Yoga
Yoga: A Natural Treatment for Insomnia
A friend recently shared an inspiring story of how he overcame his difficulties with insomnia through the practice of Ananda Yoga. Matthew attended our most recent session of Ananda Yoga Teacher Training at The Expanding Light Retreat. He openly … Continue reading
Overcoming Obstacles
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
Ananda Yoga for Tall Posture and Bone Strength
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
Winter Restorative Yoga Pose
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
10 Tips for Yoga Teachers
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
Dharma and the Destruction of Suffering
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
Energizing Your Spiritual Life
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
Yoga Alliance’s New Policy on Yoga Therapy
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
Why Are You Teaching?
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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- Yoga: A Natural Treatment for Insomnia
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Ananda Yoga for Tall Posture and Bone Strength
- Yoga Therapy Final Essay
- Winter Restorative Yoga Pose
- 10 Tips for Yoga Teachers
- Dharma and the Destruction of Suffering
- Energizing Your Spiritual Life
- Yoga Alliance’s New Policy on Yoga Therapy
- Why Are You Teaching?
- Restorative Yoga Pose for Spring
- The Connection Between Yoga and Meditation
- Autumn Restorative Yoga Pose
- Yoga and Epilepsy
- A Restorative Yoga Pose for the Summer
- My Healing Experience with Ananda Yoga Therapy
- Returning to Yoga after a Back Injury
- Motherhood and Meditation
- Prenatal Yoga: A Visualization for Expectant Mothers
- Positive Attitude for Birth
- The “Right” Way to End Deep Relaxation
- Taking God Out of “God”: A Crash Course in Semantics
- Rendering Grateful Service
- Postpartum Meditation: Does It Exist?
- Teaching Yoga to Seniors & People with Osteoporosis
- Prenatal Yoga Tips on Meditation
- 5 Tips for Improving Posture during Pregnancy
- Keeping on Track with Knees
- The Great Knee Quiz
- Ananda Yoga For Persons with Multiple Sclerosis
- An Ayurvedic Approach to Ananda Yoga – Part 2
- Teaching the Art of Discovery – Part 1
- Yoga for Teens (Part 2)
- Insights from a Master Teacher
- Yoga for Teens (Part 1)
- Update on Ananda Yoga Therapist Training
- Level 1 AYTT Changes
- Ananda Yoga Goes to the Movies
- Playing the Pauses
- What is the most helpful advice an Ananda Yoga Teacher has offered you?
- Isometric Strengthening of the Vastus Medialis
- An Ayurvedic Approach to Ananda Yoga – Part 1
- Prenatal Yoga: Are You Ready for the Good News? Part 2
- Prenatal Yoga: Are You Ready for the Good News? Part 1
- Teaching the Art of Discovery – Part 3: Discovery via Challenges
- Teaching the Art of Discovery – Part 2: Teaching More-Advanced Asanas
- Are Your Students Bored?
- Keepin’ It Simple
Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. It is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968.
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