by admin | Nov 15, 2017 | 8 Limbs, Yoga
The fifth limb of yoga is called pratyahara and is defined as “the conscious withdrawal of energy from the senses.” Almost without exception yoga students are puzzled by this limb. We seem to inherently understand the basic ethical teachings like satya...
by admin | Oct 1, 2017 | Energy/Prana, Yoga
According to yoga tradition, there are five currents of vital force (prana) that flow through our body. They are called the prana vayus. Prana means “life force” or “vital energy” and vayu means “wind” or “direction of...
by admin | Sep 16, 2017 | 8 Limbs, Mindfulness & Meditation, Yoga
Breath is essential to life. It is the first thing we do when we are born and the last thing we do when we leave. Pranayama is the fourth limb in Patanjali’s eight limb system of yoga. Yogic breathing is a fundamental practice in the study of yoga because...
by admin | Aug 1, 2017 | Celebrate, Joy & Happiness, Purpose, Resilience & Grace, Wellness
My summer of 2017 will be called, “my summer of fun!” It was my intention and goal to be present with my children and enjoy all there is to do in the summer. Annie is now three and does not need regular daily naps and Jack and Henry are at an age where...
by admin | Jul 16, 2017 | 8 Limbs, Anatomy/Body, Yoga
The physical aspect of yoga is the third step on the path to freedom, and if we’re being honest, the word asana doesn’t refer to the ability to perform a hand stand or an aesthetically impressive backbend, it means ‘seat’—specifically the seat you would take for the...
