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Honoring the Memory of Sharath Jois:
A Tribute to a Visionary Yoga Instructor The yoga community is mourning the sudden loss of Rangaswami Sharath Jois, a …
Shaucha | शौच | purity & cleanliness
Shaucha is the 1st Niyama of Yoga; or the restraints of behavior. This concept that is central to the Indian …
Santosha | संतोष | Contentment | Satisfaction
Santosha, the second Niyama of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras is sometimes spelled Santosa, is a portmanteau in Sanskrit, derived from Saṃ-prefix …
Unlock Your Inner Zen – Daoist Yoga with Elliot
Enjoy this 30 minute Daoist yoga sessions for your major muscles and nerves. Flow with your breath through the sequence …
Elliot Telford Yoga – Yin Yoga Meditation Video #1
I recorded a little video before my class this Wednesday about what I do when I meditate. Meditating is a …
What to Expect in Your First Yoga Class
Oooooh how exciting. You have finally devoted some time to your mental health. You researched a little about meditation and …
The Anatomy of Breath:
In Yoga, the energy of breath is called prana (प्राण, prāṇa) which can be described as solar wind in the …
Ashtanga Yoga with Elliot Workshop
I am honored to present you with my upcoming workshop series on Ashtanga Yoga. You can sign-up on the events …
Taking Time off Landscaping to Recharge
The summer months are getting hotter and hotter in Northern California with increased risk of fire and smoke from the …
Yoga with Elliot | Episode 2
Triangle Pose and Hamstrings – Intermediate 30 minute Sequence Overcoming Technical Difficulties for a longer video This past week was …
Continuing Work with Ashtanga
The entire series usually takes me a couple of hours, because I mediate for 10 minutes before and do some …
Ashtanga with Elliot 2020 Yoga Workshop Series
This year I have decided to do something deeper and more durable for my yoga students. Ever since India, I’ve …