Jason's articles
I'm always surprised when people say to me, "so, you're a yoga teacher and a writer. what's that like?" My mind will calibrate the answer as well as it can, but, inevitably, it gets confused about the "writer" part. Failing to compute, I'll say, "umm, yes, I teach yoga, but I'm not a writer." They'll respond, "but I've read a bunch of your articles in Yoga Journal, as well as other snippets here and there. So, yes, you are a writer." Once my not-so-deep memory is joggled, I think of all those articles-the ecstasy and agony of each-and say, "oh, yes, yes, yes those articles. Yes, I wrote those articles, but, really, I'm just a teacher that writes, not a writer that writes."
As I look at what appears below, I realize that its time to face the facts. I am a writer-even if I'm mainly a teacher. I hope these articles help you in your practice.
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Practice at Home, A Complete Guide, featured cover article
Roll out your yoga mat at home and you’ll find the freedom to experiment, to evolve, and to become your own best teacher. |
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Downward-Facing Dog Develop great steadiness, depth and understanding of this essential pose |
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Shoulderstand |
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Hero's Pose In yogic lore, heroes and heroines possess strength and equanimity. This classical seated pose can help you find your own inner hero. |
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Pigeon Pose Create greater space and freedom in your hips |
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Chaturanga and Upward-Facing Dog Slow-down, revisit and gain a better understanding of this fluid sequence |
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Supta Padangusthasana Let go and learn to lengthen your hamstrings without physical or mental strain |
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Cobra Pose Create greater spaciousness, stability and integrity in your upper-body |
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Fearless Backbends Learn to backbend with grace, ease, and acceptance |
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Triangle Pose You’ve heard a thousand different perspectives on triangle pose, right? Now you have one that will suit your body |
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Stand Tall Deepen your experience of standing poses |
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Poses We Hate co-written with Nina Zolotow No, you’re not the only one that struggles in yoga class once in a while. |
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What to Consider Before Quitting Your Day Job For Teachers channel So, you want to try to make a living as a yoga teacher? Here’s a guide that may keep you from starving and selling your organs |
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Setting the Pace For Teachers channel Create the energetic effect that you’re looking for by learning to pace your classes more effectively |
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The Art of Verbal CommunicationFor Teachers channel Learn five essential insights that will help you refine your language and connect with your students. |
Articles and Interviews featuring Jason
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Yoga Journal Makeovers, Part 1 YJ can get anywhere with me with this type of flattery…. And, if you want, you can read about the individuals that I’ll be working to "makeover" for the next 6 months. |
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Yoga Journal Makeovers, Part 2 It’s six months later, and Mark lost over 30 pounds and walks without a limp; Leah took 25 points off her blood pressure; and, yes, Edith got even faster on land, sea and water. |
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Is Yoga Macho Enough for Men Read an entertaining interview where Jason discusses playing hockey for 15-years and admits that he misses hitting people occasionally…. |
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San Francisco’s Hot 20 Under 40 A lot of stories came out of this article—and, of course, the photo that went with it (and, no, that is not mousse in my hair—it’s the wind—and, yes the rock is real) |
Other media featuring Jason
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Yoga Journal's Step-by-Step Volumes 1, 2 and 3 See Academy award hopeful as he takes on supportive beginner’s role in Natasha Rizopoulos’ 3-part thrill-ride! |
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Yoga Journal’s Step-by-Step: The Total Guide to Managing Stress Jason was behind the scenes, performing the duties of asana coach and set manager for these YJ classics--demonstrating his jack-of-all-tradesness in the yoga world. |
Press Quotes about Jason
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Yoga Journal, Contributing Editors page, October 2005 "Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are,'" says Jason Crandell, 2005 columnist for Basics. Crandell, who studied mainly with Rodney Yee and Richard Rosen, has a knack for explaining extremely subtle body movements in ways that anyone can understand. With his low-key charm and deadpan humor, Crandell puts students at ease right away. He suggests that readers us his columns the way an amateur cook might use a recipe: literally at first, then as a starting point for improvisation." |
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San Francisco Magazine January 2005 "Jason Crandell has a cult following..." |
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SF Weekly Wednesday, November 24, 2004 "acclaimed local teacher Jason Crandell" "an ex-hockey player and philosophical realist, his teaching focuses on physiology, alignment, and integration". |
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East Bay Express May 5, 2004 "Several yoga luminaries light up our side of the bay, including Rodney Yee and Jason Crandell." |
