by Mugs McConnell | May 20, 2016 | Meditation and Pranayama, Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Pushpaputa mudra is a gesture of offering a handful of flowers to the Divine. You are the offering – you are the flowers, when you are open to what the Divine lays before you. A great time to try this mudra is after opening yourself up with back-bends. Combine...
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 | Dec 28, 2015 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
To See or Not to See – That is the Question by Mugs McConnell SOYA, ERYT500, IYTA Back in 1978 I did my initial yoga teacher training at the Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas. Swami Vishnudevananda and his disciples worked diligently to train us in the science of yoga...
by Vanessa Ooms | Nov 30, 2015 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
Practice Notes: Persistence & Patience By Jools Andrés, SOYA, RYT500, E-RYT200 It only takes me a couple of minutes to walk from my home to a busy esplanade that attracts large numbers of casual strollers, power walkers, joggers, and serious runners each and every...
by Vanessa Ooms | Dec 20, 2013 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
How do I know when my Nadis are Purified? By Marion (Mugs) McConnell, ERYT500, SOYA, SYVCA, Canadian Representative for IYTA During the immersion portion of our Yoga Teacher Trainings, we engage in a steady practice of Nadi Sodhana for two weeks, morning and evening....
by Vanessa Ooms | Dec 20, 2013 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga News
Yoga Alliance credentials are the premier form of recognition for yoga teachers. If you become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) you will be awarded a specific designation based on your level of training and experience. Registration with Yoga Alliance is a globally...
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