Through meditation and mindfulness, we learn to become more aware of what yogis and mystics call the subtle body. In brief, the subtle body is a vast system of energy centers. Yogis of the past were able to label this inner dimension by extensive practice in meditation and mindfulness. Through meditation, they were able to […]
Buttha Shudi is a yogic practice to purify the elements. All matter, living and nonliving, contain all of the 5 elements: earth, water, fire, air, and ether or space (akasha). Below are recommendations for the purification of all 5 elements. With these practices, we are more likely to be free from sickness and disease. Try […]
The Yamas are the first of the 8 limbs of yoga. They concern our relationship with self and others. Practicing the first limb of yoga, the Yamas expands our practice beyond the mat. Below you will see the 5 Yamas and ideas for practicing each one. Also, you may want to try a yoga class […]
The Niyamas are the second of the eight limbs of yoga. The Niyamas are disciplines of self-study, introspection, and self-purification. Below, you will find ideas to practice each of the five Niyamas. Take my yoga class Here and learn more about the Niyamas. THE NIYAMAS – Self Observances 1. SAUCHA – Purifications for body and […]
Dinacharya are self-care rituals that are part of Ayurvedic health and wellness. Ayurveda is the sister science to yoga and a natural medicine system developed in India over 3,000 years ago. Following the rituals of Ayurveda and having a morning and evening routine is most important. Try one or two of the ideas below and […]
My yoga practice began 25 years ago when I was feeling very stressed parenting my two and four-year-old children. I decided to research the best stress reduction program and discovered Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program. (MBSR) (See Palouse Mindfulness.) The eight-week program included meditation, yoga Nidra (body scans), and simple yoga. We were required […]
My favorite meditation App that is one of the most important resources that I recommend for my students is called Insight Timer. It is the best meditation app with the world’s largest FREE library of more than 55k guided meditations, 8k teachers & the best meditation timer. What I love about the timer is that you can choose […]
This month in Yoga Awakening we will explore the 7 chakras accompanied by a playlist that reflects each chakra. The 7 chakras (literally translating to “wheel”) or energy centers are part of the subtle body (what yogis call the energetic body) and extend out from the sushumna channel ( main energy channel) that runs along […]
I had my first experience teaching Hip Hop Yoga this weekend! So much fun! A great playlist from Y7 Yoga Studio in NY and a little bit of extra hip action and play! Thank you to these fun ladies for introducing me to a new form of yoga.
A spa yoga session combines yoga asanas (poses) along with massage-like hands-on assists and stretching.
