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 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 | May 28, 2020 | Benefits of Yoga, Meditation, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
In your mind, picture an empty plot of land being prepared to plant a garden. The garden plot lies warm in the sun. The soil has been turned and is well-nourished with rich, organic compost. Earthworms, ladybugs, butterflies, and bees are plentiful to keep the garden... by Jacquie Bullard | Mar 26, 2020 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Props, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
This lesson plan is perfect to use with in-person classes or in virtual classes! “An example is a clear bulb or a colored bulb. If the bulb is colored, it gives colored light. But you wouldn’t say the electricity inside is also colored.” -Swami Satchidananda, The... by JENNIFER KARASH-EASTMAN | Mar 9, 2020 | 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...
