The Wise Way to Yoga
by Mona Kelly
Yoga comes from India, where the main religion is Hinduism. So is yoga a religion? In this fascinating first episode of The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast, Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly talk about the origins of Yoga and how it evolved into the modern version of Hatha yoga that we know today. They are also covering how modern Hatha yoga was strongly influenced by those who founded modern fitness, including the one flaw that is limiting our practice. Listen to what they suggest as a remedy to honor not only the beautiful practice of Hatha yoga but also the uniqueness and intelligence of our bodies. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-wise-way-to-yoga/support
Episodes
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The 3 Pathways to Freedom from Chronic Tension or Pain
Welcome to The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast with Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly. In this episode, Cecile and Mona talk about a very interesting and important topic: chronic tension and pain, and the 3 pathways that Cecile identified as the key to free ourselves from these chronic ailments in the body....
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8: Does Looking Fit Means Being Healthy?
Welcome to episode 8 of The Wise Way to Yoga where Cecile and I talk about the 2 key misconceptions people may have about movement and posture and how looking fit doesn’t necessarily mean being healthy. Cecile is an Alexander Technique teacher, certified by the American Society of Teachers of the...
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7: Fake vs. Natural Joints: A Key Distinction to Properly Address Muscle Tension
Do you have any joint problems or muscle tensions? If you do, you’ll appreciate this episode where Cecile and Mona Kelly discuss what may be at the root of those discomforts. And this starts with knowing the difference between natural and "fake" joints. Cecile is an Alexander Technique teacher,...
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6. What is Wrong with Always Doing What “Feels Right”?
Welcome to episode 6 of The Wise Way to Yoga where Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly explore why “doing what feels right” on the mat is not the best way to practice yoga safely and be truly in tune with the intelligence of your whole-body. Cecile is an Alexander Technique teacher, certified by the...
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COVID-19 SPECIAL EPISODE #2: Stress Relief and Immunity through Mindful Movement
Welcome to this second special edition of The Wise Way to Yoga where Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly address how mindful movements, proper nutrition and meditation can help us lower our stress level and improve our immune system in these extreme COVID-19 circumstances. Cecile is an Alexander…
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COVID-19 SPECIAL EPISODE: The Wise Way to Manage your Stress and Strengthen your Immune System (during a pandemic health crisis)
Welcome to this special edition of The Wise Way to Yoga where Cecile and Mona talk about the wise way to cope with Covid-19, aka the Corona Virus, that has been setting the world on fear and fire over the past several weeks. In today’s episode, they've decided to address how to best handle the...
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5. Can we challenge ourselves on the mat and keep it safe at the same time?
Welcome to The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast. In episode #5, Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly talk about the concept of “being comfortable with the uncomfortable” often heard in yoga classes and how strengthening and challenging ourselves can happen without unnecessary excess tension, without overdoing it...
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4. Does the knowledge of anatomy necessarily mean safety on the yoga mat?
Anatomy is an important part of most yoga teacher’s training but does it mean that the knowledge of anatomy leads to safety on the mat? And what impact does it have on a deep mind/body connection? In this 4th episode of The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast, Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly discuss how…
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3. Is gentle yoga always safe?
In this 3rd episode of the Wise Way to Yoga Podcast, Cecile and I discuss why gentle yoga is not always safe and why “listening to your body” is not the same as “listening to your whole body intelligence”. We also touch on body image and how it can affect safety on the yoga mat and a lot of other...
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2. The Origins of Yoga (part 2): What was the secret ingredient that influenced the development of fitness, including Yoga?
In part 2 of The Origins of Yoga, The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast hosted by Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly, address the secret ingredient that influenced the development of fitness, including yoga as we know it today. They also tackle the no pain, no gain mentality that has infiltrated today’s yoga...
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1. The Origins of Yoga (Part 1): Is Yoga a religion?
Yoga comes from India, where the main religion is Hinduism. Does is mean yoga is a religion? In this fascinating first episode of The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast hosted by Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly, they talk about the origins of Yoga and how it evolved into the modern version of Hatha yoga that…
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About this show
Yoga comes from India, where the main religion is Hinduism. So is yoga a religion? In this fascinating first episode of The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast, Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly talk about the origins of Yoga and how it evolved into the modern version of Hatha yoga that we know today. They are also covering how modern Hatha yoga was strongly influenced by those who founded modern fitness, including the one flaw that is limiting our practice. Listen to what they suggest as a remedy to honor not only the beautiful practice of Hatha yoga but also the uniqueness and intelligence of our bodies. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-wise-way-to-yoga/support
Hosted by
Mona Kelly