What is the goal of yoga? Some say it is to quiet the mind. Others suggest it is to reach the ultimate and final stage of yoga named Samadhi. This 8th stage is the complete absorption of the body, mind, and spirit. What is your yogic goal? Do you practice for health reasons? Do you …
When we work with our hands in yoga, the instruction to spread the skin on the palms is often given. Hands are usually addressed with the air element. We reach them up into space. Spreading the finger webbing helps us to feel our hands become aware of the skin on the palms. We learn where …
The first poses beginners typically learn in Iyengar Yoga are Tadasana (mountain pose) and Vrksasana (tree pose). We achieve steadiness and firmness in Tadasana and we want to keep that stability in Vrksasana. Due to being a one legged standing pose Vrksasana offers a balance challenge. Both poses are narrow standing poses and often taught …
Garudasana , eagle pose is an entwining posture. The hips and shoulders compact in to give stability. Mental focus is required to to balance. This asana is part of the standing pose family. Learn Yoga in Action. Learn about current offerings.
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Happy New Year. It is the start of 2022 and what does that mean? For some it’s a chance to start something new or reinvigorate an existing routine. Yoga is a powerful tool that can help us access our deepest parts. Thinking of starting yoga or going back to class? Why not? Success in yoga …
Last night it was the full moon for December and it also snowed several inches. Since Christmas is fast approaching this spectacular event made me think of “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore. “The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave luster of midday to objects below” The full moon for …
Do not believe everything you think. It’s easy to be seduced by thoughts that cloud our judgement especially in times of sorrow and distress. We can also be swayed when our emotions are jovial. Sometimes it can be hard to let go of negative comments from others. Practicing yoga helps us to de-clutter our thoughts …