by Nancy | Aug 29, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, PTSD, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Practice
Yoga Nidra or yogic sleep is a profoundly relaxing guided relaxation. It is appropriate for anyone regardless of level of physical fitness or experience with yoga.
In a Yoga Nidra class, you will be guided to a state of consciousness somewhere between being awake and asleep that is deeply relaxing. For those of us who do not feel rested from our night-time sleep, Yoga Nidra can provide the rest we crave. For many of our students, especially those living with the effects of trauma, Yoga Nidra provides the first real rest they’ve had for years.
by Nancy | Jun 30, 2019 | PTSD, Veterans
As we approach Independence Day on July 4 in the United States, many of us feel gratitude for the veterans and active military duty personnel that make this freedom possible. At Yoga in ME, we strive to provide a safe place for everyone that walks in our door. And,...
by Sue Mickey | Nov 9, 2018 | Challenges of Yoga, Community, happiness, PTSD, Yoga Practice, Yoga Sutras
A Yoga Tragedy by Sue Mickey At 5:30 pm, Friday November 2, 2018 a man opened fire at a yoga studio in Tallahassee, Florida. 21-year-old Maura Binkley and 61-year-old Dr. Nancy Van Vessem were killed in the attack. Five others were injured. Maura and Nancy were...
by Nancy | Jul 13, 2017 | 12 steps, Niyamas, PTSD, Recovery, Yamas
From time to time we will be posting the monthly essays written by the students in our 200 Hour Teacher Training Program. This is one student’s essay from Month Four of this 8 month program. Growing up in an alcoholic/dysfunctional home is a gift that lasts a...
