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...
by SOYA admin | Jan 9, 2023 | Yoga News, Yoga Philosophy
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...
by Rebecca Stone | Jan 9, 2023 | Yoga News
Looking back at 2022, to see the future. As we look forward into the New Year, it is also valuable to reflect upon the good that came out of the year that has just passed. We have fond memories of 2022 and they include so many of you and your endless support of SOYA!...
by SOYA admin | Nov 3, 2022 | Yoga Philosophy, Book Review, Yoga News
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.
by SOYA admin | Oct 1, 2022 | Yoga Philosophy, Yoga News
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...
by SOYA admin | Sep 1, 2022 | Yoga News
Article submitted by Dorothy Fizzel, SOYA Faculty Alumni, E-RYT 500, IYTA This yoga association out of Australia is a non-profit organization, and was established in 1967. There are several benefits to joining this association as a SOYA yoga teacher, even though they...
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