TRUST

From Natasha Scott’s Collection of Short Stories – her Journey on the Yoga Path.  I am writing this in Melaque, Mexico, while setting up to lead the SOYA 200hr Teacher Training. I find myself thanking the Divine for every step that has led me here. The day I...

TEACHING ELDERS YOGA

Many graduates from the SOYA Teacher Training find themselves out in the community once teacher training is complete, receiving requests from all walks of life for yoga classes. In 2014, I was asked to teach yoga to Elders at the Prince George Native Friendship...

EMPOWERED OR OVERPOWERED

I shouldn’t be writing this article, I don’t really want to, but I need to in case it will help someone – even just one person. Over the 42 years I have been a certified yoga teacher, I have read about abuses of power from rock star yoga teachers, Swamis, and others...
SOYA 25th Anniversary Retreat

SOYA 25th Anniversary Retreat

MEDITATING IN THE BODY OF LOVE With special guests Dr. Lorin Roche, Author of The Radiance Sutras, and Camille Maurine Asana Sessions begin at 3:00pm and are themed around the Radiance Sutras which are led by our SOYA Teacher Training Faculty, a huge part of the...
Cobra Pose Modified for Low Back Pain

Cobra Pose Modified for Low Back Pain

Bhujangasana: Cobra Pose Modified for Low Back Pain. Do you have difficulty with prone spinal extensions? Does your lower back tend to jam when you practice them?  If so, try out this pose out. In this variation of Cobra utilizing a blanket and strap, it can help to...