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Yoga: Developing balance, rhythm and patience will improve your practice and your life

2012, October, Yoga No Responses »

Sep 272012

Yoga: Developing balance, rhythm and patience will improve your practice and your life by Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam, CYI – 250 Pose of the Triangle, or Trikonasana, aiding in the development of balance As you begin your practice you will begin to develop balance, rhythm and patience. They will come naturally as a part of yoga practice and at times you will want to even increase concentration upon them as you work toward continual improvement in your practice and in your life. As you improve, you will then find these [Read More]

Setting Up Your Practice Area

2012, September, Yoga No Responses »

Aug 212012

Setting Up Your Practice Area byCheryl Bruedigam, CYI – 250 Yoga may be practiced most anywhere, any time, except after meals or snacks and all you need minimally is a three feet by eight feet space that may be found most anywhere in the home or even out of doors if the weather and environment are suitable. Your practice area may be as small as a quiet corner of a room or may be an entire room dedicated solely to your practice. If your space is minimal, just you and [Read More]

September is National Yoga Month – Over 1,500 yoga studios offering One Week Free Yoga

2012, September, Yoga No Responses »

Aug 212012

September is National Yoga Month – Over 1,500 yoga studios offering One Week Free Yoga Over 1,500 yoga studios offering One Week Free Yoga and free yoga classes during National Yoga Month 2012 Throughout the month of September, people across the country will have access to an entire week of free yoga classes by visiting www.yogamonth.org. The offer is part of the National Yoga Month campaign which is designed to educate, inspire and generate awareness of the positive impact of yoga on health. During National Yoga Month, one of [Read More]

Off the Mat: Ten Tips on Using Yoga Throughout Your Day

2012, April, Yoga No Responses »

Mar 272012

Off the Mat: Ten Tips on Using Yoga Throughout Your Day By Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam, CYI – 250 Aside from the obvious overall improvement of body/mind and soul, practicing yoga also provides benefits that come in handy throughout the course of your day. See the list below for tips on how yoga can make your day go a lot easier. Drying off after bath or shower, it’s easy now to stand on one foot to dry the other! Shaving your legs in the shower: balance, balance, balance. Standing [Read More]

Mindful Breathing, Meditation and Stretching!

2012, March, Yoga No Responses »

Feb 232012

Mindful Breathing, Meditation and Stretching! By Kirstie Bender Segarra The practice of asana, more commonly known as “yoga” in the West, has increased in popularity to such a degree, that even in a small town like Taos, we have several yoga classes offered at yoga studios, spas, galleries, private homes and at UNM-Taos. My earliest memories of yoga are my mother stretching on our living room floor when I was a little girl in the 70’s. As a tomboy and pure sports enthusiast I wouldn’t go there—it is not cool [Read More]

De-Stress With Pranayama

2012, March, Yoga No Responses »

Feb 222012

De-Stress With Pranayama By Dr. Rita Khanna In Yoga, breathing is considered a very important process as it is the most vital means of absorbing Prana into the body. The Shastras explain how Prana gives consciousness and life to every creature which breathes. According to Taittiriya, Brahmana and Maitri Upanishads and Shiva Swarodaya, the breath is referred to as the vehicle of Brahman or cosmic consciousness. Even the Bible implies that man was given consciousness and life through the breath: “The Lord God formed man [Read More]

Yoga Vacations in New Mexico

2012, March, Travel, Yoga No Responses »

Feb 222012

Yoga Vacations in New Mexico Practicing yoga is a fulfilling, life-changing experience and where better to fully experience the beauty and vigor of yoga than in enchanting New Mexico? The scent of fresh pine and sage permeating the senses, gazing up to deep blue skies while practicing your poses. Plateaus, mountaintops or fresh running rivers and streams, New Mexico can offer an exhilarating backdrop for your yoga practice or vacation. There are numerous ways to include yoga on your next visit to New Mexico: You can drop-in on most classes [Read More]

Life Change

2012, Body, February, Health, Mind & Soul, Yoga No Responses »

Feb 042012

Life Change by Cheryl Yale-Bruedigam Sometimes in life we know we are pushing the limits, going against the grain, over-extending ourselves, allowing addiction, eating badly, not getting enough rest, over-working ourselves, not getting enough exercise or fresh air and sunshine, yet we ignore it, and we push on. We ignore the little voice, the warning signs, thinking we can keep on keeping on and we will be fine. This is ego running the show. But body, mind and soul have a different plan, a different agenda, one that is good [Read More]

Beginning Hatha Yoga with Cheryl Bruedigam

2012, Body, February, Health, Mind & Soul, Uncategorized, Yoga No Responses »

Feb 012012

Beginning Hatha Yoga with Cheryl Bruedigam

Yoga is easy. My teachings are from the very beginning in simple terms. If you are clue-less and it all seems too complicated, too flaky or too commercial, you have come to the right place. You do not have to bang a gong, you do not have to burn incense, you do not have to be a vegetarian, you do not have to convert your religious beliefs, you do not have to learn Sanskrit, you do not have to invest any money. All you need to practice yoga is you. [Read More]

Bali Yoga Retreat: Treat Yourself Like The Goddess That You Are

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Dec 282011

Bali Yoga Retreat: Treat Yourself Like The Goddess That You Are

Treat Yourself Like the Goddess That You Are By Monique Parker If you’re like most women today who multitask with aplomb, juggling responsibilities at home with a full-time career, then you have probably (at one time or another) fantasized about taking a vacation in some exotic locale where you can unplug and recharge without an alarm clock or laptop. While you love your family and your job, you love yourself too. Deep down you recognize the necessity of getting away every once in a while in order to rest, regain [Read More]