Five Objections to Yoga Class
We all know a friend who would love Yoga, if she just gave it a chance. Here are five of the most common complaints that people have…
The Value of Family Yoga
The value of family Yoga can extend even further when a family engages in a practice together. Not only can the shared practice of Yoga…
Patanjali and the Concept of Niyama in Yogic Philosophy
Contemporary Yogic philosophy is the more subtle and deeper contemplation of the integration of Yoga’s wisdom and practices into daily…
When Yoga Practice Gets Stale
Repeating a favorite series of asanas can really ground a practice and help focus, but sometimes Yoga training sessions can feel stale. Trying some new tricks can help even the most advanced Yoga practitioner see himself in a new light and make him look forward to his time on the mat.
About Becoming a Yoga Instructor
Many Hatha Yoga styles provide a basic framework for yoga teacher training, which suggests that a teacher complete a minimum of 200…
Yoga for Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prenatal Yoga can be a relaxing, wonderful time of special closeness between mother and child. More than that, devoting the time to…
What is Prana?
Prana can be defined as the life-infusing substratum of all reality. Prana is also the energy we feel within and around us. There is a…
History of Yoga in America
Topics directly related to Yoga comprise roughly a third of the book, and the short chapter style (each subchapter is no longer the…
About Yoga and Feminism
On the surface, Yoga and feminism go together like bread and butter. As an inclusive form of holistic exercise that incorporates self…
Symbolism in Yoga Practice
Asana is a step towards bringing deeper spirituality to your Yoga practice. There is no “right answer” about what a pose means. It can…