Teaching Yoga on Zoom: My Path to Acceptance
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At the beginning of the pandemic, a local yoga teacher had no desire to teach her classes on Zoom. But, as things stretched out, she really missed this important part of her life. She faced the reality of virtual classes or no classes – finding both good and bad aspects, and learning to accept it all.
I’m Not Flexible, So I Can’t Practice Yoga
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Everytime I hear someone utter those words “I’m not flexible, so I can’t practice yoga” I physically react, shake my head and utter “Yoga is for every BODY.”
Safe and Simple Breathing Techniques as Part of a Yoga Practice
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With the covid-19 virus affected respiratory systems, I thought it might be nice to address some safe and simple breathing techniques that can be incorporated into a yoga practice.
Meet The Teachers
Meet the talented and dedicated yoga teachers who have taught at our virtual YogaFests, in our weekly Zoom classes, and in support of our Season of Giving fundraisers.
The Surprising Benefits of Livestream Yoga for Folks with Mobility Challenges
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I would like to share a story with you…
Beth C. found my chair yoga classes on FB live and is now a dedicated student. Five years ago, Beth had a cervical spine fracture resulting in right-sided paralysis and spasticity. She has been through years of rehabilitation and swims almost everyday in the Summer. Since early June, Beth and I have been meeting twice weekly on Zoom for 30-minute chair yoga sessions.
Karma Yoga and the Season of Giving
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Visualize yourself a traveler preparing for your dream trip. You’re seeking a place called Mokṣa (मोक्ष). This is a country like no other where all beings are well, all beings are free, and all beings have peace.
Listening to Your Soul Voice
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Over the past 15 years I have acquired a strong sense of listening to the voice of my soul, others may call it listening to your heart or your gut.
Creating a New Yoga Sanctuary: Online Yoga
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When I was first asked to write a Blog for YCTY it was long before our world had changed, before our world had become virtual, isolating and uncertain. Back then, I was planning to write about how I found yoga, what inspired me to become a yoga instructor and my personal growth that followed. I am happy to save that story for another day.
More Tips for Optimizing Your Home Practice
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Teaching yoga through Zoom has allowed me the opportunity to share the love of the practice during the pandemic and to help yogis slow down and find their breath. Providing a class of moving through asanas, mindfulness, and savasana. I never imagined I would be sharing my practice online but here I am. And believe it or not – it is still wonderful. But let’s not kid ourselves, there is nothing better than a hands-on adjustment or assist during a practice. For this reason, I make it a priority to help those in class really feel the pose through cues or closing our eyes and noticing the feeling of the physical body during the practice.
Tips for Optimizing Your Home Practice
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Here are 7 ways to beat stress and ease your mood. These simple tips, shared by Anjana Rathmore, have helped great many people and are her secret to staying fit with every breath.