|| TWO YEARS || In a moment of not knowing what exactly to write to about it being the two year anniversary of Vira (happy birthday us!), Cheyenne said: “Two years! That’s crazy.” And honestly, it is. It has been a wild ride. Thank you for sticking with us over these two years through all the craziness that life gives us (whether we want it or not 😝), and for being a part of that. So much happens in two years, and so much *has* happened in two years, and all of it - with YOU. You are truly the best community ever and we are not kidding when we say that, we are IN LOVE with you. You have amazed us and astounded us and inspired us every day over the last 730 days. Here’s to turning TWO, here’s to all of you turning the pages with us, we couldn’t want anything more than doing this crazy dance of life with all of you. // #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
. . Yesterday, Facebook’s algorithm reflected a ‘memory’ reminding me that @harleydurst took me along to my first ever yoga class 13 years ago in Melbourne when I was touring with @dinosaurlive back in 2011.. . . I recall it was a hot 90 minute Bikram session, in which I grunted, grimaced and gurned my way throughout ~ whilst the teacher instructed me publicly and repeatedly to relax my face. 😝 . . Despite the suffering, I knew I’d be back. . . It’s been quite a journey since then, both on and off the mat. I’ve attended hundreds of classes in various styles in many different countries across the world. I completed a 200 hour YTT in India in 2019 and now enjoy a feeling somewhat akin to that of coming home when arriving on the mat. . . Truthfully, although I’m still just a baby with an imperfect and inconsistent practice ~ the physical and internal benefits reaped over the last 13 years have influenced me greatly both as a performer and as a human, clumsily navigating his way through this experience we call life. . . I’m grateful for the enlightened masters and dedicated teachers who came before and kept the science of yoga resonating throughout the ages. . . Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu . . In honour of my 13 year ‘yogaversary’ yesterday I experienced a lovely hot class @boilerroomyoga in Belfast. (Thanks @sarahlouiselyle for the recommendation 😸) . . . . . . . . . #stayintheroom #hotyogabelfast #hotyogamelbourne #yogaclassesaroundtheworld #patanjali #imperfectpractice #performingartist #yogasweat #puppeteer #yogatravel #yogayourney #onthemat #union #whoareyou #ridingthebreath #alleightlimbs #physicalperformer #movemore #inhaleexhale #grateful #creatureperformer #creaturepuppeteer #bigcreaturepuppeteer #humanexperience #lifeisadream
SATURDAY :: Start your day with mindfulness and gratitude at Muskegon Yoga Center! Our 9am vinyasa flow class guided by Kelly Winters is the perfect addition to a weekend of wellness 💫 We can't wait to see you on your mat! ❤ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #sanghalove #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs #westmichiganyoga
MAY 19, 2024 :: YOGA + COCKTAIL ✨ Once again, Muskegon Yoga Center and Wonderland Distilling are teaming up to bring some extra fun to your Sunday! Join us at Wonderland’s Barrel Room from 11:00am - 12:00pm for an all-levels yoga class and stay to hang out at beautiful Wonderland Distilling 🌀 In addition to being guided through an hour of breath and movement on your mat, you will also receive a ticket to use towards one drink of choice (cocktail or mocktail). All drinks are created with hand-crafted spirits Bring your yoga mat & a friend ! Pre - registration is requested, spots are limited. 🧘🧘♀️🧘♂️ #muskegonyogacenter #westmichiganyoga #beginwithin #sanghalove #alleightlimbs #youbelonghere #morethanasana
***New Yoga Philosophy Streaming Episode: Bias **** In this Streaming episode, I discuss the accusation of and the phenomenon of bias. Specifically, I ask whether being unbiased requires giving equal weight to all possible explanations, and withholding criticism. Considering these topics shows that not only is a nonbiased approach to research a critical approach, but people who level the accusation of bias in response to criticism are engaged in a methodology of bias, that leads them to be unable to tolerate criticism. To find out more about how these insights are entailed by the basic considerations of the Yoga Sūtra, and how they connect with current events, check this out! To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Yoga Philosophy Streaming is my service to teachers and practitioners who want something new every month to inform their practice (4.99 a month, or 49.99 a year). Head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in IG bio) to signup ! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher, translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, over 50 peer reviewed publications, and yogi. Dr. Ranganathan is member of the Department of Philosophy and York Center for Asian Research, York University. Sign up for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. Undertake the 100 hour, Level 1 Certification: yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in bio) and click on the black and green post . To find out more, click on the post for Level 1 and 2 Certification Information, and follow the link. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
WEDNESDAY :: Prioritize your wellness and come to yoga this evening with Kristine Mast ! 🧘 Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned member of the sangha, all teachers at Muskegon Yoga are dedicated to creating a safe, comfortable atmosphere where everyBODY is welcome to explore their yoga practice. 🌀 All-levels encouraged. Today's yoga schedule 👇 Vinyasa flow 9:00am - 10:15am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm (online available) Yin yoga 7:00pm - 8:00pm NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We ❤️ beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
What is it that you want, that you think you’re going to get by sitting and waiting for it? You want more inner peace? You’re going to have to take radical responsibility for your boundaries. Yes, hard conversations. Yes, disappointing people. You want more balance? You’re going to have to take radical responsibility for how you react when things don’t go your way so you learn how to keep yourself steady. Yes, you’re gonna have to make hard choices. Yes, a lot of honesty with yourself about where you’re OUT of balance. You want more happiness? You’re going to have to take radical responsibility for accepting the things you can’t change, and changing the things you can’t accept. Yes, hard things will always be there. Yes, gratitude even when you don’t feel like it. And yes - hard work. If you want it, you’re going to be waiting forever if you sit and wait. If you want it, you’re going to have to start showing up. So this is our loving challenge to you: stop waiting. Say what you want out loud, and then take radical responsibility for doing the work to work on it. It won’t be fast, or easy. But you’ve had enough of waiting around, and you’re ready to get up and go get it. // ps - pictured are Brianna and Maya, two of our dedicated students currently in our Yoga Teacher Training, who have been working tirelessly for the past 4 months. ❤️ #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
Last year I appeared on @tessamarietovar Radically Loved podcast to discuss my book, The Essential Guide to Trauma Sensitive Yoga. I’ve re-released that interview on my podcast Beyond Trauma. Hope you’ll take listen, rate and review and of course follow Tessa! Happy (almost) book birthday!!! #traumahealing #mentalhealth #growthmindset #traumasensitiveyoga #yogalove #yogainspiration #yogainstructor #yogapodcast #yogabooks #ytt #mentalhealth #selfcare #alleightlimbs
RESCHEDULED (5.3.24) :: Awakening the Subtle Body Chakra Journey ~ guided by Melanie Alm and Julia Fisher! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Join yoga guides @mindandbodymel & @julia.barba.fisher for this 2.5 hour experiential workshop. Whether you have an established yoga practice or just curious about the chakras as a framework for experiencing energy and sensations in the body, this workshop is for you! Updated event details ✨ May 3, 2024 l 7:00pm - 9:30pm Muskegon Yoga Center For 2.5 hours, participants will use breath, gentle movement, and mudras to direct attention to each of the 7 Chakras. In addition, Mel & Julia will offer practices to use at home for complete mind-body wellness and integration. 🌀 See you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #sanghalove #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs #chakraworkshop #westmichiganyogaworkshop
a sunday sermon on “should” and a prayer this finds you right when you need it. // #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:45p - Wind Down, Arts on Grand 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Yin, Arts on Grand 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:00p - Royal Community Center 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐/𝟐𝟑 8:30a (75 min) - Yoga for Thriving, The Shift <<•>> 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 + 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐚. Slow Vinyasa is an asana style where poses are arranged in a connected way. The practice is centered on conscious breathing + controlled movement. 𝐘𝐢𝐧 is a slow moving, grounded practice with breath awareness + gentle engagement. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 falls between the pace of Yin + and the flow of Slow Vinyasa. Breath is used as a focus to invite calm. All offerings incorporate philosophical aspects of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Classes are exploratory. How much one does, how long they choose to do it for, + at what pace is to be determined by each practitioner. Suggested class rate for Spencer + Royal classes is $10/class. Cash or Venmo is accepted. Please message me if you are planning to attend in Royal. To book Friday morning’s class at The Shift visit www.theshifthealingarts.com (different rate applies). @artsongrand @theshifthealingarts #Yoga #YogaPhilosophy #YogaSutra #Patanjali #AllEightLimbs #IowaYoga #NorthwestIowaYoga #SpencerIowa #MilfordIowa #Okoboji
SUNDAY :: $5 Community Drop-in class from 4:00pm - 5:00pm with Jeanette Harris! 💜 Cultivate inner peace & awareness through breath-linked movement and quiet meditation. Register online at muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living Achieve app today! NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We 💜 beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #youbelonghere
***New Yoga Philosophy Streaming Episode: ŚRADDHĀ/Faith/Confidence **** In this Streaming episode I discuss the central importance of faith/confidence---ŚRADDHĀ --- in the practice of Yoga. Ordinarily, faith and confidence is called upon to prop up our commitment to a belief. In Yoga, it's something else: it's about avoiding self-subverting behavior by following through on well thought out practices. In these tough times, we need some ŚRADDHĀ. Dial into this episode to hear more about the topic as informed by the Yoga Sūtra, to find out when we should and we shouldn't have confidence in what we are doing. To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Yoga Philosophy Streaming is my service to teachers and practitioners who want something new every month to inform their practice (4.99 a month, or 49.99 a year). Head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in IG bio) to signup ! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher, translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, over 50 peer reviewed publications, and yogi. Dr. Ranganathan is member of the Department of Philosophy and York Center for Asian Research, York University. Sign up for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. Undertake the 100 hour, Level 1 Certification: yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in bio) and click on the black and green post . To find out more, click on the post for Level 1 and 2 Certification Information, and follow the link. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa śraddhā ---
***Book Launch*** If you are in NYC on April 25, please join me for the release of my new book: Yoga-Anti-Colonial Philosophy. You can sign up at eddiestern.com and yogaphilosophy.com/courses (click on the button pictured at the top of this graphic). I wrote this book for students of Yoga at all levels. It assumes nothing and introduces the topic of Yoga and Philosophy at an introductory level. It covers all the basic texts of Yoga Philosophy (the Upaniṣads, Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā) the similarity and differences between Yoga and various forms of Vedānta, contrary South Asian philosophies like Buddhism and Jainism, and Western philosophies that are usually confused with Yoga in Western contexts: Plato, Aristotle and Stoicism. It was designed to address all the topics prescribed for Yoga Humanities portions of Yoga Teacher Trainings, including Yoga Ethics. It comes with reflection questions at the end of each chapter, and a free online course. Unlike other books on Yoga and philosophy this begins with the basics of critical thinking and logic---skills you need to unpack Yoga. The book also addresses the difference between 'modern' yoga and precolonial yoga, and provides practical guidance for synergizing your yoga practice with the ancient de-colonial philosophy of Yoga, which in contrast to colonialism is about your and everyone's autonomy! Thanks to my dear friend Eddie Stern for hosting this event at his lovely space for practice and devotion. Follow @yogaphilosophy_com (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, MA MA PhD. Signup for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
WEDNESDAY :: Add a little yoga magic to your morning with yoga guide Andrea Wheeler ! ✨ Join @akcherney for a journey through breath & body in our Wednesday morning vinyasa class. From 9:00am - 10:15am, students will practice using breath-linked movement to transition from one yoga posture to the next ~ 🌀 all the while learning to foster a deep sense of inner peace & presence. All levels encouraged. See you on your mat! ✌️ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #sanghalove #alleightlimbs
WEDNESDAY :: Ease into the rest of the week with a calming, meditative yin yoga sequence facilitated by Emily Rodgers @yogi_emily ! 💜 Yin yoga combines stillness and yoga asana for a deeply relaxing experience. This class settles you into gentle poses that increase flexibility, restore and rehabilitate the joints and muscles, and teach the body to surrender and the mind to quiet. 🧘♀️ Poses are held for 5 - 10 minutes for optimum surrender & stillness. All levels are welcome! ~ See you on your mat! 🧘♀️ Today's yoga schedule 👇 Vinyasa flow 9:00am - 10:15am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm Yin yoga 7:00pm - 8:00pm YOGA AT WORK :: CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business? Beginning this year and heading into 2024, Muskegon Yoga Center is delighted to begin partnering with local companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, and meditation. 🌀 Let us help you reach your company's health and wellbeing goals ! To learn more, contact us at: [email protected]. #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #sanghalove #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs
WEDNESDAY :: "Yoga allows you to find an inner peace that is not ruffled and riled by the endless stresses and struggles of life" - BKS Iyengar 🌀 Today's yoga schedule👇 Vinyasa flow 9:00am - 10:15am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) Yin yoga 7:00pm - 8:00pm NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We 💜 beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
NEW :: REIKI-INFUSED SOUND JOURNEY + MEDITATION ✨ guided by @echomre The Reiki Infused Sound Journey + Meditation is 75 minutes immersed in the powerful synergy of Holy Fire® Reiki, sounds from various instruments, along with a guided meditation that flows into a Holy Fire® Reiki Healing Experience. Once you’ve settled in, you’ll be guided along a journey of sound, where healing vibrations and sensations will weave their magic over and through you. This journey helps clear the energetic and physical body while bringing harmony to the system. 🌀 Be open to receiving Holy Fire® Reiki and as it washes over you, reacquaint yourself with your true authentic Self from within and explore an intuitive session blending Reiki, sound, spirit and expansion. Upon Arrival: Arrival time is 15 minutes before the journey begins so you have plenty of time to set up your sacred space. You’ll make yourself a cozy nest of blankets and pillows for comfort. What to Bring: An open mind along with plenty of support such as a camping, pilates or yoga mat, a couple of blankets and two pillows (bolsters) and an eye cover. You'll be laying on the floor so the more props, the better! If you’re unable to lay on the floor, a chair can be provided. In addition, a journal to write down your experience afterwards is helpful. After you’re all set up and ready to begin, there’ll be nothing for you to do but to listen to my voice and meld into the experience. What to expect: During the journey you may experience a number of different sensations, including: visions, emotional shifts, blockages releasing, answered questions, inspiration, a sense of deep connection with intuition, retrieval of memories, physically vibrating/tingling, deep relaxation and healing. You may also experience none of these things and just have the pleasure of lying still while being bathed in healing sounds and vibrations! $35 per person, no refunds available. To register, visit www.muskegonyogacenter.com/events or download the Wellness Living app today! See you on your mat ✌️ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #alleightlimbs #morethanasana #dharana #meditation #soundhealing #holyfirereiki
When we say: “Move like yourself.” When we say: “Rest in whatever shape feels right.” When we say: “We trust you to take what you need.” We don’t just mean on your mat. This is our training ground. Your mat is where you practice getting comfy with the sometimes uncomfy road that is: walking your own path. Cause no one else has to live in your body. No one else has to live in your life. So we practice how to be brave enough, wise enough, and steady enough — to choose the road that is right for YOU. // thanks to @erin.lbny for the quote ♥️ #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
MONDAY :: Catch a morning slow flow with Rhonda Aley! @rhondacedron 💕 Slow flow yoga is a breath-based, mindful movement practice that brings us home to our body, breath, and mind, in the present moment. 🌀 Think meditation in motion; a mindful flow that invites us to practice slowing down and moving with more awareness, balance, and grace. Link in bio to register or download the Wellness Living Achieve App today! 💜 #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
MONDAY MANTRA :: I trust my mind and my body deeply. 🧠💕 Today's yoga schedule 👇 Slow flow 9:00am - 10:15am Yin yoga 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) Heated vinyasa 7:00pm - 8:00pm WORKSHOPS & EVENTS : APRIL OFFERINGS ☂️ More details for each event can be found on our website. Pre-registration is requested. Visit muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living app to get registered today! 🧡(4/27) :: Awaken the Subtle Body Chakra Journey ~ Guided by Melanie Alm & Julia Fisher l 4:00pm - 6:30pm See you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #youbelonghere
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:45p - Wind Down, Arts on Grand 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Yin, Arts on Grand 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:00p - Royal Community Center 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐/𝟐𝟑 8:30a (75 min) - Yoga for Thriving, The Shift <<•>> 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 + 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐚. Slow Vinyasa is an asana style where poses are arranged in a connected way. The practice is centered on conscious breathing + controlled movement. 𝐘𝐢𝐧 is a slow moving, grounded practice with breath awareness + gentle engagement. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 falls between the pace of Yin + and the flow of Slow Vinyasa. Breath is used as a focus to invite calm. All offerings incorporate philosophical aspects of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Classes are exploratory. How much one does, how long they choose to do it for, + at what pace is to be determined by each practitioner. Suggested class rate for Spencer + Royal classes is $10/class. Cash or Venmo is accepted. Please message me if you are planning to attend in Royal. To book Friday morning’s class at The Shift visit www.theshifthealingarts.com (different rate applies). @artsongrand @theshifthealingarts #yoga #YogaPhilosophy #YogaSutra #patanjali #AllEightLimbs #dharma #meditation #YogaStudent #YogaLife #YogaClasses #MoreThanAsana #OffTheMat
SUNDAY :: emPOWER yourself with our 9:00am power yoga offering, guided by Kristine Mast ! 🌼 Using breath-linked movement to transition from one posture to the next, this class will leave you feeling energized & elevated for the week ahead. NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We 🧡 beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
***Free Course*** It's always good to get back to basics. In this free three part course I lay out the basics needed to understand Yoga's unique Ethics. Part 1, Yoga Ethics and Western Impositions Part 2, Yoga Ethics and South Asian Alternatives Part 3, Yoga Ethics and Activism When I began my research in South Asian Studies (SAS), the dominant view among people who fancied themselves scholars of South Asia was that there was no extensive or significant history of thinking critically about ethical, moral and political questions. This means, there wouldn't be any such thing as Yoga Ethics. My lonely distinction as a researcher since the 1990s has been to show that this narrative gets things upside down. Ethics or moral philosophy was the basic concern in this tradition (philosophy about dharma) and the usual gloss that denies that South Asians engaged critically in moral and practical questions is a function of Western colonialism and its anti-logical approach to everything. To signup: head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses and click on this IG post! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher (York University), translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, and yogi. To find out more: yogaphilosophy.com/bio #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
RESCHEDULED (5.3.24) :: Awakening the Subtle Body Chakra Journey ~ guided by Melanie Alm and Julia Fisher! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Join yoga guides @mindandbodymel & @julia.barba.fisher for this 2.5 hour experiential workshop. Whether you have an established yoga practice or just curious about the chakras as a framework for experiencing energy and sensations in the body, this workshop is for you! Updated event details ✨ May 3, 2024 l 7:00pm - 9:30pm Muskegon Yoga Center For 2.5 hours, participants will use breath, gentle movement, and mudras to direct attention to each of the 7 Chakras. In addition, Mel & Julia will offer practices to use at home for complete mind-body wellness and integration. 🌀 See you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #sanghalove #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs #chakraworkshop #westmichiganyogaworkshop
***New Yoga Philosophy Streaming Episode: ŚRADDHĀ/Faith/Confidence **** In this Streaming episode I discuss the central importance of faith/confidence---ŚRADDHĀ --- in the practice of Yoga. Ordinarily, faith and confidence is called upon to prop up our commitment to a belief. In Yoga, it's something else: it's about avoiding self-subverting behavior by following through on well thought out practices. In these tough times, we need some ŚRADDHĀ. Dial into this episode to hear more about the topic as informed by the Yoga Sūtra, to find out when we should and we shouldn't have confidence in what we are doing. To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Yoga Philosophy Streaming is my service to teachers and practitioners who want something new every month to inform their practice (4.99 a month, or 49.99 a year). Head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in IG bio) to signup ! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher, translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, over 50 peer reviewed publications, and yogi. Dr. Ranganathan is member of the Department of Philosophy and York Center for Asian Research, York University. Sign up for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. Undertake the 100 hour, Level 1 Certification: yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in bio) and click on the black and green post . To find out more, click on the post for Level 1 and 2 Certification Information, and follow the link. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa śraddhā ---
***Book Launch*** If you are in NYC on April 25, please join me for the release of my new book: Yoga-Anti-Colonial Philosophy. You can sign up at eddiestern.com and yogaphilosophy.com/courses (click on the button pictured at the top of this graphic). I wrote this book for students of Yoga at all levels. It assumes nothing and introduces the topic of Yoga and Philosophy at an introductory level. It covers all the basic texts of Yoga Philosophy (the Upaniṣads, Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā) the similarity and differences between Yoga and various forms of Vedānta, contrary South Asian philosophies like Buddhism and Jainism, and Western philosophies that are usually confused with Yoga in Western contexts: Plato, Aristotle and Stoicism. It was designed to address all the topics prescribed for Yoga Humanities portions of Yoga Teacher Trainings, including Yoga Ethics. It comes with reflection questions at the end of each chapter, and a free online course. Unlike other books on Yoga and philosophy this begins with the basics of critical thinking and logic---skills you need to unpack Yoga. The book also addresses the difference between 'modern' yoga and precolonial yoga, and provides practical guidance for synergizing your yoga practice with the ancient de-colonial philosophy of Yoga, which in contrast to colonialism is about your and everyone's autonomy! Thanks to my dear friend Eddie Stern for hosting this event at his lovely space for practice and devotion. Follow @yogaphilosophy_com (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, MA MA PhD. Signup for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
WEDNESDAY :: Ease into the rest of the week with a calming, meditative yin yoga sequence facilitated by Emily Rodgers @yogi_emily ! 💜 Yin yoga combines stillness and yoga asana for a deeply relaxing experience. This class settles you into gentle poses that increase flexibility, restore and rehabilitate the joints and muscles, and teach the body to surrender and the mind to quiet. 🧘♀️ Poses are held for 5 - 10 minutes for optimum surrender & stillness. All levels are welcome! ~ See you on your mat! 🧘♀️ Today's yoga schedule 👇 Vinyasa flow 9:00am - 10:15am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm Yin yoga 7:00pm - 8:00pm YOGA AT WORK :: CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business? Beginning this year and heading into 2024, Muskegon Yoga Center is delighted to begin partnering with local companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, and meditation. 🌀 Let us help you reach your company's health and wellbeing goals ! To learn more, contact us at: [email protected]. #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #sanghalove #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs
TUESDAY :: Turn up the heat at Muskegon Yoga Center ! 🔥 Our weekly heated offerings are the perfect way to awaken the mind & body this spring season. All levels encouraged. We can't wait to see you on the mat! Today's yoga schedule 👇' Vinyasa flow 9:00am - 10:00am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) $5 Drop-in Heated Vinyasa 7:00pm - 8:00pm NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We ❤️ beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
TUESDAY :: $5 Drop-in heated vinyasa with Freddie! 🔥 Join yoga guide @spartanfred for 60 minutes of heated vinyasa yoga. Hot yoga is the perfect way to improve flexibility, enhance strength, and foster a deep inner sense of well-being. WORKSHOPS & EVENTS : APRIL OFFERINGS ☂️ More details for each event can be found on our website. Pre-registration is requested. Visit muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living app to get registered today! ❤️(4/21) :: Yoga & Cocktail at Wonderland ~ Guided by Kelly Winters 11:00am - 12:00pm 🧡(5/3) :: Awaken the Subtle Body Chakra Journey ~ Guided by Melanie Alm & Julia Fisher 4:00pm - 6:30pm See you on your mat! ✨ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
Clear as a crystal. You? You can be. Message me about my spring coaching special. 📸 @iam_yana_love . . . . . . . . #monday #mondaymotivation #bestself #selfhelp #yogaphotography #selfcare #selfcompassion #selflove #healingjourney #mentalhealth #motivation #coaching #yogini #yogaphotography #yogainspiration #consciousliving #healthandwellness #beherenow #livinginpurpose #livingmybestlife #meditation #mindfulness #alleightlimbs
MONDAY MANTRA :: May all beings, everywhere, be happy and free✨ Today's yoga schedule 👇 Slow flow 9:00am - 10:15am Yin yoga 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) Heated vinyasa 7:00pm - 8:00pm YOGA AT WORK :: CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business? Muskegon Yoga Center is delighted to partner with local west Michigan companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, and meditation. 💫 Let us help you reach your company's health and wellbeing goals ! To learn more, contact us at: [email protected]. #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove #mondaymantra #youbelonghere
Meet Carly! One of the things we pride ourselves on is supporting the teachers who graduate from our Teacher Training program. We are proud of the teachers who work so hard to elevate themselves to this role - they’re usually the ones you see practicing the most, taking class on the mat next to you, committed above and beyond to leading the next generation of yoga students. Mondays at 9:30am, Carly is subbing for Liz while she is on maternity leave, and we are so excited to watch her step into her own! Come meet this grounding, compassionate and calming teacher, and watch our community grow! // #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
Happy Monday yogis ! We are wishing you a great week ahead from Muskegon Yoga Center 🌼 Today's yoga schedule 👇 Slow flow 9:00am - 10:15am Yin yoga 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) Heated vinyasa 7:00pm - 8:00pm WORKSHOPS & EVENTS : APRIL OFFERINGS ☂️ More details for each event can be found on our website. Pre-registration is requested. Visit muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living app to get registered today! 💜(4/21) :: Yoga & Cocktail at Wonderland ~ Guided by Kelly Winters 11:00am - 12:00pm 💙(4/27) :: Awakening the Subtle Body Chakra Journey ~ Guided by Melanie Alm & Julia Fisher l 4:00pm - 6:30pm #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #westmichiganyoga #youbelonghere #sanghalove
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:45p - Wind Down, Arts on Grand 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Yin, Arts on Grand 5:45p - Wind Down, Arts on Grand 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:00p - Royal Community Center 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐/𝟐𝟑 8:30a (75 min) - Yoga for Thriving, The Shift <<•>> 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 + 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐚. Slow Vinyasa is an asana style where poses are arranged in a connected way. The practice is centered on conscious breathing + controlled movement. 𝐘𝐢𝐧 is a slow moving, grounded practice with breath awareness + gentle engagement. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 falls between the pace of Yin + and the flow of Slow Vinyasa. Breath is used as a focus to invite calm. All offerings incorporate philosophical aspects of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Classes are exploratory. How much one does, how long they choose to do it for, + at what pace is to be determined by each practitioner. Suggested class rate for Spencer + Royal classes is $10/class. Cash or Venmo is accepted. Please message me if you are planning to attend in Royal. To book Friday morning’s class at The Shift visit www.theshifthealingarts.com (different rate applies). @artsongrand @theshifthealingarts #yoga #YogaPhilosophy #YogaSutra #patanjali #AllEightLimbs #dharma #meditation #YogaStudent #YogaLife #YogaClasses #MoreThanAsana #OffTheMat
SUNDAY :: Nourish yourself mind & body in our weekly rest & restore offering at Muskegon Yoga Center ! Using props & blankets to fully support the body, students have the opportunity to surrender to the stillness and connect with the true peace within. 🕉 All levels encouraged! CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business ? Muskegon yoga center is delighted to begin partnering with local companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, & meditation. 🌀 Let us help you reach your company’s health and well-being goals ! To learn more, contact us at [email protected] See you on your mat! ✨ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs
|| TEACHER TAKEOVER || Hello! I’m Kristen and this week is my teacher takeover. This question is a hard one for me to answer, I really struggled with it: “What inspires you.” As a yoga teacher, it’s part of my job to find inspiration and stay inspired. I am always incredibly inspired by my students and the way they show up dedicated to their practice and their spiritual path. When I got this question, I had an easier answer: Right now we are in the middle of a teacher training and the trainees are so thirsty for knowledge and self discovery. It’s such a rewarding experience to be one of their guides. My students may not realize, but they are always inspiring me to go deeper and fill me up more than they will ever know. Especially because I’m inspired by those who overcome obstacles. Who are able to turn challenges into learning opportunities; who grow and move forward, rather than shutting down. And then I had arrived at the harder answer: I inspire myself. I was afraid to say that, because it felt a little conceited. But if I’m so inspired by my students who are willing to go deeper, shouldn’t I answer that question with honesty? If I’m inspired by people who overcome obstacles, should I not also acknowledge myself? I am inspired by me. Because I keep getting up and trucking no matter how much shit life throws at me. And I think that is the beauty of our yoga community… it’s a circle. We all inspire each other with our courage to overcome challenges, our self-discovery, and our willingness to keep going. // #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
SATURDAY :: NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We ❤️ beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
***Free Course*** It's always good to get back to basics. In this free three part course I lay out the basics needed to understand Yoga's unique Ethics. Part 1, Yoga Ethics and Western Impositions Part 2, Yoga Ethics and South Asian Alternatives Part 3, Yoga Ethics and Activism When I began my research in South Asian Studies (SAS), the dominant view among people who fancied themselves scholars of South Asia was that there was no extensive or significant history of thinking critically about ethical, moral and political questions. This means, there wouldn't be any such thing as Yoga Ethics. My lonely distinction as a researcher since the 1990s has been to show that this narrative gets things upside down. Ethics or moral philosophy was the basic concern in this tradition (philosophy about dharma) and the usual gloss that denies that South Asians engaged critically in moral and practical questions is a function of Western colonialism and its anti-logical approach to everything. To signup: head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses and click on this IG post! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher (York University), translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, and yogi. To find out more: yogaphilosophy.com/bio #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
NEW :: 200 - hour Teacher Training with Kristine Mast ! ✨ This September, join @@kristine.mast.inflow for her 7th round of yoga teacher training at Muskegon Yoga Center! 🧘🧘♀️🧘♂️ This training will allow you to develop the confidence and skills needed to share the gift of yoga with others, whether you choose to teach professionally or simply deepen your knowledge and personal practice. "Yoga is a light, which once lit, will never dim. The better your practice, the brighter your flame." - BKS Iyengar 🕯 This training runs from September 4th, 2024 - January 11th, 2025. Please visit https://www.kristinemast.com/teachertraining for a full list of dates. Additional hours: After the completion of the training, you will teach 4 classes at Muskegon Yoga Center on Sundays from 10:30am - 11:30am to meet practicum requirements. You will rotate the teaching with fellow trainees. 🌀 Please email [email protected] for questions & additional information. See you on your mat! ✌ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #westmichiganyogateachertraining #yogateachertrainging #200houryogateachertraining #muskegonyogacenter
FRIDAY :: Here's to the weekend ✨ Fill it with some mindfulness at Muskegon Yoga Center! Today's yoga schedule 👇 Vin / yin yoga 9:00am - 10:15am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We ❤️ beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
TODAY :: SPRING RENEWAL ~ Kundalini Yoga for Immune Health with Gretchen Cline ✨🪷 Join Gretchen Cline, E-RYT, for an uplifting Kundalini Yoga workshop focused on boosting immune health. Transition into spring with Kundalini Yoga and awaken your body’s innate capacity to heal itself. 🌼 Workshop Details ~ Friday, April 12th l 7:00pm - 9:00pm Muskegon Yoga Center l $25 per person Experience the unique multi-dimensional essence of Kundalini Yoga Kriya—focused on postures/spinal movements, deep breathing, mantra, and mudra. Read more about the details and benefits of this Kundalini Yoga practice at www.muskegonyogacenter.com/events 🌀 See you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #sanghalove #kundaliniyogawestmichigan #westmichiganyogaworkshop #springyogaworkshops #alleightlimbs
***New Yoga Philosophy Streaming Episode: ŚRADDHĀ/Faith/Confidence **** In this Streaming episode I discuss the central importance of faith/confidence---ŚRADDHĀ --- in the practice of Yoga. Ordinarily, faith and confidence is called upon to prop up our commitment to a belief. In Yoga, it's something else: it's about avoiding self-subverting behavior by following through on well thought out practices. In these tough times, we need some ŚRADDHĀ. Dial into this episode to hear more about the topic as informed by the Yoga Sūtra, to find out when we should and we shouldn't have confidence in what we are doing. To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Yoga Philosophy Streaming is my service to teachers and practitioners who want something new every month to inform their practice (4.99 a month, or 49.99 a year). Head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in IG bio) to signup ! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher, translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, over 50 peer reviewed publications, and yogi. Dr. Ranganathan is member of the Department of Philosophy and York Center for Asian Research, York University. Sign up for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. Undertake the 100 hour, Level 1 Certification: yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in bio) and click on the black and green post . To find out more, click on the post for Level 1 and 2 Certification Information, and follow the link. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa śraddhā ---
FRIDAY :: A perfect day for yoga ❤ Join yoga guide Kelly Winters from 5:30pm - 6:30pm for our regularly scheduled Friday evening vinyasa class! Visit www.muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living Achieve app today ! YOGA AT WORK :: CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business? Muskegon Yoga Center is delighted to partner with local west Michigan companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, and meditation. 🌀 Let us help you reach your company's health and wellbeing goals ! To learn more, contact us at: [email protected]. #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #sanghalove #morethanasana #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs #vinyasayoga
***Book Launch*** If you are in NYC on April 25, please join me for the release of my new book: Yoga-Anti-Colonial Philosophy. You can sign up at eddiestern.com and yogaphilosophy.com/courses (click on the button pictured at the top of this graphic). I wrote this book for students of Yoga at all levels. It assumes nothing and introduces the topic of Yoga and Philosophy at an introductory level. It covers all the basic texts of Yoga Philosophy (the Upaniṣads, Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā) the similarity and differences between Yoga and various forms of Vedānta, contrary South Asian philosophies like Buddhism and Jainism, and Western philosophies that are usually confused with Yoga in Western contexts: Plato, Aristotle and Stoicism. It was designed to address all the topics prescribed for Yoga Humanities portions of Yoga Teacher Trainings, including Yoga Ethics. It comes with reflection questions at the end of each chapter, and a free online course. Unlike other books on Yoga and philosophy this begins with the basics of critical thinking and logic---skills you need to unpack Yoga. The book also addresses the difference between 'modern' yoga and precolonial yoga, and provides practical guidance for synergizing your yoga practice with the ancient de-colonial philosophy of Yoga, which in contrast to colonialism is about your and everyone's autonomy! Thanks to my dear friend Eddie Stern for hosting this event at his lovely space for practice and devotion. Follow @yogaphilosophy_com (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, MA MA PhD. Signup for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
|| TEACHER TAKEOVER || Hello! I’m Kristen and this week is my teacher takeover. I’ll be sharing on instagram and in the newsletter things that are part of my yoga practice. Recently, I said to a friend in response to something that had happened: “it is what it is”. And he said… “I hate that saying. It is what you make of it.” And I thought - well actually, it’s both. There are things life throws at us that we cannot control… that’s: it is what it is. BUT we can work with how we respond… that’s: it is what you make of it. It reminded me of what is sometimes referred to as the two wings of yoga in the spiritual text of The Yoga Sutras. Sutra 1.12 states abhyāsa-vairāgya-ābhyāṁ tan-nirodha - which translates to: Practice and Non-Attachment. The two ways we work with our mind. These teachings are meant to be integrated and studied over a lifetime, but this sutra is always challenging for me to understand and embrace. These two wings need to work together; practice and non-attachment. I can really take my time to write this or prepare a yoga class, that’s the practice part. It’s the showing up with our best effort. (It is what we make of it.) But, I cannot control what you think when you read these words or show up to class. I can do my best and then I have to let go. (It is what it is.) But… then I can learn more and grow more and try again! Back to it is what I make of it. This idea encourages us to distinguish what we can influence, and what is out of our hands. It is a practice of showing up and surrendering simultaneously: back and forth, again and again. Practice AND non-attachment. // #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
Need something on the softer side ? Our gentle offerings at Muskegon Yoga Center are the perfect way to awaken the body & breath this spring season! 🌼 💛 Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that involves holding poses for 3-5 minutes at a time, often seated or lying flat on the back. Yin yoga emphasizes the cultivation of stillness and awareness, which leads to a deeper exploration of the body and mind. 🧡 Gentle yoga classes offer many modifications, and props are used to help support the practice as needed. Gentle yoga classes are great for beginners! 💛Rest & restore is a deeply nourishing and meditative practice for the mind and body. Using props, pillows, and blankets to support the body, students will be guided through a sequence of restorative postures designed to open the body and focus the mind. NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We 💚 beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
TUESDAY :: A great day to try a class at Muskegon Yoga Center 🌀 Join yoga guide @grammienoga for a dynamic vinyasa flow ! Using sun salutations and breath-linked movement to transition from one posture to the next, vinyasa yoga improves flexibility, develops stregnth, and strengthens the mind-body connection.✨🧠 Today's yoga schedule👇 Vinyasa flow 9:00am - 10:00am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm $5 Heated vinyasa flow 7:00pm - 8:00pm YOGA AT WORK :: CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business? Muskegon Yoga Center is delighted to partner with local west Michigan companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, and meditation. Let us help you reach your company's health and wellbeing goals ! To learn more, contact us at: [email protected]. #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #sanghalove #morethanasana #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs
|| TEACHER TAKEOVER || Our teachers voices are one of the best things about Vira! Join us every few weeks as each one of them takes over our insta and our newsletter, so you can hear more about them, what makes them who they are, why they teach what they teach and more… straight from *their* own voice. This week, Kristen tells us how she’s balancing manifesting the life she wants with loving the life she has, who inspires her the most, and why you might hate the phrase “it is what it is”… or not! PS - Kristen teaches Mondays at 6:30, and this week she’s subbing Soul Flow on Sunday at 9:45am while Liz is on maternity leave! // #virayogacollective #yogateacher #longbeachny #longislandyoga #yogainspiration #alleightlimbs
MONDAY MANTRA :: I surrender to the flow of my breath 🌀 This evening : immerse yourself in an evening of yin yoga bliss with @jq_norm ! Yin yoga settles you into poses that can increase flexibility, restore and rehabilitate the joints and muscles, and teach the body to surrender and the mind to quiet. 🌙 All levels encouraged. Today's yoga schedule 👇 Slow flow 9:00am - 10:15am Yin yoga 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) $5 Heated vinyasa 7:00pm - 8:00pm WORKSHOPS & EVENTS : APRIL OFFERINGS ☂️💧 More details for each event can be found on our website. Pre-registration is requested. Visit muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living app to get registered today! 💛(4/12) :: Spring Renewal: Kundalini Yoga for Immune Health ~ Guided by Gretchen Cline 7:00pm - 9:00pm 🧡(4/21) :: Yoga & Cocktail at Wonderland ~ Guided by Kelly Winters 11:00am - 12:00pm See you on your mat! ✨ #muskegonyoga #beginwithin #sanghalove #morethanasana #alleightlimbs
“A FLOWER DOES NOT THINK OF COMPETING WITH THE FLOWER NEXT TO IT. IT JUST BLOOMS.” ~Zen Shin What if we as humans started living in a state of connection,collaboration, and cooperation instead of competition? Is there really such a thing as “friendly competition” or does it contribute to feelings of jealousy, frustration, superiority and inadequacy? #flowers #naturespeaks #naturesperfection #connection #collaboration #cooperation #yogaoffthemat #alleightlimbs #bigisland #hawaii #hibiscus
𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:45p - Wind Down, Arts on Grand 𝐓𝐔𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Yin, Arts on Grand 5:45p - Wind Down, Arts on Grand 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 5:00p - Royal Community Center 𝐓𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐃𝐀𝐘 8:30a - Arts on Grand 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟐/𝟐𝟑 8:30a (75 min) - Yoga for Thriving, The Shift <<•>> 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 + 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐕𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐚. Slow Vinyasa is an asana style where poses are arranged in a connected way. The practice is centered on conscious breathing + controlled movement. 𝐘𝐢𝐧 is a slow moving, grounded practice with breath awareness + gentle engagement. 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 falls between the pace of Yin + and the flow of Slow Vinyasa. Breath is used as a focus to invite calm. All offerings incorporate philosophical aspects of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. Classes are exploratory. How much one does, how long they choose to do it for, + at what pace is to be determined by each practitioner. Suggested class rate for Spencer + Royal classes is $10/class. Cash or Venmo is accepted. Please message me if you are planning to attend in Royal. To book Friday morning’s class at The Shift visit www.theshifthealingarts.com (different rate applies). @artsongrand @theshifthealingarts #yoga #YogaPhilosophy #YogaSutra #patanjali #AllEightLimbs #dharma #ethics #meditation #YogaStudent #YogaLife #YogaClasses #MoreThanAsana #OffTheMat
SUNDAY :: Join us for our $5 Community class from 4:00pm - 5:00pm with @jnetveronica ! 💫 See you on your mat 🙏 NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We 💚 beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
***Free Course*** It's always good to get back to basics. In this free three part course I lay out the basics needed to understand Yoga's unique Ethics. Part 1, Yoga Ethics and Western Impositions Part 2, Yoga Ethics and South Asian Alternatives Part 3, Yoga Ethics and Activism When I began my research in South Asian Studies (SAS), the dominant view among people who fancied themselves scholars of South Asia was that there was no extensive or significant history of thinking critically about ethical, moral and political questions. This means, there wouldn't be any such thing as Yoga Ethics. My lonely distinction as a researcher since the 1990s has been to show that this narrative gets things upside down. Ethics or moral philosophy was the basic concern in this tradition (philosophy about dharma) and the usual gloss that denies that South Asians engaged critically in moral and practical questions is a function of Western colonialism and its anti-logical approach to everything. To signup: head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses and click on this IG post! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher (York University), translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, and yogi. To find out more: yogaphilosophy.com/bio #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
FRIDAY :: Flow with yoga guide @julia.barba.fisher 💜 Vin / yin yoga is the perfect balance of softness and strength, and will leave you feeling energized for your weekend ! Today's yoga schedule 👇 Vin / yin yoga 9:00am - 10:15am Vinyasa flow 5:30pm - 6:30pm YOGA AT WORK :: CORPORATE YOGA 🌱 Interested in offering yoga to your business? Muskegon Yoga Center is delighted to partner with local west Michigan companies to bring their staff much needed mindfulness through movement, breath, and meditation. Let us help you reach your company's health and wellbeing goals ! 🌀 To learn more, contact us at: [email protected]. #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #alleightlimbs #sanghalove #morethanasana #youbelonghere #westmichiganyoga
TONIGHT :: Our last FREE Gentle guided meditation facilitated by Brenda Matlack @bmohappy !✨ This meditation class will offer students a space to breathe, ground into the physical body, and truly #beginwithin. Brenda Matlack (CYT-200) brings wisdom and joy to the yoga mat. As a former kindergarten teacher and elementary school art instructor, she prioritized the emotional well-being of her students by integrating yoga and mindfulness techniques into her daily classroom environment. Brenda has also trained in modalities such as Holy Fire Reiki Level 3 and Yoga Nidra Meditation. 🪷 Having personally experienced the healing power of yoga, Brenda is dedicated to guiding her yoga students toward better health, contentment, and self-discovery. See you on your mat for this FREE meditation class! 💛 #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #youbelonghere #sanghalove #westmichiganyoga #freemeditationwestmichigan
***New Yoga Philosophy Streaming Episode: ŚRADDHĀ/Faith/Confidence **** In this Streaming episode I discuss the central importance of faith/confidence---ŚRADDHĀ --- in the practice of Yoga. Ordinarily, faith and confidence is called upon to prop up our commitment to a belief. In Yoga, it's something else: it's about avoiding self-subverting behavior by following through on well thought out practices. In these tough times, we need some ŚRADDHĀ. Dial into this episode to hear more about the topic as informed by the Yoga Sūtra, to find out when we should and we shouldn't have confidence in what we are doing. To find out more, sign up for Yoga Philosophy Streaming! Yoga Philosophy Streaming is my service to teachers and practitioners who want something new every month to inform their practice (4.99 a month, or 49.99 a year). Head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in IG bio) to signup ! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) is by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher, translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, over 50 peer reviewed publications, and yogi. Dr. Ranganathan is member of the Department of Philosophy and York Center for Asian Research, York University. Sign up for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. Undertake the 100 hour, Level 1 Certification: yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link in bio) and click on the black and green post . To find out more, click on the post for Level 1 and 2 Certification Information, and follow the link. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa śraddhā ---
THURSDAY :: Experience 75 minutes of mind-body bliss with yoga guide @lisaalfree ✨ Gentle yoga emphasizes ease & minimizes effort, so the focus can remain on the breath. All levels welcome Today's yoga schedule👇 Vinyasa flow 6:00am - 7:00am Gentle flow 9:00am - 10:15am WORKSHOPS & EVENTS : APRIL OFFERINGS More details for each event can be found on our website. Pre-registration is requested. Visit muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living app to get registered today! 💜 (4/6) :: Kids Aerial Yoga ~ Guided by Carey Ling 11:00am - 12:00pm (4/12) :: Spring Renewal: Kundalini Yoga for Immune Health ~ Guided by Gretchen Cline 7:00pm - 9:00pm (4/21) :: Yoga & Cocktail at Wonderland ~ Guided by Kelly Winters 11:00am - 12:00pm See you on your mat!✌️ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #alleightlimbs #sanghalove #youbelonghere #westmichiganyoga
TONIGHT :: We ❤ Beginners! Tonight kicks off our first evening for the 4-week Yoga Basics Series with Julia Haines! 🌀 Whether you're brand new to yoga or a seasoned member of our sangha, everyone can benefit from learning the foundations of a sustainable yoga practice ! This series is guided by @grammienoga ✨ This is a workshop-style series, so students will have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about any modifications and/or adjustments their bodies may need, and meet other yoga-curious folks in a safe, supportive environment! 🪷 By the end of the series, students will have a working knowledge of fundamental yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation practices, and studio etiquette. We can't wait to meet you, see you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #basicsseries #beginwithin #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs #welovebeginners
***Book Launch*** If you are in NYC on April 25, please join me for the release of my new book: Yoga-Anti-Colonial Philosophy. You can sign up at eddiestern.com and yogaphilosophy.com/courses (click on the button pictured at the top of this graphic). I wrote this book for students of Yoga at all levels. It assumes nothing and introduces the topic of Yoga and Philosophy at an introductory level. It covers all the basic texts of Yoga Philosophy (the Upaniṣads, Yoga Sūtra, Bhagavad Gītā, Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā) the similarity and differences between Yoga and various forms of Vedānta, contrary South Asian philosophies like Buddhism and Jainism, and Western philosophies that are usually confused with Yoga in Western contexts: Plato, Aristotle and Stoicism. It was designed to address all the topics prescribed for Yoga Humanities portions of Yoga Teacher Trainings, including Yoga Ethics. It comes with reflection questions at the end of each chapter, and a free online course. Unlike other books on Yoga and philosophy this begins with the basics of critical thinking and logic---skills you need to unpack Yoga. The book also addresses the difference between 'modern' yoga and precolonial yoga, and provides practical guidance for synergizing your yoga practice with the ancient de-colonial philosophy of Yoga, which in contrast to colonialism is about your and everyone's autonomy! Thanks to my dear friend Eddie Stern for hosting this event at his lovely space for practice and devotion. Follow @yogaphilosophy_com (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, MA MA PhD. Signup for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
***Outcome driven Yoga Philosophy Education*** Sign up now, SAVE50 (use coupon at checkout), and enroll risk-free: full refund if you are not happy within the first seven days. To sign up head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses (link also in IG bio) and click on this graphic. Thanks to Tara , who is a Level 1 Yoga Philosophy Practitioner, for sharing their outcomes with us. Please checkout and follow Tara's awesome IG page: @theonepersonrevolution . The myth is that when we learn Yoga and Philosophy it's a purely academic exercise. In reality it is a transformative process that allows practitioners to be in charge of their own life. No one can live your life but you. No one can make your choices but you. Yoga Philosophy facilitates you being your own success. To sign up, head over to yogaphilosophy.com/courses and click on this graphic. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #mentalhealth #physicalhealth #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
WEDNESDAY :: Flow with @akcherney this morning from 9:00am - 10:15am ! 🌀 Using sun salutations and breath-linked movement to transition from one posture to the next, this class is great for a midweek pick-me-up! NEW MEMBER DEAL 🌱 New to yoga? Interested in deepening your yoga practice? Check out the link in our bio to add some mindfulness to your self-care routine with a membership to Muskegon Yoga Center! We ❤️ beginners, which is why new members always receive 30 days UNLIMITED yoga for $39 ~ we can’t wait to meet you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #sanghalove
NEW WORKSHOP :: Awakening the Subtle Body Chakra Journey ~ guided by Melanie Alm and Julia Fisher! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Join yoga guides @mindandbodymel & @julia.barba.fisher for this 2.5 hour experiential workshop. Whether you have an established yoga practice or just curious about the chakras as a framework for experiencing energy and sensations in the body, this workshop is for you! Workshop Details ✨ Saturday, April 27th l 4:00pm - 6:30pm Muskegon Yoga Center l $35 per person For 2.5 hours, we’ll use breath, gentle movement, and mudras to direct attention to each of the 7 Chakras. In addition, Mel & Julia will offer practices to use at home for complete body-mind wellness and integration. 🌀 See you on your mat! #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #sanghalove #youbelonghere #alleightlimbs #chakraworkshop #westmichiganyogaworkshops #
SATURDAY (4/6) :: KIDS AERIAL YOGA Attention all parents & caretakers of little yogis! Muskegon Yoga Center will be hosting a kids aerial yoga event on April 6, 2024 from 11am - 12pm ❤️ This class is suitable for ages 5 - 12 🧡 Child must be physically capable of lifting themselves into the silk hammock 💛 Please bring a yoga mat for your child. 💚 Parents & caretakers are asked to attend class with their child. Aerial yoga combines traditional yoga postures with the aerial arts to create a truly unique experience. Our silk hammocks fully support the body through a series of postures that relax and quiet the mind. This event is $25 per person. We can wait to float & fly with you ! ✨ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #morethanasana #alleightlimbs #youbelonghere #sanghalove
I'm grateful and honored that my dear friend Eddie Stern has offered to host the launch of my soon to be released book at his lovely space for devotion and practice in NYC: the Broome Street Ganesha Temple, April 25 @ 7pm! But before then, he's invited me on to his IG live to talk about the launch. Join us for this pre-launch chat on his IG page, @eddiestern, April 2nd, 3-4 pm. Yoga--Anti-Colonial Philosophy is out in April. Thanks also to Eddie, my dear friend Anusha Wijeyakumar (@shantiwithin ) and Prof. Rita Sherma for reading the book and providing their endorsements! Yoga Philosophy (YACEP, CYA- RYSGOLD) founded by Dr. Shyam Ranganathan: professional moral philosopher, translation expert, translator of the Yoga Sūtra (Penguin 2008), scholar of South Asia and DE&I, over 50 peer reviewed publications, and yogi. Dr. Ranganathan is member of the Department of Philosophy and York Center for Asian Research, York University. Sign up for the list: yogaphilosophy.com/bio. Yoga Philosophy is the online platform for scholar-practitioner training in Yoga: all courses taught by curated experts in the topic of instruction. #alleightlimbs #beyondasana #igyoga #ishvarapranidhana #neverstoplearning #onlinelearning #onlineyoga #Patanjali #philosophy #sanskrit #sanskritforyogis #Svādhyāya #tapas #yoga #yogacourse #yogaalliance #yogahistory #yogaoffthemat #yogaonline #yogaphilosophy #yogapractice #yogaresearch #yogastudies #yogasutra #yogateachers #yogateachertraining #yogis #ahimsa
MONDAY MANTRA :: Om shanti, om peace 🪷 Happy April to our yoga sangha! We hope your holiday weekend was full of connection and community. Need a recharge for the week ahead? Join @mindandbodymel this morning from 9:00am - 10:15am for a soulful slow flow vinyasa class!🌀 Today's yoga schedule 👇 Slow flow 9:00am - 10:15am Yin yoga 5:30pm - 6:30pm (virtual available) Heated vinyasa 7:00pm - 8:00pm WORKSHOPS & EVENTS : APRIL OFFERINGS 🌼 More details for each event can be found on our website. Pre-registration is requested. Visit muskegonyogacenter.com/schedule or download the Wellness Living app to get registered today! (4/4) :: Yoga Basics: 4-Week Series ~ Guided by Julia Haines 7:00pm - 8:00pm (4/6) :: Kids Aerial Yoga ~ Guided by Carey Ling 11:00am - 12:00pm (4/12) :: Spring Renewal: Kundalini Yoga for Immune Health ~ with Gretchen Cline 7:00pm - 9:00pm (4/21) :: Yoga & Cocktail at Wonderland ~ Guided by Kelly Winters 11:00am - 12:00pm See you on your mat! ✨ #muskegonyogacenter #beginwithin #youbelonghere #sanghalove #omshanti #alleightlimbs #morethanasana