Author: Lauren Rudick

Lead teacher and founder of Yoga Academy International, Lauren is a globally celebrated yoga instructor. She has been teaching yoga for nearly a decade and comes from a variety of lineages and traditions. Lauren’s appetite for yoga and travel are insatiable. She continues to study with world-class instructors whenever possible, all the while leading her own yoga retreats and workshops. Lauren has solid roots in Hatha yoga with continued studies in Vinyasa flow, Anusara, Ashtanga, Restorative and Yin Yoga. When not teaching yoga, Lauren can be found, snowboarding, beachbuming, surfing, hiking or snuggling her dog.

Highlights from our luxury retreat in Marrakech, Morocco

This retreat was lead by Yoga Academy founder/director, Lauren Rudick and Hatti Williams, a Yoga Academy International graduate herself who is also an Astrologer, Sound Healer, Tarot reader and phenomenal leader.

    Highlights from our luxury 
    yoga retreat & yin training

    Marrakech, Morocco June 2022

    This is one of our favourite places in the world and we could not wait to bring a fresh crop of yogis here to immerse themselves in the decadence of Morocco. This retreat was all about pampering ourselves, learning about yin yoga and doing a deep dive into our own divine nature. It was beautiful, soulful and so much fun. 

    This retreat was lead by Yoga Academy founder/director, Lauren Rudick and Hatti Williams, a Yoga Academy International graduate herself who is also an Astrologer, Sound Healer, Tarot reader and phenomenal leader. 

    We’re doing it again! You can join! Click here for the info. 

    Want to join the next one?

    Luxury Yin yoga retreat 
    & teacher training

    in Marrakech, Morocco
    THIS 60HR PROGRAM IS A COMPLETE TRAINING ON ITS OWN. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED YIN YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
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    The Clinical Benefits of Yoga

    Yoga has been recognized for centuries as a powerful holistic practice. However, it’s only in fairly recent times that modern-day science has proven the benefits yogis have come to enjoy for generations. In fact, over the last decade alone, dozens of clinical trials have been conducted in regard to yoga. Just last 2019, for instance, 22 randomized
    clinical trials into yoga’s benefits
    were conducted.

    The Clinical Benefits of Yoga

    Yoga has been recognized for centuries as a powerful holistic practice. However, it’s only in fairly recent times that modern-day science has proven the benefits yogis have come to enjoy for generations. In fact, over the last decade alone, dozens of clinical trials have been conducted in regard to yoga. Just last 2019, for instance, 22 randomized clinical trials into yoga’s benefits were conducted. These included trials that tested yoga’s correlation with cognition, mental health, and more. All of these studies, though, share the common result that yoga’s advantages aren’t just for the spirit—but also for the body.

    How Are Yoga’s Benefits Clinically Verified?

    But just how is a practice like yoga clinically verified for benefits? Through painstaking trials and studies conducted by clinical researchers in partnership with experienced yogis. Among the most critical careers in healthcare, clinical researchers are a cut above your average analyst. This is because they’re specially trained in monitoring data, ensuring protocols, implementing ethical guidelines, and conducting tests in regard to medical and science-related fields. This ensures that all control tests and results are especially relevant and accurate in relation to a direct hypothesis. In these cases, the research, analysis, and problem-solving skills of clinical researchers allow them to verify or debunk claims regarding yoga’s benefits. It is through these researchers and their trials that we can confidently share some of yoga’s most relevant clinically-verified advantages.

     

     

    Clinically Proven Yoga Benefits:
    1) Improves Aging
     

    Yoga’s ability to improve overall well-being is not just true for younger practitioners, but also for older adults. As a matter of fact, an international study with participants aged 61 to 83 years old has accurately proven this. According to this trial, which was led by researchers from the UK, yoga’s strength and balance enhancing abilities can drastically improve senior mobility. According to the trials’ results, yoga was able to offset age-related muscle loss and heighten bone density. Aside from this, the breathing practices and postures upheld in yoga were shown to improve cardiovascular function and sleep hygiene. Both of which are known to decline with age. As such, it’s safe to say that older adults wary of practicing yoga have much more to gain should they try.

    2) Eases Anxiety
     

    Since 2017, studies on the mental health effects of yoga have highlighted how the practice specifically eases depression and anxiety. One notable clinical trial on anxiety even reveals that Kundalini yoga is efficacious in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Considered one of the most impactful yet undertreated mental health conditions, GAD affects nearly 4 million adults annually. For most people, GAD is a lifelong condition that usually starts in childhood or early adolescence. If left untreated, GAD can create an overwhelming sense of dread that can make it hard to complete even simple tasks. Thankfully, yoga has been an effective substitute for GAD treatment among patients uncomfortable or unable to access cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). This is because of the mindfulness and controlled breathing that yoga espouses. Over time, these have been proven to help calm and center a person. Through this, mental health crises can be averted and anxiety can be kept under control.

    3) Encourages Immunity
     

    No other disease has swept the world like COVID-19. A highly-contagious virus, COVID-19 is best avoided and survived through good hygiene, vaccines, and immunity. However, among those three factors, arguably the most difficult to maintain is a good immune system. Interestingly, though, yoga has been celebrated for its immunity-boosting benefits, especially in light of the pandemic. Given that yoga is a practice that uplifts the body, mind, and spirit, it is believed to create a well-rounded approach that helps hasten healing. New pandemic-related evidence even suggests that yoga breathing practices can help patients recover from the virus. Simple video tutorials given to patients in Italy were even deemed essential in retraining the pulmonary system. As such, this only solidifies the role and importance that yoga has in the new normal.

    In conclusion, yoga is a holistic endeavor that’s been proven effective on multiple fronts. Designed with various forms and styles for every need and circumstance, yoga is a worthwhile addition to invest in. If you want to start practicing yoga today, why not try this super gentle yoga stretch to start? If you’re looking for something more challenging or specific, though, please feel free to reach out and be a member with us today.

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    Yin Yoga for Spring time & wood element

    Yin Yoga works with Traditional Chinese Medicine and the 5 elements.

    During spring time we work with the wood element. This elements relates to change and growth. The energy of wood promotes regeneration which is why spring time is perfect for practicing yin yoga with this element. 🌸

      Yin Yoga for Springtime

      Balance the wood element

      Yin Yoga we can help support season transition with specific poses. Did you know that?

      Yin Yoga works with Traditional Chinese Medicine and the 5 elements.

      During spring time we work with the wood element. This elements relates to change and growth. The energy of wood promotes regeneration which is why spring time is perfect for practicing yin yoga with this element. 🌸

      The wood elements supports the liver and gallbladder meridians. Meridian are energy pathways in the body.

      The liver meridian runs upward from the big toe to the groin and continues through the diaphragm all the way to the crown of the head.

      The gallbladder runs down from the outer eye zigzags through the ribs and the outside of the leg and ends at the second toe.

      Here are 5 poses to stimulate the liver and the gallbladder this spring :

      🌸Shoelace
      🌸Side Bend
      🌸Happy baby
      🌸Dragonfly
      🌸Supine twist
      🌸Balasana
      🌸Savasana

      Stay in those poses from 3 to 5 minutes and remember to play with your edge !
      Keep in mind the Goldilocks effect :
      Not too cold
      Not to warm
      Juuuusssst right.

      Want to learn more?

      Come on a yin yoga retreat or get certified to teach!!

      Luxury Yin yoga retreat 
      & teacher training

      in Marrakech, Morocco
      THIS 60HR PROGRAM IS A COMPLETE TRAINING ON ITS OWN. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED YIN YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
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      What are the Chakras? An introduction to the chakra system

      We have seven major chakras in our bodies. These are energetic points in our bodies that either draw in or expel energy. When we are feeling whole, healthy, stable we can say that our chakras are spinning in a balanced way. when we feel off in some ways, we might say that one of our chakras is imbalanced.

        What are the chakras?

        Introduction to the chakra system

        Okay so what are the chakras? Why should you give a sh*t about your chakras? What do they even mean…? 

        The chakras are a kind of energetic anatomy in the body. Think of a chakra like a wheel of energy. 

        We have seven major chakras in our bodies. These are energetic points in our bodies that either draw in or expel energy. When we are feeling whole, healthy, stable we can say that our chakras are spinning in a balanced way. when we feel off in some ways, we might say that one of our chakras is imbalanced. 

         

        Sometimes emotional or physical ailments can effect the way our chakras turn, either causing them to spin too slowly (under-active) or too quickly (overactive).

        Chakra  
        in 
        sanskrit 
        means
        wheel

        The 7 major chakras 
        align themselves 
        along the 
        Shushumna Nadi.

        The Shushumna Nadi is the central Energetic super highway of our bodies. It’s located roughly in the same spot as your spinal chord. Just like your spinal chord delivers physiological information to your body about how to move or how you’re feeling, the shushumna Nadi delivers energetic information throughout your body, including to and from your chakras. This might happen in the way of feelings, emotions, belief systems of patterns of behaviours.

        Relating to the physical body, the chakras are also where there are major collections of nerve ganglia. So when we talk about our chakras we are also referring to specific areas of our bodies and places where we actually DO receive and send out A LOT of information to our brains about how we are doing. 

        Chakra imbalances can arise or resurface at various point in our lives. Sometimes a physical injury can knock a chakra out of balance, (because of all the nerve endings there), sometimes an emotional injury can. Sometimes we carry things from long ago as trauma or behaviour patterns. They can be triggered by a seemingly unrelated event and can also cause a chakra or chakras to become imbalanced. Sometimes chakra imbalances are inherited from things we’ve learned from friends, family, loved ones or from belief systems or behaviours that we’ve reinforced within ourselves for years.

        Why should you give a sh*t about your chakras?

        Okay so why should you give a sh*t about your chakras? Well, if your curious about yourself and your personal growth, understanding the chakras can give you some insight in to YOU! The chakras can help us understand the mind-body connection a little better. Think of the chakra system as just another lens of looking at the way you are. 

        The chakra system is simply a yogic tool that we can use to better understand our physical and emotional bodies. Learning about the chakras can provide insight on what makes us tick and why we act and react in the ways that we do. With knowledge and awareness comes the ability to grow and make change. The better we get to know ourselves, the more able we are to find our individual happiness and live our own best life.

         

        Each chakra has it’s own theme. Each chakra has it’s own associated patterns, actions, beliefs, ways of being, injuries, ailments and more… without getting too deep into it here, we’ll say this: Each chakra helps you accept and understand a unique part of YOU that makes up the wholeness of your being. 

        Below we’ve created some simple affirmations for each chakra. Screenshot it and keep it on your phone if you like, or just take the one that you need and repeat it to yourself as you meditate in the morning or walk the dog or before you go to sleep each night. 

        xox

        Love Team Yoga Academy International

        Self-care check in

        One of the 8 limbs of yoga is called pratyahara which means withdrawal of the senses. The primary goal of pratyahara is to get to know our internal world even better.

        Sometimes we forget to check in. Sometimes we forget what selfcare even looks like…

        So with that in mind, here’s a quick self-care check-in you can do with yourself.

          Self-Care 
          check in

          Sometimes we move away from ourselves. Sometimes it happens so gradually that suddenly we stop and realize we don’t recognize ourselves anymore.

          Yoga teacher Jason Crandel says, “Yoga is the perfect opportunity to get curious about who you are.” It’s true. In fact a lot of the yoga practice places an emphasis on self study and withdrawl in to our own being. One of the 5 Niyamas or disciplines of yoga is Swadyaya. This is the Sanskrit word for self-study or self-observation.

          We recommend that you screen shot the list below and check off which ways you practice self-care each day. 

           

          One of the 8 limbs of yoga is called pratyahara which means withdrawal of the senses. The primary goal of pratyahara is to get to know our internal world even better. 

          Sometimes we forget to check in. Sometimes we forget what selfcare even looks like… 

          So with that in mind, here’s a quick self-care check-in you can do with yourself. 

          Of course it would be near impossible to do all of these things every day. 

          Check-in daily with yourself and maybe with the list too and see if you can do at least 3-things to check in with yourself and practice some self-care each day.

          Acro Yoga Retreat photos and videos

            Acro & Yoga Retreat photos and videos!

            Hi Loves, 
            Our acro & yoga retreat was AMAZING!!! From the bottom of our hearts, James and I are so so grateful to have shared this experience with you. Thank you for saying YES to the adventure, (even though some of you got WAY more adventure than you bargained for…) You inspired us so much with your willingness, positive attitudes and just overall amazing vibes. We can NOT wait for the next one!!! 

            We grow, evolve and get better because of YOUR feedback.
            Please fill out this short form below to let us know what you loved and what you might change about this retreat. At the end you'll get a link to all the photos and videos.
            It's totally anonymous, unless you want to give us a testimonial.
            In which case please leave us your name. xox

            Acro & Yoga retreat highlights

            Our first Yoga Academy International collaborative retreat was a HUGE success. Together with Acro James Heugh and Yoga Academy founder/director Lauren Rudick we created an experience filled with fun, movement, learning and a lifetime of memories.

              Highlights of our acro & yoga retreat

              playa Maderas, Nicaragua March 2022

              Our first Yoga Academy International collaborative retreat was a HUGE success. Together with Acro James Heugh and Yoga Academy founder/director Lauren Rudick we created an experience filled with fun, movement, learning and a lifetime of memories. Our group still chats almost daily. We share our progress and cheer each other on. 

              We cannot wait for the next retreat together! 

              Below are some highlight photos from the retreat all captured by Zishan Ali. 

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                Yoga Basics: Triangle Pose

                Triangle pose has many benefits!! The benefits of trikonasa include: 

                Toning the arms
                Strengthening the legs, arms and neck muscles
                strengthens the core
                helps tone and strengthen the obliques
                therapeutic for sciatica
                therapeutic for lower back pain
                therapeutic for flat feet
                Be careful in this pose if

                  Yoga Basics: Triangle Pose

                  Trikonasana yoga tutorial 

                  Triangle pose, or trikonasana in Sanskrit is a great pose for toning and strengthening the obliques! Contrary to popular belief, triangle pose is not all about touching the ground. In the triangle pose tutorial below, Lauren breaks down this posture that so many of us LOVE. 

                  Learn how to do triangle pose with safe alignment. Lauren also gives a variation using a prop that you probably have at home! Try it out yogis and tell us what you think! Are there any other yoga tutorials you’d like to see? 

                  Let us know! 

                  xox

                  Triangle pose has many benefits!! The benefits of trikonasa include: 

                  • Toning the arms
                  • Strengthening the legs, arms and neck muscles
                  • strengthens the core
                  • helps tone and strengthen the obliques
                  • therapeutic for sciatica
                  • therapeutic for lower back pain
                  • therapeutic for flat feet

                  Be careful in this pose if you have a sore neck, are recently post partum (use a block or prop) or have any leg injuries. 

                  We deliver quality yoga education from a heartfelt place

                  Our goal is to change the way yogis are educated. We aim to lead by example and deliver quality yoga education from a heartfelt place. We believe in spending time in nature in order to feel enriched from the soul outward. We share everything we know with our students and offer the best tools we have to enrich their lives. We help our students discover their passions, live authentically and become the happiest they have ever been. For us, yoga is not just an exercise, a philosophy or a fashion choice. It is our lifestyle. 

                  We aim to bring mindfulness, conscious communication and joy to everything we do. Click here to learn our story. 

                  Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings:

                  Tropical 200hr yoga
                  teacher training

                  in Playa Maderas
                  This is our home base location. Join us in at our private 100 acre retreat center overlooking the ocean at playa maderas. this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect setting  for a yoga training in paradise! 
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                  Luxury 200hr yoga
                  teacher training

                  in Amorgos, Greece
                  Join us on the spectacular Greek island of Amorgos.The same teachers and same curriculum as our famous 200hr ytt in Nicaragua, only Greekier this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
                  learn more

                  Luxury Yin yoga teacher training

                  in Marrakech, Morocco
                  THIS 60HR PROGRAM IS A COMPLETE TRAINING ON ITS OWN. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED YIN YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
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                  Acro Yoga 
                  teacher training

                  in Playa Maderas
                  Join Nicholas Coolridge aka Modern Tarzan for our most playful training! Get Acro Yoga certified! This course is also a module of our ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED Acro YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
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                  Upcoming Live Classes:

                  Thursday November, 8 2020

                  7:45am 

                  60 mins

                  Morning flow

                  with Lauren Rudick

                  Here’s the class description in a few sentences! Yay! We love yoga! It’s the best ever. 

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                  We offer classes in multiple styles and many languages! 

                  Take just 1 class, purchase a pack of 10 or an annual unlimited membership.

                  Missed your LIVE class? Don’t worry! The class will be e-mailed to you when it’s over and you will have access to it for 24hrs. 

                  Pre-Recorded classes available for rent

                  These are a combination of live and professionally recorded yoga classes.
                  You will have access to your class rental for 7 days after purchase. 

                  For beginners:

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                  Yoga for Canadians

                  Even if you’re NOT from Canada, you can still enjoy this practice! It’s fun, a little silly, heating and meant to put a smile on your face. Have you ever done a class called “The Great Canadian Yoga Practice” before? We didn’t think so. 

                    The Great Canadian Yoga Practice

                    Yoga for Canadians

                    It  doesn’t have to be all serious, all the time! With Canadian Thanksgiving coming up, I thought it would be fun to do a “Canadian theme” yoga practice. Take off your cabin socks, roll out your mat and get ready because this is a super fun, heating yoga practice for all the Canadians out there (and friends of Canadians) 

                    xox

                    Lauren

                    Even if you’re NOT from Canada, you can still enjoy this practice! It’s fun, a little silly, heating and meant to put a smile on your face. Have you ever done a class called “The Great Canadian Yoga Practice” before? We didn’t think so. 

                    We deliver quality yoga education from a heartfelt place

                    Our goal is to change the way yogis are educated. We aim to lead by example and deliver quality yoga education from a heartfelt place. We believe in spending time in nature in order to feel enriched from the soul outward. We share everything we know with our students and offer the best tools we have to enrich their lives. We help our students discover their passions, live authentically and become the happiest they have ever been. For us, yoga is not just an exercise, a philosophy or a fashion choice. It is our lifestyle. 

                    We aim to bring mindfulness, conscious communication and joy to everything we do. Click here to learn our story. 

                    Upcoming Yoga Teacher Trainings:

                    Tropical 200hr yoga
                    teacher training

                    in Playa Maderas
                    This is our home base location. Join us in at our private 100 acre retreat center overlooking the ocean at playa maderas. this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect setting  for a yoga training in paradise! 
                    learn more

                    Luxury 200hr yoga
                    teacher training

                    in Amorgos, Greece
                    Join us on the spectacular Greek island of Amorgos.The same teachers and same curriculum as our famous 200hr ytt in Nicaragua, only Greekier this 200hr Yoga-Alliance Registered Teacher Training is the perfect foundation for becoming a professional yoga teacher.
                    learn more

                    Luxury Yin yoga teacher training

                    in Marrakech, Morocco
                    THIS 60HR PROGRAM IS A COMPLETE TRAINING ON ITS OWN. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE ELECTIVE MODULES THAT MAKES UP OUR ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED YIN YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
                    learn more

                    Acro Yoga 
                    teacher training

                    in Playa Maderas
                    Join Nicholas Coolridge aka Modern Tarzan for our most playful training! Get Acro Yoga certified! This course is also a module of our ADVANCED 300HR YOGA TEACHING CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TRAINING YOU WILL BE A CERTIFIED Acro YOGA TEACHER AND COMPLETE PART OF YOUR 300HR YTT.
                    learn more

                    CAN'T MAKE A TRAINING? 
                    PRACTICE WITH US ONLINE!

                    GET THE YOGA ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE LIVE IN YOUR OWN HOME!

                    JOIN OUR MORNING FLOWS RIGHT FROM OUR GORGEOUS TEACHER TRAINING LOCATIONS, PRACTICE WITH OUR EXPERT TEACHERS AND TAKE CLASSES WITH OUR OUTSTANDING GRADUATES. 

                    Upcoming Live Classes:

                    Thursday November, 8 2020

                    7:45am 

                    60 mins

                    Morning flow

                    with Lauren Rudick

                    Here’s the class description in a few sentences! Yay! We love yoga! It’s the best ever. 

                    SIGN UP

                    We offer classes in multiple styles and many languages! 

                    Take just 1 class, purchase a pack of 10 or an annual unlimited membership.

                    Missed your LIVE class? Don’t worry! The class will be e-mailed to you when it’s over and you will have access to it for 24hrs. 

                    Pre-Recorded classes available for rent

                    These are a combination of live and professionally recorded yoga classes.
                    You will have access to your class rental for 7 days after purchase. 

                    For beginners:

                    questions for us? 
                    Get in touch now!

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                    Yoga Basics: Half Moon Pose

                    Halfmoon pose can be super challenging for beginners! This pose is a difficult balance. It is also a hamstring and groin stretch. Half moon helps build kinaesthetic awareness and strengthens the glutes of the lifted leg, the obliques and can help build core strength in general. 

                    In this tutorial Lauren breaks down half moon pose for you! Enjoy!

                      Yoga Basics: Half Moon Pose

                      Ardha CHandrasana

                      Halfmoon pose can be super challenging for beginners! This pose is a difficult balance. It is also a hamstring and groin stretch. Half moon helps build kinaesthetic awareness and strengthens the glutes of the lifted leg, the obliques and can help build core strength in general. 

                      In this tutorial Lauren breaks down half moon pose for you! Enjoy!

                      In Sanskrit Adrha means half and Chandra is the moon. Ardha Chandrasana = half-moon pose. 

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                      Advance your teaching career and gain additional certifications. We offer modules in Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga, Acro Yoga, Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Tantra Yoga and more! Available in person and online. 
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                      Yoga Basics: Chaturanga Dandasana

                      Often the healing properties of yoga are emphasized. Yes, yoga can be incredibly therapeutic! But just like any movement modality, if we are not careful we can injure ourselves. Knowing how to do chaturanga dandasana safely can insure the longevity of your yoga practice. That’s what we want right? A safe sustainable practice for the long term. So check out the video above and learn how you can do chaturanga dandasana the right way for your body.

                        Yoga Basics: Chaturanga Dandasana

                        In Sanskrit this pose translates to Four Limb Stick Pose. Chatura is the number 4. Anga is a limb, like the branch of a tree, Danda is a stick or a staff and Asana means posture. 

                        This pose is SO often misaligned in vinyasa classes but no one ever corrects their students!

                        Why is it important to know how to do chaturanga dandasana? Because if you frequently misalign this pose you can create long lasting shoulder injuries. Here’s Lauren Rudick takes you through how to do this pose safely.

                        Often the healing properties of yoga are emphasized. Yes, yoga can be incredibly therapeutic! But just like any movement modality, if we are not careful we can injure ourselves. Knowing how to do chaturanga dandasana safely can insure the longevity of your yoga practice. That’s what we want right? A safe sustainable practice for the long term. So check out the video above and learn how you can do chaturanga dandasana the right way for your body. 

                        Train with us:

                        200hr yoga
                        teacher training

                        The perfecti foundation to becoming a professional yoga teacher. 
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                        300hr yoga
                        teacher training

                        Advance your teaching career and gain additional certifications. We offer modules in Yin Yoga, Kids Yoga, Acro Yoga, Chakra-Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Tantra Yoga and more! Available in person and online. 
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