In this fifth of a series of ten discussions on the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Shana Meyerson explains some of the deeper aspects of the fifth Yama: Aparigraha/Non-Greed.

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In this sixth of a series of ten discussions on the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Shana Meyerson explains some of the deeper aspects of the first Niyama: Saucha/Purity.

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In this seventh of a series of ten discussions on the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Shana Meyerson explains some of the deeper aspects of the second Niyama: Santosa/Contentment.

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In this eighth of a series of ten discussions on the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Shana Meyerson explains some of the deeper aspects of the third Niyama: Tapas/Fire.

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In this ninth of a series of ten discussions on the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Shana Meyerson explains some of the deeper aspects of the fourth Niyama: Svadyaya/Self Study.

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In this tenth of a series of ten discussions on the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Shana Meyerson explains some of the deeper aspects of the fifth Niyama: Isvara Pranidhana/Submission to a Higher Power.

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These days, a large percentage of yoga practitioners--both teachers and students--consider themselves to be atheists. Today, Shana Meyerson of YOGAthletica explains why atheism is antithetical to the practice of yoga. Using the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and broader yoga philosophy, Shana explains ...

After examining the Yamas (Abstentions) and Niyamas (Observances) as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, one by one, today, Shana Meyerson puts it all together and explains how the fifth Niyama: Isvara Pranidhana/Submission to a Higher Power really incorporates all of the other nine.

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In this day and age of Insta-yoga and aesthetics, it can sometimes be confusing what the real yoga alignments are on certain asanas. Shana Meyerson discusses the practical functionality of aligning your yoga poses so you can have a more powerful and transformative yoga practice.

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One question I get asked all the time is whether it is someone's bodily proportions that hold them back from asana success on the yoga mat. In this video, I answer that question very comprehensively because yes, of course your body affects the things you can do with your body! But how much does i...

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In this philosophy discussion, Shana Meyerson explores the question of whether people were meant to be vegetarians or not. Applying the concept of Ahimsa from the Yoga Sutras to the Torah/Old Testament, Shana explains the reason why we were...or weren't...or both...meant to eat meat.

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In this video, Shana Meyerson talks about recovering from a major injury without giving up your practice. Find out about the "Allergist Technique" that Shana is using to still practice yoga at an intense and intensely mindful level even with an extreme physical injury/set back.

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I assume you have heard by now that I have severely injured my shoulder. My practice is severely limited for the time being, but I GUARANTEE that the over-150 classes on this channel will keep you challenged and busy for a lifetime to come. Need class recommendations? Email me at shana @ yogathle...

In the Information Age (aka the Disinformation & Misinformation Age), being able to discern reality from illusion is exremely important. As yoga practitioners, we try to remain objective about the world around us but ultimately, everything we see is colored by our knowledge and experience. Think ...

This is the yoga discussion, I wish someone else would have made when I needed it. At 54 years old, I have torn my shoulder to shreds and feared this moment for years. The moment when I have to let go--for now--of the yoga practice that has been the cornerstone of my life for 25 years. This is ho...

Yoga lovers love the word "mindset." I love the word mindset!
But have you ever really thought about the connection between mindset and yoga?
Hint: it goes way beyond the mat.
In this discussion, Shana Meyerson of YOGAthletica talks about how mindset is the core feature of The Yoga Sutras of Pa...

Five months ago, two doctors told me they didn't know how my right arm was still connected to my body. This week, I did my first handstands back (45 second hold!) since the diagnosis. No surgery. No PT.
Just pure mental power.
Here's why the power of your brain to heal is a scientifically proven...