The Three Minute Egg® is not simply a replacement for the traditional square yoga blocks, although as people gain experience with the Eggs their blocks are often cast aside. The Three Minute Egg® is more than that. It’s a new way of thinking about yoga props. Even as its inventor I am constantly surprised by its versatility (every teacher seems to find some unique application for the Eggs), and its versatility brings with it the need for some clarification.
Now that you’ve decided you want some Eggs, there’s a good chance you have a few questions. Can I get any colors I want? What’s a Hard-Boiled Egg? Do all the orange Eggs have signatures on? In fact, you may be thinking (in a Ricky Ricardo sort of voice), “Jaaaason, you got some esplaining to do!” And so I will elaborate.
We currently offer 3 variations on the original Three Minute Egg®: Namasteggs, Signature Eggs and Hard-Boiled Eggs.
All of these Eggs are the same size and shape. The Hard-Boiled Eggs (only available in Gray) are harder and a tiny bit heavier. The difference in hardness is important and noticeable. The difference in weight (unless you’re holding a gigantic box) is not. The general principle is this: if the Eggs are in your hands (think Upward Facing Dog), and your weight is on the Eggs (or any arm-balancing pose), you want those Eggs to be Hard-Boiled. For the most part 2 is enough, though in some instances you may want more. If you’re standing on an Egg, it absolutely needs to be Hard-Boiled. If the Eggs are supporting your head, spine, ribs or chest (think supported Backbends or forward restorative twist) and you’re planning to stay there a while, you will be more comfortable and better able to relax into the slightly softer Namasteggs (available in 7 colors other than Gray). A minimum of 4 is recommended (3 under the back/chest and one under the head). This golden ratio of 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs to 4 Namasteggs is what led us to create the Breakfast of Yogis and Yogi Meal (the only difference being that the Yogi Meal comes with our introductory DVD). (more…)
The Three Minute Egg® is great for seniors!
I love the Three Minute Egg®! You introduced them to me when I was in LA for the Yoga Therapy Symposium in 2009.
I love them for me because they are wonderful to open up my spine in bed or on a yoga mat. I lay over them top of spine to bottom with the highest part of the egg at the thoracic spine and they help me fall off to sleep and also to wake up in the morning. Sounds contradictory I know but it’s true.
If I’m feeling overwhelmed and emotional (more…)
NY Yoga Raw Food Expo
The Three Mi
nute Egg will be exhibiting our revolutionary yoga prop, and offering free yoga classes at the NEW YORK YOGA AND RAW FOOD EXPO in NEW YORK CITY at THE HOTEL NEW YORKER from JUNE 11TH –JUNE 13TH. Two teachers will be leading classes on behalf of the Three Minute Egg. Schedule is as follows:
Friday 6:30 pm — Dr. Cornell Colbert – Finding the Asana in You — Murray Hill Room 4th floor. all levels
Your body was not made for the asanas; the asanas were made for you! Find each asana in yourself during this alignment-based class for all levels. Rediscover (or experience for the first time) the magic feeling of comfort in every pose. Take your postures deeper (both physically and spiritually) without the pain.
Saturday 4:00 pm — Mia park — Hanging in the Balance — Murray Hill Room 4th floor. level 2/3
Have you ever wondered how the folks in the front row do all those crazy arm-balances? Untangle the mystery in this Arm-Balancing Flow series. A gentle but challenging flow will help open up the body, preparing you for an advanced finale that’s easy on your wrists! You’ll never feel the need to be in the back row again!
Sunday 3:30 — Dr. Cornell Colbert – Because Your Body’s Not Square — Murray Hill Room 4th floor. all levels
Restorative yoga can do more to purify your physiology than the hottest, hardest class you can imagine. There’s no better way to wind down a 3-day yoga marathon than with a series of effortless asanas. Learn some painless yet profound postures you can enjoy doing at home. Sometimes the hardest work of all is finding stillness in activity. This restorative practice will teach you how to nourish inner activity while you relish remaining completely still.
Want a way to kick off your summer. Please tell all your friends. See you there!
Toronto: March 26-28
This weekend I’ll be exhibiting the Three Minute Egg at the Toronto Yoga and Pilates show. Last week I sold out of Eggs in Winnipeg at the Live This Life Expo (which I never had time to blog about). I’m pretty excited to see what happens this weekend! If you or anyone you know lives in or near Toronto, please tell them to come out and say “hello.” They might even want to buy some Eggs!
I’d like to especially thank my friend Graydon, who has been kind enough to host me while I’m here in Toronto. She and her friend, Megan (Pilates Instructor) will be helping me run my booth while I introduce my Eggs to Toronto.
See y’all there!
Joyce bought the Eggs-travaganza in Tibetan Orange
Every once is a while, someone writes me a review of the Three Minute Egg which is simply too good not to share. So I hope you’ll pardon the indulgence, but I’m going to post her review of the Eggs here on my blog. I would encourage any and all of you to send me your thoughts on the Eggs. You can do so using the contact page. I’ll post them here or somewhere. Thank you Joyce!
(Believe it or not, we live in the same town but have never met….)
If you are hesitating, don’t. I am so glad I bought this product. I find the Three Minute Egg incredible. (more…)
One of the fastest growing populations of yoga practitioners are Seniors. Few things are better for addressing arthritis, limited joint mobilization, and Osteoporosis than spending some quality time on the mat. The beauty of a physical Yoga practice is this: unlike other activities it is something we give our body, not take from it. Instead of forcing our bodies to act as if they are merely instruments guided by sheer will, the asanas present us with a series of opportunities to interact with and learn from what our bodies are telling us. Because each body is different, each response will be dependent on a culmination of contributing factors, making each and every one of us unique.
In light of this individuality we would do well to see the practice of yoga as a series of questions rather than answers we’re meant to find. Our practices must address the needs that are distinctly ours. The Three Minute Egg is a yoga prop that helps transform a classic posture into something far more personal.
Our bodies are like history books, documenting (sometimes visually) our life-experiences. This can manifest in the way we carry ourselves, the strength we maintain, and even the injuries we may have sustained. Regardless of what we are bringing with us to the mat today, we can choose to play an active role in determining what the ‘history books’ might reflect about us tomorrow.
