If you are a yoga practitioner and have attended a class in the past ten years, it is likely you will have been taught ‘traditional’ alignment. Utkatasan with feet glued together, Warrior I with hips squared forward and heel-to-heel alignment, or Anjaneasana with hands together, arms straight, and shoulders away from the ears. If you […]
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Most 200 hour yoga teacher training courses are primarily focused on a physical asana practice and have minimized or stripped away the origins of this ancient spiritual practice. With the boom of this multi-billion-dollar industry, yoga studios popping up everywhere, and yoga teacher training courses on offer all over the world, yoga has become an
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There are few yoga poses as fiery, powerful, and activating as the warrior series. The core poses in the warrior series are Warrior I(Virabhadrasana I), Warrior II(Virabhadrasana II), and Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III). Each warrior has multiple variations with a variety of physical and energetic components. Despite their differences, they all have one thing in
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Despite what we might see on social media and in Yoga Journal magazine, the yoga world can be a vibrant place where everybody is celebrated and embraced. In a society that often imposes rigid beauty standards, yoga can help develop a sense of body positivity, and promote inclusivity and self-acceptance. The founder of Inner Yoga
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When sequencing a yoga practice, either for yourself or for a class if you are a yoga teacher, it is important to take into consideration the different classifications of yoga postures. Some different classifications of yoga postures are spinal twists, backbends, laterals, and inversions. While backbends, spinal twists, and laterals are categorized by different planes
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Bali has long been regarded as the hotspot of yoga centers, spiritual wellness, and whatnot. People from nooks and corners of the world come to this island for spiritual and transformational experiences, as well as to enjoy the beaches, surf the waters, and immerse themselves in the culture that is very welcoming on this island.
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The practice of yoga dates back thousands of years. One of the earliest mentions of yoga can be found in Rigveda, the oldest of the sacred Hindu scriptures composed around 1500 BCE. While it originated as a practice for spiritual seekers to obtain enlightenment and self-realization, it has evolved drastically over the centuries to benefit
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If you’re into yoga you’ve probably heard of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia. Located in the uplands of Bali Ubud is a small town filled with rich Balinese culture and traditional arts and dance. Walk down the street from your accommodation and we guarantee you’ll be greeted with a Hindu ceremony at least once or twice
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Music has been used for centuries all over the world to communicate with Spirit and echo and mimic nature. Sound Healing, while not new, is emerging as a popular healing modality as we increasingly understand that everything in the Universe (Uni = one, Verse = Song) is connected through vibration and frequency. Sound Healing is
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The ancient practice of yoga can never get outdated. This is evident from its ever-increasing popularity in modern times. due to its many benefits for physical, mental, and emotional health. ‘Stress’ is a buzzword in the modern world. And stress has become an acceptable way of life today, which is surely not at all good
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