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The Heart of Prayer

By David Steindl-Rast, Stephan Bodian

..prayer is not just saying prayers: it is the activity of religion. “Religion” is one of those strange nouns that have no verb. You can’t say, “I’m religioning.” I think the word “praying” is the closest equivalent. - Brother David Steindle-Rast

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Emotional Reactions During Yoga

Lately during my yoga classes, I find myself feeling very emotional. Several times I have felt my eyes fill up with tears during a pose. This has happened even on good days. Why is this, and is it normal?

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Instructing from the Ground Up

In describing the qualities of asana with the adjectives “sthira” and “sukha,” Patanjali uses language very skillfully. Sthira means steady and alert–to embody sthira, the pose must be strong and active.

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These Yin Yoga Poses Will Feel Soooo Good on Your Low Back

You've tried everything else to ease your tension. Maybe it's time to opt for simple stretches that draw on contemporary science as well as thousands of years of traditional Chinese medicine.

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Q&A: Is Backbending During Pregnancy Safe or Not?

Different yoga systems have different answers. Sarah Powers addresses the debate of whether backbending during pregnancy is safe.

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Q&A: Which Poses Are Best for Sciatica?

Sarah Powers advises yogis with sciatica which poses to avoid and which to favor.

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Q&A: What’s the Purpose of Practicing Sun Salutations?

Sarah Powers explains the basics of Sun Salutations and why you should practice them regularly.

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Q&A: Why Is My Neck So Uncomfortable in Camel Pose?

Sarah Powers offers advice for modifying neck position in Camel Pose.

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Sarah Power’s Yoga Philosophy + The Creation of Insight Yoga

Having studied many forms of yoga–Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Viniyoga–and popularized Yin Yoga, Sarah Powers has created a custom practice that she calls Insight Yoga.

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Re-Fleshing Mindfulness with Buddhism, Dr. Miles Neale

Often, when teaching a new idea or practice, it helps to try to boil it down to its essentials. Getting to the pith of things is very important and being able to do so in a way that reaches and sticks with others is a sign of genius.

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Buddhism and Psychotherapy: Interview With Dr. Miles Neale

Why are Buddhist concepts and techniques so popular lately?

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