August 4, 2024
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 balancing poses like Warrior III, […]
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July 29, 2024
The element of fire symbolizes transformation, energy, and the vibrant essence that fire provides both within our bodies and the natural world. Fire, or “Agni” in Sanskrit, represents the qualities of heat, power, and dynamic change in yogic philosophy. Yoga: Practicing the Sun Salutations, Boat Pose and Twists focus on building heat and reflecting fire’s transformative power. Flowing like fire […]
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July 22, 2024
The element of Water emphasizing fluidity, adaptability, and the nurturing essence that water provides both within our bodies and the natural world. Water, or “Apas ” in Sanskrit, is one of the five great elements in yogic philosophy, representing qualities of movement, change, and emotional depth. Yoga: The Vinyasa Yoga integrates breath and movement seamlessly. Poses like Upward-Facing Dog, Low Lunge, […]
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July 15, 2024
The element of Earth emphasizes stability, grounding, and the nurturing essence that it provides both within our bodies and the natural world. Earth, or “Prithvi” in Sanskrit, is an element in yogic philosophy, which represents the qualities of strength, stability, and nourishment. Yoga: Practicing poses that focus on grounding and stability, like Mountain Pose, Tree Pose, and Warrior, reflects earth’s […]
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July 1, 2024
Dear Yogis, Welcome to our upcoming yoga series: “Elemental Yoga Journey” Over the coming weeks, we will dedicate our practice to the five essential elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Aether. This week, we embark on our journey with clarity and simplicity. We’ll briefly explore all five elements before delving deeper into each in the following weeks. Earth: Ground yourself […]
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June 21, 2024
A day when people worldwide unite to celebrate yoga. This year’s theme, “humanity,” encourages us to forge deeper connections with ourselves and others. Building connections starts with being connected within yourself. Take a break and recharge your energy—better than a cappuccino. The following 10-minute breathing meditation allows you to concentrate on your breath, reflect, and calm your thoughts. Practice this […]
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May 27, 2024
In this last class of Yoga Basics, we reflect on what we’ve learned. By understanding the alignment of asana gives you the power of selfceare during your practice. Within this essence you can tap into its transformative power to cultivate balance, peace, and well-being in your live. Even yoga teachers like me are still students and devote time to their […]
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May 23, 2024
I invite you to a unique yoga experience. This coming Thursday, during my regular yoga class time, we will connect breathing techniques and asanas in resonance with the sounds of singing bowls and gongs. In this class, I will guide you through a sequence of gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises. My dear friend Patrizia will accompany us with her […]
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May 20, 2024
After exploring the basic principles of alignment in various asanas and breath work, today, in this 10th lesson, we focus on the Yoga Philosophy, specifically the eight limbs the Yoga Sutras. Patanjali, often regarded as the father of yoga, documented this ancient wisdom in 195 aphorisms. These profound principles are just the tip of the iceberg of Yogic philosophy. Those […]
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May 13, 2024
In yoga, an inversion is any pose where your heart is higher than your head. This includes challenging poses like Handstand and Dolphin Pose (Ardha Pincha Mayurasana), as well as relaxing poses like Child’s Pose (Balasana) and Legs Up the Wall Pose (Viparita Karani). Turning the world upside down, children love to do it in such a playful way. If […]
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