Skeletal variation is a term popularized by Paul Grilley, the founder and developer of Yin Yoga. It means that every single person has a unique bone and joint structure, which in turn, can make some yoga poses easier or harder for each individual. Some poses will be non-accessible to certain bodies regardless of how much …
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It’s not what you think… Chaturanga Dandasana or push up pose is one of the easiest poses get an injury. It requires a step-by-step approach, just like handstand. Yet, it has become a basic shape in many beginners yoga classes… Can you imagine if you were asked to do a handstand 5-10 times in a …
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Opening the heart is a subtle process that can take time. The more refined we become in our Yogic experience, the more refined our nervous system and intellect become. This refinement responds to the somatic experiences of yoga – often physical back bends can aid the heart opening, if done gently, however a shared story …
This is a topic I have not seen covered very well on the internet. While this topic is covered more extensively in the 200-hour yoga teacher training, here are five important things to know if you are a teacher. 1. Our nervous system is the key to feeling good Our nervous system needs time in …
Need some ideas for class? Here are some themes I’ve used over the years organized in categories: Yogic philosophy Some of the most enduring philosophy can be found in Patanjali Yoga Sutras. You can use just one shloka like “Yoga chitta vritti nirodhah” and read five different translations of this important philosophy. One of my …
Like the Daoist philosophy, how we treat ourselves and others is a balance between yin and yang. There aren’t any rules to follow and new information will change our perspective with time. Understanding who is hypermobile, (a lot of joint mobility), hypomobile (reduced joint mobility) and simply inflexible (muscular tensionality) will need to be determined. …
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Do you need membership to Yoga Alliance in 2022? Yoga Alliance (YA) is located in the USA and is currently the go-to international yoga credential institution for Yoga teachers and schools. There are also many famous yoga teachers and school, both Western and Eastern who have long lineages and/or authentic history in Yoga that do …
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So, you finished yoga teacher training but you still don’t feel confident about your teaching… Here’s four top tips to build confidence: Forget your yogic tools, be prepared Sure, yogic breathing can help reduce some anxiety but the greatest tool is to be prepared. Know your sequence by practicing it over and over and practice …
I often notice these concepts used interchangeably; however, they are different and here’s why it’s important. Mindfulness comes from the Buddhist tradition whereas, meditation is a spiritual practice found in both Buddhism and other ancient wisdom traditions such as Vedanta and Yoga. In mindfulness, one uses their power of observation to develop presence and …
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As you know, yoga is not just the practice of asanas, pranayama and meditation. It’s the practice of self-awareness, compassion and service. Here are the three ways Yoga serves humanity: 1. Stillness cultivates the desire to serve others By taking the time to be in stillness, you reduce your stress. And you can begin to …
