For years, I giggled my way through yoga classes at the gym, swearing "it's not for me." With a sporty background, I've always considered myself fit and ready for any athletic challenge. And yoga classes at various gyms didn't challenge me physically. I thought it was a nice stretch class, or … [Read more...] about Putting It All Together in Fundamentals Class
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Results from the Student Satisfaction Survey
In early December we conducted our annual Student Satisfaction Survey. We got over 100 very insightful responses! Your feedback was very helpful, and actionable. A big thanks goes out to Rebecca Ratzkin for helping to design the survey. Here are the highlights of what you told … [Read more...] about Results from the Student Satisfaction Survey
Peri-Menopause and Yoga by Melinda Morey
Menopause – its one of those things that is someone else’s concern, until the day it is yours. But the truth is, it doesn’t just arrive and announce itself. The term menopause actually denotes the point at which menstruation stops. But what about all the months, years for many, leading up to this? … [Read more...] about Peri-Menopause and Yoga by Melinda Morey
Yoga Fundamentals
To get the benefits of the yoga practice, you have to do it nearly every day. The role of class is build your knowledge. It is the daily practice at home that gives time for building flexibility, strength and quiet inside. When you are new to yoga, it is a good idea to start practicing right … [Read more...] about Yoga Fundamentals
Invocations and Mantras
Mantras are a regular part of the Iyengar yoga practice. The Iyengar family opens every class and important event with an invocation, whether it be the Patanjali chant, the Guru chant or another mantra. Here are the ones that you might find at Adeline Yoga. Invocation to Patanjali By BKS … [Read more...] about Invocations and Mantras