by Vanessa Ooms | May 5, 2016 | Asanas, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
by Dorothy Fizzell, SOYA, E-RYT500, IYTA Many people wonder how I can practice both yoga and karate-do. People say “Yoga represents harmony, peace and compassion, while karate represents violence, war and intimidation.” For me, the practice of yoga and karate are...
by Vanessa Ooms | Mar 31, 2016 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
(another sneak peak from Mug’s book) Sarva means “all”, dvara means “door”, and baddha means “bound.” All the doors or gates where prana can escape are closed. Sit comfortably and apply shanmukhi mudra (cover the ears with...
by Vanessa Ooms | Mar 31, 2016 | Recipe, Yoga News
by Jools Andrés, E-RYT200, RYT500, SOYA lead trainer in Vancouver. Used with permission from Jools’ blog, breathemovesit.com. If you want to improve your nutritional habits and eat more fresh, raw food, nothing beats sprouting. Sprouts are rich in vitamins, minerals,...
by Vanessa Ooms | Mar 29, 2016 | Book Review, Yoga News
The Secret of the Yoga Sutra, “Samadhi Pada”, by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait A book review by Robert McConnell Sutra 1:33 “Transparency of mind comes by embracing an attitude of friendliness, compassion, happiness, and non-judgment toward those who are happy, miserable,...
by Vanessa Ooms | Feb 27, 2016 | Asanas, Yoga News
Is Life Giving You a Pain in the Neck? by Helen Mikuska, ERYT500, IYTA, SOYA Neck pain is a common complaint for many of my yoga students. Generally, muscle spasms in the neck muscles are due to poor posture, work habits, or a lifestyle that results in neck pain. We...
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