by Shellie Crow | Mar 10, 2021 | teacher training, Uncategorized, Yoga
Pranayama is the fourth of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Prana means “vital energy”. Ayama means “extension”. Therefore, the word pranayama means to extend or expand vital energy, or, the life-force. We are made of matter and...
by Shellie Crow | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Yamas and Niyamas are Yoga’s ethical precepts as outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. The Yamas are practices that govern our outward behavior and the Niyamas are internal observances. The fourth Niyama is Tapas, which in this context is often translated as...
by Shellie Crow | May 20, 2020 | inspiration, Uncategorized, Yoga
Parvati is Yoga’s goddess of devotion. She teaches us how to live in the physical world while identifying the truth of who we are with the spiritual realm. Indeed, Parvati teaches us the true meaning of yogic living! Perhaps Parvati is best known as Shiva’s second...
by Shellie Crow | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day, celebrated on February 14th, is a holiday about love. We usually think of it in terms of romantic love. We purchase cards, sweets, and flowers for our significant partner(s), and enjoy the gifts they give us in return. Some people enjoy this...
by Shellie Crow | Oct 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
The first time we attend a hatha yoga class we may feel overwhelmed. Okay, that is a bit of an understatement. There is a lot going on. First of all, we are in a new place trying to learn our way around. We second-guess where we lay down our yoga mat, concerned we...
by Shellie Crow | Jun 6, 2018 | events, studio, teacher training, Uncategorized, Yoga
After spending a year getting to know Amber Switzer and Holly Goodyear during Eternal Health Yoga’s 2017-18 teacher training, I am thrilled to introduce them to our EHY family as our newest instructors! I can’t wait for you all to get to know them too. Here is my...
