Category: yoga
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How to Embody the Winter Solstice Through Yoga & Ayurveda
Honoring the dark, nourishing the nervous system, and planting seeds for renewal. Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 The Winter Solstice on December 21st marks the longest night of the year—a sacred pause in the natural world where darkness peaks and the slow return of light begins. In many traditions, this is not a time for pushing…
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Back to School for All – Svadhyaya in Practice
As students head back to school, a sense of excitement and anticipation fills the air. New classes, fresh supplies, and the promise of learning new things can be invigorating. However, amidst the hustle and bustle of the academic year, it’s essential to carve out time for self-reflection and personal growth, not just for students of…
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The Power of Love in Yoga Philosophy
By Denver Clark, C-IAYT “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that”: – Dr Martin Luther King Jr In honor of Dr Martin Luther King Jr and with respect to the myriad of emotions filling us all now in the United States, I…
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What is the difference between Yoga Classes and Yoga Therapy?
The rapid growth of yoga in recent years is a response to the overwhelming increase in anxiety and chronic health conditions. It seems that everyone and their neighbor is now attending yoga teacher training with the desire to integrate the practices of yoga into their daily life and find work that is fulfilling and purposeful.…
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Embracing Balance: The Fall Equinox and Yoga
By: Denver Clark C-IAYT, ERYT-500, LMT As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, we find ourselves on the brink of the fall equinox, a time of year that invites reflection, balance, and renewal. This celestial event, occurring around September 22nd or 23rd in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the moment when day…
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Understanding Somatic Healing: How is it different than yoga?
In recent years, the term “somatic healing” has gained traction in wellness circles, yet many people remain unaware of its origins, techniques and benefits. Somatic healing can have profound implications for mental, emotional, and physical health and it’s helpful to understand the differences and similarities between your current yoga practice and somatic healing. So what…
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The Spring Equinox – Awaken and Align
By Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 As nature awakens from its winter slumber, the spring equinox (this year on March 19th) brings the energies of renewal and rejuvenation. Flowers begin to bloom, trees bud with fresh green leaves and the air is sweet with the scent of blossoms. It is a time of growth and transformation.…
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The significance of the Mandala
By Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 Mandalas have been used for centuries as a tool for spiritual growth and self-exploration. They are believed to represent the journey of the individual towards enlightenment and self-realization. The word “mandala” originates from Sanskrit, and means “circle” or “center.” Mandalas are often depicted as concentric circles, with a central point…
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10 Qualities of a great teacher
By Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT-500 Teaching is a skill. No matter how much an individual may know, communicating a concept effectively to a student takes practice and patience. The following are some of the qualities that I believe make a teacher great, whether you are teaching yoga or sharing a newly learned skill with a…
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5 ways to open your heart this Valentines Day
Denver Clark, C-IAYT, ERYT500 February is upon us, Valentines Day is near and as such, the heart is likely to become the topic of conversation for many yoga classes. The Heart is our most important organ. It processes the oxygen we breathe through an intimate relationship with our lungs, and it sends those molecules into…
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