Meditation Technique: Loving Kindness
Meditation Technique: Loving Kindness Last week we discussed the Noting Meditation, and this week we’re going to review one more simple form of meditation. Loving Kindness is a p
Meditation Technique: Noting
Meditation Technique: Noting Last week we explored a foundational exercise for starting a new meditation practice. When you are feeling more comfortable with meditation overall, yo
How to Start a Meditation Practice
How to Start a Meditation Practice Starting a meditation practice on your own can feel intimidating. Many online instructions and books tell you to set aside a minimum of 10 minute
What is Dharma?
What is Dharma? The word dharma has multiple meanings across Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. We’re going to explore one aspect of dharma that comes from Hinduism; the word dharm
What are Samskaras?
What are Samskaras? Think about something you do without thinking about it, like making breakfast in the morning or driving to work. You don’t need to think about the individual
What are the Gunas?
What are the Gunas? “Gunas” are qualities or properties of life; the word “guna” is often translated as “thread,” as in the different threads that are woven together to
Meet the Teacher Training Faculty: Lisa Helm
Meet the Teacher Training Faculty: Lisa Helm What do you teach for the Iam Yoga Teacher Training? I teach the Anatomy and Physiology module, which always kicks off the teacher tr
Purusha & Prakriti: Opposing Universal Forces
Purusha & Prakriti: Opposing Universal Forces The concepts of purusha and prakriti come from the Samkhya school of Hindu philosophy, which believes that the universe is made up
Meet the Teacher Training Faculty: Elizabeth Vecchio
Meet the Teacher Training Faculty: Elizabeth Vecchio What do you teach for the Iam Yoga Teacher Training? Within the IAM YTT I teach four units: Hatha and Classic Sequencing, Fit
