by Amanda James | Mar 30, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
In this time of uncertainty, anxiety, seclusion, and fear, we all need to find ways to improve our mental health. For centuries, yoga has given practitioners the tools live in a healthy way. Now is a perfect time to find an online yoga class (you can do a search on... by Andrea Knauber | Mar 23, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
“Surrender. Just let go. Trust the universe… It will catch you.” –Unknown Over the years I have been learning to be kinder and more compassionate with the processes I am immersed in, with the endeavors I seek, with the “somedays” and with the “wants”. While it... by Rachel Crowther | Mar 16, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home
Disciplining our children or even simply redirecting undesired behaviors has been a hot button topic that spans generations and cultures. Our schools are no exception. Mindfulness and yoga are being adopted in schools as contemporary ways to meet the social and... by Heather Ruggieri | Feb 24, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
GK Chesterton wrote, “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” Wonder. When did we lose our wonder at the world around us? Would you agree that we live in a time where much of what should be held... by Heather Horrell | Feb 20, 2020 | Asanas, Books, Meditation, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching
It doesn’t get very cold here in the South, so we often have to play pretend or make believe when it comes to the winter season. Our imaginations are so vivid that I easily came up with a winter wonderland themed yoga class. Kids and parents love it! I tend to get a... by Amanda James | Feb 10, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga at Home
Meditation is an ancient practice that provides many benefits for our modern brains. A 2010 study found that meditators’ cognitive skills (sustain attention, visuospatial processing, working memory, executive function) improved after meditating just 20 minutes a...
