Question Time: How Can I Improve My Balance?

By Janina | June 7, 2023

The teachers at ASMY get asked many questions, some about the spiritual aspects of yoga and others more on the physical side. Maybe the following question is one …

Warrior 3 Pose (Virabhasana 3)

By Janina | June 7, 2023

This pose challenges your balance, the stretch of your hamstrings and the strength of just about everything else. To add more of a challenge, you can move your …

Superfood Smoothie

By Janina | June 7, 2023

Recently I have been researching about nutrition for seniors. Protein is the most important micronutrient for an older person. It is the building block of the body and …

Sweet Potato and Green Lentil Dal

By Janina | May 8, 2023

A cozy, nourishing Winter warmer!   Serves 6-8 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20-40 minutes   Ingredients: 1/4 cup ghee or olive oil 1 onion chopped 1 …

Improve Your Vision with Yoga

By Janina | May 8, 2023

As I sit here squinting at my computer screen, I am reminded of the need to do my eye exercises.ย  Although I resort to glasses for very fine …

Best Carob Waffles Ever (Vegan + GF)

By Janina | March 31, 2023

This is a great gluten free recipe that both kids and adults absolutely love! ๐Ÿ˜Š   Ingredients: 2 cups of nut milk 1 Tbsp of flaxseed meal 3 …

Extension Not Tension

By Janina | March 29, 2023

Many people embrace yoga asanas as a way of getting rid of muscle tension. Muscle tension is when your muscles stay partially contracted for a period of time, …

Feel the Oscillating Breath

By Janina | March 29, 2023

This is a wonderful way of bringing breath awareness into our asana practice. To find the oscillating breath, it is best to first experience it while we are …

The Power of Community: Why Group Yoga & Meditation Classes are Beneficial

By Janina | March 2, 2023

Traditionally yoga was taught one on one and practiced alone. Originally it was taught as an adjunct to a spiritual practice, training the yogi to be able to …

Goddess Pose

By Janina | March 2, 2023

This pose is much like the Horse Stance from the martial arts tradition. They both have a wonderfully grounding effect and are both strengthening for the legs and …