Asanas for Balancing the Body

Asanas for Balancing the Body

The 6 Kinds of Yoga Asanas for Balancing the Body By Mugs McConnell, SOYA, E-RYT500 The Hatha Yoga Pradipika tells us there are 8,400,000 different Yoga poses due to so many ways to modify and deepen the asanas. This wonderful science of Yoga, born from the forests...
Zucchini Hummus

Zucchini Hummus

Spicy Zucchini Hummus Submitted by Michelle Tsutsumi and slightly modified by Mugs Makes: 3 cups hummus What to do with all those zucchini coming up in the garden? This is a great dip for fresh veggies! 2 medium zucchini, chopped 3/4 cup tahini 1/2 cup freshly...
Ballad to Garudasana

Ballad to Garudasana

The Ballad to Garudasana by Jenni G Clear Vision, Clear Vision, What is my Mission? I see clearly now. I say Thank you with a bow. I have sat perched long enough Captured in the mind games of all the fluff The time has come to spread these wings and soar. And life,...
Garudasana

Garudasana

Garudasana Garuda is the eagle deity in Indian mythology. He is the vehicle for Vishnu, the preserver, and a dharma protector who holds the power to move swiftly, anywhere. Garuda is considered the king of birds. Garudasana is a balance pose. From tadasana, reach the...
Relaxation for Healing

Relaxation for Healing

Getting in the Groove: Relaxation as a Portal to Healing By Jools Andrés, BA, SOYA Lead Trainer, E-RYT 500, YACEP, Yoga Therapist How many times in a day do you have that angst-ridden feeling that you aren’t doing enough? Your check list is long, you’re being tugged...
Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita

The Bhagavad Gita, Mantra, and some of the tougher topics of life at the SOYA Annual Retreat. By Mugs McConnell After each SOYA retreat Bob and I are filled with an overwhelming gratitude to everyone who attends and makes the effort and time to learn together in this...