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The Language of Yoga
What we might call “bouncing back,” “rolling with the punches,” or “bending so we don’t break,” psychologists define as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, or significant stress. These problems, as the APA American Psychological…
When practicing online yoga, we often come to a moment where the teacher says “Okay, if your hamstrings are a bit tight, go ahead and grab your yoga strap.” At this point, many of us think to ourselves, “Uh,…
One of yoga’s many teachings is unity—there is no separation between the doer, the act of doing, and that which is done. There is no difference between the yogini, the act of practicing yoga, and the poses themselves. After…
In the yoga tradition, a mudra is a hand gesture or bodily symbol that is meant to cultivate a certain “bhavana,” or feeling-tone. The word “mudra” literally means “seal,” as in, “to seal something in.” The implication is that…
As our relationships deepen, we become invested in each other’s happiness. We want to see our loved ones thrive, so it can be especially hard if we feel they’re making a mistake. While the easy thing to do would…
Transform Your Yoga Practice: The Five Essential Elements of a Sacred Space Do you want to enhance your yoga practice and transform your home into a tranquil sanctuary? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the…
From the Sanskrit root “manas,” meaning “mind,” and “tra,” which translates as “tool,” a mantra is literally a tool for the mind. Yoga classes today are full of affirmations and “OMs,” however these “mind tools” are anything but new.…
The Language of Yoga
Our North Star: Introducing Stephanie Snyder’s latest course, Yamas and Niyamas
How am I doing in the world with all of its chaos and beauty? Am I actively engaged in a life that reflects yogic values? Do I even really understand what those are? These are questions I began to…