How to open a yoga studio

How to open a yoga studio?

How to open a yoga studio? Opening a yoga studio is a major commitment emotionally, financially, and professionally. Before taking the leap, ask yourself: Why do I want to open a studio? Recently, I coached the owner of a struggling studio. She admitted she simply wanted to teach yoga not manage marketing, sales, or business […]

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Finding silence in a busy city

What is a silent retreat On Thursday last week my daughter had a basketball practice and I had 1hr to spare before picking her up. The basketball practice was right beside a public library. I decided to go in and spend the whole hour in silence looking at books. I wandered around this new found

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Silent Retreat

What is a Silent Retreat

What is a silent retreat A silent retreat is a structured period of time, typically ranging from a few days to several weeks, during which participants refrain from speaking and often limit other forms of communication as well, such as gestures, eye contact, or writing. These retreats are usually held in serene, natural settings like

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The benefits of a silent retreat are outstanding and everyone should go on at least one in their lifetime

My silent journey

My silent journey I think my silent journey began when my parents bought a country house about 1.5 hrs from Toronto, Canada. I was forced to go up every weekend from when I was 13 years old which is what I think started my appreciation for nature and silence.  I would often walk in the

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Back Pain

How Yoga Helps Back Pain

How Yoga Helps Back Pain Physical Benefits of Yoga Exercise Strengthening from holding yoga positions. Yoga helps increase strength in very specific muscles and muscle groups. Holding positions in yoga is not intended to be uncomfortable. However, it does require concentration and specific use of muscles throughout the body. Muscle strength improves by remaining in

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Niyama

Niyamas

Niyamas   NIYAMAS – Personal Qualities that Support Life and Yoga Practice Compared to the Yamas, the Niyamas are more PERSONAL AND INTIMATE. They relate to how we interact with ourselves. When we observe the Niyamas, we harness the energy generated from our practice and cultivation of the Yamas. They help us create and maintain a

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Path of Yoga

Last 6 limbs of Patanjalis path of Yoga

Last 6 limbs of Patanjalis path of Yoga ASANA: Posture Perhaps surprisingly, in traditional texts Asana is barely discussed beyond describing the characteristics of sitting meditation posture as being stable, alert and at ease. Sitting at ease for meditation though is not easy and some physical training with a teacher is required. Equally, the grounding of consciousness

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