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Patanjali Yoga Sutra: Dispassion

Yoga Sutra 1.12: “That stilling of the movements of the mind is through practice and dispassion.” The Yoga journey can be seen as two wings of a bird. The first wing is practice, effort and dedication called abhyasa. The second is dispassion, non-attachment, letting go, called vairagya.  Abhyāsa has two main facets. The first is […]

Forgiveness Meditation

How do we release the pain of the past? Releasing the pain of the past occurs through forgiveness, remembering that forgiveness has a special meaning within Yoga. We envision forgiveness in 5 steps: First, we recognize that all beings seek happiness and avoid suffering. People don’t hurt others intentionally, but as a form of defense […]

What is perfect health from the Yoga Perspective?

From the Yoga perspective, perfect health is the integration of the five bodies, the five facets of our being called the five koshas.  These facets are your physical being, your energetic being, comprised of breath and subtle energy, your psyche-motional being, your body of wisdom and clarity, and your spiritual being, comprised of all your […]

Why do we chant Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Hari Om in Yoga?

Shanti means “peace,” and also has a wide range of connotations including harmony, silence, forgiveness, protection, comfort, and even abundance. We chant Shanti three times at the beginning and end of any Yoga practice and each of these three Shantis has a special meaning. – The first Shanti is called adhi daivika, and refers to […]

The effect of stress on bones and muscles

Chronic stress can create problems for our circulatory system, in the form of hypertension; for our digestive system in the form of indigestion; and for the nervous system in the form of headaches and insomnia. Did you know that chronic stress is also a major source of discomfort and pain in our muscles and joints? […]

Yoga in Healthcare, a certification course with Joseph Le Page

A 36-hour live virtual training September 24 – December 10, 2024 Meets weekly on Tuesdays from 8:30-11:30 AM Mountain Time To integrate Yoga into mainstream healthcare, we need carefully designed programs that have been extensively tested and fully encompass the various aspects of Yoga. These programs provide participants with a comprehensive experience of Yoga and […]

International Yoga Day is on its way…

International Yoga Day, made official by the UN in 2014, aims to raise awareness about the benefits of Yoga. The date is celebrated around the world, with the idea of ​​promoting better global health. To celebrate it, we have prepared a SUPER SPECIAL OFFER so that you can expand your knowledge about Yoga and evolve […]

The Universe of Mudras – Part I

Mudras are gestures of the hands, face and body that promote physical health, psychological balance and spiritual awakening. The Sanskrit word mudra, which is pronounced “mudraa” with the emphasis on the final “a,” can be translated as “gesture, seal, attitude or signature.” Mudras are gestures that evoke psychological and spiritual attitudes, each with its own […]