Many people have different paths to yoga practice. Some folks first encounter with yoga is with a yoga teacher in a yoga studio. For others it could be through friends or family who taken yoga courses or have a home yoga practice. If you are a current yoga student invite your friends, co-workers, family, and …
Many people new to yoga wonder what they should wear to yoga class. Yoga clothing that is comfortable and allows freedom of movement is best. Yoga apparel should neither be too baggy nor too tight. Yoga shirts should be tucked into yoga pants. Yoga outfits should be made out of breathable material such as cotton. …
A yoga space is any place where we practice yoga. We can create room in our minds and hearts for yoga. Sharing a yoga space with others may mean we send others positive and welcoming messages. Having a yoga space requires us to take time to clear out clutter in our homes. We may even …
Are you a student of yoga? Many people are intrigued by yoga because of its bountiful health benefits. When I first read Light on Yoga I was attracted to reading the “Effects” section of all the yoga pose descriptions. It was not until many years later that I learned to read and re-read the method …
Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers (CIYTs) undergo rigorous yoga training to in order to pass the yoga assessment. Candidates must study Iyengar yoga for several years before they can start preparing to become Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructors. Interested students must study with a yoga mentor who guides them through the Iyengar yoga assessment process. The mentor …
The english translation of the sanskrit word Asana is seat. Although many yoga poses or yoga postures are also referred to as yoga asanas. In B.K.S Iyengar’s Light on Yoga there are over 200 yoga poses. None of the yoga postures in Light on Yoga are done with a yoga prop. However, yoga props are …
Have you ever been to a yoga class? Wondering what happens during group yoga classes? Most people wear yoga clothes that allow for freedom of movement. Bringing your own yoga mat helps, but some yoga studios may provide yoga mats on site. It is important to contact the yoga teacher before coming to class and …
When was the last time you rolled out a yoga mat? Were in a group yoga class, private yoga lesson, or in an at home yoga practice session? Did you put away your own yoga prop? When will your next yoga time be? Schedule a time to practice yoga and pencil it into your schedule. …
Breaking into yoga practice is like trying to push a big heavy ball down a hill. The body is naturally dense and lazy while the mind is vibrant and active. By doing yoga postures we are trying to make the body as active as the mind. This helps the mind to quiet down and from …
Spring can feel hard won especially since it does not come easily in some parts of the world. Sometimes it feels it will hardly come at all. But, it will someday. As winter reluctantly melts away from the growing strength of the sun we can start prepare for the seasonal changes ahead. Yoga practice is …