Is Yoga Just For Stretching?

Simply put, no. Yoga combines stretching, breathing exercises, meditation and also encourages people to follow a proper diet. The word yoga, from the Sanskrit word yuj means to yoke or bind, and is often interpreted as a “union” or a method of discipline. Its ultimate goal is the union of man with God or the […]

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Benefits Of Doing Yoga- Even Just Once A Week

Yoga is beneficial for the body, no matter how many days a week you can squeeze it in. If there’s a local yoga studio or gym that offers yoga classes, you may not have the time to attend a one-hour class each day of the week – and that’s okay. Even if you can do […]

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Super Power Green Smoothie

If you are like most of us, it’s hard to get the required amount of daily veggies in the mix.  A great way to improve consumption is to make a smoothie to help fuel your morning.  Smoothies are filling, healthy, tastebud-satisfying and they help you get that recommended veggie allowance into your bodies. Try this […]

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Service Leadership – Yoga for PTSD & Special Populations – July 2014

“It’s not where you’re from, it’s not where you’re at, it’s what you do.” In this training, you will: cultivate compassion, self-compassion and self-esteem forge powerful relationships learn specific awarenesses for working with underserved communities get inspired to reach your fullest potential and make a lasting impact on the lives of others learn practical tools […]

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What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga yoga was developed by K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India. This style of yoga is a flowing, vinyasa style and is based upon the hatha yoga style developed by Varnana Rishi. Ashtanga is Sanskrit for eight limbs, which is in reference to the eight yoga limbs, found in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Pattabhi […]

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The Benefits of Yoga for Men

When people walk by a yoga studio, they often see that it’s filled with pastel mats and glittery toenails. The idea of being in a class full of women inhaling, exhaling and contorting the body into pretzel-like positions doesn’t sit well with a lot of men. In fact, most men wouldn’t be caught dead doing […]

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February Kunga Theme: 10 Minutes of Silent Meditation

“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 […]

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Why Yoga is Good for Anxiety

More than 40 million people suffer from anxiety in the US.  As such, it is important to find a form of exercise that calms the body, while allowing the mind to recuperate. Luckily, practicing yoga is one of the best ways to reduce stress and anxiety because it requires complete attention and focus on performing […]

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Pose of the Week: Utkatasana (Chair Pose or Standing Squat)

Utkatasana (pronounced oot-kah-tahs-anna), also known commonly as Chair Pose, has many benefits.  This pose develops concentration, balance, strength and groundedness.  Chair pose strengthens feet, ankles, knees, shoulders, back and neck. This pose also firms calves, thighs, hips, arms and the abdominal area.  While chair pose provides many muscular benefits, it also increases blood circulation in […]

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Gentle Yoga & Meditation Workshop – July 2014

Enrich your Yoga Practice with Gentle Yoga and Meditation What you will learn: •Pranayama, Meditation and Asana to balance full Chakra system •Instruction and practice of Metta, loving-kindness meditation •In-depth Pranayama, Meditation and Asana to balance Chakras •Motivation for continuing with a daily meditation practice In the past yoga schools had a rich meditation practice […]

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