Why Yoga Works
By Silvia Mordini Yoga literally means union, this is one of the first things we hear our teachers tell us when we start practicing yoga. And even before that we’ve already been bombarded with the cliché mind, body, spirit. But in real people terms what is the connection between the poses (asanas), breathing (pranayama), philosophy, […]
Key Question: What Kind of Yoga do we Teach in Alchemy of Yoga Program?
In learning to teach yoga there is a delicate balance between consistency and creativity. One the greatest challenges we face as teachers is adapting Yoga to make it accessible for everyone in our class. The practice we offer students is for THEM, and about them as an act of service. Therefore in Alchemy of Yoga […]
The Yoga of Relationships: Getting Along with Others
By Silvia Mordini Human beings are tribal in nature. It is part of our social evolution. “What tribes are, is a very simple concept that goes back 50 million years. And it’s something that people have wanted forever,” says Seth Godin in his book Tribes. We are raised in community and from the very start […]
Come Home To Yourself
By Silvia Mordini When we’re at home with ourselves, we’re fully embodied. We feel grounded, peaceful and self-accepting. We’re less likely to worry. We’re not overly concerned about what anybody else thinks or says that isn’t loving, kind or helpful. Yoga is a way of coming home to this place. Yoga serves us as a […]
How To Care For Your Feelings
By Silvia Mordini It’s good to leave each day behind, like flowing water, free of sadness. Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing. ~Rumi In Yoga, the practice of poses (asana) and breath (pranayama) brings about an awareness of what we are feeling. Yoga is a very practical form of […]
Spiritual Immersions of Self-Discovery, Sun, & Soul
Spiritual Immersions – Ask yourself if this is your Motivation: -Do you want to learn more about yourself? -Do you want to learn more about yoga asana and/or philosophy? -Do you want a soulful luxury vacation with private pool? The answer isn’t Yoga Teacher Training necessarily. Just because you want more authentic Dharma Studies […]