Category: Teaching Yoga

Yoga Asana Championships

Paloma Chavez
yogachampionship.jpg"Competition is the foundation for all democratic societies. For without ‘Competition', there is no democracy." Bikram Choudhury The 5th International Yoga Asana Championships will be taking place this coming week at the LAX Westin Hotel. Participants from around the world will gather to demonstrate a series of compulsory asanas and two personally selected by the participant all within 3 minutes.  The adult division are required to present the asanas: Standing-Head-to-Knee, Standing Bow...
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Yoga in Ghana

Paloma Chavez
krisha1.27.jpgThe International Association of Black Yoga Teachers is a membership based organization that provides access to the practice of yoga with a pointed interest in serving the  African Diaspora as well as other communities. In recent years their dedication has taken them to supporting the efforts of local yoga practioners in Ghana. In Spring 2008 the organization, lead by Krishna Kaur will be returning to Ghana to work with the men...
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Honoring Your Practice

Paloma Chavez
honyoga.jpgIn this month’s issue of Yoga Journal, there was a thoughtful article entitled “10 Tools for Creating Your Happiest Life.” In this article it covers areas such as “Plug in to your spiritual self, get energized about your future, let go of the old and honor your physical self.” This last one seems to parallel closely with our yoga practice. (more…)
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Insightful Yoga

Paloma Chavez
SeeingYoga.jpgExtraordinary people are ones that don’t hesitate in their actions when they realize one simple act can benefit a whole community. Such was the selfless act of Mangala Sarda, yoga instructor, who created a Braille book on yoga for the visually impaired communities in India. As a teacher of the National Association of the Blind she devoted 10 years to teaching students. It was from this experience that she...
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Yoga in Your Town

Paloma Chavez
desertyoga.jpgSometimes we find the most helpful information in some of the most unusual spots. This week we came across a post all about yoga teachers and classes in Tucson, Arizona on the Arizona Night Buzz online site. Typically they are covering the hotspots in the city from clubs to video and restaurants. I found it to be a good article for anyone looking for basic information as well as specific...
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One Love, Many Purposes

Paloma Chavez
scorne.jpg"I never would have thought 15 years ago that I would have developed a sense of purpose around service the way that I have," she says. "And it took me many years of yoga and guidance to help direct me into that part of my passion today." Seane Corn This is a quote from the Los Angeles Times article “Seane Corn”A World Beyond Yoga” I...
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Words of Wisdom

Paloma Chavez
jan2.jpgOne of our favorite resources is the Shambala Sun magazine. As we continue to feel the promise and excitement of a new year it is vital that we gather as many nurturing and supportive tools as we can. And the January issue of Shambala Sun has a wealth of thoughtful resources. An insightful piece entitled "More Than Just a Body" is an interview with Rodney Yee that offers us a brief...
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Exceptional Yoga Stories

Paloma Chavez

dec31st.jpgWe at YogaHub wish to take a moment to offer Thanks and Appreciation to all of our YogaHub readers, and community for their insightful words, and generous support of our site. Also, an additional Thanks to the staff of writers, researchers, teachers and advisers of YogaHub for their dedication and good work throughout the year.

It has been an exciting opportunity to share with you our passion and commitment to providing the yoga community...
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January Yoga Events

Paloma Chavez
janevents.jpgLooking for unique ways to begin your New Year? We have recently updated our calendar with the following events that are sure to clarify and rejuvenate your personal and yoga goals for 2008. (more…)
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