Posts by Jennie Williford CIYT
The Fruits of Yoga
The “Tree of Yoga” blooms and fruits! Covering the last 5 limbs of yoga through the metaphor of the tree.
Read MoreThe Depth of Asana
From the deep roots and a strong trunk of Yamas and Niyamas, the branches of asana expand and extend most fully!
Read MoreLive for the Present and Know Yourself Well
Our second week of reading in “Tree of Yoga” for Summer Book Club takes us through all of life’s stages and reminds us to BE PRESENT in practice and life.
Read MoreRead with Your Heart as well as Your Head
Our first week of reading Tree of Yoga for Summer Book Club is a great overview and introduction to the whole book! Hope you keep reading!
Read MoreSUMMER Book Club 2025 is HERE!
“TREE of YOGA” by BKS Iyengar will be our 2025 Summer book Club for The Yoga Place.
Read MoreFINALLY! – Dhyana and Samadhi
The final thoughts on the final limbs of yoga from our rereading of The Introduction to “Light on Yoga”
Read MoreFocus!
The 6th limb of yoga is Dharana, the focus and concentration of the mind.
Read MoreSensory Energies
Pratyahara – the 5th limb of yoga – turns our senses inward where we can begin to discern our own Truth within.
Read MoreYoga’s Bridge from the External to the Internal
Our external practices of asana and pranayama are the bridge toward the more internal and sensitive practices of yoga.
Read MoreThe Disciplines of Yoga
The Niyamas are the second “limb” of yoga. They are the individual disciplines we follow to stay on the track of practice.
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