Depending on your relationship status with yourself, it might have been a great weekend, or it may have been the loneliest, most depressing couple of weeks that you will experience all year. “When we stop asking, ‘Why Am I alone?’ And start asking, ‘Why am I here?’ Our whole world will change – for good.” …
I check in with my breath during my interactions throughout the day as it helps me decide whether I am calm or triggered into anxiety or fear in some way. Doing the check-in allows me to collect my thoughts, to be more compassionate towards others, and to see if the tension I may be …
Mindfulness practice is a necessity for me. When I opened my business eleven years ago, I found that as my business grew, I was losing myself. I was becoming less patient and not to mention the long days of five to six hours in the morning, and then in the evening, I was exhausted. So …
My motivation for applying to the Masters of Yoga Therapy Program at MUIH is that I am fascinated with how the body works and the process in which people grow. In addition, I was looking for a program that would challenge my thinking and approach to guiding others toward personal healing. A horseback riding accident …
When I started working with the Yamas and Niyamas, I worked on one each for a month; then, I realized that I needed a more extended period to work on each. Now I pick one per year to work with. This year I chose Aparigraha (non-possessiveness). I am having trouble letting go of relationships (loved …
In this paper, you will learn the Yamas and Niyamas in Sanskrit and English. How each of these principles is applicable in daily life? What role Yamas and Niyamas play in the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics for professional Yoga therapists? How will the Yamas and Niyamas influence my approach to practicing yoga …
In this paper, you will learn how the classical text of Ramayana has influenced my life and my yoga practice. I will discuss this text’s core principles and teachings concerning historical context and its contemporary application today. I will describe how the teachings in this text have influenced my role as a Yoga Therapist and …
“Intentions are causes that create an effect. Choosing an intention is the fundamental creative act. An intention is a reason or motivation for doing what you do. Every act has an intention….it comes from fear or love.” Gary Zukor Let’s face it. Meditation is hard to prioritize. It doesn’t feel very comfortable. What should I …
Can yoga therapy be a cost-effective, low side effect treatment plan for those with anxiety disorders? Syncope Episode, also known as fainting, is a loss of consciousness by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery with a cause usually from low blood pressure. Anxiety is a general term for several disorders that cause nervousness, …
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Case study for a forty-four-year-old male named Kevin diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FM). The case study is to inform Kevin how yoga therapy can support him with his health concerns and persuade him to challenge some of his belief systems and lifestyle patterns. The purpose of this paper is to communicate how the Pancamaya Model can …