Digging Deeper – What is Kundalini?
Kundalini is an ancient Sanskrit word that literally means “coiled snake.” In early Eastern religion (long before Buddhism and Hinduism) it was believed that each individual possessed a divine energy at the base of the spine. This is offen depicted as a serpent coiled up at the base of the spine. This serpent guards the entrance of sushumna nadi, the central energy channel of our bodies, keeping prana energy (our basic life force energy) from entering and ascending up through the center of the spine through the seven chakras. The exact origin of Kundalini Yoga is unknown, but the earliest known mention dates to the sacred Vedic collection of writings known…
BPY’s 5 Minute Meditation Challenge
What if we spent our days in isolation from one another finding a way to connect more? We’ve heard a lot of reasons why people avoid a meditation practice. One of them being the lack of time. Well, one of the bright sides of this quarantine for a lot of us is – a whole heck of a lot of time we never have been able to tap into before. And if you are finding yourself saying you are even busier than before, right now is probably a very good time for you to find a way to take a timeout and get out of fight or flight mode. Listen,…
Your Physical Practice and Nutrition – Food that Fuels
The truth is, unless you are an athlete and/or training for an event, you don’t need to use special workout nutrition strategies. However, if you are a serious exerciser, there are certain tools you can use to fuel your workouts and recover properly.
A Message from Kate & Cheryl – A Virtual Studio
Dear BPY Family, We are living through difficult times. It is hard to believe that we have shut down operations in Marlton to help stop the spread of a virus, COVID-19 and launching a virtual studio. I am sure that all of you are experiencing regular moments of disbelief as well. We are feeling a bit surreal, like we are playing parts in a movie. In the midst of all this, we realize how important it is to stay grounded. How important it is to keep up with our internal housekeeping – to mind our thoughts. We are in it deep too. Living is what we are here to do,…
BPY Announces 2020 Yoga Teacher Training Dates
Sign Up Early and Save We are so excited to announce the dates for our next Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)!! The process of yoga teacher training is a life-changing experience for everyone involved. We cry, we laugh, we grow and we learn in community. Yoga teacher training is not just about becoming a teacher – you will explore new ways to think, cope, and relate to the human experience. Our training is full of AMAZING guest teachers and experiences! We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Float Southern New Jersey for our celebration of graduation for our new graduates. The 2020 dates are as follows: February 7-9 |…
Reiki Level I Certification – Balanced Planet Yoga
Reiki Level I Certification with Kelly Behrend, Founder of Awaken Your Chakras Dates Friday April 5 – Sunday April 7 Register now by – Clicking Here Cost $495 ($100 deposit to BPY to reserve your place by March 1, 2019; balance paid to Awaken Your Chakras by Apr 1 – See Prerequisites Below Description We are all Divine beings of light and resonance. It isn’t just a beautiful idea, it’s based in quantum physics. Reiki is a beautiful way to to connect with the unconditional love that is at the source of our oneness beyond duality. Reiki enables us to provide healing to the entire range of emotional and physical imbalances in…
New to the BPY Shop – What’s CBD Oil?
Choosing a new product to bring into the BPY space takes serious consideration when Kate is doing her homework. This month Kate came across WholeMade Bath Company’s CBD oil products and knew they would resonate with the community. Smart sourcing and sustainability are two core values that the studio has been guided by when establishing relationships with vendors and bringing in products to the studio. WholeMade Bath Company was found by Elissa and Jerell Klaver and today continues to operate out of Fort Collins, Colorado. WholeMade is proud to be one of the original luxury hemp bath and body care companies in the world. We love that the foundational philosophy of…
Taking 5 with Cheryl – Getting to Know your BPY Teachers
Cheryl Van Sciver is the co-owner of Balanced Planet Yoga. She teaches all-levels at the studio but has a special place in her heart for beginner classes. We asked her to answer the following 5 questions about her yoga practice: What are some of the challenges you have experienced in your yoga practice and how did you work through them? I have definitely had my share of issues with the physical practice of yoga. Allowing my ego to get the best of me or pushing myself way too hard in my pursuit of a pose. This resulted in some seemingly unnecessary injuries. I say seemingly because it was at times…
Taking 5 with Kate – Learn More About Your Balanced Planet Yoga Teachers
Kate Moats is the co-owner of Balanced Planet Yoga. She teaches a variety of classes at the studio and has brought all aspects of the practice of yoga into her teaching. We took some time and asked Kate to her answers to the following 5 questions: 1. What are some of the challenges you have experienced in your yoga practice and how did you work through them? My challenges evolve the same way my physical yoga practice evolves. When I first started practicing my challenge was to not let my ego run how my practice looked or felt. It then progressed to knowing and understanding what my body and mind…
Poses in the BPY Flow – Triangle Pose and the Gunas
The three angles that make up the shape of a triangle make it one of the most stable shapes in nature. In yoga, this posture is comprised of three triangles. The body makes a triangle with the legs and the floor, a second is revealed looking at the top hand and two feet, and the third one is demonstrated under the side of the body with the arm and the front leg. The triangle is also a visual symbol of many trinities seen in human culture. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit in Catholicism, the trinity of birth, life, and death, and so on. In yoga, trikonasana (triangle pose) is…
