The Yoga Collective

It is with a broken heart we share the sudden passing of our beloved teacher David Newman.

David was a gifted musician, teacher and singer/songwriter. He was the embodiment of pure love, joy and grace. His warmth and beautiful presence will be greatly missed. The Yoga Collective family is sending lots of love and strength to the Bhakti community which he not only was apart of but shaped as well as to his loved ones. Jai David Newman Durga Das 🤍

Have you ever wished you could receive the same value from an online yoga teacher training as attending an in-person training?🧘🏽‍♀️

Well, look no further.👀

Our unique approach to virtual teacher trainings is intentionally curated to follow a similar structure to an in-person teacher training. The real magic of teacher trainings is the daily commitment, which is a catalyst for transformation.💫🦋

And yes, you can have that experience from the comfort of your own home.🏡

Whether you’re looking to deepen your existing practice and learn the philosophical teachings of yoga and/or you are wanting to step into your power and begin a lucrative career as a yoga teacher, you’re invited to join us in June for on a magical 200 hour yoga teacher training journey!

“Yoga is the journey of a lifetime. It’s not about being better than someone else; it’s about being better than you used to be.” ⁠
- Unknown

Unleash your inner peace with the power of yoga! Say goodbye to exhaustion and hello to rejuvenation. Join us on the mat and find your ultimate balance between tranquility and strength. Leave your tiredness behind and embrace a world where relaxation and energy coexist. Breathe in, stretch out, and let the healing begin. Namaste.🧘‍♂️✨

The Gyan Mudra, a simple yet powerful hand gesture, is a symbol of knowledge and wisdom in yoga and meditation ✨.⁠
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Touching the tip of the thumb to the index finger, creates a connection between these two elements, symbolizing the union of the individual self with universal consciousness. ⁠
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Practicing the Gyan Mudra during meditation enhances focus, concentration, and mental clarity. It is believed to alleviate stress, anxiety, and promote inner peace. ⁠
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Embrace the Gyan Mudra in your meditation practice to unlock the doors to inner wisdom and tranquility. 🧘‍♂️🌟 ⁠
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"Yoga begins with listening. When we listen we are giving space to what is." - Richard Freeman ⁠
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Vrschikasana, or Scorpion pose is a forearm balance that involves a deep backbend. Before attempting this posture we must have a solid Pincha Mayurasana, forearm balance. Once the strength and control is found we begin to shift the weight of the hips in order to bring the feet into the direction of the head. Pushing into the forearms strongly to allow proper rooting and then opening through the chest to bend through the low back. You can begin practicing this pose against a wall.⁠
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"To be able to do an arm balance I need strong arms" 💪🏼⁠
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Yes you do need arms that are active and strong, but an arm balance involves more than just the arms, its a symphony of strength coming from the core, the legs, the shoulders and side body muscles. The other strenght comes from the will power and focus to achieve it!⁠
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“In today’s rush we all think too much – seek too much – want too much – and forget about the joy of just being” ~ Eckhart Tolle ⁠
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“The mind (manas) and the breath (prana) are intimately connected and the activity or the cessation of activity of one affects the other.” ― B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Yoga⁠
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If you could only do ONE movement for the rest of your life, what would that be?⁠
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Yogi, calisthenics athlete, climber, dancer, gymnast, bodybuilder, surfer … just a reminder to do whatever you do with all your heart, make sure you enjoy it.⁠
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So what makes you happy? What keeps you motivated? 🤩🤩⁠
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Meditating near water or in water enchances the experience 💫

Using the sound of water, or the waves, or the soothing sound of drops, helps to induce a meditative state.

Inside water you can meditate and experience being weightless, sinking and floating with your breath.

Try it and let us know how you feel!

Rise before the sun, connect with the earth, make your bed, drink tea, move your body.

Meditate, give thanks, tell your friends and family you love them, give someone a hug, give someone a smile.

Be playful, laugh at yourself, stay hydrated and treat your body with respect.

Be compassionate with yourself and I promise you there is always something to be grateful for ✨❤️

✨ Does the Boss agree? ✨

Boat pose variation!

Navasana or boat pose is a real core burner!
But not only at a physical level, by doing Navasana you are burning away impurities from the body and bringing awareness to your Solar Pleaxus chakra.

To begin this pose lift the legs with the knees bent and keep the heels at the height of your knees.

Do NOT let the chest close in!

Keep lifting through the chest and reach the arms with the palms open facing in.

Keep the arms at the height of your shoulders and feel the burn and ignite the inner fire!

✨ Todays Affirmation:

Today will be extraordinary.
I may not have control over my circumstances, but I have full control over my attitude. I choose to have an open mind, a light heart and a warm soul.

Yes and please! 🙏🏾✨

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"YOGA IS A FLAME, WHEN YOU LIGHT IT UP THE GLOW NEVER FADES AWAY” 🔥

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Join Shayna Hiller and Ammy Creamer for our 6th Virtual 200hour Yoga Teacher Training!

This journey is about much more than just learning how to teach yoga postures, it is an invitation to journey within and to connect mind, body and soul.

May 22nd - June 26th

Balasana, the famous and wonderful child's pose. Your best friend when you need to reconnect back to your breath during an asana flow.

Sure it's easy and accesible, and it has a ton of benefits! Stretching the spine, thighs, hips, and ankles.

Great pose to go to when anxiety or stress kick inIncrease of blood flow to your upperbody a moment of surrender and connection.

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We are so excited to invite you to our NEW virtual workshop: ‘The Fundamental Asanas with Ammy✨

In this course you will learn:

- The proper alignment of the 25 most basic yoga postures (Asanas)
- Modifications & Variations of these postures
- How to use props to enhance your practice
- The benefits & contraindications of the poses

Get ready to feel more confident & aligned in your practice 💞Link in bio for more info and registration!

Learning to cook a few simple dishes is the ultimate act of self-care and self-love. Experiment & have fun! ⁠
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1. FRESH IS BEST. ⁠
• Use the freshest and most healthful ingredients. ⁠
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2. LOCAL IS EVEN BETTER. ⁠
Look for organic, local, and seasonal foods. 
Visit your local farmers’ market or join a CSA – know who is growing your food!⁠

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3. ORGANIC IS MUCH BETTER. 
Keep pesticides and chemicals off your plate. 
It’s good for your body and for the environment. ⁠
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4. COMMERCIAL PRODUCE IS OKAY. ⁠
Organic and local produce may not always be available. 
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Stay in the outer perimeter of the grocery store and try not to spend too much time in the inner aisles – that’s where all the packaged and highly re need foods are. ⁠
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5.DON’T EAT FOODS YOU DON’T LIKE. ⁠
Choose foods based on your intuition. 
⁠Stay true to what works best for your body’s unique needs. 
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6.UNDERSTAND THE WAYS YOU ENJOY EATING. 
Do you enjoy eating alone or with others? Do you avoid eating right when you wake up? Do you love eating an early dinner? 
Learn the ways you enjoy eating. 
⁠ You are responsible for your life⁠. Of your decisions and self-discipline.⁠ Eating healthy is not suffering or much less punishing yourself.⁠
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It is choosing to feel better, choosing foods that nourish you knowing that you can still choose to eat ice cream, brownie etc 🍪🍔🍫 🍕 ➰🥝🍉🍒🥑🍍 🥗 🥒 ... It's okay to eat whatever you want when you feel like it the key is BALANCE and knowing how to listen to your body.😍❤️✨⁠
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Fear exists when there is doubt, when we cringe of the thought of an unwanted outcome, but what if we just let the outcome be? We can shift our worries into acceptance

Join Shayna & Ammy tomorrow LIVE on Instagram for a ‘sneak peek’ into our upcoming 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training starting early Jan 2022 🙌🏼 We will also be answering your questions so come ask away ✨



Shayna Hiller