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Nataraja – The Power of the Lord of the Dance

by Mugs McConnell | Feb 24, 2023 | Musings From Mugs, Yoga Philosophy

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...

Love Opens The Wildflower of Your Heart

by Mugs McConnell | Feb 3, 2023 | Musings From Mugs

I have loved this poem so much so that I created a vinyasa of hand mudras to flow with Ustrasana, the camel pose. I hope you enjoy this beautiful poem, and the vinyasa I created for it (follow with me here).

Matsyasana (Fish Pose): A Modified Variation

Matsyasana (Fish Pose): A Modified Variation

by Mugs McConnell | Nov 3, 2022 | Asanas

“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”

Yoga Book Review – “The Stories Behind the Poses”

by Mugs McConnell | Sep 1, 2022 | Book Review

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

HISTORY OF THE SOUTH OKANAGAN YOGA ACADEMY

by Mugs McConnell | Apr 28, 2022 | Musings From Mugs

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...
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