Tag Archives: being present

Why Yoga Teachers Need to Be Yoga Students

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

Not only do we, as yoga teachers, learn the little details of asana, pranayama, anatomy and meditation from our fellow teachers, but we also absorb new yoga teaching techniques. When we set aside our ‘teacher’ hats, and fully embrace our … Continue reading →

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Swami was a Dancer

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

Artists use concentration to perfect their art, whether it is drawing, music, dancing or writing. While creating, the sense faculties of the artist are actively engaged. Thus it can be seen that concentration and the senses are intensely related. When … Continue reading →

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Meditating on a Marigold

Posted on March 3, 2011 by

I like to consider both of my professions as creative. With writing, I usually have the opportunity to choose my topic, or at least choose how to write about an assigned topic in a unique way. As a yoga teacher, … Continue reading →

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