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Trauma-Informed Yoga Practice

Unlocking Healing Through Movement: The Importance of Trauma-Informed Yoga Practice Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that’s not only close to our hearts but essential in the ever-evolving landscape of wellness—trauma-informed yoga practice. As more people seek solace and healing through yoga, understanding the nuances of trauma-informed approaches has never been more critical. What…

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Ayurveda and Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness

Ayurveda and Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness. At Yoga Shakti School, we emphasize the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Central to this philosophy is the integration of Ayurveda and Yoga, two ancient sciences that work in harmony to promote holistic well-being. While Yoga is widely known for its physical and mental benefits, Ayurveda…

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Are your favourite foods harming you?

Discovering Your Ayurvedic Constitution: A Path to Balance, Health, and Happiness: At Yoga Shakti School, we believe that wellness is not just the absence of disease, but a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit. In ancient Ayurvedic science, this harmony is achieved by understanding and aligning with your unique constitution, or Prakriti. When your…

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Recipes for Menopause – Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Diet has a huge impact on hormone levels. And research shows that eating the right foods can make a big difference in how someone feels during menopause. Embarking on the journey through menopause and perimenopause can often feel like navigating uncharted waters, with many women feeling unprepared for the physical and emotional shifts that accompany…

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Healing is an inside job

Healing is an inside job – nobody can do the work for you. Healing is a complex and multifaceted process that involves physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of an individual. While seeking professional help and support from others can be beneficial, ultimately, healing is a responsibility that rests solely on the individual. At the…

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Why are we so disconnected from our bodies?

Why are we so disconnected from our bodies? We are living in a world where we are constantly trying to multitask and balance multiple aspects of our lives. We often forget the importance of taking care of ourselves along the way. It is easy to disconnect from our mind and body, leading us to feel…

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Art and Yoga Fusion

Art and Yoga Fusion: How art and yoga are inter-related Art and yoga are deeply connected in their essence, as they both share a profound ability to express and explore the human experience. While yoga is a spiritual and physical practice that aims to unite the mind, body, and spirit, art is a creative expression…

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Is flexibility or stretching the purpose of yoga?

A lot of people initially come to their first yoga class because they would like to be more flexible. And, conversely, I also hear from people who resist trying yoga because they think they need to be flexible in order to start yoga. But what does flexibility actually mean? And where does it really intersect…

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