Yoga

Overcoming Obstacles

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Melody Hansen

 Overcoming Obstacles by becoming an Ananda Yoga teacher As director of the Ananda Yoga Teacher Training Program at The Expanding Light Retreat, I’m fortunate to meet yoga practitioners of all ages and backgrounds, who have dedicated themselves to a regular … Continue reading →

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Ananda Yoga for Tall Posture and Bone Strength

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Maitri Jones

When I first started doing yoga postures, I heard that Yoga would make you taller. Being about 5 foot 2 inches in height, I always liked the idea of growing taller. And although after many years as an Ananda Yoga … Continue reading →

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Yoga Therapy Final Essay

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Nayaswami Mangala

Author: Kyle McDonald Kyle McDonald C-IAYT 2017 Yoga Therapist/ Healing Arts Instructor Children’s Integrative Therapies, Pain Management & Supportive Care Department / Hasbro Children’s Hospital Rhode Island Hospital Cancer Institute Reflecting on my own journey of healing, I know that … Continue reading →

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Winter Restorative Yoga Pose

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Melody Hansen

Winter is a time for comfort, staying warm, and withdrawing from outer activity. Unlike the other seasons, winter gives us the opportunity to stay indoors and take notice of the changes that are needed to create better balance in our … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Yoga Teachers

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Badri Matlock

These are principles we focus on at The Expanding Light Retreat and in our Ananda School of Yoga & Meditation for teaching yoga and training teachers. Practice what you teach. Always teach from your own experience and realized knowledge. Constantly … Continue reading →

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Dharma and the Destruction of Suffering

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Badri Matlock

Dharma, or right action, wrote Paramhansa Yogananda, “means those immutable principles which protect man permanently from the three-fold suffering of disease, unhappiness, and ignorance.” An embodiment of dharma himself, Yogananda explained: “Destruction of suffering involves the permanent elimination of all … Continue reading →

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Energizing Your Spiritual Life

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Melody Hansen

If you haven’t heard about the “30-Day Energization Challenge” that Gyandev launched on October 12, you can read about it and join if you’re interested. This challenge couldn’t have come at a more useful time in my life. Recently, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Yoga Alliance’s New Policy on Yoga Therapy

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Nayaswami Mangala

The Bhagavad Gita teaches us that Life is a Battlefield, so we shouldn’t really be surprised when two of our national yoga organizations seem to be engaged in turf battles. However, on closer examination of the reactions to Yoga Alliance’s … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Teaching?

Posted on May 28, 2016 by Badri Matlock

As yoga teachers, it is wise to reflect on our passion to practice and share yoga. Practicing yoga, sharing yoga: the two are interdependent. None of us would be driven to teach if we didn’t find our own practice inspiring. … Continue reading →

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Restorative Yoga Pose for Spring

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Melody Hansen

  Spring offers us the opportunity to look at life’s circumstances with a fresh new outlook. As nature continues its cycle from winter—a time to be inward—we’re now encouraged to come out of our cocoon of comfort and explore new … Continue reading →

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