by Sacha Fenimore | Sep 13, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy
Once upon a time, there was a collection of ideas, rules, or ways to live called the Yoga Sutras. The Yoga Sutras were collected in a land far away, a long time ago, and was made into a book. Although the book is super old, the ideas (once dissected) can easily be...
by Amanda James | Sep 6, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
“For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.” -Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D. from The Body Keeps the Score The basic elements of a yoga practice (movement, breath work, and meditation) help...
by Amanda James | Aug 30, 2021 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga
Mudras, the elaborate hand and finger gestures used in many Yoga and Ayurvedic traditions, are effective and simple tools to employ for self-soothing, energizing, settling emotions, and focusing. Like little yoga poses for your hands, mudras make use of the energy,...
by Heather Horrell | Jun 17, 2021 | Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy
Have you ever just sat and watched the clouds? I remember as a kid just lying on the grass, watching the clouds go by and pretending they were intricate shapes, people, places, or characters. It’s funny because I always saw a bunny. I imagined that she was hopping on...
by Heather Ruggieri | Jun 10, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Videos, Yoga Activities
NAMASTE! When I took my Kids Yoga teacher training with Kidding Around Yoga, the fun and energetic Sargeant Saluations (their version of Sun Salutations) quickly became a favorite part of the curriculum. And then I attended my first weekend of 200-hour yoga...
by JENNIFER KARASH-EASTMAN | Mar 18, 2021 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
Many in the northern hemisphere look forward to the month of March. This is when the spring or vernal equinox occurs, usually around March 19-21. The spring equinox signals the transition from a long, dark winter to a light-filled spring. Of course, in the southern...
