Tag: yoga teacher
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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 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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The archetypes of Anxiety and how Yoga Therapy can help
Millennials have been officially named “the most anxious generation” by hundreds of recent studies and our constant reachability due to social media shows that our children may suffer even more. This is why the practice of Yoga and Yoga Therapy are so desperately needed and welcomed in recent years.
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Ayurvedic Practices for Spring
Spring Cleaning. As important for our homes as it is for our bodies and souls. We are born with a natural intuition but when keeping up with the demands of modern life, it’s easy to forget where we came from. Ayurveda inspires us to return to harmony with the natural impulses of the world, and…
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3 Harmful Phrases Yoga Teachers can STOP using – and what to say instead
Denver Clark, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, E-RYT500, Licensed massage therapist The world is changing, more and more people are living with an awareness of their trauma and anxiety and now more than ever it is important to consider the words we use and their influence on those around us. Expanding your vocabulary not only allows more…
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