Enjoy this excerpt from Chapter 3 of the soon-to-be released Volume 2 of Teaching Yoga Beyond the Poses by Sage Rountree and Alexandra Desiato. This companion volume—with all-new material—offers 54 ready-made ideas and templates to elevate your classes, refine your voice, and teach inspired themes with joy and confidence. Available for pre-order now on Amazon.com. How You Can Best Help Your Students Students like authentic teachers offering simple, personally resonant, yet pro- found …
By Ben Gutman Activate your neutral mind and stress-proof your life There are two ways of living in this world—the way of worry and the way of relaxation. –Yogi Bhajan Before I began practicing Kundalini Yoga, I fell in the first category. My thought process was a constant to-do list. I put all my energy into analyzing and worrying about what “needed” to be done. Ironically, this calculated attempt to clarify ideas and produce results backfired. My thoughts became a …
In the world of yoga, the allure of mastering complex asanas (poses) often overshadows one of the practice's most fundamental and powerful elements: the breath. While the visual aesthetic of an impeccable pose might capture attention, the true essence of yoga lies in the breath. Focusing on the breath rather than the pose can revolutionize your practice, leading to profound physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Introduction to Breath in Yoga Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word 'Yuj' …