My Vinyasa Practice Blog
Resources for new or advanced yogis to enhance their practice
The My Vinyasa Practice blog is your go-to resource for evidence-informed, heart-centered content on yoga and wellness. Our articles cover a wide range of topics designed to deepen your personal practice and support your journey as a student or teacher. Explore expert insights on:
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Ayurveda and seasonal self-care practices
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Yoga Asana and safe alignment using props
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Yoga Therapy and trauma-informed approaches
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The Chakra System and subtle body awareness
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Online Yoga Teacher Training and continuing education
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Lineage in Yoga and the roots of Vinyasa
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Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga and class design techniques
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We feature content from experienced yoga educators, wellness professionals, and thought leaders who share their expertise through diverse lenses—bringing you a well-rounded understanding of topics like asana, yoga therapy, meditation, Ayurveda, and more.
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Yoga Asana
In the West, the practice of yoga tends to be associated with the physical practice, also known as asana. The sanskrit word asana can be directly translated to ‘sitting down’ or 'seated posture’ but it is also the overarching term used to describe the physical aspect...
Benefits of Moon Salutations
Sun salutations are often practiced in vinyasa yoga classes and the name is known if not familiar to a lot of people. So, what about the Moon Salutation? We know that sun salutations and moon salutations embody different qualities just as the sun and the moon...
Balancing Vata Dosha
Ayurveda is an ancient science that can be traced all the way back to the time of the Vedas, ancient spiritual Indian texts. In Ayurveda, it is believed that all universal energy can be categorized in three ways which are presented as the doshas. The three doshas in...
Do I Need To Learn Sanskrit To Practice Yoga
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do I need to learn Sanskrit to practice yoga?”, then you are not alone! It can be intimidating to know that there is an entirely different language that you don’t know that was used to create the practice of yoga and that you might hear...
Sun Salutations in Vinyasa Yoga
Sun Salutations are a staple of the sequencing of any Vinyasa Yoga class in the West. But what are sun salutations and where did they come from? The Sanskrit phrase for this is Surya Namaskar and when we break it down, we can see the direct translation. Surya is...
Pranayama
Pranayama, the ancient yogic art of breath control, is one of the most transformative practices in yoga. As outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, pranayama is the fourth limb of the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga (Ashtanga Yoga)—following Yama (ethical disciplines),...
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is just one of many forms of yoga and is often confused with Yin yoga. Restorative yoga is a lunar practice of no sensation. When we practice restorative yoga, we are looking to find a deep level of rest and props are utilized heavily to support this...
Prenatal Yoga
The practice of yoga has many benefits for all people but it can be particularly helpful for people who are pregnant and expecting. The body goes through amazing changes to prepare for housing and growing another life and these changes can lead to discomfort in the...
Niyama: The Second Limb of the Eight Limb Path
*This article was written by Ashlyn Rochester for My Vinyasa Practice* In our Yoga Teacher Training, we learn about the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. There are four books and book two covers the 8 Limbs of Yoga. As a review the 8 Limbs are: Yama (abstinence) Niyama...
The Eight Limbed Path
The Eight Limbed Path is an integral part of yogic philosophy. We see the idea of the eight limbed path in the second book of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Sadhana Pada, or the Portion on Practice, is the second of four books that comprise the Yoga Sutras of...
The Panchamaya Kosha System
What is Mantra?
Mantra is a word that is used a lot with the rising popularity of the wellness industry but the truth is that mantras have been around for thousands of years. They are at the base of spiritual and religious practices all around the world, they are utilized to pass...
Setting An Intention For Your Yoga Practice
*This article was written by Ashlyn Rochester for My Vinyasa Practice* Setting an intention for your yoga practice helps you bring the work you do on the mat to your life outside of the mat. It helps you incorporate yoga into your lifestyle and brings the intention...
Practice Yoga Studio: Austin, Texas
There is no shortage when it comes to places to practice yoga in Austin, especially when you consider self-led practices that can happen anywhere! There is also no shortage when it comes to yoga schools that certify yoga teachers. There might be many things that you...