Polyvagal Theory & Trauma-informed Practices Polyvagal Theory has become a widely used framework for understanding how the nervous system responds to safety, stress, and trauma. It proposes that the body continuously and unconsciously evaluates the environment—a process sometimes called neuroception—and shifts between states of connection (calm and social), mobilization (fight Read more…
Asana Pose Library Asana pose library for the physical practice of yoga – english and sanskrit names included for reference. Standing Poses Tadasana/Samasthiti Mountain Pranamasana Mountain Namaste Vrikshasana Tree Uttanasana Standing Forward Fold Utthita Trikonasana Triangle Ardha Chandrasana Half Moon Virabhadrasana I Warrior I Virabhadrasana II Warrior II Virabhadrasana III Read more…
Is there a difference between Astanga and Ashtanga? Classical Astanga Patanjali’s Ashtanga (or Astanga) refers to the classical, eight-limbed path of yoga outlined in his Yoga Sutras, focusing primarily on the mental and philosophical aspects of liberation through meditation. The eight-limbs include ethical guidelines (Yama and Niyama), physical postures (Asana), Read more…
Mysore Self Practice Mysore yoga is a self-paced, individualized approach to Ashtanga yoga, where students practice a set sequence of postures at their own pace, guided by a teacher who provides adjustments and guidance as needed. It’s a traditional method of learning Ashtanga, allowing beginners and experienced practitioners to learn Read more…
Understanding Ashtanga Overview Ashtanga vinyasa yoga, usually referred to simply as Ashtanga yoga, is a style of yoga developed and popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois and is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. Ashtanga Yoga is named after the eight limbs of yoga mentioned in the Read more…
