Sense Withdrawal

Pratyahara is the yogic term form for withdrawing your mind from the sensory input of the outside world. When we sever this connection, it allows the mind to find a place of ease. The cellphone can ring, ping and buzz like an angry bee. We do not hear it nor feel it’s vibration. The television

Sun Salutation (Part 2) – Solar Powering

The Sun Salutation involves two distinct parts: 1) Sun Bowing – a beautiful flow into and out of forward folds and 2) Solar Powering – a series of movements linking downward dog, plank poses and descending planks. This phase produces heat or tapas in the body. So, let’s discuss Part 2…. From forward fold, step

Saluting the Sun

The sun salutation is a joyful calisthenic in a vinyasa flow class. It involves two parts: Sun Bowing and Solar Powering. Sun bowing involves sweeping the arms to the sides and overhead and then swan diving into a forward fold. This is a way of honoring the warmth and light we receive each day. Once

The Meaning and History of ‘Namaste’ | Merriam-Webster

‘Namaste’ joins ‘karma’ and ‘nirvana’ from Sanskrit — Read on http://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-history-of-namaste

Offering Thanks – At the End of Yoga Class

The Hindi salutation “Namaste,” is a friendly greeting and a great way to start a yoga class. Participants can even say namaste to one another as a form of unification. One of my first introductions to the word namaste was from an instructor at my local gym. She defined namaste as, “the divine light in

Tadah! The Magic of Tadasana.

In order to make a good first impression, we often offer a firm handshake. Similarly, if we want to make a good first appearance, we stand straight and tall. Tadasana or Mountain Pose helps you to find that poised posture. It helps restore alignment and put things back in their proper place. Practicing Tadasana restores

Moving with Care

In yoga there is philosophical code, similar to the the the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts Code of Law. The Yogic code is found in the texts of the Yamas and Niyamas. The Yamas consist of 5 restraints and the Niyamas consist of 5 observances. The first two Yamas are non-violence and truthfulness, known as

Breathing First

The foundation of yoga is the breath. It is pure, simple and true. When we sit on a cushion or chair and merely notice our inhalation and exhalation, we are doing yoga. We are uniting with our breath while in a seated posture. During a hatha class I took with Mark Devenpeck (owner of Triad

“Mira, Mira!”

Concentration on subtle sense perceptions can cause steadiness of the mind. — Patanjali. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates. In this blog, I am hoping to make yoga accessible to every