There is much symbolism in the mythology of Nataraja. Nataraja is another name and form for Śhiva who performs the dance of the universe in its ever-changing phases of creation, preservation and transformation. The dance is to remind us that nothing in this manifested...
Article submitted by Lalita Scott, E-RYT500, PCA, P-RYT, C-RYT, SOYA Lead Faculty Transformation Before Covid in our small city, yoga studio’s overflowed with students. We would pack students into studios so close their mats would almost touch. The energy was...
This story is of the first incarnation of Vishnu, the Preserver, the inspiration for the pose Matsyasana. Excerpts from the book The Stories Behind the Poses, by Dr. Raj Balkaran.
This excerpt is from the book “The Stories Behind the Poses”, by Dr. Raj Balkaran, shared with permission by the author. Illustration by Devika Menon. Dr. Raj Balkaran will feature this and other stories at the upcoming SOYA Annual Retreat, June 2-4, 2022. We...
This is article is shared by Gyandev McCord of the Ananda Yoga® tradition. We are excited to welcome Nayaswami Gyandev for the 27th Anniversary of the SOYA Annual Retreat in Sorrento, BC this June 3-5, 2022. Pick up your copy of his book Spiritual Yoga: Awakening to...
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...
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