Matsyasana (Fish Pose): A Modified Variation
“Matsyasana” means Fish pose in Sanskrit. It is a back-bending pose that opens the chest, neck and shoulder muscles. Explore a supported version of it today.
Yoga Book Review – “The Stories Behind the Poses”
Dr. Raj Balkaran from Toronto, Canada, has recently released a beautiful book to enlighten us through stories behind 50 different deities and why asanas are named after them.
HISTORY OF THE SOUTH OKANAGAN YOGA ACADEMY
Learn more about SOYA! Take the quiz at the end of this blog and maybe win a prize! SOYA’s First Meetings It all began back in 1994, when a group of women gathered in Penticton to discuss forming a Yoga Association for the purpose of providing yoga education...
Garuda Asana: Eagle Pose
Garuda is the mythical golden winged bird in Vedic literature, which is half man, half bird. Traditionally we see Garuda as an Eagle, but it can also be a large bird like a Kite. Garuda is the vehicle for Vishnu, the preserver. In Hindu mythology, Garuda has a white...
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