Gaiatri Yoga Teacher Training and Beyond

Spring Ayurvedic Food Chart

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A seasonal chart of tri-doshic foods and herbs to follow for optimal health this Spring.

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Active and Passive Hand Adjustments

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A quick but effective overview of simple adjustments a teacher can offer a student to create a positive response while utilizing hands-on enhancements.

Bhastrika Pranayama

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In this Podcast, learn Bhastrika Pranayama, an incredibly powerful, toning and deeply effective breath technique to increase cardiovascular health, immunity, and overall vitality.

Ayurvedic Spring time Tips

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From food to herbs to proper body care Anna Colin offers spring time tips from an Ayurvedic practitioner’s point of view. Cleanse, shed, and get ready for a season of growth and expansion.

Stress Relief Practice

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Sitting at work and the after-lunch tired feeling set in? Try this brief and rejuvenating series of movements with breath to continue the remainder of your day with presence and vitality.

Ujjayi Pranayama

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Ujjayi Pranayama, the Victorious breath, is taught in this Podcast. Learn an effective method to increase heat, circulation, presence and mindfulness in your practice with this powerful breath.

Follow the River and You Will Find the Sea

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I have spent the better portion of the last ten years of my life in, on, and around rivers. Whether it is watching them gently roll by, gripping excitedly while whitewater kayaking, or exploring the banks and features of them from the Ganges in Northern India to the Slocan here in Nelson. This past weekend I dug out my kayaking gear and started the season (a little later than usual as I am getting colder as I get older?!). So much joy returns to me when I find myself watching the path of a river unfold while the trees, cold water, and birds pass by. I have often said that everything that I know, and everything that I will ever need to know I can, and have, learned from a river. The way they seamlessly meet the obstacles of the land, and forge on in their own direction, meandering, winding and finding their own authentic path to the ocean humbles me constantly.

Symbolic and literal, the life of a river carries the teachings of yoga in all aspects.  When I find myself in the hands of a river, I can literally watch the progress of my personal yoga practice show me the merit of my discipline. As I struggle and paddle against the current, determined to not go where it is taking me, I remember that with the elements of trust and surrender that I have been working on in my practice a feeling of ease permeates. The impermanent manner in which rocks, birds, and trees pass by enthralls me with the moment but with a sense of observant detachment to stay present for the next set of obstacles that the river magically offers.  Keeping a keen sense of involvement however, is always necessary, as the boulders, rocky shores, waterfalls, and lurking holes will distract and draw me in if I’m not present.  I am constantly reminded to be on my true path while passionately involved in the intention and direction that I choose and want it to go.

A force that is as strong as it is graceful, determined on it’s path to the depth and vastness of the sea.  To be in, on or around a river is to sit at the seat of the most learned Guru. I hope you all find a chance to watch, feel and learn from the spring melt that is all around us.
Blessings!

Pada Bandha: Aligning your Feet

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Want to learn correct alignment of the feet? This is the podcast for you.

Three Part Yogic Breath

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In this edition of the Om Studio Anna Colin leads practitioners through a safe and effective version of the yogic 3-part breath. Explore how to breathe deeply, evenly and effectively in your seated and asana practice. This breath is accessible to any level of practitioner and is recommended at most times throughout the day.