Yoga
Restorative Yoga Pose for Spring
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
The Connection Between Yoga and Meditation
Meditation is a necessity in our multifaceted lives, and yet it doesn’t come easily for most people. People want to try it, but they find it is more difficult than they ever imagined. How hard can it be?! Sitting up … Continue reading
Autumn Restorative Yoga Pose
Autumn is a time of change: the leaves fall from the trees and the weather signals a time of transformation for nature, animals, and people. With the energetic activity of summer behind us, there is now an opportunity—with encourage from … Continue reading
Yoga and Epilepsy
During my early years of nurses’ training, I took a job on Saturday mornings piercing ears at a local department store. In the early 1980’s ear piercing was a new fad and stores wanted people with medical training doing the … Continue reading
A Restorative Yoga Pose for the Summer
Supported Bridge Pose “I offer every thought as a bridge to divine grace.” This pose will give you an experience of slowing, cooling, and introspection. It is an antidote for living in an age, which manipulates our brains and nervous systems … Continue reading
My Healing Experience with Ananda Yoga Therapy
I recently discovered the enormous power of Ananda Yoga Therapy to change consciousness (specifically, my consciousness!). For almost a year, I had been dealing with chronic pain in my neck and upper back. When one day my chiropractor said with … Continue reading
Motherhood and Meditation
As a new mom this year, I’ve noticed many changes in my spiritual practices. For one thing, there seems to be less time to do them! “Free time” is when our baby goes to sleep (for however long that … Continue reading
Prenatal Yoga: A Visualization for Expectant Mothers
Yoga, as many people have experienced, can be much more than just a physical practice. It can also be a wonderful opportunity to tune into Spirit, particularly in the aspect of Divine Mother when preparing for motherhood. Divine Mother … Continue reading
Positive Attitude for Birth
While I was pregnant, I remember nervously thinking about my approaching due date. I had many concerns about giving birth, and my mental outlook of the upcoming event was based in doubt and fear. Will I really have to … Continue reading
Yoga
Posts for Yoga
- Ananda 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
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