Yoga, a practice that has gained immense popularity in recent years, is much more than just physical exercise. It is a holistic system that combines physical postures, breathing techniques, meditation, cleansing and ethical principles to promote overall well-being. But have you ever wondered about the origins and history of yoga? Let’s dive into the basics …
As a yoga teacher, having insurance coverage is essential for protecting yourself, your students, and your business. This is the number one request I receive from yoga teachers. The options mentioned below have been updated as of August 2023. Remember there are various levels of coverage, depending on whether you are offering in studio teaching, …
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The Karmic principle is a concept that refers to the consequences of one’s actions. Every action has a corresponding effect, whether positive or negative, and these effects will manifest in this life or if you consider life beyond death, in a future one. It is impossible to see the laws of Karma at work or …
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A colleague was looking at taking a 300 hour program online. My critical analysis started to organize the most common pitfalls of this type of education. 1. Tradition: Yoga is a traditional practice that has been passed down from teacher to student orally for thousands of years. Learning from a teacher who has a deep …
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Yoga Nidra is a form of meditation that involves a guided relaxation technique that aims to bring a state of consciousness that is both waking and sleeping. The practice is often referred to as “yogic sleep” and is designed to promote deep relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance overall well-being. During Yoga Nidra, practitioners …
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 …
