Science of Self / Rose Erin Vaughan

Science of Self / Rose Erin Vaughan Yoga and Acupuncture

Pictured here are the 3 central channels in Chinese medicine I talked about in my last video. Like in Yoga, these are us...
08/29/2025

Pictured here are the 3 central channels in Chinese medicine I talked about in my last video. Like in Yoga, these are useful for spiritual practice. The great thing about these channels - they are very simple - straight up the center. just focus along these pathways during your meditation or in postures. See what you experience.

The conception vessel (Ren) runs up the front body. Like the moon channel in Hatha Yoga, the energy here is yin- nourishing, receptive, inward.

The governing vessel (Du) runs up the back body. Like the sun channel, its qualities are yang- activating, directive, outward.

Deep inside the body is the penetrating vessel (Chong), a very deep, reservoir of energy that runs up the core of the body, inside the spinal cord. It is the origin of yin and yang, the root of both the other two.

Like in Yoga, the central channel is singularly important. It’s stark simplicity and centrality reflect the Oneness of Being. The Yoga Sutras say - make the mind One Pointed…. When the mind is One, the Divine is revealed. 👁️

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Our 2025 Science of Self Advanced Teacher Training is complete! We talked a lot about surrender and letting go - even as...
08/16/2025

Our 2025 Science of Self Advanced Teacher Training is complete!
We talked a lot about surrender and letting go - even as we continue to practice with devotion daily. We welcome ALL people from ALL backgrounds to join us for an amazing practice intensive in October where we will study two great Yogic texts and practice a special variation of the Master class (2hrs) and advanced pranayama sequence (1hr) every day. SPots are still open in the house right now.
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🏖Meridian Yoga Weekend : Tampa FL : Sept 20-21
❤️‍🔥 Complete Practice : Oct 4
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💻 January 1 Complete Practice : Online : January 1, 2026 FREE
🏙 SOS Yoga Practice Intensive : NYC : Jan 3-7, 2026
🏖Meridian Yoga Weekend : Charleston SC : January 23-25
🏙 Physical Anatomy for Yoga : NYC : Feb 7-8 + 14-15
🏙 Energy Anatomy of 26-2 Yoga : NYC Feb 21-22 + 28-29
🌳Meridian Yoga Intensive : Woodstock NY : March 18-22
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock, NY : April 24-27
🇫🇷Meridian Yoga Weekend : Paris, France : June 27-28
🇬🇧Meridian Yoga Certifcation : London : July 1-5
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💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
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The meridians are not separate from each other, though they have individual identities. On the quest for healing, it is ...
07/31/2025

The meridians are not separate from each other, though they have individual identities. On the quest for healing, it is helpful to get to the root. If you have a blockage in the flow of Qi, try to find the real origin. You can start wherever you are drawn, but it will be most effective and efficient if follow the meridians to the source. Usually, you can identify the most important meridian because it will have the most symptoms along its pathway.

The gallbladder meridian governs many things: decision-making, anger, frustration, overall muscle tension and, most notably, stress. You’ll see its pathway in this photo. If you notice you’re often tense and tight along it, you might work with this meridian through acupressure, yoga asana and concentration practices. Sense the energy along the whole pathway.

Stay tuned next week when I’ll talk much more about emotional release in the yoga practice, and where these emotions are really “stored”

In the meantime, you can read more in The Pain Book, available on both our website and Amazon. May all benefit 🙏🤍

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🏖Meridian Yoga Weekend : Tampa FL : Sept 20-21
❤️‍🔥 Complete Practice : Oct 4
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice  : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
💻 January 1 Complete Practice : Online : January 1, 2026 FREE
🏙 SOS Yoga Practice Intensive : NYC : Jan 3-7, 2026
🏖Meridian Yoga Weekend : Charleston SC : January 23-25
🏙 Physical Anatomy for Yoga : NYC : Feb 7-8 + 14-15
🏙 Energy Anatomy of 26-2 Yoga : NYC Feb 21-22 + 28-29
🌳Meridian Yoga Intensive : Woodstock NY : March 18-22
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock, NY : April 24-27
🇫🇷Meridian Yoga Weekend : Paris, France : June 27-28
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻  MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES :  

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Surrender to the heart. To love. To the eternal beyond knowing. Thank you to all who joined the advanced teacher trainin...
07/08/2025

Surrender to the heart. To love. To the eternal beyond knowing. Thank you to all who joined the advanced teacher training in Woodstock - this was part 1 of 2 eight day intensives. We learned to teach the Master Sequence with the goal of transmitting the real heart of Yoga to all kinds of people.
Events ALL WELCOME
🦄Complete Practice : Aug 23
🇲🇽 Meridian Yoga Weekend : Mexico City .yogashala : August 30-31
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15 WAITLIST
🏖Meridian Yoga Weekend : Tampa FL : Sept 20-21
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES :

🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

We’ve just begun the first week of our Advanced Teacher Training in Woodstock! We learn to teach Master Class: a 2 hour ...
07/02/2025

We’ve just begun the first week of our Advanced Teacher Training in Woodstock! We learn to teach Master Class: a 2 hour intermediate practice including many healing postures.

Pictured here is Bhekasana, an advanced posture in the backbending sequence. It is important to focus on physical alignment and breathing. When the breath and body are steady, we can learn to direct our awareness toward energetic focal points and meridian lines.

Here you’ll see the Lung Meridian and Throat Chakra highlighted. They both connect to the lung organ, the emotion of grief and the state of letting go. Learning energy anatomy makes it clear that the physical practice goes much deeper than maybe first thought.

These pages are from our books. You can find all alignment principles and energy focal points in our SOS Practice Manual and Points and Pathways. They are available on Amazon or our website. May all benefit from this knowledge. This practice is for everyone.

Trainings ALL WELCOME
🇲🇽 Meridian Yoga Weekend : Mexico City .yogashala
🌳  Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 :  Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15 WAITLIST
🏖Meridian Yoga Weekend : Tampa FL : Sept 20-21
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻  MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES :  

🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

Check out what some students in London had to say - and try out this point on yourself!KI-27 is at the very top pf the c...
06/25/2025

Check out what some students in London had to say - and try out this point on yourself!
KI-27 is at the very top pf the chest, a couple of inches from the midline of the body. It is directly under the Sternoclavicular (SC) joints where the
collar bones attach to the sternum. Working on this point with care opens the chest when it is constricted by anxiety. Feel calm and confident as you work
here. Breathe deeper. Remember, your chest is a mansion that houses the spirit. There is a close connection between the Kidney and the Heart. They
are mirrors of each other and form the Yin aspect of the Spiritual axis. The Kidney is sometimes called the “Lower Heart” because it is so essential to life
and spiritual development. Thank you for these videos!!
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🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15 WAITLIST
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY ONLINE CLASSES :

🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

It was an honor to teach Meridian Yoga and Acupressure last week in London - 5 days, 5 elements and 12 meridians. The m...
06/10/2025

It was an honor to teach Meridian Yoga and Acupressure last week in London - 5 days, 5 elements and 12 meridians. The most beautiful, wise and compassionate group of people to study and practice with. Thank you. See you next year!
The SOS Advanced Teacher Certification - IN-PERSON in Woodstock, NY this summer. It is limited to 18 students so reserve your spot now! Link in my bio. It is 2 modules July 1-8 + Aug 8-15, 2025. Learn to teach Master Sequence plus Variations, Modifications, Advanced Pranayama, Mantra, Meridians, Clay Anatomy and meet the most amazing people. ALL LEVELS of physical practice are welcome . Leads to RYT-500 Cert with Yoga Alliance.
DETAILS ON WEBSITE www.scienceofself.yoga
Trainings ALL WELCOME
🏙 Extreme Yin Intensive : NYC : June 14-15 + 21-23
🌳Advanced Yoga Teacher Cert : Woodstock, NY : July 1-8 + Aug 8-15
🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY CLASSES :
💎Saturday : May 31 and June 28: 9am-12 Master Class/Pranayama In-Person NYC
🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

Sadness is a painful but important emotion. It can soften anger and help bring surrender in the heart. It is a purifica...
06/10/2025

Sadness is a painful but important emotion. It can soften anger and help bring surrender in the heart. It is a purificatory release. After deep sadness or grief occurs for a period of time, there is an opportunity to strengthen the heart and create a deeper connection to Self and God. Prolonged sadness can empty the bodies energy, collapse posture and weaken the lungs and imune system. Pictured are some acupressure points and postures that help. Also benefical is deep inhalation, breath retention with heart focus and slow exhalation. The pulse can be felt along the wrist where the Lung meridian runs. LIsten to the pulse as your breathe. Other pranayamas that help strengthen the lungs are Kapalabhati and Bhastrika. Want to learn and teach Pranayama?
The SOS Advanced Teacher Certification - IN-PERSON in Woodstock, NY this summer. It is limited to 18 students so reserve your spot now! Link in my bio. It is 2 modules July 1-8 + Aug 8-15, 2025. Learn to teach Master Sequence plus Variations, Modifications, Advanced Pranayama, Mantra, Meridians, Clay Anatomy and meet the most amazing people. ALL LEVELS of physical practice are welcome . Leads to RYT-500 Cert with Yoga Alliance.
DETAILS ON WEBSITE www.scienceofself.yoga
Trainings ALL WELCOME
🏙 Extreme Yin Intensive : NYC : June 14-15 + 21-23
🌳Advanced Yoga Teacher Cert : Woodstock, NY : July 1-8 + Aug 8-15
🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY CLASSES :
💎Saturday : May 31 and June 28: 9am-12 Master Class/Pranayama In-Person NYC
🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

It is that sacred presence, strengthened through practice, that allows us to heal and help others heal also. That’s the...
06/02/2025

It is that sacred presence, strengthened through practice, that allows us to heal and help others heal also. That’s the powerful ancient medicine. Nothing more mysterious than what is now underlying our existence. No secret technique.
The SOS Advanced Teacher Certification - IN-PERSON in Woodstock, NY this summer. It is limited to 18 students so reserve your spot now! Link in my bio. It is 2 modules July 1-8 + Aug 8-15, 2025. Learn to teach Master Sequence plus Variations, Modifications, Advanced Pranayama, Mantra, Meridians, Clay Anatomy and meet the most amazing people. ALL LEVELS of physical practice are welcome . Leads to RYT-500 Cert with Yoga Alliance.
DETAILS ON WEBSITE www.scienceofself.yoga
Trainings ALL WELCOME
🇬🇧 Meridian Yoga Cert : June 4-8 : London
🏙 Extreme Yin Intensive : NYC : June 14-15 + 21-23
🌳Advanced Yoga Teacher Cert : Woodstock, NY : July 1-8 + Aug 8-15
🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY CLASSES :
💎Saturday : May 31 and June 28: 9am-12 Master Class/Pranayama In-Person NYC
🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

Alignment of the body is a combination of precise awareness and total surrender - compassion and fearlessness. It’s bare...
05/28/2025

Alignment of the body is a combination of precise awareness and total surrender - compassion and fearlessness. It’s barely physical. 🫀🧠⭐️
I’ll be teaching an extended classes NYC this Saturday May 31 from 9am-noon - Pranayama and Master Class. Sign up now at SpiritLabYoga.com to reserve your spot and get a taste of the SOS Advanced TT coming up….
The SOS Advanced Teacher Certification - IN-PERSON in Woodstock, NY this summer. It is limited to 18 students so reserve your spot now! Link in my bio. It is 2 modules July 1-8 + Aug 8-15, 2025. Learn to teach Master Sequence plus Variations, Modifications, Advanced Pranayama, Mantra, Meridians, Clay Anatomy and meet the most amazing people. ALL LEVELS of physical practice are welcome . Leads to RYT-500 Cert with Yoga Alliance.
DETAILS ON WEBSITE www.scienceofself.yoga
Trainings ALL WELCOME
🇬🇧 Meridian Yoga Cert : June 4-8 : London
🏙 Extreme Yin Intensive : NYC : June 14-15 + 21-23
🌳Advanced Yoga Teacher Cert : Woodstock, NY : July 1-8 + Aug 8-15
🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY CLASSES :
💎Saturday : May 31 and June 28: 9am-12 Master Class/Pranayama In-Person NYC
🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

It was an amazing time in Portugal - Advanced Yoga Teacher Training - I was teaching Meridian Yoga, 5 Elements and Phys...
05/20/2025

It was an amazing time in Portugal - Advanced Yoga Teacher Training - I was teaching Meridian Yoga, 5 Elements and Physical Anatomy - all my favorite topics. I’m already looking forward to returning next May. Such an inctedible place and and have developed a very inspiring and deep program there.
The SOS Advanced Teacher Certification - IN-PERSON in Woodstock, NY this summer. It is limited to 18 students so reserve your spot now! Link in my bio. It is 2 modules July 1-8 + Aug 8-15, 2025. Learn to teach Master Sequence plus Variations, Modifications, Advanced Pranayama, Mantra, Meridians, Clay Anatomy and meet the most amazing people. ALL LEVELS of physical practice are welcome . Leads to RYT-500 Cert with Yoga Alliance.
DETAILS ON WEBSITE www.scienceofself.yoga
Trainings ALL WELCOME
🇬🇧 Meridian Yoga Cert : June 4-8 : London
🏙 Extreme Yin Intensive : NYC : June 14-15 + 21-23
🌳Advanced Yoga Teacher Cert : Woodstock, NY : July 1-8 + Aug 8-15
🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics
📚 Books by Dr Vaughan are now on Amazon
🆘 WEEKLY CLASSES :
💎Saturday : May 31 and June 28: 9am-12 Master Class/Pranayama In-Person NYC
🎥 Youtube videos: “Science of Self Yoga” channel

Practices like Yoga move the physical body, the emotions and deep unconscious mental patterns together - all at once. Sh...
05/08/2025

Practices like Yoga move the physical body, the emotions and deep unconscious mental patterns together - all at once.
Shown here are practices that support the Earth Element - mental clarity, physical strength and integrity, powerful digestion and metabolism.
The SOS Advanced Teacher Certification - IN-PERSON in Woodstock, NY this summer. It is limited to 18 students so reserve your spot now! Link in my bio. It is 2 modules July 1-8 + Aug 8-15, 2025. Learn to teach Master Sequence plus Variations, Modifications, Advanced Pranayama, Mantra, Meridians, Clay Anatomy and meet the most amazing people. ALL LEVELS of physical practice are welcome . Leads to RYT-500 Cert with Yoga Alliance.
DETAILS ON WEBSITE www.scienceofself.yoga
Trainings ALL WELCOME
🇬🇧 Meridian Yoga Cert : June 4-8 : London
🏙 Extreme Yin Intensive : NYC : June 14-15 + 21-23
🌳Advanced Yoga Teacher Cert : Woodstock, NY : July 1-8 + Aug 8-15
🇲🇽Meridian Yoga Weekend : Aug 30-31 : .yogashala
🌳 Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 1 : Woodstock NY: Sept 5-9
🌳Meridian Yoga Therapy Level 2 : Woodstock, NY : Sept 11-15
🌳Hatha Pradipika + Yoga Sutras Practice : Woodstock, NY : October 11-15
VIDEO COURSES: (see website)
💻 MYT Level 1: self-paced Video version
💻 Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training
💻Meridian Yoga Basics

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