By Courtney Elmes Sometimes (or perhaps it is all the time?) the Universe aligns in mysterious ways. Synchronicities lead us down a path that doesn’t seem clear or make sense – yet it just feels right, something deep within our knowing, that we can’t quite put a finger on but seems to be guiding […]
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** Enjoy this preview of our upcoming 15 HR Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training with Christine Alevizakis, a registered Clinical Counselor and Facilitator. ** Exploring Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Journey of Healing and Connection In the realm of yoga teaching, fostering safe and healing spaces goes beyond mastering poses—it requires a deep understanding of
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Understanding the anatomy of the pelvic floor during pregnancy is more than just a technical skill for yoga teachers—it’s a gateway to empowering expectant mothers through one of the most transformative periods of their lives. Here are seven reasons why this knowledge is essential: 1. Supports Physical Health The pelvic floor muscles are
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How can we build safer spaces and create trauma-informed environments? In the world of yoga, creating a safe and inclusive space goes beyond the physical arrangement of mats and the choice of soothing music. For trauma-informed yoga, the environment becomes a crucial element in the healing journey. As yoga teachers and space holders we can
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Yoga is a practice that has transcended borders and gained immense popularity worldwide. However, as we practice and explore this ancient tradition, it is crucial to cultivate cultural appreciation and understanding for yoga’s roots. By recognizing and respecting yoga’s origins, we can honor the rich heritage it holds and practice authentically and respectfully. So, how can
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By Courtney Elmes Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras are renowned in the yoga world for being one of the ultimate guidelines to our practice. When I first came across the sutras 7 years ago, I read a version that didn’t resonate so much. At the time this ancient text was written, it was mostly for and
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In a world where the demands of modern education often prioritize cognitive development, the holistic approach of embodied education coupled with yoga teaching has emerged as a profound means of nurturing the complete learner. This dynamic combination promotes a deeper connection between the mind and body, fostering not only academic growth but also emotional
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By Courtney Elmes Yoga is inherently connected to the Earth: some of the very asanas themselves are based on forms found throughout nature. Reading ‘Myths of the Asanas’ by Alanna Kaivalya and Arjuna van der Kooij recently inspires me all the more to continue delving deeper into the origins, finding inspiration everywhere as the
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The choice to become a yoga teacher is one made with a deep passion and commitment to a life-long practice. Your 200-hr foundational yoga instructor training is just one of the first chapters in your journey, and many new teaching students find that a retreat format lays an incredibly meaningful foundation for their yoga education.
By Courtney Elmes Yoga is truly for everybody – and every body. If not, how is it yoga, unity? There is a hierarchy in many Western studios these days – though many are working to change this. Ableism, racism, ageism, tokenism… are just some of the ways this manifests in a typical yoga studio. Do
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