Yoga Sutra 1.2 ~ What is yoga?
April 19, 2025
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The ancient roots of yoga go far beyond physical postures. At its heart, yoga is a practice of mental stillness
Author: James Sanders
Yoga: A Life-Changing Tool for Healing from Substance Abuse
February 24, 2025
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Much of my yoga teaching is with incarcerated people in prison and juvenile detention, and when working with that population there is a strong current of substance abuse. Sometimes it’s
Yamas ~ Yoga’s Ethical Guidance for Liberation
February 7, 2025
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Now seems like an auspicious time to revisit the basic concepts of ethics. One of the foundational texts in yoga is the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It was most likely
Navigating the Change of Seasons
January 3, 2025
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Are you feeling a bit scattered or restless as the winter sets in? You’re not alone.
Vihara: Ancient Wisdom Wants You to Live Well
December 11, 2024
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Have you ever wondered why some people just seem to glow with health and happiness? Let me introduce you to a concept from Ayurveda called vihara. This isn’t about complicated
Reclining Hero’s Pose – a Supported Deep Backbend
November 15, 2024
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Backbends can do wonders for your body and mind, and they’re a perfect way to energize your practice. When you stretch into a backbend, you’re opening up your chest and
Find Your Dosha with an Ayurvedic Assessment
October 30, 2024
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Understanding your dosha and how it shapes your body, mind, and daily life can unlock powerful insights into feeling your best.
How to do Abhyanga (Self Oil Massage) Without Breaking Your Neck
October 29, 2024
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Abhyanga, self-massage with oil, is pretty much just what it sounds like. You massage your self with oil. Seem simple enough, but one of the first reactions I often hear is “OMG i’m going to get oil all over the house” and especially people worry about slipping on an oily bathroom floor or shower. Trust, me there are simple ways to make abhyanga work for you.
Spine Health & Scoliosis Yoga Practice
October 26, 2024
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Even mild scoliotic curvature of the spine can have subtle yet significant impacts on overall well-being both physically as well as energetically. Yoga can help!
Learning to Notice: The Subtle Power of Awareness
October 22, 2024
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One of the most profound gifts yoga offers is the ability to truly notice what’s going on inside us. At first glance, this may seem simple—maybe we notice tension in
