Body Therapies Yoga Training

Book Review: Wheels of Life- A Users Guide to the Chakra System by Anodea Judith

Heather Greaves — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:02:54 +0000

by Darlene Edmonds, Yoga Teacher who delights in colour I think of this book as my colouring book to the chakras; a user friendly guide, leading the reader step by step, chakra by chakra through the energy bodies. The book is divided into sections which provide important background information on the workings of the chakras, [...]

Interview with Parmjit Singh, Yoga Teacher

Heather Greaves — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:38:34 +0000

What is one thing that every yoga teacher trainee must do to survive and flourish in the program? One must have his/her own personal yoga practice. Having personal practice has helped me refine my postures and become attuned to my own body, mind and spirit. It has also permitted me to become a better teacher. [...]

Book Review: “Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life” by David Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD

Heather Greaves — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:49:58 +0000

by Lisa Walter, Yoga Instructor Author David Servan-Schreiber is a neuroscientist and doctor who was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 31, and suffered a relapse a few years later. After some questionable experiences as a patient on the other side of the fence in the medical field, he undertook the writing of [...]

A Book Review: The Spiritual Roots of Yoga: Royal Path to Freedom

Heather Greaves — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:03:08 +0000

by Ravi Ravindra A Reflection… What a wonderful treasure to have found within one hundred and fifty seven pages. A compilation of essays are arranged within four distinct chapters all dancing as one to provide the reader and student with extensive insight into the traditions and origin of yoga. Although a glossary of the Sanskrit [...]

A Yoga Training Teacher Answers Questions

Heather Greaves — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:35:31 +0000

by Heather Greaves As a Yoga Training Teacher I answer questions from potential students. Here are a few questions I received recently and my reply. 1. Would the teacher training allow for adjustments for my injured ankle? Most definitely. That is the beauty of yoga. It must be adjusted to suit the individual rather [...]

An Interview with Yoga Teacher Graduate Cheryl Fenn

Heather Greaves — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:03:10 +0000

What is one thing that every yoga teacher trainee must do? Keep up with your homework and assignments on a regular basis. There is far more theory than one would expect so leaving things until a few days before classes is definitely not a good idea. What is one thing that every yoga teacher trainee [...]

Top Yoga Practices – What Are the Five Top Yoga Practices and Poses?

Heather Greaves — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:04:55 +0000

These top yoga practices are extremely helpful, become favorites, and head yoga charts. As popular as they are, preparation for these essentials ease the beginner into yoga in a kinder gentler way. Each of the poses or practices can be quite challenging at first. Tight muscles bring discomfort, a busy mind can create silent frustration, [...]

Which of 3 Voices Do You Listen To In A Yoga Pose

Heather Greaves — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:37:32 +0000

There are at least 3 voices that speak to us as we practice yoga: the voice of the teacher, the voice of our body, and the voice of our mind. The yoga instructor or internal teacher gives instructions, and offers suggestions. The body speaks with sensations giving a green light to continue, red light to [...]

Chewing Rice is As Spiritual as Doing Meditation

Heather Greaves — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:33:06 +0000

If you want to understand how form and formlessness interchange constantly, focus on chewing the rice. Shunryu Suzuki says that you can come to understand the very nature of your life through chewing the rice you just cooked. When rice disappears into your stomach, they lose their form so that you can continue to exist [...]

Yoga, The Cat Family and Copy Cats

Heather Greaves — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:06:38 +0000

While toning spinal nerves, hips and thighs the cat family of yoga poses will also give quite a stretch. On all fours, sitting upright, and even standing, these 3 poses that copy members in the cat family can make bodies slim, agile and powerful; able to move with sharp senses and a quiet step. Flexibility [...]