* “The greatest influence in your life, stronger than your willpower, is your environment. Change that, if necessary. Until you are mentally strong, you can never be what you want to be without a good environment.” –Parahamsa Yogananda It took me years to fully grasp the significance of this idea: After all, the point of yoga is to create…
* * Right at the End of Your Face: Nose Oil for Better Health & Awareness * * “Nasya” means “nose” in Sanskrit, and the importance it is granted in both yoga and Ayurveda means many of us might be overlooking the obvious—right at the tip of our faces, to be precise—when it comes to good health and how…
The mission of Alligator Healing Arts YOGA is to provide an environment of contemplation, rejuvenation, and inspiration for those interested in yoga, to develop committed practice and connect with like-minded friends. Traditional hatha yoga is the foundation of all instruction, with meditation as the central goal. All offerings are taught by highly qualified, dedicated teachers with a regular meditation…
Yoga Styles Taught through Alligator Healing Arts Yoga: All sessions taught through AHA! Yoga focus on the fundamentals of yoga postures, including standing, sitting, twisting, and supine poses. The emphasis always rests on doing what is right for your individual body and mind that particular day. Props such as blocks, straps, cushions, and even chairs are often used…
In almost any yoga class, at some point in seated positions, you will be asked to sit up on your Sitz Bones. For most new yoga students, this creates a raised eyebrow: What the heck are those, and why do we need such precise directions just to sit, anyway? Your Sitz Bones (also commonly referred to as “sitting bones,”…
Yoga is more than just asana (physical poses) and stretching; pranayama (breathwork) is crucial for a well-rounded yoga practice. One of the best Pranayama methods to soothe the brain and calm the mind is also one of the easiest. And, it’s a lot of fun! “Bhramari” gets its name, “Bee’s Breath,” from the Sanskrit, “Bhramaraka.” “Bhramaraka” means “bee,” “honey,”…
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* Yin yoga is a slower, more visibly passive form of yoga, yet it leads to very deep opening. The focus is upon gradually stretching to release even connective tissue around the joints, particularly the knees, pelvis, sacrum, and spine. Because this approach requires us to slow down, the mental component of Yin Yoga is also at the forefront,…
* YOGA NIDRA is a beautiful relaxation and meditation method that helps you deeply relax, rejuvenate, and therefore energize. It also increases your awareness and thus your ability to be truly present and calm. Taught at AHA! Yoga in the Himalayan Tradition, this approach to Yoga Nidra leads you to a wakeful awareness that allows your MIND as well as your body to deeply rest….
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* “The greatest influence in your life,…