A common thing to hear these days is the planet Mercury getting the blame when things go awry. This is something that is repeated by those who practice astrology and the layman, alike. People complain that the planet is in retrograde, throwing everything out of whack....
The fifth limb of Patanjali’s Raja Yoga is Pratyahara. Pratyahara is one of the most misunderstood limbs or practices found in Yoga. Pratyāhāra – withdrawal of the senses / directing energy inward at will “prati” – away from; against + ...
Taking flight in arm balances during a yoga practice can be quite exhilarating! In fact, a lot of students feel inspired by the idea of growing to be able to find balance on their arms. While we know that asana is only one part of the eight-limbed path of yoga, it is...
If we allow it, the spectrum of emotions can be widely felt and expressed. Many of us, and perhaps most of us who are reading and researching the practice of self compassion, have a tendency to hold on to the negative and heavy emotions of our life’s experiences. As...
As yogis and yoga teachers, we know that Yoga is for everybody. If you have a body, you can practice yoga! We also know that yoga is not just about the physical movements and that physical movement is just one piece to the self study puzzle. Not everyone is aware of...
