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In Depth Asanas June 23, 2014

New Flow and Restore Class at PYC

There are many benefits to Restorative Yoga including relief from chronic stress and fatigue, balancing hormones and nervous system, boosting the immune system, calming the mind, alleviating depression and overcoming insomnia.

In Depth Asanas June 14, 2014

The Joy of Backbends

In the upcoming backbends workshop, Rachel will teach a sequence that will be nourishing, challenging and uplifting. The workshop will give you some food for thought and the deeper instruction will aid your personal practice and development.

In Depth Asanas April 22, 2014

Playing around with Becky

At its core, yoga is "union," so yoga ultimately unites these oppositional forces of work and play. Once united together, yoga leads to greater equanimity, balance, and ultimately, Samadhi or enlightenment.

In Depth Asanas February 26, 2014

Have you heard of Acro Yoga?

AcroYoga blends the spiritual wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of Thai Massage. These three lineages form the foundation of a practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community.

In Depth Asanas January 4, 2014

The health benefits of Inversions

In Depth Asanas December 8, 2013

Posture of the Month: Camel Pose with Mona Heep

This month we take a look at Camel Pose or Ustrasana.  ‘Ustra’ is the Sanskrit word for Camel and, as you may well already know, ‘Asana’ means pose. Ustrasana is a pose which serves as both a backbend as well as a chest opener. Postures which achieve this are beneficial for a variety of reasons. […]

In Depth Asanas April 2, 2013

ISVARAPRANIDHANA – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

In its simplest form, the word Isvarapradnidhana is a combination of the words Isvara, meaning Lord, God, Supreme Being or Life Force, and Pranidhana, meaning attention or surrender to, faith in, or reunion with. In many forms of Yoga, Isvarapranidhana is considered the final observance or niyama. In the ancient texts that teach us how […]

In Depth Asanas April 22, 2012

Spring Cleanse Workshop Review

Spring is finally upon us with lighter evenings and sunnier mornings, meaning that April is the perfect month to rejuvenate our minds and bodies through adjusting what we’re putting in our bodies. In the first of our new monthly workshops, Julie and Katie of inourish held a two-hour Spring Cleanse workshop designed to improve wellness, […]

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