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Controlling Fear in Your Practice

Controlling Fear in Your Practice

Yoga is learning the delicate balance between control and surrender.  In order to hold and flow from pose to pose without falling, we must exert a level of concentrated control. Yet in order to truly let our body move, release, and breathe, we must allow ourselves to surrender. Yoga practice is not just about physical postures; it’s also a journey …

Five Tips for New Yoga Teachers

Five Tips For New Yoga Teachers

You just completed teacher training, now what? You’re ready. You’ve taught your friends, family, your neighbors, and even your pet chihuahua. Now you are heading out from safe waters. Your new adventure and next step might be a studio, a gym, or a community center. Have fun and use these tips and reminders to guide you. 5 Key Tips for …

How to Do the Sleeping Vishnu Pose (Anantasana) In Yoga

How to Do the Sleeping Vishnu Pose (Anantasana) In Yoga

Introduction In today’s ever-bustling world, it is essential to take care of our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Yoga is one of the best ways to nurture all these aspects of life. Practicing yoga helps improve our physical health through stretching and strengthening exercises (Yogasanas). It also promotes mental clarity and reduces stress through mindful breathing (Pranayama) and meditation (Dhyana). …

Yoga Anatomy - How Can I Practice Yoga Without Injuring Myself?

Yoga Anatomy – How Can I Practice Yoga Without Injuring Myself?

In today’s fast-paced world, yoga has become a beacon of solace for many physically and mentally seeking balance. Yoga has become a cornerstone of holistic wellness practices worldwide with its myriad benefits, from increased flexibility to stress reduction. Yet, amidst the tranquility of a yoga session lies a potential hazard – the risk of injury. When practiced thoughtfully, yoga may …

How does Yoga Practices Improve Nerve Health by Stimulating the Vagus Nerve

How Does Yoga Practices Improve Nerve Health by Stimulating the Vagus Nerve?

Chronic stress has become an unwanted companion in our fast-paced world. It disrupts our sleep, weakens our immune system, and contributes to various health issues. Thankfully, ancient practices like yoga offer a powerful antidote. But beyond the physical benefits of flexibility and strength, yoga holds a secret weapon for promoting overall well-being, stimulating the vagus nerve.  Chronic stress, the bane …