by Marcie Robinson | Dec 2, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Karma Yoga, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home
In my children’s yoga classes I talk to the children about practicing Karma Yoga. The dictionary actually defines Karma as “(in Hinduism and Buddhism) the sum of a person’s actions in this and previous states of existence, viewed as deciding their fate in... by Jennifer Sacket | Nov 28, 2019 | Ayurveda, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
I have always been interested in Ayurveda, which is the sister science to yoga. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest healing system. It was developed thousands of years ago in India and based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between... by Amanda James | Nov 4, 2019 | Asanas, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Here in the northern hemisphere, we are stepping deeper into the autumn season. The temperature changes, the colors change and the daylight changes all affect our children in obvious and subtle ways. Let’s help them embrace the inevitability of change and the... by Heather Ruggieri | Oct 28, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy, Science of Yoga, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
If you have ever experienced confusion or concern from a parent about yoga as a religious activity, then I hope this discussion will help. Also, some of you may be working on proposals for yoga clubs in public schools where this question may come up as well. I see no... by Amanda James | Aug 8, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Ask anyone to show you what yoga or meditation looks like, and most people will sit cross-legged on the floor, place their hands on their knees, close their eyes, and say, “OM.” It’s the cartoon version of a yoga practice and a great starting point for a discussion on... by Amanda James | Jul 11, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
In Buddhism, there are Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. And this isn’t just for adults. While we might look back at...
