Life in Commune

Welcome back to Life in Commune! In this episode Patrick sits down to chat about June's focus of Strength and brings some closing thoughts to our month of Growth in May. There is also a good amount of time for Q&A in this episode, we hope you enjoy!practice with us : http://www.communeyogastudio.com

Getting stuck in a rut happens to all of us! In this month of practices we have been focused on growth, but one of the biggest challenges we all face is returning to ourselves when life trips us up. In this week's episode Carling and Patrick discuss what happens when they get stuck in the mud and methods they use to get out of that space. Enjoy the chat and thanks for tuning in!Practice with us and the rest of the crew : http://communeyogastudio.com

Join Patrick in this vinyasa flow based session that plays with pace and rhythm to create a detailed connection to your practice. This journey will help you find a connection to each transition which opens the door for new levels of strength in body and mind to be created. In order to clean the house we need to establish a connection to our foundations. In this class you will find a bridge between Mobility March and Spring Cleaning to bring a full circle flow into your being. If you enjoy this session check out our full video library of practices at http://www.communeyogastudio.com

Join Carling to find space for feeling in this smooth sensation filled pranayama practice. Bring new elements of detail and definition to your breathing as you sit with poise to create presence. This is an audio recording of a class Carling released for our new month's focus "Growth" in our online studio. Enjoy this session and if you want more you can find this in video form along with over 1,000 other classes at http://www.communeyogastudio.com

Join Patrick and Carling for a conversation around this month's theme in Commune Online, join us for classes this month by visiting www.communeyogastudio.comMay's studio theme is all things GROWTH & EXPANSION

The pace at which we practice yoga asana creates the framework for how we feel and connect to the moment just as much as the poses we choose to move through. In this episode Carling and Patrick chat about their journey's into various forms of yoga and how their practices have evolved over time.

While there are many optimal ways to live life some of them can feel very unpractical or unattainable. In this episode Patrick and Carling discuss there method for building good habits and patterns in daily life. Laugh through this conversation with us as we make a series of absurd off the cuff references and pull it all together to (hopefully!) help you find steps forward bringing more mindfulness into developing routines you enjoy!

Join Carling and Shelby for a discussion about rituals, seasons, and transitions in life!Practice with us online : http://www.communeyogastudio.com

Welcome to a new month on Commune Online! Here we are rolling right into spring with a focus on moving new energies into our practice. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and it's time to start defrosting from the winter chill. This month, we're shifting our focus to the inner needs of clearing our new space and starting fresh. It's time for a little SPRING CLEANING

Recovery can be a big confusing topic in the world of buzz words and internet protocols. In this episode we chat about mindsets for feeling better in your body, our daily routines, and creating sustainability in your practice. Laugh along with with us as we chat about cold plunges, lazarus pits, restorative stretching, star wars, and finding a path to your personal recovery process. Practice with us online : http://www.communeyogastudio.com Mobility March Promo code is good til April 1st, use it now : MOBILITYMATTERS

This week Patrick and Carling discuss their own personal mobility journeys, how they have evolved over time, and where they currently sit in the pantheon of personal practice priorities! Practice with us online : http://www.communeyogastudio.comPromo Code : MOBILITYMATTERS to get $10 off a month for six monthsJoin our Teacher Training programs : http://www.awakeningyogaacademy.com

Three weeks into Mobility March and hopefully you are starting to feel the benefits of your efforts! In this podcast we discuss how to keep it going, what good daily routines might look like, and how to take the next steps in your journey. Mobility is a great support for your yoga practice because it helps you bridge the gap between flexibility, movement, and posture. Build these foundations to create a deeper awareness to your body, mind, and spirit. Practice with us now : http://www.communeyogastudio.comPromo Code : MOBILITYMATTERS  - gets your six months of membership at $20 per month until April 1st

In this episode Patrick and Carling discuss the first four classes of Mobility March in detail to give clarity around the purpose of each session. We provide all the specifics to help you have a better understanding of why and where you are putting in effort to help create a deeper understanding to each session. If you are interested in joining us for this month of practice you can use the code MOBILITYMATTERS at checkout until April first to practice with us for $20 a month for six months! Start today by visiting http://www.communeyogastudio.comThe four classes we break down in this session focus on brain body connection, handstands and middle splits, external hip rotation in vinyasa, and nerve flossing. Enjoy the listen and shoot us any questions that come up!

Life in Commune is officially back in action! In this episode Patrick and Carling chat about the launch of Mobility March, the first programmed month of classes on Commune Online. We discuss what mobility is, why it's important, and how we will use it in our classes during the month. This conversation is a great place to begin your introduction to mobility, and how it is different from movement or flexibility. New Episodes will be coming out on Tuesday's moving forward, please subscribe and come be part of the vibe!To practice with us online visit http://www.communeyogastudio.com - if you are new use the code MOBILITYMATTERS for six months of membership at $20 a month. Thanks for being part of the crew. 

In this episode Patrick and Carling sit down to chat about various methods of yoga practice from their personal experience. Join us for practice :: www.communeyogastudio.com

In this week's episode the team sits down to chat about teacher training programs, how they made the leap to their first one, how they made the choice, and what they remember from the beginning of the journey. Laugh along with us as we explore our infancy in teacher training and give some tips on choosing one for your path. If you would like to train with us our next online training starts May 17th! https://awakening-yoga-academy.thinkific.comPractice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

In this episode PB, Carling, CJ, and Shelby sit down to talk about success and finding your way through the ups and downs of any given day. in this episode we chat about morning rituals, redefining what success means, how to be productive, and where you can find joy along the way. practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

In this episode, the team talks about diversifying the practice of yoga and movement to create a healthy lifestyle. practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

In this episode, Shelby, CJ, and PB talk about our big move then answer your questions around practicing too much and tips for sequencing!Practice with us :: http://communeyogastudio.com

CJ, Shelby, Carling, and PB sit down to answer a number of your questions from this week including our favorite series in Awakening Yoga and what kind of mat we prefer to practice with. Enjoy the chat! join us for class :: http://www.commueyogastudio.com

In this episode Patrick and Carling sit down to chat about Awakening Yoga, how it came to be, and tap into some of the various series that are part of our practice. join us for classes online at : http://www.communeyogastudio.com

PB, Carling, CJ, and Kim sit down to chat about music in yoga class and finding "A-ha!" moments in practice, enjoy!practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

it's a bro-cast this week! PB and CJ sit down to answer your questions about coming back to your practice, finding wins along the way, music, finding your own success. 

in this episode the team sits down to chat about ways to improve your practice, qualities we enjoy in teachers, functional freedom, and funny moments teaching on camera!come practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

In this episode the team chats about working with and through insecurities in the practice. We also dive into some tips for teaching online and chat about our favorite props! practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

In this episode we discuss how we all find growth in our practice as Kim makes her first appearance on the podcast!practice with us :: www.communeyogastudio.com

in this episode Patrick and Carling chat about moving Commune Yoga online and life in lock down.practice with us online :: www.communeyogastudio.com

This week Erica joins the podcast crew and we discuss forearm balance tips, movement inspirations, and our new practice paths!Try our online yoga studio free for your first 7 days : www.communeyogastudio.com

In this episode we chat about different techniques for class structures and what we are doing currently, our different paths to start teaching yoga, breaking down a few elements of boat pose, and some activities we are currently doing for recovery. We hope you enjoy the chat!practice with us on www.communeyogastudio.com

We are excited to officially bring this podcast back to life on a regular basis. Our studio Commune Yoga in Seattle has officially transitioned to a full online experience and here is where we will have our weekly conversations with the community! Each week we will come together to answer questions from y'all and discuss future happenings at the studio. We hope you enjoy these chats with the team, if you have any questions send them our way. New episodes will be regularly releasing on Mondays!In this first episode PB, Carling, CJ, and Shelby sit down to have a laugh while chatting about the beginning of moving the studio online during the beginning of the pandemic. You will get insight into the team's first experiences creating classes in video format and some of the early struggles that we have overcome along the way. try our studio platform free for the first 7 days by visiting : www.communeyogastudio.com

Finding ways to limit your expectations while still having excitement for what is to come can be a complicated path to walk. In this episode Patrick and Carling chat about there own process wrangling their expectations while staying open to joy on and off the mat!

In this episode Patrick and Carling explore the relationship between being good and having your talents work for you.

In this episode we give you three tips that will help you find balance upside down in any inversion! This was inspired from our recent Awakening Inversion Training in Seattle at our studio Commune Yoga.

In this episode we discuss experience and how it can be nurturing our growth or numbing us to our reality.

In this episode we discuss what exactly "Alignment Yoga" is and how we might define the differences between Good and Bad alignment. We wonder who exactly gets to decide the alignment rules, and if we really can apply them as students and teachers.

We are officially back from baby hiatus and talking about one of the more hot button issues when it comes to teaching yoga! Can you teach something in class if you can't perform it in your own asana practice? We discuss how to make this a reality and the steps it takes to bringing authenticity into your teachings.

In this episode we sit down and have an open conversation about Carling's journey as a yoga student over the course of her pregnancy.

Teaching new students can be a tricky game, in this episode we talk about our experience teaching new students and offer five tips that will help you structure your classes and have success sharing knowledge!

In honor of July 4th we're throwing it way back to 1996 with a special guest to watch the classic movie Independence Day. Have a laugh with us in this pop culture focused episode as we invade a world run by Will Smith, Jeff Goldbloom, and Bill Pullman as they try and save the world from alien anarchy!

We all procrastinate. It is one of the most impossible things to avoid, sometimes we all need that sense of urgency to kick in so we can transform into our best selves, but other times it can lead to stress and negativity. In this episode we talk about where we are currently struggling with a lack of planning and how to notice when bad patterns are taking over day to day life!

Find some time to do nothing? Life is busy. For all of us. Job or no job, kids or no kids, intentional or not - things just seem to pile up. There is so much constant stimulation going on that it can lead to an immense level of sensory overload. In this episode we discuss how to step away from the madness (even if its just for a minute) and back into yourself!

In this episode we talk about exploring the yoga practice, getting into the roots of what you are looking for, and finding a practice that suits those needs.

The cultural phenomenon broken down from our nerdy perspective, enjoy as we dive deep into our own fan theories and talk real world approaches to Game of Thrones.

In this episode we discuss the pervasive messaging that we should be able to "do it all" and how that affects our notions of control, worthiness, and purpose. What does it actually mean to "do it all" and why do we think we can, or should be able to anyways?

You have your 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, now what?! In this episode we go over 5 key things to help you land your first job and become part of the local yoga community where you live.

Patrick and Carling chat about the long distance side of their relationship, what it means to stay connected while apart, the miracle of Facetime, and their best tips for maintaining an integrated, authentic, long term relationship across borders.

Welcome to our new podcast, Life in Commune! We are beyond excited to be back sharing with all of you. In this first episode we set the scene for what is to come then laugh through an speedy update of what we have been up to and why we are moving on from our previous podcast.