Category Archives: About Yoga

True Self Yoga in Asheville, NC

By mado | Published: July 24, 2011

Welcome!  My name is Mado and True Self Yoga is the name for this blog because the practice of yoga helps us to know our selves more fully.  The awareness we develop through our practice has the potential to improve every area of our lives and this is why I love yoga! I teach anusara-inspired [...]

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Yoga Styles

By mado | Published: March 22, 2010

Iyengar. Ashtanga. Anusara. Flow. Kundalini. Hot. Yin. With all the different kinds of yoga out there and all the esoteric terms, it can be difficult to decide what kind of yoga classes to attend. On this page, I will decode the different styles of yoga, what makes them different from each other and why you [...]

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The Basics

By mado | Published: March 22, 2010

The Basics. Yoga is a practical, comprehensive system for living a better life. By strengthening and toning the body and calming the mind, we are able to enjoy our lives more completely. Yoga is not a religion. It is simply a set of guidelines. Each student can pick and choose which parts work for them. [...]

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Yogic Paths

By mado | Published: March 22, 2009

A quick overview of the traditional yogic paths: Raja The “royal” or “Kingly” path. Balance and control of the mind through ethical practices, concentration and meditation, includes all of the other paths within it. Hatha Focuses on the physical aspects through asanas (postures), pranayama (breath control), meditation, and deep relaxation. Bhakti The path of devotion. [...]

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The meaning of the word 'yoga'

By mado | Published: January 25, 2008

So what’s this yoga stuff all about anyway? To put it simply, its about life. Connection. It’s about living right here and right now, more connected to yourself, those around you, and the world. The word yoga has the same root as the English word yoke, meaning to tie together, to unite. “Unite what?”, a [...]

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