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A Conversation with Ana Forrest: Yoga Instructor

Ann Stevenson  5/1/2007
Ana Forrest does not have a hit TV show.  She is not into the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.  You won't find her a topic of gossip on the nightly entertainment news programs.
 

A Restorative Yoga Fairy Tale

Debbie Grossblatt  11/25/2004
Greetings! Have you ever felt so fatigued or stressed that you could not find the energy to practice the most basic yoga postures that you learned in a Level I class? Have you ever looked at the schedule from your favorite yoga studio for a class to restore your mind and body into an aligned relaxed natural state, in which self healing may occur without effort, and suddenly noticed the words Restorative Yoga following an Iyengar Level II class. The description on the flyer says one-hour class to restore the body and the mind.  Now you ask yourself, "What is restorative yoga and how can it work to reduce chronic stress?"   
 

Balancing Pitta Dosha using Yoga Practices

Dr. Shaun Matthews (Shantideva, Australia)  3/10/2005
In the ancient, scientific traditions of India, Yoga and Ayurveda are considered as sister sciences. Both sciences were first written in Sanskrit.
 

Compassion in Yoga

Frank Jude, RYT  10/16/2008

This past week, I have been emphasizing "compassion" in my classes. Of course, when we think of compassion, we usually get caught in thinking of us (the fortunate) helping others (the unfortunate). In fact, when we begin to try to "help others," we soon find that compassionate action (karuna) necessitates working with ourselves

 

Depression And Our Forgotten Magnificence

Amy Weintraub  7/28/2004
There is a difference between the Western therapeutic model of depression, which looks at trying to "fix" it, and the yogic tradition, which allows us to remember our true nature through the daily practice of yoga.
 

Reconnect with Food: Yoga in Relationship with Food, Body Image, and Emotions

Beverly Price, RD, MA, RYT   2/2/2008
Conversation is a barrier to intimacy...you can talk your way out of feeling.  For individuals struggling with weight and food issues, many have learned that a diet or psychotherapist cannot solve the root these concerns—only you can look inside and discover what your soul needs to learn.
 

Take a Moment to Pause: Yoga Practices to Ease Holiday Stress and Fatigue

Cindy Lawrence, CMT, CYT  12/02/2006
During the holiday season do you find yourself feeling that there is too little time and too much to do? My solution is to simplify.
 

Triang Mukhaikapada Paschimottanasana: a Restorative Seated Forward Bend

Shannon Brophy, Yoga.com staff  5/2/2007
Translation: Trianga means three limbs or parts.
 

Viparita Karani: Inverted Lake Posture

Shannon Brophy, Yoga.com Staff  12/19/2007
Viparita, a Sanskrit word, means inverted or turned around. Karani is action. Viparita Karani is the action of inverting yourself.  It has been translated as the “inverted lake” pose.  This posture is also called Legs-up-the Wall Pose.
 

Yoga and Ayurveda: Children of the Vedic Teaching

Dr. Marc Halpern , D.C., C.A.S., P.K.S.  3/10/2005

Have you ever wondered why some asanas seem to leave you feeling calm, still, centered and balanced while others seem to leave you agitated, sore and off center?

 

 
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