by admin | Mar 29, 2015 | Breath, Pranayama
One of the most important parts of a yoga practice is the connection to breath. There are lots of other elements that “make” a yoga class, but breath is high on that list. If it weren’t for this conscious awareness then it would be a program for stretching and...
by admin | Dec 27, 2014 | Breath, Pranayama, wellness
Yogic breathing is the act of breathing consciously in-and-out through the nose. Nothing out of the ordinary, only the use of proper breath mechanics to soothe body, mind and spirit. For many people, everyday life induces the sympathetic nervous system, or stress...
by alison | Feb 24, 2013 | adventure, Breath, life, Yoga Philiosphy, Yoga Poses, Yogacara
By Emily Kane, Owner & Teacher at Yogacara Whistler With yoga’s increasing popularity there are many emerging trends branching off to fit every lifestyle. “Snowga” is definitely no exception. For every skier or snowboarder who’s ever thought about trying yoga this...
by alison | Sep 25, 2012 | Breath, Pranayama, Teacher Training, Yin, Yoga Philiosphy, Yoga Poses, Yogacara
Most of us are familiar with the Yin and Yang symbol that originated in Chinese philosophy, but did you know that this philsophy, literally meaning “shadow and light”, can be used to describe the varying styles of yoga? Yoga Yin and Yang is used to...
