Add more life to the way you flow Do you know that there are many ways to practice? In a general to intermediate level class you may move through a series of postures called Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar). There are some yoga classes that just do a few rounds of Sun Salutes to warm up [...]
Pratyahara: The Art of Sense Withdrawal Tired of having a distracted mind? Learn to rein it in through the pivotal practices of pratyahara (sense withdrawal), which help you unplug, replenish, and move forward. Pratyahara practices lead to a profound state of relaxation, expanded self-awareness, and inner stability. They help us master both the body and [...]
How do you know if you are progressing in your yoga practice? It could be that you finally got your heels on the ground in down dog. Your plank is stronger. Your now standing on your head, you see the students behind you when you twist... but physical successes will only take you so far. [...]
I am changing my perspective on how I look at playing and creativity. We are all well educated on the importance of how eating right, taking vitamins, exercise etc is good for your health, have you ever noticed the effects playing and being creative? Take Mary Lou Cook quote “Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking [...]
Post all this rain has been perfect timing for me to get out into nature. The colours of spring are rich and vibrant, a welcomed delight for my eyes. The whole sensory experience of being in natures penetrates right through to my heart making me feel happy and playful. There are many things like nature [...]
Surya Namaskar is one of the most important yoga practices. It is these of yoga poses which can be performed while listening or chanting along to mantras. Mantras help to focus the mind and add a profound spiritual element to the practice. Surya means "sun" and namaskar means "salutations." Sometimes translated as "eternal salutations to the sun." Surya Namaskar [...]
Welcome to our Community Library It has been an idea for some time, to finally have our little library up and running is a dream come true. This is a studio community library full of books that have been donated by teachers, friends, and donations from students. All are welcome to come early or hang [...]
What are chakras and why are we talking about them anyway? When I first started yoga all I knew was I needed some time out. Without knowing too much I thought it was the yoga postures that did the magic. It was great to stretch out my body, it was calming to focus on my [...]
You exercise for your body, what about exercising for your mind? We've heard how beneficial getting up early to exercise is for you, but in winter it's so much harder to get out of a warm cozy bed. Yoga in the morning tips the scales towards being great for your body. You get your blood [...]
