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Art of Living founder and guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar spoke with Philip Goldberg on the importance of the eight limbs of yoga. As relevant as ever, Sri Sri’s wisdom encourages us to consider all aspects of a yoga practice as a path to greater fulfillment, health, and happiness. What would you like people […]
Exploring Wisdom: Sri Sri on the Eight Limbs of Yoga Read More »
Did you know that that 86% of American adults who practice yoga say that it reduces their stress? In addition to that, 82% say that yoga improved their health and made them feel better. With 60 to 80% of all primary care visits in the US related to stress, it’s clear that yoga can be
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Wendy Swanson, the owner of Be Yoga in Charlotte, is an open-hearted yoga teacher, acupuncturist, healer, and transformational leader who uses a beautiful combination of alternative health care modalities, yoga practice, and personal development work with her students. Along with running her studio, she has been leading retreats around the world for fifteen years. She
Celebrating Being Through Yoga Read More »
The neck separates the head from the heart; that’s no easy feat. So many of us wear masks for most of the day; forcing smiles even when we feel blue, suppressing feeling, holding back authentic self-expression. We hold so much tension in our jaw, face and neck that a lot of us continue this during
Head and Neck Release—A Fabulous Stretch Read More »
Obviously, the warm-up portion of your workout literally warms you up – body temperatures rise and circulation quickens. However, a warm-up should do way more, and that “more” isn’t just physical. First, a warm-up grounds That means it makes you aware of where you are in space and time. It connects you to the earth
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At OM Yoga Center we practice a form of yoga called vinyasa, which is a series of flowing movement sequences coordinated with rhythmic breathing. We approach the vinyasa style with great attention to detail, especially regarding alignment, to ensure that students do not get injured and that they get the most benefit out of
Awakened Union: How Mind/Body Union Helps Meditators Read More »
What makes a successful retreat? After having both attended dozens of retreats over the years, and more recently conducted my own retreats, I wondered what the lasting effect and takeaway is. A successful retreat, I believe, provides a toolset for a new way of being, and something that can be embedded and applied to everyday
How to Get the Most Out of a Wellness Retreat Read More »
You’re passionate about the practice. You’ve received yoga’s abundant gifts through your time on the mat. Maybe the gifts have flowed off the mat too and into your daily life. Perhaps you’ve been inspired to share what you’ve learned, or enhance your local community with the benefits of yoga. Or it maybe it’s that
Yoga Teacher Training – Is it for me? Read More »
Yoga and Ayurveda are two inseparable sister sciences that stem from the Vedas. While the former leads us towards optimal physical health, the latter nourishes our spiritual connection. While both are incredibly helpful on their own, their true potential is only realized when they are combined. For example, an Ayurvedic lifestyle without a yoga practice
Yoga and Ayurveda: Exploring Two Transformative Practices Read More »
I posted a question on Facebook this past week: “What’s been the greatest gift to you, so far, in growing older?” I was blown away by the number of thoughtful, funny, and inspiring responses that came in. Clearly, I’m not alone in finding both challenge and gratitude in the process of aging. The desire to
Aging in the Middle Read More »
