Why I became a Vegeterian
monika munzinger
September 24, 2019
The topic of living a vegetarian life style is more relevant than ever. What a summer we had with fires...
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The Code of Ethics for My Training
monika munzinger
September 4, 2019
Code of Ethics for my 200hr and 350hr training: - Respect: 'Ahimsa' means not to harm - others, as well...
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We need to raise our consciousness
monika munzinger
July 5, 2019
When I heard about Al Gore's advocacy on raising awareness along with his documentary on climate chance in 2006, it...
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The Big Leap or Hanumanasana
monika munzinger
February 20, 2019
The big leap or split Hanumanasana translates from Sanskrit as the monkey pose. Hanuman a divine entity in Hinduism is...
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Dont waste time
monika munzinger
December 31, 2018
It needs time … to create … to perfect art, music, science …to learn who the others are and what...
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The way is the goal – Pelvic stability in standing open twists-3
monika munzinger
November 27, 2018
Asana Framework Stabilize your pelvis in triangle, halfmoon, extended side angle, gate, gate pose and warrior II pose with these...
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My Impressions of Belgium
monika munzinger
November 13, 2018
Just landed, I was looking through the window as we were approaching the airport building, it wrote ‘Ostende’. The name...
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Everything was created by Sound
monika munzinger
November 2, 2018
When I look at nature, I witness everything alive, moves - the waves on the sea, the clouds, the branches...
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The way is the goal – Shoulder girdle stability -2
monika munzinger
September 26, 2018
On your way to an asana ‘The Way is the Goal’ is a saying attributed to Confucius. I think this...
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Our little yoga training to the feet of Hippocrates
monika munzinger
September 3, 2018
The venue served its purpose I must say, this was one of the most wonderful settings to have a teacher...
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The power when there are no thoughts
monika munzinger
August 12, 2018
Have you heard of Prathyahara, which means the outgoing faculties - seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching- no longer go...
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The importance is: how to practice – Part 1 – The neck
monika munzinger
August 2, 2018
Safe practice – How? During a visit to an osteopath in Munich, I was told that most of the patients...
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Setu Bandha Sarvanghasana Variations
monika munzinger
July 16, 2018
Bridge pose This classic pose has so many variations. You can do it actively and strengthen the backside of your...
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Yoga and your bones
monika munzinger
July 9, 2018
Remain and hold the pose It’s really amazing how beneficial practicing yoga can be. In general, moving and activating muscles...
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What are we here for?
monika munzinger
July 1, 2018
Rise and shine Every living being has an unique role. This is true for all species – plants, animals and...
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My favourite half lotus variations
monika munzinger
June 24, 2018
Seated ardha padmasana twists These kind of seated twists release tension in the lower back. Just make sure you: place...
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Savasana and cranial nerves
monika munzinger
June 17, 2018
Relax your inner ears Do you know the instruction ‘Relax your jaw’ or ‘Separate the tongue from the palate’ or...
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Urban Gardening
monika munzinger
June 10, 2018
Seeing green When looking out of my windows I need to be able to see GREEN…. to be able to...
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The position of head makes the difference
monika munzinger
June 1, 2018
Positioning of the head Have a look, on both pictures she is lying and stretching backwards over the chair. The...
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Yoga for Scoliosis 2
monika munzinger
March 16, 2018
U. has a left thoraco-lumbar scoliosis which means the major curve is to the left in the thoracic and lumbar...
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The Secret of Restorative Yoga and Why It Works
monika munzinger
February 8, 2018
When practicing restorative yoga and staying in a pose, we support the body for stability and comfort. The question is...
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HANDSTAND VARIATIONS
monika munzinger
January 27, 2018
How to get into handstand The following variations of handstand can be practiced, once you have the strength to stay...
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WHAT IS MEDITATION
monika munzinger
January 18, 2018
Meditation is when you concentrate on one object, giving it your full attention. This is called single-minded attention. Students sometimes...
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DOWNWARD FACING DOG VARIATIONS
monika munzinger
January 5, 2018
Downward facing dog in crossed ropes With your right leg step into the rope coming from the back to your...
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THE QUALITIES OF A YOGA POSTURE
monika munzinger
January 1, 2018
…are defined as stable and comfortable, “sthira” and “sukha” in Sanskrit. Does this mean two opposites in one posture? Yes,...
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SPIRITUAL ASPECT OF YOGA
monika munzinger
December 8, 2017
At a time when people found themselves disconnected from their true selves, the soul, the search for and reconnection began....
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SIRSASANA VARIATIONS
monika munzinger
December 1, 2017
Sirsasana with dowels This variations I like to use when a student is not safe putting her/his head down on...
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YOGA FOR ELDERLY
monika munzinger
December 1, 2017
Elderly people respond to yoga so wonderfully. Their bodies remember flexibility and movements they had in younger age. Fex a...
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YOGA FOR KYPHOSIS
monika munzinger
December 1, 2017
KYPHOSIS This student has kyphosis in her upper back. In order to address her thoracic spine we practiced setu bandha...
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NECK ISSUES – 3 FUNDAMENTAL APPROACHES
monika munzinger
December 1, 2017
Unfortunately we sit almost all day long, looking into screens, tablets and phones. This has a catastrophic effect on our...
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SUPTA PADANGUSTHASANA II VARIATIONS
monika munzinger
November 30, 2017
CORRECT HIP ALIGNMENT In supta padangusthasana II dont turn your foot too much outwards, because consequently your upper thigh will turn...
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YOGA FOR SCOLIOSIS
monika munzinger
November 23, 2017
There is functional and structural scoliosis. Functional scoliosis refers to the way we use our body in daily life. Asymmetries...
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YOGA FOR STUDENTS SUFFERING FROM WHIPLASH
monika munzinger
November 23, 2017
Yoga can help with whiplash I am a fan of restorative yoga. This way of practicing can help with many...
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WHAT IS YOGA THERAPY
monika munzinger
November 23, 2017
(INTERVIEW IN YOGA JOURNAL TURKEY-MARCH/APRIL 2016) What is yoga therapy? Therapeutically oriented yoga gives the teacher the opportunity to work on specific problem...
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