by Sarah Dennehy | Jul 9, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, KAY Music, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
If you practice yoga, you are likely familiar with the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Written thousands of years ago, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali explores the eight-fold path, or ashtanga (which translates to “eight limbs”). This is the foundation of yoga philosophy and... by Mallika Rale | Jul 6, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home
“Momma, sun!”, my daughter gushed while doodling on a rainy afternoon. She handed me her purple crayon. “You want me to draw a purple sun?” I laughed. “Purple sun, purple sun, purple sun!!” she insisted. Obviously, we had no time to waste! We drew a purple sun, a blue... by Amanda James | Jul 2, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools, Yoga Stories
A lovely way to spend a lazy afternoon is to rest in the shade of a big tree – the branches and leaves rustling above you and the soft earth feeding its roots below you. Trees provide a sense of timelessness and patience, of strength with flexibility. That union... by Mallika Rale | Jun 29, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
Sleep. A deceivingly simple, five-lettered state of being. As natural as breathing in and out. Yet, a good night’s shut-eye eludes many – for a plethora of reasons. To name a few, sleep disorders like insomnia, medical conditions that influence sleep patterns, 24/7... by Amanda James | Jun 25, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities
Child’s Pose (Balasana) is a deceivingly simple posture. Usually practiced as a way to return to normal calm breathing after more challenging poses, Child’s Pose is, indeed, a great time-out. But in my Kids Yoga classes, it offers so much more than a quick rest. To... by JENNIFER KARASH-EASTMAN | Jun 22, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching
“Rain, rain, go away, come again another day.”- James Orchard Halliwell The rain gets a bad reputation. We all blame the rain for ruining our day at times. Movies foreshadow sadness by setting the scene in the rain. Many songs use the metaphor of rain to evoke... by Amanda James | Jun 18, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Yoga in Schools
A beautiful trait in children is that they tend to get caught up in a moment. This gives them the highest of highs, where their whole bodies just light up from the inside. But these strong emotions can also have them spiraling into stress and anger with no clear path...
