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Here is another free chakra PDF for you to download. This PDF is 7 pages, one for each chakra. Each page has many details on a single chakra, such as asana, essential oils and crystals.  Chakras are wheels of spinning energy which exist inside each of us. They are part of a network of connection…

As a yoga teacher I am asked what some common phrases mean. You might encounter these yoga terms in classes or in yoga books or articles. Here are my explanations: Term Description Asana Physical postures or poses practiced in yoga. Bandha A “lock” where muscles are restricted in certain parts of the body to redirect…

Sometimes you may not feel like going into the yoga studio, or there may not be a class at the time you want to practice yoga. Having the option to do hot yoga at home comes in handy for those times! So even if you have a super busy schedule, with a hot yoga studio…

Yoga and Pilates are not at all similar. Here are 6 major differences between yoga and Pilates to consider. 1. Pilates and yoga differ in terms of their history Pilates originated in the 1920’s by physical trainer Joseph Pilates. Yoga originated in ancient India and has been around for thousands of years. 2. Pilates and…

How can I loosen tight shoulders from sitting at the computer? Do your shoulders get achy after sitting at the computer or laptop for a while? Before you know it, it’s the end of the day and before you realize you have spent the entire day in front of your laptop. As an IT professional,…

I made this free chakra chart you can print out. Chakras are “wheels” of energy within our subtle body. As we go through life, daily tasks and people can draw them out of balance. Yoga asana, essential oils and mediation can help bring the pranic energy of your chakras back into balance. Learn more about…

You can think of geometric shapes as you move your physical body into different poses. This will help align your subtle energy during yoga and assist you in moving into a stable structure.  Visualizing geometric shapes can help your physical body find ease and strength. Consider the buildings and sacred temples that were built with…

Why should I Use Sacred Geometry in my Yoga Practice? Once you start looking, you find common patterns everywhere. When you notice what nature, art, and people have in common, you start to see synchronicities and connections. The sense of being alone dissolves. Sacred Geometry reinforces our sense of oneness with everything.  Some patterns are…

Here is a list of what you need to draw the Flower of Life, either online or on paper. Although you create the Flower of Life with precision, it’s very easy to draw. As you draw, you will find it is a work of beauty and symmetry at every stage. 1) You will need a…

What is it about a yoga class that leaves you feeling so much more balanced than an ordinary exercise class? It’s probably your subtle body. In yoga class, you do yoga postures and often breathing exercises as well. These are yoga techniques that enhance integration of your physical body with your subtle body.  What is the…

These are a few inspiring affirmations to help your embodiment of Yama and Niyama and enhance your yoga practice. You can customize them to your unique circumstance according to what you want to focus on.  In the quiet moments of the early morning, take some full, deep breaths and settle in on a few words that…