Ever notice how events occur at different windows in time? A train pulls into the station at a particular time and leaves as scheduled. The train does not necessary wait until it is convenient for someone else to take it and ride. One must organize and arrange one’s affairs in order to catch the train. …
With the winter solstice comes the changing of the seasons from fall to winter and the beginning of increased daylight. Honor this day with the practice of yoga āsanas known as sun salutations. One jumps into a series of poses done in a quick rhythm with the breath. One posture done in sun salutation is …
To help adjust to winter practice warming practice poses such as arm balances, backbends, and inversions. It takes energy for the body to adapt to a cool climate. Yoga practice helps one maintain energy while moving into a new season. Discover new poses for your practice.
Achieving a relaxed state can be challenging in a world full of sensory stimuli. Practicing restorative poses throughout your day can help the mind settle down into a relaxed state. When you have a moment take out the yoga mat and lay on your stomach, head resting on the backs of your hands. Let your …
Garuda means eagle in sanskrit. One looks like an eagle perched on a branch in this pose. The arms and legs are entwined while standing on one foot. Learn more through online classes.
Improve the yogic postures you have learned in class by practicing a few poses each day. To help remember what happened in class keep a yoga journal. After class, as soon as you can write down all the pose names and what you can remember from class especially anything meaningful for you. Jot down whatever …
Start your practice of yoga with mountain pose. Stand evenly on your feet and take the chest up to the ceiling. Keep you shoulders and eyes relaxed. You can practice this pose anytime you are standing on your feet. Classes Available
To build your own practice dedicate 20 minutes every day to yoga postures. Start with poses you feel most confident doing and observe what happens to your body and mind as you practice. A good place to start is in mountain pose. One can do this with feet together or apart. What happens when you …
When doing yoga at home select a space for your sticky mat. Have your yoga props available to you such as blocks, blankets, strap, and bolster. Commit to spending 20 minutes every day on the mat, use a timer to help keep yourself accountable to your practice. Shut off all screen devices and phone noises. …
The practice of Yoga can direct the outwardly going mind inward. The mind has a tendency to move to the future or the past. By going inward one can quiet the tendency of the mind to incessantly think about what happened or what is yet to come. By practicing the eight stages of yoga we …