Each morning I start my day with the thought, “I am a Spirit expressing myself through form. How would I like to express myself today?” Everything we do is an expression of our attitude at any given moment. Do we wish to allow our beautiful inner Spirit to show...
Discover yourself though yoga and equine-assisted learning By Sandy Bell, Chinook Communications at Windhorse Retreat. SOYA teacher Jo-Ann Bance will be leading the next retreat March 22-23 in Rimbey, AB. The breeze strokes your face during a seated meditation. You...
Ustrasana – Camel Pose by Joanne Scheurwater, SOYA500 teacher in Ft McMurray, AB “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” Kahlil Gibran. The Camel or...
Do you find sitting for meditation uncomfortable and difficult? Or feel that while you’d like more balance and depth in both yoga and life, your asana practice often seems more focused on achievement and attainment than on gaining inner harmony and peace?...
Patanjali’s linked concepts of “sthira” and “sukha”–effort and ease–can help structure your teaching. Learn how situating your instruction between these two poles can help your students find harmony. In describing the...
Runner’s Twist Submitted by Mugs McConnell, ERYT500. Photo of Gail & Amy at the SOYA Retreat. This is a nice gentle twist that can be done in both directions. It can be used as preparation for Trikonasana (Triangle pose) or for those days when you want a...
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