Guided Focused Awareness Meditation Guided Meditation Audio Guided Meditation Video [I’m offering these free guided meditation in the lead up to the Coming Home Mindfulness Meditation Training Course starting Oct, 9th. More about that soon!] In this free guided meditation, we spend the hour doing a blend of mindfulness practices to ground ourselves in the […]
0:01 Hello! Welcome to Shvasa. Today we’re going to be practising Ashtanga Surya Namaskar, Sun Salutation Type B. So 11 cycles is what we’re going to be practising. So let’s get started! We’ll take the first two to three cycles slightly slower so you’re able to understand the postures, alignment and the breathing techniques that […]
What is Ardha Chandrasana? Ardha Chandrasana, also known as the Half-moon Pose, is a balancing yoga posture that embodies grace, strength, and balance. In this asana, practitioners stand tall, extending one leg behind them while flexing the other knee, creating a crescent shape with their body. The grounded hand reaches towards the floor while the […]
List of Yoga Asanas for Kids Introducing yoga to kids can be a fun and rewarding experience. Incorporating yoga poses into their routine can promote physical health and mental well-being. Here’s a list of kid-friendly yoga poses to get your little ones moving and mindful: Ardha Padmasana or Half-Lotus Pose How to Practice Ardha Padmasana […]
Have you thought about what happens right after baby is born? Today we dive into what to expect following baby’s birth and how to navigate the first 12 weeks of life. We discuss many topics including umbilical cord care, circumcision care and even how to bathe your baby. We also dive into the subject of feeding and what […]
Winter’s energy has shifted. The unfurling and uncoiling, much like shakti’s energy, rising along our spines, has begun. We animals arch our backs in response to mother nature’s calling—reaching, yawning, and shrugging off the stiffness of hibernation: it’s spring! Everywhere we see the signs—our local flowers push up, stretching their leaves like we reach our […]
The Life-Changing Magic of a Morning Meditation Ritual Imagine this for a moment. You wake up and the first thing that comes to mind is not your to-do list for the day. Instead, you find yourself eagerly anticipating your morning ritual. After getting your tea or coffee you sit down on your meditation cushion with […]
What is Warrior 3 pose? Known as Virabhadrasana 3, warrior 3 is part of the standing warrior series of asanas. The warrior series of poses are named after the mythical warrior Virabhadra and represent strength, resilience and determination. Warrior 3 requires power, strength and stability to practice gracefully and with ease. Over time, one will […]
The knees are one of the most important joints in the body. From holding body weight and helping us stand straight, to absorbing shock from everyday movements such as walking, running, jumping, working out in a gym or on a yoga mat, the knees do it all. Taking care of the knees is critical to […]
When and where is the Foundations of Children’s Yoga Training? September 21-22 10:00-6:00 Yoga Mandali, Saratoga Springs, NY Who is this training for? We have people from all sorts of occupations and backgrounds attend our Kids Yoga Teacher Trainings. We work with those looking to empower children with tools to form lifelong healthy habits. Attendees […]
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