Episode 48– Your Limitless Capacity to Grow
August 31st, 2010 § Leave a Comment
Namaste Dear ones!
I’m back from an eight-day family reunion at the beach (want to keep up with all of these comings and goings, follow me on twitter) and so excited to share a new episode with you.
This class was inspired by Roseanne Cash’s recent interview on NPR’s All Things Considered. You are more than equipped to handle whatever comes your way. You are so much stronger than you may know at this time.
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Asana
Beautiful seat.
Chakravakasana-table.
Bhaktasana-devotional.
Balancing table.
Tigress.
Cat-cow.
Adho mukha svanasana-down dog.
Eka pada svanasana-1 leg dog.
Plank.
Floor or Chaturanga- four-limbed staff.
Bhujangasana-cobra.
Uttanasana-forward fold.
Ardha uttanasana- half lift.
Virabhadrasana I- warrior 1.
Parsvottanasana- intense stretch/ pyramid.
Virabhadrasana II- warrior 2.
Trikonasana- triangle.
Vasisthasana- side plank.
Anjaneyasana-crescent lunge.
Parivrtta anjaneyasana- revolved crescent lunge.
Virabhadrasana III- warrior 3.
Ardha Chandrasana- half moon.
Wild thing.
Neck openers.
Ustrasana- camel.
Flying Ustrasana- flying camel.
Ayurchakrasana-wheel of life.
Viparita Karani- legs up the wall with block.
Sarvangasana- shoulder stand.
Matsyasana.
Jathara Parivarthanasana-hip rolls.
Savasana- corpse.
BLESSINGS of LOVE to you ALL.
Jai ma!
Ebbing and Flowing
August 16th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
Spending time in the water, particularly the ocean, is so soothing for me. I am instantly calmer, clearer, and more grounded. My Dosha (Ayurvedic constitution) tends to be Vata (air) and water is one of those elements that has assisted me in dropping down a notch when I need to.
We spent Saturday on Lopez Island (one of Washington’s San Juan Islands), and although I did not even realize I was seeking that grounding force when we began our journey, I knew as soon as I was at home in the sea. Swimming with my man and my dog, lying in the sun with wave-smoothed stones in my hands, I felt transported deeper into my own being. And I am so grateful for that.
This summer has been filled with so much joy, and even that can be a bit disorienting. Thankfully, I found my path back to that strong center.
What’s your path back to center?
{We swam out to that rock-island. It was a magical place.}
Blessings.
One of the Many Reasons I Teach Yoga
August 4th, 2010 § 1 Comment
The smile on students’ faces as they leave their mat and take that love-peace-contentment out into their worldly interactions. The air is dense with intention. The eyes are light with love. The illusory separations between “you” and “me” have faded away.
It is my intention as a teacher to create a space where students are free to connect yoga to life. One way we do this is by taking our time between winding-down our physical practice, savasana, and our meditation and chant at the conclusion of practice. The glacial pace fosters deep connection, inward focus, and intentional action.
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{Just some thoughts on things.}
Blessings, k
Just be YOU!
July 19th, 2010 § 4 Comments
This post could bear the alternate title “Practicing what I preach, yo!” In class, I often encourage yogis to listen to their inner guides, to follow their own breath, to bring themselves into each posture. Well, last week I finally had a chance to practice this myself.
For the past year and a half, I have taught a power vinyasa flow class. I was encouraged to follow a certain model in this class (quick transitions, no holding postures, lots of sweat). This went along fine, though I always felt like I was teaching someone else’s class, even though I brought all of my other elements to the class (pranayama, philosophy, subtle-body talk and the like). And although this style of asana practice is very popular in Seattle, this particular class of mine was not as popular as my mellow-flow classes. Well, last week I let go of what I thought I “should” do in this class and just taught the way I practice… and you know what?! it was perfect. Just what students needed, wanted, and enjoyed.
“No kidding,” you might be saying, or “duh,” but this class just completely opened up for me.
And for that, I am grateful!
Namaste, k
Cooling your Jets with Sithali Pranayama
July 9th, 2010 § 2 Comments
An antidote to the pitta fire of summer!
