July 15 – 29, 2013: Fiji, Heart of Yoga Teacher Training with Mark Whitwell

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  Please click the image below to see a larger version, which is easier to read.For the first time, the Heart of Yoga Ashram is offering accommodation on site.  These different options range from bunk beds to private rooms.  We also offer discounted rates with the local resorts.  We expect the on-site accommodation fill up quickly  so reserve your space now! We encourage participants to stay for the full two weeks, but if you can only come for one-week, don’t worry! One week … [Read more...]

Leaving behind window shopping for the soul & committing to a tradition

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By guest author Carmen Howell of The Sadhana Studio The title for this article came from a blog, where the writer shared her "tempest of emotions, regarding the question of whether to take and commit to a teacher'? The advice she received was that window shopping for ceremonies, teachers and/or traditions prevents a situation where one can go deeply into any one tradition, and will only result in a shallow experience and knowledge of a topic. In short, window shopping can be delusional … [Read more...]

How teaching yoga can trigger your issues

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by regular columnist Elissa Jordan, Adventures in Teaching I’m feeling utterly dejected this morning. Getting out of bed - struggle. Getting to work - struggle. Talking to people - struggle. What’s got me so down? While teaching last night one of my students remarked about what a difference there was between the Wednesday and Monday night classes. Wednesday, my class, on the night was six people. Monday, another teacher’s class, was overflowing. No real judgement was made - good or … [Read more...]

The evolution of lineage: Why what is taught changes over time

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by guest author Jenifer Parker, owner of Healium Yoga Studio in Wellington Editors Note: This article originally appeared as a comment in response to Kara-Leah's article 'I don’t know how to teach yoga anymore. Or do I?' Foremost, the role of the teacher is to get the students on their feet in the teachings of the lineage, and then set them on their way. This is no different than sending a child to school, expecting that he will pass each year, gaining knowledge, gathering new … [Read more...]