What is Yoga Nidra? Is it magic?
Yoga Nidra has grown wildly popular over the past 20 years. It is often thought to be a form of relaxation. If you asked 90% of the people who practice yoga nidra what it is, … More »
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Ayurvedic Perspective: Karma
Karma is action. It is also cause and effect. And it is much more. Karma refers to the actions that we take that set into motion the suffering that occurs in our lives. Karma is … More »
Podcast: Bringing Ayurveda into Your Yoga Business
Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast Host, Amy McDonald, sat down with Dr. Marc Halpern to discuss how to incorporate Ayurveda into your yoga business. During this podcast, you’ll learn about the college and the different programs … More »
What Does an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist Do?
An Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist is a specialist capable of utilizing yoga therapies to alter the physiology of the body in a manner that supports the healing process. As such, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapists are uniquely placed … More »
What is Ayurveda Yoga Therapy?
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy is the traditional system of Yoga Therapy from India. Yoga Therapy is the application of yoga to the healing process. The mechanism of understanding how yoga contributes to healing is the physiological … More »
Healing through Yoga Nidra and Ayurveda
Yoga Nidra has been rapidly growing in popularity as a practice for deep relaxation. While it is effective for this purpose, Yoga Nidra is much more than a form of progressive relaxation. Yoga Nidra is … More »
The Practice of Yoga Nidra
Introduction Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep. It is a state of deep conscious relaxation and is a form of pratyahara–the turning inward of awareness. It is considered to be an active or preliminary form of … More »
Yoga and Ayurveda: Two Sides of One Coin
In our Western culture, many people use Yoga asana as a stretching tool to keep the body limber and agile. To this extent there is no better practice. Traditionally, however, Yoga postures are a part … More »
Yoga and Ayurveda: Children of the Vedic Teachings
Have you ever wondered why some asanas seem to leave you feeling calm, still, centered, and balanced while others seem to leave you agitated, sore, and off center? Take the case of a thirty-one year … More »