Ardha Uttanasana (Half Forward Bend) Tutorial
Ardha Uttanasana (are-dah oot-tan-AHS-anna) ardha = half uttana = intense stretch asana = pose From Uttanasana press your palms or…
Ayurvedic Tips for the Morning and Night
If waking up is a struggle, midday finds you crashing, and you’re restless and alert at bedtime, it may be…
Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) Tutorial
This is a great video from Jeanne Heileman on how to help your student practice a pain-free dhanurasana or…
Dopamine Trap
In the digital age, our lives are intertwined with a relentless stream of notifications, endless scrolling, and the constant…
Ganesh Mantra
Lyrics: Om Gan Ganapatye Namah Meaning: I offer my love and devotion to Sri Ganesha; please grant me success in…
Gayatri Mantra: The Yoga Chant You Need in Your Gratitude Practice
Lyrics: Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥa Tát savitúr váreṇyaṃ Bhárgo devásya dhīmahi Dhíyo yó naḥ pracodáyāt Meaning: (O) Supreme one;…
Guru Mantra
Lyrics: Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru devo Maheshwara, Guru sakshat, param Brahma, Tasmai shri guravay namah Meaning: Guru is…
Introduction to Chakras
The Tantrik yogis understood that in order to experience a different life—one that feels more stable, more sublime, and more…
Introduction to Patanjali’s Eightfold Path
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra is an age-old scripture, a collection of 196 Indian sutras that explain the yogic philosophy on how…
Mahamrityunjay Mantra
Lyrics: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat Meaning: We meditate on the Three-eyed Lord (reality) Who…
Mastering Hands-On Adjustments: A Comprehensive Guide to Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in Rishikesh
Yoga, especially in the serene and spiritually rich environment of Rishikesh, India, transcends mere physical mastery, embodying a journey…
Mudra Positions During Meditation Tutorial
By definition “mudra” (or as we know them – hand positions) is a Sanskrit term meaning seal. As our hands…
Nava Drishtis or 9 Focusing Points In Yoga
To help us concentrate and bring greater awareness into our asana practice there are 9 Drishtis (focused eye gazing points) which…
Pranayama Tutorial: Nadi Shodhana
(nah-dee show-DAH-nah) nadi = channel shodhana = cleaning, purifying
Soham Meditation
With all of the daily stresses that we often feel, a back-pocket meditation technique like the Soham meditation can be…
Surya Namaskar A (Sun Salutation A) Tutorial
Sun salutations, an ancient sequence of movements to express gratitude to the sun, are a key part of the vinyasa…
Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Tutorial
Tadasana is a powerful grounding pose in which we learn to stand firm and erect like a mountain. This foundational…
The Four Elements of Ashtanga Yoga
1. Vinyasa Ashthanga yoga wakes up the internal fire. It ignites the dormant flame of vital life energy within…
The Symbolism of Jnana Mudra
Most meditators are familiar with jnana mudra, but a common question is, “Why is this the most common mudra for…
Two Mountains: Tadasana versus Samasthiti
So what is the difference between Tadasana and Samasthiti? In its simpilist terms Tadasana is a pose while Samasthiti…
Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) Tutorial
Uttanasana (OOT-tan-AHS-anna) ut = intense or deliberate tana = stretch asana = pose Uttanasana is a wonderful stretch for those dealing with…
What are the different types of yoga?
A common question that we get here at Vinyasa Yoga School is, “What’s the difference between these different styles?” Indeed…
What is Yoga?
What does yoga mean? The term yoga comes from a Sanskrit word “yuj” meaning “yoke” or “union,” where we…