Yoga is for everybody and every body
A few months ago, while teaching a Pilates class at a gym in Curaçao, an energetic woman in her 80s came up to me after class. First of all, I …
What do 200 RYT, 500 RYT and ERYT mean?
If you are looking for a yoga teacher for a class or private session, for example, in Curaçao, you might come across terms like 200 RYT, 500 RYT, 200 ERYT, …
The Eight Limbs of Yoga (Ashtanga)
Yoga is much more than postures or physical exercise; it is a path toward inner peace, balance, and self-awareness. Patanjali, an Indian philosopher who lived thousands of years ago, described …
Detachment: The Power of Letting Go
In a previous article where I introduced the Sutras of Patañjali, I wrote that the essence of yoga is “the stilling of the fluctuations of the mind.” In Sutra I.12, …
Meditation: Facts and Misconceptions
I always thought meditation was not for me. My mind was too busy. I often hear the same from others when they know I practice yoga. They say things like …
How Yoga Helps with Trauma: Insights from The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
Although I had encountered yoga before, it wasn’t until I came across The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk that everything really clicked for me. In this …
Yoga Can Help with PTSD
Research involving, among others, psychiatrist and author Bessel van der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score) shows that attending a weekly yoga class for 10 weeks can significantly reduce symptoms …
Yoga Nidra: Conscious Relaxation of Body and Mind
For many, yoga is mainly known as a form of movement. Often, we think of challenging poses that require flexibility, strength, and balance. But yoga is much more than that. …
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The Power of Breath: Pranayama and Breathing in Yoga
What is Pranayama? Chances are, if you’ve ever taken a yoga class, you’ve heard the word pranayama. You may have even practised a few pranayama exercises, or your yoga teacher …
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Yoga is More Than Movement (A Brief Introduction to Yoga Philosophy)
Many people view yoga as a form of exercise or a way to stretch and strengthen the body, and some may also associate it with meditation and relaxation. While physical …
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