At the end of every class I hear from at least one person who lets me know how surprised they are that they were able to move in a way that they didn’t expect. These revelations that come from practicing yoga are always inspiring to the student who is open to the experience. Like the students that I teach,…
Category: asana talk
Yoga in the time of now
In these days and weeks as we are all experiencing the change that is effecting some part of our lives and everything around us has closed shop, many have turned to online class participation. Historically Yoga practice has been taught in groups with the individual in mind. While teachers call out general directions of movements and adjustments in large classes,…
BEND OVER BACKWARD for yourself
Make space within yourself to breathe deeper as you inhale and exhale. Clear out accumulated burdens causing sadness, worry, fear, and anger. Open your heart, open your chest and EXHALE to allow for the fullness and ease of your next INHALATION! Backbends make us happy. When sadness and deep grief carve out a home in our body our posture reflects the expression of…
WARRIOR POSE: STRONG AND CENTERED
Standing poses will bring a strong and confident attitude that will emanate within you for your entire day. Inspired beauty with balance through harmonizing strength, flexibility, and stability bringing grace and confidence to each step of the rest of your day is the fruit that standing asanas bring into your life.. The warrior is disciplined, fearless, strong, and flexible. To stand firmly and breathe softly…
ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW
Another point of view to assist better breathing is side bending postures. I consider these side stretches along with twists essentials for supporting deeper breathing. This is such a well rounded asana (parivrttaikapada upavistha konasana) that spreads, twists, turns and churns from the inside out. What a wonderful way to change your point of view. When we are just too…