Anyone who practices can obtain success in yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success. ~Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika The standard yoga class seems to be somewhere between 60 and 90 minutes. The…
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Air Travel — The Ultimate Test for the Yogi
Imagine this scenario if you will: you practice yoga daily and in your finer moments you fancy yourself the embodiment of equanimity. And then you hit a bump in the road. You’re cut off in traffic. Technology fails you (think…
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Yoga Pose of the Month: Matysasana (Fish Pose)
Matysasana is a classic yoga pose that traditionally follows Headstand is either a joyful experience or one that feels challenging and awkward. Learn from Dr. Robin Armstrong the fundamentals in making this back arching yoga pose safe, effective, and enjoyable.
Benefits of Matsyasana (Fish Pose)
* Opens pectoralis muscles of chest, intercostal muscles between ribs, and upper [...]
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Shakti Activation, the Essence of Buddhism, and Committing to Yoga
By the time you read this, I’ll be in South Carolina visiting with friends and family. I decided to write one last blog post for y’all (what can I say — I’m preparing for my trip) before I head down…
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What is the true role of the yoga teacher?
Yoga teachers are given a much credence and authority in the west. Yet, according to internationally respected teacher David Muesham, a teacher’s true role is as facilitator and guide. In an exclusive interview with Yoga Abode, David gives his view on the role of the yoga teacher.
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Managing Your Vibration
Enjoy our latest yoga lifestyle article by guest author Kino MacGregor. Kino offers an engaging view of how we can create harmony through managing our vibration of thoughts and actions.
Is each individual on Earth responsible for their own life experience? Or are other people to blame when they are angry, tired, tedious, envious, rude, [...]
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Back to nature at Viveka Yoga, France
Lured by the promise of yoga immersion, tranquility and outdoor living at the Viveka Yoga Centre in South west France, YA editor Lucia Cockcroft, heads to Carcassonne by train.
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Plagued By Yoga Injuries?
It’s wonderful to see people who are gung-ho about their yoga practice. What isn’t so wonderful is seeing people injure themselves because they take gung-ho to the extreme. Yoga isn’t meant to be an extreme sport. It’s not about pushing….
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Depression: shying away from a quick fix
The statistics surrounding depression make gloomy reading in themselves. Last year in England there were 2.1 million more prescriptions of antidepressants than in 2007. In total, an astonishing 36m prescriptions were handed out – a jump of almost a quarter in five years.
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