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Motivation is a powerful tool for creating lasting personal change and for serving others. The extent to which we can sustain our motivation determines whether or not we realize our life goals for ourselves, and our goals for serving our family, our community, our planet, etc. Yoga teaches that there are three “gunas” or three […]
Wilmington Yoga Center’s Kunga theme of the month is Aparigraha! Aparigraha is the concept of non-possessiveness or non-coveting. The term usually elicits the thought of limiting possessions to what is necessary and important. Aparigraha is the Sanskrit word for greedlessness. It comes from the word parigraha, which means reaching out for something and claiming it for […]
In honor of spring and Earth Day, April Kunga theme is serving our planet! Suggestions for inspiring your students: – Taking your class outside if possible! – Sun Salutations facing windows if possible – Music with positive messages about the earth! Ex: What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong – Earth Practice Theme – Hip […]
It’s not uncommon for there to be classes on Wilmington Yoga Center’s schedule that are described as Kunga classes. But “Kunga” is not a word that describes a particular type or style of yoga. So what exactly does it mean? Kunga is a Kinyarwandan word that means “to help” or “to serve.” When combined with the […]
Now is a good time to check back in with our January resolutions and/or intentions for the year, and a time to reflect on renewing our commitments to ourselves and each other. Click Here to See Past Kunga Themes >> Please enjoy the following excerpt on Metacommitment from Sally Kempton, author of The Heart of […]
“Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless – like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” -Bruce Lee View […]
Music is found in every culture around the world, past and present, and has long been used as a vehicle to express ideas, emotions, and events. For the month of January we are honoring this great invisible uniting force of MUSIC! View past Kunga Theme’s here Our Kunga Yoga theme for the month of January […]
What if we chose to turn our whole personal world inside out? What would our “view” be like when looking at things from a different perspective? Would our world become a more exciting world or maybe become more simple? View past Kunga Theme’s here “Seeing our Beautiful world from a Different Perspective!” “Kunga” is the […]
As yoga practitioners in the west, we learn much about asana, the spine, the benefits of the physical practice to our cardiovascular, respiratory, & nervous systems. As we work to learn, integrate and share the benefits of our practice off the mat, from a spiritual heart – one of service – it can be helpful […]
“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” ~Mohandas K. Gandhi Relaxation is one of the primary benefits of a hatha yoga practice, as well as one of the sweet gifts of life itself. When our body and mind are relaxed and at ease, we can function optimally, allowing a balanced, calm and harmonious […]
