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Yoga & Healing
Yoga has been shown to strengthen the mind and body, while also promoting healing. Research has found that daily practice of yoga,...
karynstein
Jul 9, 20237 min read
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COVID-19 & the Environment
In terms of COVID-19, the pandemic represents a micro issue related to a macro problem. That is the effects of climate change and...
karynstein
Jul 9, 20234 min read
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Nature, Ecotherapy & Mental Health
Ecotherapy is a sort of umbrella term that refers to practices and techniques that recognize the connection between humans and nature....
karynstein
Jul 9, 20233 min read
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Presentation on COVID, Mental Health, Yoga and healing in Nature for my MA thesis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRMm1iTks6Q
karynstein
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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Early Yoga, the Upanishads & Buddhism...
Many aspects of yoga are described in the Upanishads, as well as early Buddhism. There exist both similarities and differences. This...
karynstein
Feb 19, 20234 min read
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Nature as Guru
I. Introduction Dattatreya, Hatha Yoga & Nature as Guru Our health is intimately related to our inherent connection to nature. Drawing on...
karynstein
May 4, 202122 min read
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Buddhist Values & Environmental Awareness in Modern Times
This thesis explores how Buddhist values and spiritual concepts promote environmental awareness and sustainability. Buddhism, as...
karynstein
Mar 7, 202111 min read
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Taking Care of Our Earth, And Ourselves...
Global issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, consumerism and pollution can be quite daunting and depressing but nonetheless...
karynstein
Sep 5, 20202 min read
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Jainism & Ecology
Introduction This paper explores the ecological underpinnings of the ancient religion of Jainism. Jainism began over 2500 years ago in...
karynstein
Aug 7, 202015 min read
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Five Minute Meditation
Focusing the mind with this quick meditation. Come to an upright position such as easy cross legged pose or thunderbolt pose (kneeling)....
karynstein
Jul 17, 20191 min read
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Saravangasana Salamba (Shoulderstand)
The Sanskrit definition of Saravangasana Salamba, “supporting the whole body and all systems,” accurately represents what the symbolism...
karynstein
May 23, 20191 min read
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Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Trikonasana opens the chest, shoulders and hips while elongating the spine (I even hear a soft click of the vertebrae aligning the spine...
karynstein
Apr 5, 20191 min read
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Stress & Yoga
Each of us experiences stress and changing our perspective of it can be part of our daily practice and is part of my yoga teaching....
karynstein
Feb 22, 20191 min read
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Living in Harmony: Start Where You Are
Global issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, consumerism and pollution can be quite daunting and depressing but nonetheless...
karynstein
Jan 31, 20192 min read
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Practicing Self-Care
What follows are some daily observations and activities I practiced recently as part of a self-care regime over the course of a...
karynstein
Nov 27, 20182 min read
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Yoga Sequence during Menstruation
This short yoga sequence is designed for women during their menstruation. In terms of asana practice, avoid twists, as well as...
karynstein
Oct 27, 20185 min read
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Tadasana, Mountain Pose, the essence of yoga
Tada means mountain in Sanskrit. With regard to the symbolism or essence of this asana to me, it represents a strong, noble mountain,...
karynstein
Oct 9, 20182 min read
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The Benefits of Yoga
There are many benefits of yoga, like stress reduction, increased energy and flexibility, and it's great for your metabolism,...
karynstein
Sep 4, 20181 min read
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Garudasana or Eagle Pose
Garudasana builds the leg muscles. More specifically, it stretches and strengthens the hips, hamstrings, quadriceps and calves. The asana...
karynstein
Aug 26, 20182 min read
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Yoga and Sciatica
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body and starts at the base of the spine and runs down through the thigh and calf muscles...
karynstein
Aug 26, 20182 min read
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