Author: Andrea Stern
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Final Yoga Sessions of 2024!
Hello, join me this week for the final yoga sessions of 2024! I’m so grateful for each student and the joy we’ve shared on this journey. Yoga is about UNION—connecting body, mind, and soul, as well as the harmony we build within ourselves and with others. Teaching yoga is my way of sharing the spirit…
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Hatha Yoga
Hatha Yoga teaches that life is a balance of opposing energies, rooted in ancient yogic philosophy. These dual energies are represented by “Ha” (the sun) and “Tha” (the moon), symbolizing the polarities found in both the universe and the human body. Hatha Yoga helps you balance these opposing energies, creating harmony and promoting overall well-being.…
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Benefits of receiving Adjustments
Hello, Giving you adjustments during your yoga practice is one of the things I enjoy about teaching yoga and something I specialize in. In my experience, receiving adjustments makes a big difference compared to practicing online by yourself or joining in-person yoga classes. With an eagle eye, I observe your movements and posture, ensuring that…
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The Meaning of Namaste
The word Namaste is often accompanied by a slight bow with hands pressed together at the heart, a gesture called Anjali Mudra. So hands together is a gesture wich is widely recognized as a way of saying Thank you. But Namaste is more than that. In Hinduism, Buddhism, and various Eastern cultures, it’s a gesture…
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What Motivates You practicing Yoga?
What do you think is the biggest motivation for people to exercise regularly? Health! Of course, it’s important. But fun is actually the biggest motivator to stay active.This means that if you do not find fun or enjoyment in the sport you are doing, your motivation to continue in the long term will be very…
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YOGA in Autumn
Autumn is the season of transition, shifting from summer’s outward energy to a more introspective, calming phase. It brings change, cooler temperatures, and a gentle invitation to slow down. The red-gold beauty of the leaves invites you to release and gather, preparing for the stillness of winter. For our yoga practice, autumn invites us to…
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Celebrating Life’s Flow
Hello Everything flows, everything moves, even if you don’t see it. Everything is full of energy, creating so much, whether day or night, have you ever thought about that ? MY PHILOSOPHY is that LIFE IS MOVEMENT in every aspect. It starts from the microscopic perspective of your blood cells and ends with the cosmic…
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How to Start Meditating
Hello, Remember, Asana means ‘to sit.’ Yoga poses prepare our bodies for meditation, allowing us to experience love, freedom, peace, and light. This week, I’d like to focus on meditation with you. In Vinyasa flow practice, there’s a saying: ‘breathe and move like meditation.’There are different ways and techniques to meditate. One of the simplest…
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Vrikshasana – Tree Pose
Hello,Tree Pose – Vrikshasana is one of the most popular and recognizable yoga poses, known for improving balance. It strengthens the legs, enhances stability, and stretches the hips and inner thighs, promoting a sense of grounding. Beyond the physical benefits, Vrksasana sharpens mental focus, helping to center the mind. Muscular Strengthening: -The standing leg strengthens…
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Bhujangasana – Cobra Pose
Hello, Today we will take a look at the alignment of Cobra Pose and its muscular impact. Cobra is a foundational backbend found in many yoga sequences. It engages the muscles of the back, shoulders, and legs, promoting strength and flexibility in the spine.The gentle lift of the chest also helps open the heart and…
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Trikonasana – Triangle Pose
Hello, This week, we will explore the alignment of Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) and the muscular impact of this pose. Trikonasana is a foundational yoga pose that you will find in many yoga sequences.The pose engages muscles in the legs, core, and back. This helps improve strength and stability. Stretching the side body also deepens breath…
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Chaturanga Dandasana
Hello, Over the next few weeks, I’ll be diving into some Asanas in detail, sharing insights on muscular impact and alignment tips here on my Blog. This week, the first Asana is: Chaturanga Dandasana During our yoga sessions, we’ll explore the alignment and flow of the Asanas together, using our breath. Often called ‘Chaturanga,’ this…
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Summer Breeze Makes Me Feel Fine
The Impact of Weather on Humans Summer, with its warm breezes and golden sunshine, has a deep impact on our well-being. As temperatures rise, so do our spirits, often filling us with energy and a sense of freedom. This is especially true during vacation time when the weather invites us outdoors, urging us to explore…
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The Element of Aether – Elemental Yoga Journey
The fifth and final element, Aether, or ‘Akasha’ in Sanskrit, meaning ‘space’ or ‘ether,’ is the most subtle and expansive of the five elements in yogic philosophy. It signifies space, the vastness that contains and connects everything. Aether embodies the qualities of emptiness and infinite potential, serving as the foundation for all other elements to…
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The Element of Air – Elemental Yoga Journey
Air represents freedom and vital energy in both our bodies and the natural world. In Sanskrit, “Vayu” is one of the five elements in yogic philosophy, symbolizing lightness, expansiveness, and prana, the life force sustaining all living beings. Yoga: Yoga: Moving with the breath fosters freedom and openness, especially with backbends like Camel Pose. Practicing…