2. The Origins of Yoga (part 2): What was the secret ingredient that influenced the development of fitness, including Yoga?

In part 2 of The Origins of Yoga, The Wise Way to Yoga Podcast hosted by Cecile Raynor and Mona Kelly, address the secret ingredient that influenced the development of fitness, including yoga as we know it today. They also tackle the no pain, no gain mentality that has infiltrated today’s yoga world, how challenging it can be to move away from it and the solution they bring for an injury-free yoga practice.

Cecile is an Alexander Technique teacher, certified by the American Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AMSAT). Cecile has been practicing in the Boston area for over 20 years. She has also trained as a Thai Yoga therapist and is The author of the book, The Wise Way to Yoga, our main inspiration and base for this Podcast.

Mona Kelly is a multi-passionate yoga teacher, certified in Vinyasa, Kundalini and Restorative Yoga. She is also a student of Cecile which means that her yoga classes, taught exclusively online, integrate the Alexander Technique principles for a fluid and safe yoga practice. She also practices Vedic astrology, one of the most profound self-knowledge tools.

This is where you can find Cecile and Mona online and beyond this Podcast:

Cecile Raynor's Website

Cecile Raynor's Blog

The Wise Way to Yoga (book) *

Mona Kelly's YouTube Channel

(*) Affiliate link

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