...I was returning from a three day learning immersion held in Saratoga Springs, NY. It was a gathering of learning professionals from around the world led by a learning visionary, Elliot Masie.

traveling back, I was in Penn station, walking away from the long distance train and making my final connection to the local train that would take me into New Jersey.

I was suddenly nostalgic for the yoga community I had known from the yoga retreat that I had lived in for ten years.

The nostalgia intensified and there was a rising of energy within me. I became aware that I coul...more

Protecting Your Yoga Teaching business

...s could never be more true than when it comes down to knowing the Letter of the Law. Just like when a Yoga student first learns to develop his or her awareness from Yoga and meditation practice - Yoga teachers must develop an awareness of legality, as it pertains to their Yoga businesses.

For the average Yoga teacher, the thought of litigation, as a result of a student entering his or her Yoga class, is depressing. Many Yoga teachers and interns pursue the rewarding career of teaching Yoga as Good Samaritans. Yoga teachers are very often generous with their time, effort, and services.

It is heartbreaking for me to tell giving people, with the best of intentions, that they can be sued at any time. In this climate of litigation, anyone, even a Yoga t...more

Caring For And Selecting A Machine Washable Yoga Mat

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The great thing about yoga is that you don't need much equipment. Basically a yoga mat, a towel, and some water and you're off to the races. Of course if you've been to a yoga class or two you'll notice that people spend a lot of money on this equipment if they truly love to do yoga. This is really not necessary. Just buy the best quality that you can afford and spend your time and effort focusing on the exercise. The main thing you want to consider a course is your yoga mat since this is the only thing between you and the hard surface you're working on. Many people choose machine washable yoga mats simply because they are very easy to take care of but they also tend to be the highest quality mats as well. But even given that information it still may be difficult to pick the perfect one for you. Why? Because this is going to be the one piece of equipment the associate with the practice of yoga. You'll become intimately familiar with this piece of equipment and hopefully you'll be spending a lot of time tog...more

Yoga's Eight fold Path to Enlightenment

...pect the world around him. The second, satya, teaches that one should be honest with themselves and with others. The third, Asteya, teaches not to steal from another. The fourth, Bramacharya, advises against overindulgence of any form. The fifth, Aparigraha, teaches the student to live a simple life that is not distracted by material things.

Niyama, or the second fold, is considered the path of self restraint and consists of three distinct elements. Shaugh, the first element, teaches students to keep the body and mind clean and pure. Santosh, the second element, teaches the student to be happy and contented with the task at hand and to give an honest effort ...more

Yoga Positions For Sciatica