Garuda Asana: Eagle Pose

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...
Ardha Matsyendrasana – Half Spinal Twist

Ardha Matsyendrasana – Half Spinal Twist

This is an excerpt from the book Spiritual Yoga – Awakening to Higher Awareness by Gyandev McCord of the Ananda Yoga® tradition. Shared with permission by @Hansa Trust. We are excited to welcome Nayaswami Gyandev for the 27th Anniversary of the SOYA Annual...
Ustrasana – Camel Pose

Ustrasana – Camel Pose

This is an excerpt from the book Spiritual Yoga – Awakening to Higher Awareness by Gynadev McCord of the Ananda Yoga® tradition. Shared with permission by @Hansa Trust. We are excited to welcome Nayaswami Gyandev for the 27th Anniversary of the SOYA Annual...
Hosting Yoga Retreats

Hosting Yoga Retreats

Hosting Yoga Retreats & What I’ve Learned Over The Years by Terri McDermott, ERYT 500, SOYA Lead Trainer Founder, Svastha Wellness & Peaceful Poses Hosting yoga retreats is a wonderful way to gather like-minded individuals that are interested in a specific...
Ardha Chandrasana

Ardha Chandrasana

Article by SOYA Lead Trainer Emma Faulkner, E-RYT500   To move into Ardha Chadrasana or half moon pose, I love to enter this pose via a little flow inspired by Doug Keller. Start in tadasana, facing the narrow edge of the mat. You may like to place two blocks on...
Utthita Trikonasana: Extended Triangle Asana

Utthita Trikonasana: Extended Triangle Asana

Article submitted by Terri McDermott, E-RYT500, IYTA, SOYA Lead Faculty utthita = extended, tri = three, kona = angle; trikona = triangle Many yoga asanas are named after animals and were developed based upon yogis’ observations of them in their environment....