Grief is a complex journey. Each person travels it differently. They grapple with loss and seek solace in pain. Society often dictates how fast we should heal. But, Yin Yoga offers a deep and personal way to navigate grief. The Essence of Yin Yoga Yin Yoga is slow and introspective. It encourages practitioners to hold …
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Grieving is natural and human. But, in our fast society, we often underestimate the time and patience needed to heal. Amid the daily hustle, it’s crucial to intentionally give ourselves time to grieve. This article explores meditation. It is a powerful and realistic way to cultivate patience during the grieving journey. Grieving is a complex …
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Lilias Folan (born 1936) began to practice yoga as exercise in 1964, and was soon teaching at the YWCA in Stamford, Connecticut. She studied asanas under the yoga masters T. K. V. Desikachar, B. K. S. Iyengar, and Angela Farmer, and gained wider knowledge of yoga under the Sivananda Yoga masters Swami Vishnudevananda and Swami Satchidananda. She joined the Connecticut ashram of the Divine Life Society led by Swami Chidananda. In the 1980s she met Swami Muktananda, creator …
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BONUS: Yin Yoga for Grief: A Gentle Healing Practice Grief is a universal experience, a profound and often challenging journey that touches us all at some point in our lives. The pain of loss can manifest physically, emotionally, and spiritually, affecting our overall well-being. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to grieving, the ancient practice …
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Michelle Young is a C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT 500, and holds an M.Ed in Curriculum Development. She has been teaching in one capacity or another for almost 20 years, and she is passionate about creating authentic, accessible content that is both high quality and affordable. Absurdly high-quality yoga teacher training does not have to be expensive. Michelle …
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Bonus: Revitalize Your Digestion: A 45-Minute Yin Yoga for Gut Health practice video. Details below. In the hustle and bustle of modern life, maintaining a healthy digestive system often takes a back seat. Stress, poor eating habits, and a sedentary lifestyle can wreak havoc on our digestive harmony. But what if there was a simple …
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Pierre Bernard and his wife, Blanche DeVries, were among the earliest proponents of postural yoga in America. In 1924, they created the Clarkstown Country Club, where yoga was taught to affluent and influential clientele. The network created through this endeavor not only popularized yoga in the West but also advanced the reinvention of yoga as …
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Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:Women’s History Month 2024 Lovingly referred to as the first lady of yoga, Indra Devi was perhaps one of the most influential early practitioners of yoga in the United States in the mid-to-late 1940s. Though Devi died in 2002 at the age of 102, she is (and always …
Bonus: Light & Lively: 3 Refreshing Seasonal Lunch Recipes to Energize Your Day. Details below. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of midday meditation and provide you with practical tips to transform your lunch break into a rejuvenating experience. The Power of Midday Meditation: Stress Reduction: The midday slump is a common experience …
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Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:Women’s History Month 2024 About Krishna Krishna Kaur, a dynamic, heart centered Yoga teacher, began studying yoga in 1970 and has passionately taught the art and science of Kundalini Yoga and Self Awareness for over 40 years. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from her teaching …
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