Freedom and Independence with Yoga
Freedom and Independence with Yoga. Growing up, we all long for independence from the rules and regulations our parents set for us.
Life Moves Pretty Fast, Stop and Look Around or You Could Miss It.
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around, once in a while, you could miss it.” To quote the classic 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. It’s a quote that has endured for over three decades, and with good reason. The sentiment holds true today, perhaps even more so than in the […]
The Power of Attention, the last 3 limbs of yoga.
This week we explore the Dharana or concentration, Dhyana or meditation, and Samadhi or pure bliss. The last three limbs of the eight limbs of yoga.
Aerial Yoga – 6 Reasons to Soar in Your Yoga
Have you ever wanted to fly? Learn to fly with Aerial Yoga a hybrid practice with the elements of Yoga and the elements of flying as you are suspended in the air
The Yoga Practice of Pranayama – Just Breathe!
This week let’s look at pranayama, an ancient practice from the philosophy of yoga that focuses on controlling the breath and connecting with life force energy. It is often referred to as “breathwork” and is one of the eight limbs outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Though it may seem like a simple concept, pranayama has a deep and powerful impact on our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Let’s explore this fourth limb of yoga in more detail.
Strike a Yoga Pose. How important are Asanas?
This week we strike a pose at Sunshine. Asana is the third limb of yoga, according to the eight-limbed path outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This eight-limbed path was designed to help practitioners reach enlightenment through mindful living, self-discipline, and meditation. It is considered the third limb because it follows Yama (ethical restraints) and Niyama […]