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Blog posts include digestible bits of yoga therapy tools (movement, breathing, mindfulness, and more) and definitions of common Sanskrit words. Simple tools to support your serenity.

Yoga Defined

Static Back Press

Allowing the Breath Practice

Puraka Defined

Supported Bridge

Salamba Defined

Supported Reclining Posture

Journaling Practice

The Fullness of Presence

Trying Softer

Cultivating Nourishing Patterns – Part 1

Pratipaksha Bhavana Defined

Ritucharya Defined

The Seasonal Gift of Rest

Tapas Defined

Tapas is the energy of transformation, our inner fire.

After Sitting Practice

Here is a nice way to nourish your body after a bout of sitting (such as when spending time on the computer building your business).

Klesha Defined

Klesha is a Sanskrit word that the YogaSutra (an ancient text defining yoga) presents as a cause of suffering.

Salutogenesis Defined

Salutogenesis is the study of what contributes to well-being. Salus is the Latin word for health, prosperity, or safety.

Sthira Defined

The Sanskrit word we’re looking at this time is sthira. This is one of 2 qualities the Yogasutra posits as necessary for asana practice.

Squat with Weights

Adding weights to movement has many benefits for the body and mind. Clearly, it can contribute to upper body strength and a well-rounded practice.