by The Well | May 18, 2022 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A YOGA THERAPIST “The success of Yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships.” -T.K.V. Desikachar Completing a Yoga Teacher Training is a huge milestone....
by Jess Demshar | May 16, 2022 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
Recovering from Burnout as a Yoga Teacher “Here is why you suffer, and here is what to do about it.” In my role with the Yoga Well Institute, I have heard Chase Bossart tell the story of how he first heard Mr. Desikachar say these words many, many times. And they are...
by The Well | Jul 13, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
The Yoga Well Insitute’s Yoga Therapist Training Program educates from both Eastern and Western perspectives. The Eastern tradition of Yoga practices and principles (along with its complementary ancient Indian perspectives, such as Āyurveda) combined with Western...
by The Well | Jun 7, 2021 | Breathing, Defining Yoga, Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General, Meditation
When we speak of Mentors at Yoga Well, we mean much more than professional guidance from someone with experience in the field of Yoga Therapy. In the first chapter of the Yogasūtra, Patañjali offers different practices for reducing agitation so we can see and act...
by The Well | May 27, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
I experienced Yoga Therapy with my Mentor before I even understood what it was. I had left my job, moved across the country and split up with my husband. Between watching my two small kids and nursing a range of feelings over the break up, my life was turned upside...
by The Well | May 3, 2021 | Foundations of Yoga Therapy, General
Making tough decisions is never easy. That’s why they’re called “tough decisions.” But sometimes when you’re faced with an important decision, you can clearly see the best path forward. At those moments, a quiet voice inside you — call it intuition or knowing —...
