http://www.gaiatri.com/blog/ en-us Copyright 2009 Gaiatri Yoga The total collection including the Teacher's Toolbox, Om Office, Om Studio and ChitChat Gaiatri Yoga Teacher Training and Beyond, Anna Colin, Ally Bogard Covers everything from advice for yoga teachers, exercises you can do at home or in the office and chit chat about yoga and life. Hosts Anna Colin and Ally Bogard share ideas and tips about staying healthy with yoga. They also talk with other teachers about what's happening in the world of yoga. Copyright 2009 Gaiatri Yogayoga,asanaHealth/Alternative HealthReligion & Spirituality/Spiritualitypodcast@gaitri.comnoyoga,asana A quick but effective overview of simple adjustments a teacher can offer a student to create a positive response while utilizing hands-on enhancements. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:18:28 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com In this Podcast, learn Bhastrika Pranayama, an incredibly powerful, toning and deeply effective breath technique to increase cardiovascular health, immunity, and overall vitality. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:10:04 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com 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. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:54:07 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com 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. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:03:13 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com 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. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:30:42 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com Correct alignment of the feet Want to learn correct alignment of the feet? This is the podcast for you. Thu, 9 Apr 2009 04:08:09 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com A safe and effective version of the yogic 3-part breath 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. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 03:56:00 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com A Pranyama Practice you can do at home In this brief edition of Gaiatri Yoga’s Om Studio you will be lead through a pranayama practice known as Sama Vritti. This is a calming and balancing breath that can be used to create feelings of groundedness, stability and ease in the physical, mental and emotional body. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 03:51:23 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com A pranayama technique This is pranayama technique to increase agni, immunity, heat, metabolism, clarity, intuition, and breath within the body. Sat, 4 Apr 2009 19:57:52 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com A short exercise and meditation Anna Colin leads practitioners through a short exercise and meditation to rejuvenate the physical body, deepen the breath, increase prana into the eyes and brain. Share this podcast with co-workers and bring presence into your work day and environment. Sun, 8 Mar 2009 03:57:14 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com A discussion of the 4 day immersion We have been receiving a lot of questions about our exciting new 4-day immersion, Deepen Your Practice. Whether you are considering the teacher training program, are mid-way through the certification process, or are an experienced teacher looking to become re-inspired and deepen your knowledge, this course is for you. A four day exploration into advanced alignment in asanas, pranayama, mantra, meditation and more. The courses are held in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Vancouver. Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:00:50 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com After a number of years teaching, and a whole bunch of teacher training programs, Anna Colin and Ally Bogard discuss their perspective on the act of demoing while teaching a yoga class. In this edition of Teacher’s Toolbox Anna and Ally offer the pros and cons to demoing and offer suggestions of overcoming habitual and nervous demoing. This podcast may help you avoid physical burnout, be present for your class, and offer brilliant adjustments and enhancements to your students. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 04:02:39 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com A safe and effective version of the yogic 3-part breath 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. Fri, 2 Jan 2009 03:57:10 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com An overview of this ancient science Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine native to India, and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda comprises the words āyus, meaning ‘life’ and veda, meaning ‘science’. Evolving throughout its history, Ayurveda remains an influential system of medicine in South Asia. The earliest literature of Ayurveda appeared during the Vedic period in India. The Sushruta Samhita and the Charaka Samhita were influential works on traditional medicine during this era. Ayurvedic practitioners also identified a number of medicinal preparations and surgical procedures for curing various ailments and diseases. Fri, 5 Dec 2008 03:45:24 PST yoga practice, yoga asanas, yoga class podcast@gaitri.comnopodcast@gaitri.com Gaiatri Yoga Teacher Training and Beyond, Anna Colin, Ally BogardnonadultThe total collection including the Teacher's Toolbox, Om Office, Om Studio and ChitChat