Using Yoga to Navigate Difficult Times

Using Yoga to Navigate Difficult Times

by | Apr 22, 2020 | Meditation, Yoga

Many people are drawn to yoga because they enjoy the movement and stretching. They may even keep coming back to class because yoga opens up tight muscles or relieves pain from an old injury. What they may not realize is that a regular yoga practice can also have a...
The Present of Yoga in America

The Present of Yoga in America

by | Jan 27, 2012 | Yoga

Teaching yoga is an extension of a yoga teacher’s practice. So it is not surprising that many teachers focus mainly on yoga poses (asana). Many teachers come to yoga because of the physical practice. When they end up teaching other teachers, asana becomes even...
Five Ways to Develop a Personal Yoga Practice

Five Ways to Develop a Personal Yoga Practice

by | Mar 4, 2011 | Yoga

In a previous post, we looked at the benefits of having a personal yoga practice. Here are 5 ways to start developing your own practice today. Find a yoga teacher The fastest way to a personal yoga practice is with the guidance of a yoga teacher. He can work with you...
Isn’t Yoga Just Stretching?

Isn’t Yoga Just Stretching?

by | Jan 27, 2011 | Fitness, Yoga

When people find out that I’m a yoga teacher, they usually respond in one of two ways. “Wow, you must be pretty flexible,” or “I’ve never been good at stretching. Not like my daughter/friend/etc. who is super-bendy.” Yoga is often associated with stretching That makes...