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Wake Up!

2/7 In continuation of "Youth Resides In The Spine" we will discuss elongation as the basis of the six movements of the spine in yoga. I suppose the reason that 'elongation' is not included as a specific movement of the spine, is because it is one that is assumed in all of the movements.  The… Continue reading Wake Up!

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Youth Resides In The Spine!

1/7 Hatha Yoga is based on keeping the spine strong, flexible, spacious and therefore young. When I did my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training we learned a well-rounded class should include all six movements of the spine: One forward bend, one back bend, two side stretches and two twists.  As I started teaching I reflected on… Continue reading Youth Resides In The Spine!

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The Final Step: Ultimate Bliss

Our final step on the eight fold path of yoga is called Samadhi.  This has been referred to as ultimate peace, bliss or oneness with the universe.  It is like meditation, but exists in every moment.  A place of enlightment, liberation and the place we come to after devoting our life to the other seven… Continue reading The Final Step: Ultimate Bliss

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Step Three: The Yoga Fad

The third step on our eight-fold path of yoga is asana.  I consider this the 'yoga fad' of the west.  Even though there are eight steps on this yogic path, as a culture we have got lost in this one step: the stretches. Now don't get me wrong- I am VERY glad we have this… Continue reading Step Three: The Yoga Fad

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The Gentle Way Of Hatha

Today I registered my business; the official name is now The Gentle Way Of Hatha. I have struggled with naming this business for quite awhile now.  In the summer I put out a post asking for ideas and suggestions, and the winner would receive a free yoga session.  I had many amazing suggestions, and yet… Continue reading The Gentle Way Of Hatha

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Jenni Burke Yoga Blogs

Hello WordPress world!Over the next few months I hope to build this blog around a variety of yoga topics. I have been an E-RYT (experienced registered yoga teacher) with the Yoga Alliance, and formed the yoga school Crescent Moon Healing Arts where I certified six yoga teachers in the Northumberland region of Ontario, Canada.  The training… Continue reading Jenni Burke Yoga Blogs