So when you attend your local yoga studio, typically there is a waft of soft, melodic, perhaps meditation music welcoming you into the class. If you attend a class led by yoga teacher Chaos you could be listening to tracks from Marilyn Manson or Rage against the Machine. (more…)
As my practice progresses, my list of questions continue to increase. Just when I was getting the flow right with my Sun Salutation commitment, I found that my spirit was asking for some clarification.
So, I kept that thought in mind, knowing that when I least expect it the answer will make itself present. (more…)
Each of us has a reason for practicing yoga. Whether for physical or spiritual goals, we may not imagine that it is what it is actually saving our lives. However for many people who are challenged with a chronic illness that may very well be their answer.
For Michael McColly being HIV positive has been the catalyst to transform his daily life. For him this has not been a death sentence...
I have often wondered if the yoga instructors at my local gym have the qualifications to teach yoga? And when I came across this article in the Brisbane Times, “Gyms to regulate yoga†it caused me to think twice about my own gym.
Although the instructors at my current gym seem open, gentle and confident, I must admit that I have not asked them directly of their previous experience. Most times...
Stillness, breath, reflection, knowledge, gratitude. These are my working words, the ones that today I am calling upon to deepen my daily practice. Do I repeat them, listen to them, or roll them around in my body through each yoga pose? Am I meditating on them before, after, or during? Or perhaps I am just thinking too much of how to “think” about them?
How do we use meditation in our practice? Continue Reading: Meditation Assistance
When a “slightly overweight, curvaceous, rounded” woman or man first considers a yoga practice, they pause with concerns. Most are what every other new student asks, “How will I bend like that?” “Do I have to be in shape to take a class?” But what continues in their mind is the reality that their extra girth will be a challenge in even the simplest twist or bend. Continue Reading: The Weight of Yoga
Sometimes it takes courage to laugh, to set aside our judgements, and doubts and to just allow ourselves to experience the humor in our lives.
According to Dr. Madan Kataria in Bombay, he has been able to merge the benefits of yoga and laughter into one practice. In an article by Alex Perry, Dr. Kataria was observed in central Bombay at sports area with a group of...
Last month we began to look into this adapted form of yoga practice. As we continued to research this area, we found that it has been around for awhile and has been accessed by all ages and ranges of mobility.
From those students who are being challenged by arthritis ,MS, recovering from a recent injury or for those seniors who are having a little extra trouble with floor exercises, chair yoga has become a valuable alternative....
Wow! What an exciting week it's been for us here at YogaHub as we've finally put the finishing touches on an exciting new project we've been working on for several months.
Our new Audio Yoga eGrams are a 52-week postcard series incorporating creative imagery, motivational quotes and approximately 60 seconds of audio yoga tips to inspire you and help keep you focused on your own personal yoga...
Keeping up with your body as it shifts and evolves can be a daunting task. As we all experience the benefits of our yoga practice, we recognize how much easier it is to manage the natural progression that comes with age.
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