Last September, I wrote an article for our Yogazander Newsflash entitled “Why I Became a Yoga Teacher”. In that article I said the reason was because we lead such busy lives, and sometimes it is difficult to find time to attend a Yoga class even though we feel we need to practice. I now have […]
Today’s Thought
Mt Yoga Closes
On July 31, 2018, Mt Yoga closed it’s door. There is a old saying that when one door closes another one opens… or something like that! We have collected a few images from the early days as Affirmations to the last Yogazander® workshop on July 22nd and posted them on our Community page. One can […]
Motion is Lotion
One of my favorite sayings is “motion is lotion.” Part of our Yoga practice should be mindfulness of including movement off of the yoga mat as well as on. It is easy to increase our movements and therefore our flexibility and agility. How? Don’t park “on top of the door.” Do take the stairs. Clean […]
A Yoga Snack for the Neck
It’s nice to have an hour to attend a Yoga class, but sometimes we just need a “snack.” Asanas (poses) for the neck and shoulders are some of the most requested. This area tends to become tense from “text neck” and carrying the “weight of the world on our shoulders.” One of the easiest releases […]
Yoga Nidra Workshop
I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for attending the workshop on Saturday afternoon. I hope that each of you were able to move toward that place of balance, healing and deep rest. Remember the recipe for Yoga Nidra: Select an intention and revisit throughout the practice, quiet the body, slow […]
Secret of Yogazander
Helena has posted her “10 Secrets of Yoga” and asked that we comment or share some of our own “secrets”. This is the Secret of Yogazander®. Please feel free to share your secret either here as a comment or email it to Helena@yogabyhelena.com and she will post for you. Secret of Yogazander®: Be yourself. Try […]
Secrets of Yoga #10
Yoga Secret #10: You will advance faster in your practice if you do a few minutes every day rather than a one hour practice once a week. However, the important thing is that you practice. So find a time and frequency that works for you and just do it!!! [avatar user=”Helena” /] Namaste and Yoga […]
Secrets of Yoga #9
Yoga Secret #9: Who has the answers about what is right for you? Remember that “Guru” is spelled: “Gee, you are you!” [avatar user=”Helena” /] Namaste and Yoga On! Helena
Secrets of Yoga #8
Yoga Secret #8: Yoga is not only for women. Although the majority of students in western classes are women, Yoga was traditionally dominated by men. Indra Devi was one of the first woman teachers and she helped introduce Yoga in the US. [avatar user=”Helena” /] Namaste and Yoga On! Helena
Secrets of Yoga #7
Yoga Secret #7: Advanced Yoga students do not necessarily do more difficult poses. Instead advanced students go deeper within to find the mind, body and spirit connection even with simple movement. [avatar user=”Helena” /] Namaste and Yoga On! Helena