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During your yoga teacher training classes you will learn that Tantra yoga is not all about the Hanky Panky that some are lead to believe. Tantra yoga is more like that hidden secret than an exercise, and you cannot learn it from a book. You have to study it, absorb it and lean to practice

Tantra yoga views the world as a physical manifestation of God and higher consciousness. All things on earth, including yourself, your body, and the people you know are manifestations of the divine. Participating in a yoga retreat that is designed to follow the yoga teachings of Tantra Yoga is an amazing journey if it is what

Tantra yoga is the style of yoga that follows the science of energy. Through this style and practice we are able to find the knowledge of the chakras and the dual energy that empowers them. In a traditional yoga practice this is referred to as the Pingala and Ida, the two currents of energy that

Many refer to Tantra yoga as the expansion of levels of your own consciousness to be able to realize the Supreme Reality. Tantra yoga focuses on the piece of divinity referred to as Shakti, or the Cosmic Mother. Through yoga teacher training we are taught that through Tantra practice we can become attune with the

Viniyoga is a methodology of yoga teaching that looks at each student and respect their capabilities, needs and goals. The student and their body are always changing physically, emotionally, mentally and because of that the yoga practice should be adapted in order for the student to have a continuous benefit. Yoga teacher training will be

Are you finding yourself sitting here in February where winter still has a hand on you and wishing that you were somewhere warm relaxing and finding another source of energy? Then think about getting yourself together and pack for a next yoga retreat. Viniyoga is referred to as the yoga of the heart. The style

Looking to begin a personal journey with yoga teacher training and a program that covers the main ideas of yoga practice and philosophy then you should be looking at Viniyoga. This style of yoga includes personal practice class structure, asana, pranayama, meditation, anatomy and physiology of yoga, yoga sutras and historical information, practice and teaching

Viniyoga is a style of yoga that is all about adaptation. Viniyoga is created on the guru and student model, where an experienced teacher works individually with each of their students and helps to create a personalized yoga program which will be based on their health, age, and physical condition. It will also take into

Integrative yoga therapy is the piece of yoga that is specifically focused on creating a healthy mind and body and bringing healing. This style of yoga is used to enhance your health and wellness at all levels including your physical, energetic, emotional, mental and spiritual. The main idea is that we bring a connection and integration

At this point we can say that there are over 3000 graduates of Integrative Yoga Therapy Training programs around the world. These students have gone through yoga teacher training to develop a variety of yoga, stress management and wellness programs for people in hospitals, dealing with issues in mental health facilities, the corporate world, education

Yoga is the tool that teaches us how to cure what is ailing us, and to learn how to live with what we cannot cure.  We need to take a moment out of the chaos we call life and make time for our mental wellness. A yoga retreat to a beautiful destination could be just

The world is a fast paced, high energy place to be in right now. As we move forward new approaches to health continue to appear and evolve. Yoga is becoming a primary vehicle for new wellness programs and being added to existing ones because of its ability to promote a healthy living and healing on

At this point you have been practicing yoga to the point that you have caught the yoga bug and you find yourself making a point of getting some yoga practice into a daily schedule. You may be hoping that you had more time or resources to deepen your understanding and knowledge of yoga. If you

ISHTA is an acronym that stands for the Integrated Science of Hatha- the physical element of yoga; Tantra- the philosophy that brings awareness to our inherent perfection; and Ayurveda-the science of healing. Ishta yoga is a style that anyone can practice and you can design it to fit your individual needs and allow it to

Making Ishta Yoga your typical yoga practice is a way to keep a mind calm. This style is also popular to students who tend to over step stress and mental disturbance. Ishta yoga practice can aid in eliminating different diseases and mental traumas you may be facing. Ishta yoga asanas help you find the proper

There are so many times that we stop and take a break from our daily routine and feel like we need to stretch the days tension out of our neck, back and shoulders. For me, this happens when I sit and do a lot of work at the computer. Desk jobs can be brutal on