The conscious breath – by Carla Wainwright, E-RYT500, SOYA Did you know that the breath is the only function of the body that can be done both consciously and unconsciously? When we bring awareness to our breathing, we are really practicing taking something...
Bob and I have been travelling this month in some remote areas of Northern BC. Aside from wanting to get out on the lakes with our paddleboards, we feel a deep connection with First Nations people and wanted to learn more of their history and spirituality. What we got...
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 Dorothy Fizzell, SOYA, E-RYT500, IYTA Many people wonder how I can practice both yoga and karate-do. People say “Yoga represents harmony, peace and compassion, while karate represents violence, war and intimidation.” For me, the practice of yoga and karate are...
Original article by Helen Mikuska, SOYA Alumni, E-RYT500, IYTA Yoga sadhana means “spiritual practice.” The word “sadhana” in Sanskrit can be translated as “ an effort consistently exercised towards the achievement of a purpose.” In this sense, every effort we put...
(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...
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