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Giving Back with Yoga By Rosie Mulford “Giving” is a funny thing. It is like an endless well that just keeps on flowing and filling no matter how much it is used. The word “purna” in Sanskrit means full. But more than full. My teacher describes “purna” as holding a
One of the first yoga classes I ever attended was because a friend convinced me to go with her to help me deal with stress after a difficult day. How many of us have tagged along with a friend to a yoga class and walked away grateful for the experience?
What is your favorite part about teaching yoga? My power class is a fun mix between Masculine and feminine energy. A celebration of the self through strong movement, community and fun music. We will do some flows to build heat and strength by activating the core with powerful poses, twists,
By Angela Gorman “I had been wanting to get my 200 hour certification for a while but was very skeptical of doing it virtually. I was blown away by how well the instructors at AYC adapted the teacher training to the virtual world. They did a great job of
Mindful Meditation Led by Paige Gilchrist Gift yourself 10-minutes, a moment to clear your head, check in with yourself and reconnect with your intentions. This meditation guide by Paige will provide the reset you’ve needed.
Maintaining a Sustainable Yoga Practice Plastic. Trash. Single use items. Carbon emission. These are all items that quickly come to mind when you think of types of pollution that we are battling every day. But as a yogi, have you ever considered how your practice impacts our environment? The most
Nadi Shodhona Meditation Led by Maeve Hendrix Meditation accounts for four of the eight limbs of yoga, and is an important aspect of any yogi’s practice. To meditate is to bring yourself into a state of thoughtful awareness, one that allows you to look inward and focus on yourself. Meditating
Beloved AYC Students and Community, We want to start this letter by expressing our immense gratitude to you, our loyal clients and supportive yoga community. This year has brought all kinds of change and uncertainty into all of our lives, and we continue to remain in awe of your support
Self-Care Tips for Yoga Teachers Despite the therapeutic nature of yoga, being an instructor does not come without its challenges. With hours spent teaching multiple yoga classes at different yoga studios and events – in addition to taking time to prepare for workshops – it can be challenging to make
– Mary Oliver
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