Bridging Spiritual Paths for Holistic Well-beingA transformative gathering in the picturesque hills of the Ahr Valley offered a unique perspective on how Yoga and Christianity can complement each other and foster holistic well-being and spiritual growth. Burg Lantershofen, a historic castle, and the St. Lambert Study House, a distinguished Roman Catholic seminary, in Grafschaft, Germany, […]
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‘Years back it was difficult for people to accept the very idea that we could use props while doing asanas or pranayama. The idea was that everything should be done independently and if you used a support it was not the traditional way. It is hard to believe that years back even I could not
This program is now Open to Lifetime enrolment and includes session recordings along with interviews of presenters. A public access version of this program is available free of charge at the following link: Yoga and Christianity, though originating from distinct cultural and religious contexts, share profound links in their search for meaning and spiritual fulfilment.
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Exploring the influence of the Bhagavad Gita on Iyengar Yoga. In the introduction to her commentary on the Gita Laurie Patton writes … ‘Throughout the centuries, the Gita has been understood as containing three basic instructions for how to live according to these three paths: of action (karma marga), of knowledge (jnana marga) and of
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The Specialist-Digestion & Immune program is one of a series of specialist programs offered within the institute. The specialist programs are developed to assist students with specific needs to develop greater confidence in their practice and to equip them with techniques and modifications such that participation within the practitioner Yogasana courses and Led practice programs
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‘Asanas and pranayama are the fountain and source for all the other aspects of yoga, because the whole human system is dependent on the respiratory and circulatory gates’. Iyengar BKS Tree of Yoga p.87 The Specialist-Breathing & Circulation Program is one of a series of specialist programs offered within the institute. The specialist programs are
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‘There are a number of muscles and ligaments which keep this joint in place. Of these, four muscles called the rotator cuff muscles, are the most important. The tendons of these four muscles blend with the joint to form a “rotator cuff” around the joint. This cuff protects the joint, gives it stability and holds
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The Specialist-Back & Hip program is one of a series of specialist programs. The specialist programs are developed to assist students with specific needs to develop greater confidence in their practice and to equip them with techniques and modifications such that participation within the practitioner Yogasana classes possible. Individual enrollment in Yoga Vidya of $129
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Patanjali tells us that the Sadhaka (student) will encounter the Antarayas or obstacles as they proceed in practice. The obstacles to practice are named as disease, inertia, doubt, heedlessness, laziness, indiscipline of the senses, erroneous views, lack of perseverance and backsliding. Antarayas Intensive focuses on practice (Sadhana) as a means of overcoming obstacles (Antarayas). This
“No teacher can give you the secrets, it is your own practice that can give you secrets.” Geeta Iyengar The Certificate of Yoga Studies is a practise-based learning program for students who want to delve deeply into yoga. As a student in the program at Yoga Mandir you will have access to unlimited weekly virtual
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