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Light on the Yamas and Niyamas—Asteya: More Than “Not Doing”
In this column, Dale Ann Gray offers reflections on the yamas and niyamas of the Yoga Sutras, incorporating insights from classical Nondual Yoga. With the yama of asteya, we arrive at Patanjali’s second use of a negative prefix in the yamas. The definition indicates...
How Yoga Finally Helped Me Love My Body
Like so many, I’ve struggled with body image issues since my teenage years. I’ve been underweight, a healthy weight, obese and overweight. I’ve dieted, restricted, binged, purged, detoxed and excessively exercised. I’ve hidden my body with baggy clothes and caked...
Savasana: The Final Resting Pose
My teacher, Sri Dharma Mittra, includes savasana in the category of the eight essential poses in Yoga. He is well-known throughout the world for being a master teacher and having created the asana chart, which hangs on many studios’ walls, featuring Dharma in 908...
Thanksgiving, Yoga and Gratitude
Close to the Thanksgiving holiday, the idea of gratitude often comes up. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of that. Maybe because I am not a “glass half-full” person, I have to work at gratitude. I have to put aside time to reflect on what it means to me—how...
How to Care for the Physical Body
There is a beautiful saying in one of the Hindu scriptures that says: “The body comes first. Before you begin to do anything, whatever your action is going to be, you need the body to do it.” The body is really and truly your buddy. People who want to be well and do...
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Integral Yoga Class to Benefit the Wonder Farm Animal Sanctuary
Join Integral Yoga teacher Stephen McFarland for his annual "Thanksgiving Day Gratitude" Hatha Yoga class. This year's online class donations will benefit the Wonder Farm Animal Sanctuary & Hospice. In such a challenging time in the world Stephen's hope is that we...
New Year’s Silent Retreat!
Join the annual New Year’s Silent Retreat from December 29, 2021 – January 2, 2022 to reflect deeply, gather your strength, renew your inspiration, reconnect with your spirit, and restore yourself in the sanctuary and solace of the Integral Yoga community....
Relax into the Holidays with Restorative Yoga (Online) Dec 4-5th
During the holidays, we are often preoccupied with the season’s hustle and bustle. In this online workshop, experience deep relaxation and rejuvenation during a time period when it’s needed most. Restorative Yoga places your body in gentle, supported asanas with the...
BOOK: Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers
Considering Yoga philosophy, mythology, poses, and nature, Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers provides guidance in how to skillfully theme Yoga classes with greater depth and give students meaningful ways to integrate Yoga into their lives beyond the mat. The new book...