Monthly Archives: April 2012

Renunciation.  A word that in most minds probably has unpleasant associations.  It doesn’t sound like much fun. Christine Feldman advises us to take another look.  In reality, renunciation is about wisdom, kindness, confidence, completeness.  It is a Buddhist practice of learning what it … Continue reading →

Restorative yoga is a practice done with the intention of alleviating stress, comforting a person recovering from illness or injury, or simply rejuvenating when energies are depleted.  These adapted postures are passively supported with the use of bolsters, blankets, towels, blocks, straps, … Continue reading →

Santosa, or contentment, is the second of the five niyamas or internal disciplines of Patanjali’s yoga program.   It is the realization that what is truly precious is already available to us.  We can let go and be with what is.   How ironic, … Continue reading →

In our yoga teaching training program,  we have been learning about touch and the use of adjustments or assists.  Touch is an important aspect of teaching yoga.   We offer touch either to make a safety adjustment or to allow a student to experience a deepening … Continue reading →