random Rab

For this week's Video Saturday, something kind of avant garde. It's a mysterious, jazzy musical performance called The Riddle by Random Rab, set to a fun eclectic mix of images showing decadence, spiritualism, voodoo, gorgeous costumes, creepy masks, and probably the kitchen sink too if you look closely.

Note: The first minute is silent.

Video Saturday: Power Yoga Pedestrian Stoplight Signal!

It's Saturday and that means another great video find. A yogini pedestrian stoplight signal! A large part of my life has been spent studying and practicing yoga, so I found this very cool. Hope you enjoy it too!

Traffic light by Li Ming, courtesy of www.yankodesign.com