by Rebecca Stone | Dec 9, 2023 | Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word well known by those that are studious in their practice of yoga. It is the fourth limb in the eight limbs of yoga as laid out by Maharishi Patanjali, which we study in depth in the SOYA 200 hour yoga teacher training. In his ancient text,...
by SOYA admin | Nov 7, 2023 | Meditation and Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy
Article submitted by Hirdaya A wise teacher once asked his student, “What is your practice?” The student said, “I practise yoga, I meditate, I do pranayama, I read scriptures, I recite mantras.” The teacher replied, “No, that’s your lifestyle. What is your...
by Mugs McConnell | Nov 6, 2023 | Meditation and Pranayama, Musings From Mugs
© Marion Mugs McConnell The Pacific Crest Trail is the highest, most scenic trail from Mexico to Canada. The Continental Divide Trail divides the continent with its mountain ranges, so rivers that flow from it to the west go into the Pacific Ocean, and rivers...
by Mugs McConnell | Oct 6, 2023 | Asanas, Musings From Mugs
In this part 4 of the Yoga on the Trail study we will take a look at balance poses and inversions. I have already talked about the importance of asanas in general. Without a regular practice of asanas I begin to feel very muscle-bound in the arms, shoulders and legs....
by SOYA admin | Oct 6, 2023 | Yoga News
Article written by Jo Cook-Yorke I have had FND since 2016. At the age of 47, I woke up not able to balance or walk and having multiple seizures. The easiest explanation of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a disconnect of the signals between the...
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