Yoga with Nikki Chau » Music

Let the Music Play

Nikki Chau — Mon, 10 May 2010 06:17:34 +0000

Sophomore year. 19 years old. I was studying in France. Traveling alone half the time. I had taken a night train to Milan to meet a boy (don’t ask). We were going to spend two weeks in Rome together. After breakfast, he put on some music and laid there on the couch. “What are you [...]

Songs of Gratitude – A Thanksgiving Soundtrack

Nikki Chau — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:44:09 +0000

A little known fact about me is that one of my life projects is to find a song for every emotion and/or occasion. You’ll often find me quoting lyrics from all kinds of songs as I find them fitting (plus, it saves me from having to think original thoughts ). I was on Grooveshark [...]

Impermanence – Cat Stevens Style

Nikki Chau — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:56:20 +0000

I grew up listening to Cat Stevens from my mom’s cassette player, and I have been putting “Oh Very Young” on repeat lately. Emotionally, it just hits a sweet spot.

Oh very young What will you leave us this time You’re only dancing on this earth for a short while And though your dreams may toss and turn you [...]

Impermanence, Avenue Q Style

Nikki Chau — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:01:24 +0000

Coming back from my 10-day Vipassana course, as I do the sittings on my own, I keep hearing Goenkaji saying… “Anicca, anicca, anicca… Changing, changing, changing.”

I’ve always loved Avenue Q, and think this song is the perfect embodiment of Impermanence in pop culture.

“Each time you smile / It’ll only last a while… Life may be [...]

Today and Tomorrow

Nikki Chau — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:19:09 +0000

During check-in time at my 500-hr training this weekend, there’s a general consensus that we are all really busy. “Call me in September”, someone said, and the class nodded in agreement.

I have been in massive planning mode, and for sure can feel the pressure of “more faster”. It was perfect timing when I came across [...]

I’m Working On A Dream

Nikki Chau — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:13:18 +0000

I have the softest spot for inspiring stories of people overcoming all odds. You’ll find me standing in front of a newstand with tears streaming down my cheeks at an image of two brothers hugging for the first time after 40 years of separation by the North and the South Korean border, for example.

I’ve had [...]

Always Love

Nikki Chau — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:29:13 +0000

Nada Surf – Always Love

Today, in his speech in Cairo, President Barack Obama sent out a message of respect and peace among all of us, and especially among people that have fought with one another too long.

On tonight’s Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, I saw snippets of the reaction from the Fox News pundits, and [...]