Energetic Systems

Understanding chakras, gunas, and koshas in yoga practice

The Chakra System for Yoga Teachers

You've probably heard students ask about chakras—maybe they want a "heart-opening class" or mention feeling blocked in their throat chakra. The chakra system offers a powerful framework for understand...

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Understanding the Three Gunas in Your Teaching

Have you ever walked into a class and immediately sensed the energy—maybe students are sluggish and need waking up, or they're buzzing with nervous energy and need calming? That's the gunas at work. U...

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The Five Koshas: Teaching the Whole Person

When students come to your class, they're not just bringing their physical bodies—they're bringing their energy levels, their mental state, their emotions, their life experiences. The kosha model give...

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