Posts Tagged ‘christian yoga’
Rejoice
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. Matthew 2:10 “A Thrill of Hope the Weary World Rejoices” – this line, from the classic Christmas carol, “O Holy Night,” touches my heart in a new way this year. Weary AND Rejoicing, I had honestly never fully considered these two things happening simultaneously,…
Read MoreTennessean Interview with Beyond Yoga!
The Beyond Yoga Studio and owner Keleah Anderson were highlighted in this article from The Tennessean (as well as some pictures of one of our beautiful instructors Amanda Low!) Check out the story of Beyond Yoga here! From the article: “Sunday classes at Keleah Anderson’s new Christian yoga studio in Franklin may be just like classes on any other…
Read MoreInterview with Beyond Yoga on FranklinHomePage.com!
Beyond Yoga and owner Keleah Anderson had the privilege of being interviewed by FranklinHomePage.com in early September, and we are sharing the interview with you below! By EMILY R. WEST After falling into a lull, Keleah Anderson found a way to teach yoga again. After teaching yoga for the last 15 years, Anderson considered teaching…
Read MoreYoga Pose of the Week: Feathered Peacock Pose
Pincha Mayurasana (pin-cha my-your-AHS-anna) pinca = feather mayura = peacock We were just working on these this past week in the studio! This pose is lots of fun, but should be practiced with a wall as you are learning it, so that you don’t fall on your head or injure yourself. It may not be possible for you…
Read MoreYoga Pose of the Week: Wild Thing Pose
Camatkarasana (cah-maht-kah-RAHS-anna) camatkara = miracle or surprise asana = pose Also called “Flipped Dog Pose”, this pose is lots of fun, but should be practiced safely! (see Yoga Journal’s article here) Some of the benefits of this pose include: Opens up chest, lung, and shoulder areas Opens the front of the legs and hip flexors Builds strength in shoulders…
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We Need Your Feedback! Take Our VIP Beyond Yoga Client Survey We value each and every client that comes through our doors at Beyond Yoga! We want to continue to improve what we offer you in our yoga classes, so please take some time to let us know your thoughts and feedback below. Thank you…
Read MoreYoga Pose of the Week: Extended Side Angle Pose
(oo-TEE-tah parsh-vah-cone-AHS-anna) utthita = extended parsva = side, flank kona = angle Some of the benefits of this pose include: Strengthens and stretches the legs, knees, and ankles Stretches the groins, spine, waist, chest and lungs, and shoulders Stimulates abdominal organs Increases stamina Extended Side Angle Pose: Step-by-Step Instructions 1 – Stand in Tadasana. On an exhalation, step or lightly jump…
Read MoreYoga Pose of the Week: Locust Pose
(sha-la-BAHS-anna) salabha = grasshopper, locust Grouped among the so-called baby backbends, which includes Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) and Sea Monster Pose (described in the Variations section below), it is an unassuming pose that, like other seemingly simple poses, is actually a lot more interesting and challenging than it appears at first glance! The benefits of Locust Pose…
Read MoreYoga Pose of the Week: Supported Headstand
(sah-LOM-bah shear-SHAHS-anna)salamba = with support (sa = with; alamba = support)sirsa = head Does the idea of trying an inversion sound scary to you? It can be very intimidating if you’ve never tried one before! Yoga Journal has a great article on 4 Steps to Free Yourself from Fear of Inversions to check out. And here is another helpful article…
Read MoreFrom US News: Making Yoga Kid-Friendly
Yoga isn’t just for adults…it’s for kids too! Wondering how you can make your daily yoga practice kid-friendly? Check out this great article from US News on “Making Yoga Kid-Friendly” (article excerpt below) Namaste to the future. Reflecting the swelling ranks of adult yogis, a growing number of kids are now doing yoga, as health experts, researchers…
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