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, 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 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...
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...
*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...
