My Vinyasa Practice Blog
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Mindful Parenting
Mindfulness is a word we hear talked about often in the yoga world. As many of us may come to find out, mindfulness can be much easier practice to talk about than to actually put into practice, especially in challenging moments. And, what is mindful parenting? Can...
Yoga For Every Body
Yoga is for everybody. If our intention is to help provide tools to facilitate all levels of accessible classes, and to meet students where they are in their practice regardless of flexibility, age, size, shape, or ability level, we must be willing to put in the work...
Self Actualization
The one thing that binds us all as spiritual beings having a human experience is that our experiences are so individually unique; it is really quite astounding. Try as we might to put ourselves in others’ shoes, all we can ever do is just that, try. Other people’s...
Schools Of Tantra Yoga
Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, and Raja Yoga are three of the six lineages of yoga that are considered pillars of Tantra Yoga. The concepts in each pillar are simple, yet profound. When looked at in isolation, we see that each pillar leverages elements from other practices...
How To Sequence A Vinyasa Class
There are several important pieces to consider when a yoga teacher begins sequencing a yoga class. Many schools of yoga define vinyasa as a method of yoga in which movements form a flowing sequence in coordination with the breath. This school of thought aligns with...
Introduction To Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga Practice Like traditional Yang yoga practices, Yin yoga is designed to align the body’s energies to prepare for more subtle states, like meditation. You can offer Yin yoga to students who feel stuck energetically to help them move the energy and encourage...
How To Sequence Adaptive Yoga
https://youtu.be/forTZDa2G9U Here Michelle Young, E-RYT 500 looks at different modifications that can be offered when using a chair as a prop. Adaptive Yoga Defined The phrase “adaptive yoga” is widely used to refer to several modified yoga practices. From a yoga...
Self Realization Through Raja Yoga
STRUCTURE THROUGH RAJA YOGA Raja yoga, or Patanjalian Yoga, as it is sometimes referred to, is a highly scaffolded practice where the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are used as a road map towards liberation. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are broken into four Padas, which you...
Lineage In Yoga
People often think that all forms of yoga are the same in terms of their origins. In other words, if they take a yoga class, they might believe it is representative of all yoga classes offered throughout the world, especially in the west. This is a misunderstanding. ...
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
If you’re a yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance then you’re probably already aware of the continuing education requirement that must be met every three years to remain a member in good standing. And, since joining the Yoga Alliance you've probably come to learn...
How To Sequence Vinyasa Yoga
Teaching Vinyasa Yoga is more therapeutic than one might think. Vinyasa yoga is a blend of yogic styles that originates from Krishnamacharya’s direct line including Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Viniyoga. It takes the therapeutic aspects of each of these styles of...
Tapping Into Intuition With Tarot
Tarot readings can be an interesting way to connect our intuition to our environment by using a psychic tool. Originally, tarot cards were invented as a game by combining two different decks in the mid-1400s. Now, tarot cards are a tool for awakening psychic abilities...
The Power Of Trauma Informed Yoga
Trauma-informed yoga is a popular tool for treating trauma in both traditional clinical settings and with holistic wellness providers. This is partly because of the recent emphasis researchers are putting on trauma and adverse childhood experiences. Science has proven...
Yoga & Mindfulness For Personal Development
Yoga and mindfulness are tools for personal development and now the two are getting a lot of attention as viable options for personal development. Yoga teacher training is becoming more affordable and accessible. What once was exclusive and unattainable is available...