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Pre-Classical Yoga
The Pre-Classical Yoga period began with the creation of the Upanishads. These writings formed the core of philosophy within the Indian lifestyle, and are considered a continuation of Vedic Philosophy and the Vedic time period. The word Upanishad translates to “sitting down near” or “sitting close to.” Suggesting the practitioner to sit closely to said guru,…
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Vedic Yoga
The Vedic Yoga period begins at the very dawn of yoga’s history. Dating back to 500 BC, this Vedic era is the true foundation of all Yoga. Translated from the ancient Sanskrit text: VEDA = KNOWLEDGE // YOGA = UNION, TO UNITE The Vedas are perhaps the oldest existing text known to man, containing ancient teachings…
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Yoga History
Yoga [yoh-guh]: a school of Hindu philosophy advocating and prescribing a course of physical and mental disciplines for attaining liberation from the material world and union of the self with the Supreme Being or ultimate principle. Originating between 5,000-10,000 years ago, the practice of yoga has been passed down for generations. The first written traces of the yogic…
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“Good Vibrations”
Over the years, there has been a steady increase of information regarding vibrational frequency and the effects it has on each of us. How awesome is that? This expansion of knowledge over our vibrational frequencies as human beings has caused a wonderful ripple effect across the globe. Has anyone ever asked you if you felt…
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5 Minute Meditation
~Find a comfortable seat, either in a chair or on your mat. Resting your hands palms faced down on the knees, gently roll your shoulders up and back slightly lifting the chest. Take a deep inhale and feel your spine lengthen up through the crown of your head. Close your eyes taking a deep inhale…
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200hr Yoga Teacher Training with YogaCara
WHY DID I CHOOSE YOGACARA? When I began looking for a teacher training in 2014, I slowly developed a list of necessities to find the right one. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of yoga teacher trainings around the world… how was I supposed to choose just one? After searching the internet thoroughly for 4…
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