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Ayurvedic enema therapy and basti benefits
how to guide for vataThe Ayurvedic medicated implant treatment known as Basti involves the introduction of medicinals such as sesame oil, coffee, acidophilus, or a herbal decoction...
Female archetypes: the 12 aspects of the divine feminine
Feminine Archetypes | You are not a single female archetype. When you call on all twelve aspects of the Divine Feminine in your daily life,...
Why i signed up for yoga teacher training
A Sluggish and Lost BeginningThere is nothing scarier than deciding you want to explore a new path. At 26, I was feeling sluggish and lost....
Women’s yoga retreats
a girl thing?Recharging, rejuvenating, renewing – these are words associated with all yoga retreats. So what’s different and special about a yoga retreat for women?...
Meaning of spiritual yoga symbols & images
In the culture of Yoga, yogis use a variety of symbols including: yoga symbols, Sanskrit symbols, spiritual symbols, and meditation symbols. The universe speaks many...
Virtual teacher training
A Personal Journey into Virtual TeachingI remember standing before my computer screen, ready to teach students, my first online yoga class. My heart was pounding,...
Cracking joints explained: is it bad for you?
Bone cracking sound and clicking joints are common when we ease our way into certain asanasCracking joints: what is it and when does it happen?Cracking...
How to use yoga props – blocks, straps, bolsters, wheels
Yoga prop exercises & stretchesWhen you’re new to yoga, everyone else appears to be so flexible and glides into the poses like silk it’s easy...
Contact yoga – yoga of relationship
seven treasures and their blocks in LifeWhile reading the book Contact Yoga by Tara Lynda Guber, which features partners in yoga poses connecting through seven energetic...
The 8 limbs of yoga
There is one specific yoga practice that is common to all yoga styles, that is Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga. This yoga form is also considered the...
Why i can’t do yoga, the second of 3 excuses
What is time, anyway? The answer: something we don’t have enough of certainly. You get up at 6 AM, take a shower, make breakfast, feed...
Why i can’t do yoga, the third of 3 excuses
Respecting Belief SystemsLet me begin here by saying that my respect for another’s politics, religion, or belief system runs deep. I believe that we need...
Why i can’t do yoga the first of 3 excuses
Born Stressed OutI was born stressed out. By the very nature of my description (Type A, middle-aged, neurotic, Jewish woman), I worry, not only about...
How i learned to practice at home
lost in my living roomOne day, I was in class with five other people. We were sitting quietly on our mats facing our teacher. Instead...
Om 🕉️ symbol meaning
Om, often represented by the symbol “🕉”, is a sacred syllable that has captivated the minds and spirits of countless individuals across the globe. With...
Runner’s knee and yoga
recovery routine for runner’s knee painIf you are a dedicated runner, or even just occasionally take part in high-impact exercise, then it is likely you...
