Posts by Jennie Williford CIYT
Contemplation and Meditation
Contemplation and Meditation close out Part One of Jack Hawley’s translation of The Bhagavad Gita. We must draw our minds and senses away from the external distractions to truly know our True Divine Self within.
Read MoreDesire, Divinity, and Detachment
A supplemental blog for some questions and concepts that come up in the first few chapters of The Bhagavad Gita. Desire, Divinity, and Detachment….
Read MoreKnowledge AND Action
Chapters 3 and 4 of The Bhagavad Gita continue with clarification on “right action in duty” (dharma) and the alignment with “knowledge of Self” (Divinity).
Read MoreThe “Battlefield” of Yoga – Its Purpose and Obstacles
The first and second Chapters of The Bhagavad Gita give context to the setting of the battlefield, the dilemma Arjuna faces that disturbs his mental clarity. And, Krishna begins his explanation of Yoga, the need for action and alignment with the Divine Reality.
Read MoreThe Bhagavad Gita – An Introduction
Our first week of reading the Preface and Introduction to The Bhagavad Gita by Jack Hawley has concluded. We are excited to take this walk with you through this text this summer!
Read MoreThe Bhagavad Gita – Summer Book Club is Here!
Summer Book Club at The Yoga Place begins in June! Read along with us in this classic yoga text, “The Bhagavad” Gita, to connect more deeply to your practice of yoga in life and beyond!
Read MoreYoga Sadhana Summer Camp! Take 2…
Our second annual Yoga Sadhana Summer Camp Begins June 5! Take 6 weeks to delve deeper into your study and sangha of yoga, supporting your practice during a time when outdoor activities may pull you off the mat.
Read MoreDevelop (or Hone) Your Home Practice
Join us February 17 and 18 for our “Develop Your Home Practice” Workshop – 10% discount available before Feb 1. Learn to tailor a home practice just for YOU to increase your benefit of yoga between classes.
Read MoreThe Relevance of a “Guru”
Remembering the relevance of a “guru” on the Birthday of BKS Iyengar.
Read MoreLearning to Learn in Yoga
Do we come to yoga to “do” or to “learn”? This language matters and so does the approach. Learn to learn yoga despite the obstacles set forth in practice!
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