My Vinyasa Practice Blog
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We diversify our blog content so that you get multiple perspectives about the practice and application of yoga. Our authors are experts in the field who share their passion for the practice through their unique lens. My Vinyasa Practice online yoga school blog also features guest authors from time to time, and we welcome collaboration. If you’re a yogi blogger who is interested in writing for us you can contact [email protected] for more information.
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...
Symptoms of Blocked Energy in the Chakras
*This article was written by Ashlyn Rochester for My Vinyasa Practice* The five elements of ether, air, fire, water, and earth come together to give us the sensations we experience like sound, smell, taste, form, sign, and touch. They also come together inside us to...
How to Sequence Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga is a practice that invites deep relaxation to counter the higher energy states we spend most of our days in. This therapeutic practice uses supported shapes and positions to invoke deep relaxation to settle your mind and bring harmony to your...
Yoga Nidra
What is the practice of Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is an ancestral practice that has roots in traditions and philosophies grounded in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Tantrism. This unique form of yoga provides a journey into the states of matter, consciousness, and the joy of...
11 Fun Facts About Yoga
So your magical vibe has finally attracted your tribe. You’ve found your flow and favorite yoga family, so the next time you gather, share a smoothie, cold pressed juice or meet up for a fun filled pot luck meal, why not share these 11 fun yoga facts amongst you all...
MyCAA Yoga Certification
Military spouses often find themselves in new surroundings, sometimes working as a single parent while at the same time trying to acclimate to a new community. Military spouses are often well educated and highly qualified for a wide variety of careers but...
Three Restorative Bliss Postures for All
Just like life, we are constantly constructing, deconstructing, analyzing, planning and reacting to so many things that surround us. There is always something to be done, thoughts racing through our minds and often it doesn’t seem as though there are enough hours in...
Become A Certified Mindfulness Coach
There are several choices to become a mindfulness coach online, making it somewhat difficult to find a fitting program. Most people search for affordability, while others look for authentic certification programs. Some people exclusively search for accessible...
Compassionate Relationships
Humans and animals have a primal need to reproduce and carry on their genetic contributions to life on earth. At a young age, babies are dependent on their caretaker’s ability to protect and nurture young ones to repeat this life cycle. People may crave...