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In this recent podcast, Zac Parker talks about finding a life that reflects one's values, the "selfish selflessness" of serving others, and learning to balance discipline and lightheartedness. Zac has been teaching Yoga since 2014 and his teaching is a natural extension of his own practice. He approaches his teaching with a balanced blend of light-hearted ease and focused awareness on the subtle sensations of Yoga practice.
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Yoga teachers and therapists need to share information about post COVID-19 syndrome; particularly the emerging research related to dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system and how restoring natural breathing patterns can assist healing. This sharing can occur in whatever way we already connect to our students and clients: newsletters, social media, while simply chatting before Yoga classes. Secondly, we need to offer private or small group classes in simple and guided pranayama. MORE
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Underneath the narrative of your life, just below the grand storyline, even beneath the colorful emotional landscape, there exists a rich, mysterious world of sensations – a somatically-organized field of intelligence, creativity, and aliveness. But there is no support here for personal identity; here, life is revealed to be much less about "me" than we thought. There are no “problems” here, nothing to be fixed, cured, or shifted. There is only an untamed fire of presence. MORE
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Miumiu, a six-year-old girl from eastern China’s Jiangsu province, has become an internet star for her videos showcasing her singing while playing her guitar. She is also adept at other instruments, including the piano and drums. Enjoy this short news report from Hong Kong about this child prodigy's enchanting voice, talent, and spirit!
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In order for us to experience what we call freedom through Yoga, we must understand time and space and how we can transcend it through the body and mind. Freedom is our ability to transcend time and space. We need to be aware that our body is limited by mobility and our mind functions in time. Once we understand the body and mind, we will be able to transcend these limitations. In my own personal experience practicing and teaching Yoga for the past 25 years, I have found it essential to keep in mind three basic things that can help an individual to do this. MORE
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The Integral Yoga Institute of New York announced that as of May 2021 they have re-opened for in-person one-hour Hatha Yoga classes on a limited basis. Over the next few weeks, they will expand the class offerings. Reservations are required to attend in-person classes. The IYI has put additional safety measures in place and a full list is available here. Virtual classes will continue to be available and the Wellness Spa is open for in-person as well as virtual appointments by reservation. MORE
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While season 1 of the "Two Old Fogey Yogis" podcast (hosted by Swami Asokananda, president of the New York IYI, and Rev. Prem Anjali, PhD, editor of this magazine) has ended, you can still listen to episodes via Soundcloud and any podcast app. Recently, Hari Barker's article about the podcast for Yoga Chicago magazine was published. It's been wonderful to see the interest and support for the podcast by not only the Integral Yoga sangha but the Yoga community-at-large. Read the article here.
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Funny Spiritual Meme of the Week
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