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Alanna Kaivalya
Alanna Kaivalya, the founder of The Kaivalya Yoga Method, is an artistic, and inspiring teacher of yoga. Listed as Yoga Journals top 21 Yoga Teachers Under 40 (March, 2008), Alanna teaches all over the globe and is known for her spot on adjustments, live music and accessible philosophical teachings. In addition to making her classes available through live podcasts and videos, she has produced her own album (Shine), writes regularly for the Huffington Post, and wrote the book Myths of the Asanas (Mandala Press) which is becoming a go to for yoga teachers and students alike. If you enjoy the deep practice of yoga and direct experience with the heart, Alanna's teachings will uplift your spirit. For more information about Alanna, visit her site, alannak.com, fan her on Facebook or follow her on Twitter and YouTube.


05.10.12 07:00 PM
The Power of Prayer

No matter what kind of yoga we practice, or where we practice it, in most classes we will bring our...More»

04.06.12 09:30 AM
Why Is Lotus Pose So Darn Hard?

The quintessential yoga posture is lotus pose, or padmasana. We see grand images of yogis in lotus on...More»

02.20.12 01:00 PM
Warrior Pose: Understanding the Spiritual Warrior

The warrior poses (virabhadrasana 1, 2 and 3) are some of the most iconic postures in yoga. Students are often encouraged to...More»

02.07.12 10:45 AM
How to Not Hate the Splits

Ever end up in a yoga class and the instructor suddenly calls out, "Hanumanasana! Splits pose!" Well, it doesn't have to...More»

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