Arch & Flatten - A Somatic Movement for Lower Backs
Arch & Flatten is a beautiful somatic movement based on Thomas Hanna Somatics. It is great for your nervous system and to release lower back tension. Discover how to do this somatic movement
Chair Yoga Poses for Balance
Try these 5 Chair Yoga Poses with your students to support them develop balance.
Why choose Aruna Yoga's Teens Yoga Teacher Training
Trying to choose a Yoga Teacher Training is tough! So here's why we think you should choose Aruna Yoga for your Yoga for Teens Teacher Training
It is internationally certified and takes place in Ireland
What is Somatic Yoga?
Somatics - a word we hear all the time! But what does it really mean? Find out what Somatic Yoga is and try some Somatic Movements through our videos
Explore side lift, Somatic Poses for Shoulders and Diagonals in Arch & Flatten
Chair Yoga Teacher Training: Your Questions Answered
Got a question about Aruna’s Chair Yoga Teacher training? We’ve (possibly) got the answer! If not, pop us a whatsapp and we will happily answer!
Dancer Pose: Alignment, Anatomy and Common Problems
How to teach Dancer pose from an Embodied Yoga perspective. Hear from Laura Wynne on alignment for safety, common compromises yoga students make, common problems, contraindications and how to cue for Dancer Pose
I stopped teaching Clock Pose - Here's why! - The Anatomy of the Shoulder Girdle & What to do instead
For years, I taught a shoulder mobility practice I called “clock pose.” I did it myself all the time, I loved the sensation of it. What I learned about the shoulder girdle, why intense “stretchy” shoulder practices can actually destabilise the joint over time, and what I recommend instead if you want real, lasting change (without hanging out of your joints).
Fighting Burnout: For Yoga Teachers
Everyone has probably experienced burnout at some point. Here are some of Laura Wynne from Aruna Yoga Academy’s tips and experiences for fighting burnout especially for yoga teachers. Aruna’s beautiful Embodied Yoga Retreat in Wexford for example, allows you to get away and feel revitalised.
Yoga Teachers: Stop saying "stretch"
As yoga teachers we should refine our language, ensuring accurate language is really helpful for students. Discover why muscles don’t actually stretch and what words Laura Wynne believes are more accurate. This is an amazing resource for yoga teachers who want to cue their classes more effectively.
Restorative Yoga Teacher Training: Common Questions answered
Aruna Yoga's Restorative Yoga Teacher Training -all of your questions answered. Aruna Yoga Academy offers a 20hr Restorative Yoga Short Course and a 50hr Specialist in Restorative Yoga. Both Yoga Teacher Trainings are internationally certified.
Restorative Yoga: What is it and how can I teach it?
Want your yoga students to experience deeper rest? Want to support your students with sleep, stress, digestion? Curious about Restorative Yoga? or love restorative yoga and want to teach it? Find out everything you need to know in this blog.
What is Embodied Yoga?
Embodied yoga focusses on the internal rather than the external. The benefits come off the mat and seep into every aspect of our daily lives. It asks what is going on inside our body rather than what a pose looks like. Find out more in our Free ebook for Yoga Teachers.
5 Benefits of Chanting in your Yoga Class
Chanting can have an immensely positive impact for our yoga students. Here is 5 reasons to include chanting in every yoga class especially Chair Yoga Classes.
Chair Yoga: Benefits of movement and a mind-body experience for everyone
Chair Yoga has so many benefits. Discover how to become a Chair Yoga Teacher with our Chair Yoga Teacher Training.
Banishing Imposter Syndrome for Yoga Teachers
Something every yoga teacher is sure to face at some point (or realistically quite a lot). Every time we push our comfort zone, expand our offerings or expand our marketing, we are likely to face some imposter syndrome. Laura Wynne from Aruna Yoga Academy shares how to overcome and banish imposter syndrome for yoga and meditation teachers.
The Advantages of Blended Training: A Transformative Approach to Learning Yoga
Both our 200hr Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training and 300hr Advanced Embodied Yoga Teacher Training are blended. Here are the advantages of a blended yoga teacher training. Laura Wynne from Aruna Yoga Academy shares how our blended training makes our training family schedule friendly and supports real, integrated learning, setting you up for success.
Exploring the Wash Rag pose from an Embodied Perspective
Discover why Wash Rag is the perfect place to start to teach Embodied Yoga - Learn from one of Ireland’s leading Embodied Yoga Teacher Trainers.
Taking this small leap into Embodied Yoga will have you and your students hooked :)
Learn from Laura Wynne, the leading voice in Embodied Yoga in Ireland
How to support your students develop Somatic Awareness?
Discover what somatic awareness is, why we want it and how to develop it. Laura from Aruna Yoga Academy explains how to apply embodied yoga principles using props to develop somatic awareness.
Adjustments, structure & breath in Childs Pose
Discover the structure, adjustments and breath in child’s pose. Understand the power of child’s pose when it is adapted for the body in front of you. P.S. it doesn’t have to be a restorative pose