Yoga Freedom Project and Alan Finger Mentioned in Natural Awakenings newsletter
We are so happy and grateful that the Yoga Freedom Project was mentioned in Natural Awakenings Magazine's December new
Yoga in New York City
To many, yoga and New York City may not sound like they belong in the same sentence. If yoga conjures images of serenity and nature - possibl
Restorative Yoga: The Many Benefits of a Restorative Yoga Practice
Much like active yoga poses, restorative yoga has many benefits and is useful for creating a well balanced yoga practice
Meditation and City Living: How Meditation Can Relieve Stress
Stress is a word we commonly hear in today's society. It seems that almost everyone is stressed. You may have also heard about t
How to Access Alternate Dimensions
In Hinduism and yoga there are many deities. To the Tantrika and ISHTA yogi, a deity represents an energetic quality in the universe.
Teacher Spotlight: Michael Bartelle
This month and in the months to come, we will highlight our many talented, unique teachers so you can find the ISHTA teachers that best
Freedom From Attachments
What causes us to make the decisions we make and to evolve in the way that we do? In Sanskrit, Sanskaras are known as impressions and they are karmic motivational forces that continually arise in an individual's consciousness. They affect th
Samkalpha
We all have tried to make New Year's resolutions and most likely, we have all managed not to keep them. The reason for this is because when we make a resolution or set out to achieve something, we are using the area of our brain that relates to c
Finding Balance
In this very busy time of year, it is always challenging to stay centered and clear. In Sanskrit, the word for being in balance is sattva and the word for seeing with clarity is viveka. In dealing with the holidays, travel, sh
Has the cool autumn air brought a sense of flightiness into