Podcasts about backbend

Have you ever done a Backbend? Maybe a wrestlers bridge? This movement is the direct counter to the hunched posture of your typical BJJ practitioner. Your ability to extend your upper back and spine is key to healthy shoulders and neck. Not only do you need to be able to go there but be strong in this acrobatic position. JT and Joey Breakdown exactly where to start if you have never done this before and if you struggle to get into the position. The Backbend is 1 of the 6 key mobility Standards in their "Standards Program" featured on the Bulletproof For BJJ App. They unpack how you can progress this movement and how you can take a potential weakness and turn it into a strength that will help your Jiu-Jitsu.Get Stronger & More Flexible for BJJ  with the Bulletproof For BJJ App- Start your 7 Day FREE Trial:  https://bulletproofforbjj.com/registerStay Hydrated with Sodii the tastiest electrolytes in the Game! Get 15% OFF: BULLETPROOF15https://sodii.com.au/bulletproofParry Athletic - Best training gear in the game... Get 20% OFF Discount Code: BULLETPROOF20https://parryathletics.com/collections/new-arrivalsSupport the show

October 30, 2023The Funny Thing About YogaBackbend Basics & Banter Episode No. 38Giana and Bradshaw talk all about backbends today beginning with Upward Facing Dog pose. Though this pose is one of the most repeated backbends in a vinyasa yoga class, they explain how It is not often broken down in enough detail so It can be polarizing. Not only do they explain the alignment and differences between an updog and a cobra pose, but they also break down prone backbends, kneeling backbends, standing backbends, and supine backbends. They stress the importance of sequencing progressively and finding balance, and they encourage teachers and students to explore the many benefits of the lower range of motion backbends. Of course, they share some tips, funnies, and ridiculous banter along the way. If you're enjoying this podcast, share It with friends! And don't forget you can win a t-shirt through the end of November when you rate, review, and subscribe. Thank you for Listening!00:00 Intro00:30 Welcome Back Chit Chat 03:50 Let's Talk Backbends!06:48 Backbends are Polarizing07:39 Upward Facing Dog10:35 Cobra versus Updog13:10 The Problem with Cuing Alignment in Flow Classes15:20 Lower Range of Motion Backbends17:32 Bringing Balance to the Body21:20 Low Range of Motion Backbends Bring More Benefits 23:25 Different Styles of Backbends25:22 Prone Backbends 29:55 Kneeling Backbends35:54 Reclining Backbends39:24 Standing Backbends42:30 Summary 43:15 Pregnancy and Backbends46:14 Tips for Crunchiness47:12 First Crushes50:30 Cancel, Explore, Commit51:40 The Funny Thing About Yoga55:17 Closing Thoughts and AnnouncementsFollow Us on Instagram:@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWishCurious about our 200-hour? Check It out: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicayttJoin us in Nicaragua: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicarguaJoin us in Starved Rock: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/starvedrockJoin our Substack Newsletter to Receive extra bonus FUNNY THING content:https://thefunnythingaboutyoga.substack.com/?r=2m1azy&utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=webBe Featured on the Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewformLearn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School: https://www.cayayogaschool.comSubscribe to our C.A.Y.A. Newsletter: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contactGiana's Website: https://www.gianayoga.com/ Bradshaws Website: https://www.bradshawwish.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

back bends aren't circus performers...they're spinal extension poses that help balance us out and make us feel lifted even when life gets heavy. in this well-rounded vinyasa, backbends take center stage to leave you feeling upright and open. to counteract the stressors of life that pull the shoulders and head forward, we delve into back-body strengthening postures.  

Hello to another brand new episode where I share my camping trip, my son getting lost in nature and intuitively helping heal our selves through feeling. Have you noticed what is going on in your body? Really noticed, the stomach pain, the ringing in your ears or the headache may be telling you something. I believe to help our body heal on deeper levels that we must feel into our bodies and allow what is coming to be here. Correction Meant For More is authored by Lisa Sasevich. Instead of shoving everything back down it is time to dig deep down in to our bodies and experience the messages showing up the way. I am so grateful for you, I love you! Please subscribe and share this episode!! Below you will find the link from each finger to the chakra. Thumb- Solar Plexus Chakra- Yellow- Fire Element- Digestion- Sense of Sight- Inner Strength & Will Power. Wisdom- Sense of Feeling Good or Not Good Enough. Twisting yoga poses. Index Finger- Heart Chakra- Green or Light Pink- Air Element- Breathing- Lungs & Physical Heart. Sense of Touch. Freedom, Joy, Forgiveness & Compassion. Space of Love & Healing. Backbend yoga poses. Middle Finger- Throat Chakra- Blue- Eithers or Space Elements- Communication- Mouth- Ears- Sense of Hearing- Inner Peace, Self & Outer Communication. Speaking Your Truth. Shoulder stands, plow yoga poses. Ring Finger- Root Chakra- Red or Black- Earth Element- Immune System- Legs & Feet- Sense of Smell- Stability, Grounding & Security. Feeling Safe & Trust. Standing and balancing yoga poses. Pinki Finger- Sacral Chakra- Orange- Water Element- Well Being- Reproduction- Sexuality- Letting Go Releasing- Being Adaptable- Moving Forward. Creativity & Sensuality. Lunges, butterfly, any hip opening yoga poses. Palms of Hands- Mind- Purple- Third Eye- Overall Senses & Body- Intuition & Clarification. Childs pose, massaging forehead side to side. Please head over to iTunes and leave Awaken You with Shelly Bond a five star rating and a review. Please let me know what you are interested in hearing more or what you need. Please find FREE Yoga classes and more on healing at Awaken You Healing Center with Shelly Follow me on Facebook: Shelly Bond Instagram: awakenyoushellybond Intro and Outro music are Ryan Marvel originals, you can find him on his website and his youtube page.

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Khi chúng ta ngồi làm việc hàng giờ hoặc xem điện thoại, máy tính nhiều, chúng ta dễ thả lỏng cơ thể vào những tu thế xấu. Lâu dần, điều này dẫn tới sự đau đớn và khó chịu cho cột sống, đồng thời về mặt thẩm mỹ, lưng và dáng đứng cũng không đẹp. Trong Yoga, các tư thế Backbend giup làm mềm dẻo cột sống, mở ngược và làm lưu thông năng lương từ đáy cột sống lên trên, giúp cột sống linh hoạt và khỏe hơn. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yogavi/message

a series of backbending postures designed to open up the front and strengthen the back body...with awareness in how you're moving to ensure you walk off the mat feeling light and uplifted.  

Tipps für dein Backbendtraining: in dieser Podcastepisode habe ich die allerwichtigsten Tipps für dein Rückentraining zusammengefasst. Wenn du deine Backbends intensiv trainieren möchtest, das Video für die Brücke oder aber auch das Workout unbedingt ausprobieren möchtest, hol dir hier deine Gratis Stretchingwoche > www.sisers-stretching.at und starte jetzt dein Stretching! #goforit Gefällt dir das neue Podcast Intro? Hier auch nochmal ein großes Dankeschön an Kevin Gaupmann für die Bearbeitung & Erstellung des Intros. > Hier geht's zu Gaupianos Website Ich wünsche dir einen bendy Backovember & freue mich von dir zu lesen! Deine Steffi ♥

this 45 minute flow will strengthen the muscles that keep you upright and open your shoulders, chest muscles, and hip flexors. a great antidote to "desk/smartphone/bicycle" posture. want to join us live online? visit www.threedogyoga.com to learn more.

Jason and I recorded this episode live at LoveStoryYoga in San Francisco at the Module 1 Advanced Studies training. Since the students are currently focusing on the hips and legs, we thought we'd take a look at backbending techniques. Jason unpacks some of the conventional wisdom about the alignment of this category of poses and then offers some unconventional options for those who don't fit the blueprint.The bottom line is this: Since there are many different body types, there is often more than one "right" way to approach pose alignment.We talk about: * Three different approaches to try to troubleshoot knee pain during backbends* When it might be OK for the feet to not be perfectly parallel in backbends like Urdhva Dhanurasana * Why Jason no longer subscribes to any hard rules for how to tilt the pelvis in backbends (in other words, whether you should "tuck" the tailbone or not) and what he does instead to find a balanced arc* Strategies for preparing the arms and shoulders for postures like Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose or Wheel Pose)Show notes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode180SHOUT-OUT TO OUR SPONSORSGet your yoga studio in a flow with Acuity Scheduling, the all-in-one scheduling tool for classes and private sessions. How Acuity works is simple: we clear the minds of busy studio owners and managers (just like you!) by handling all of the day-to-day booking and billing drudgery, freeing you up to be fully present in the moment. As a special bonus for our friends at Yogaland, your first 45 days of Acuity are 100% free – no credit card needed! All you have to do is sign up at acuityscheduling.com.Women shouldn’t have to compromise when it comes to feminine products. And, with Lola, there are no compromises. Lola products are 100 percent natural, made of 100 percent organic cotton with no added chemicals, fragrances, synthetics, or dyes. Plus, they now offer new hypoallergenic cleansing wipes. Their online subscription service is fully customizable, so it’s one less thing to worry about. For 30 percent off all subscriptions, visit Mylola.com and enter code YOGALAND30 when you subscribe.Aera is a better, safer way to diffuse essential oils. Easy, press-and-play aromatherapy capsules with no mixing, heating, or cleaning needed so it doesn’t add an additional stress of another to-do to your life. For 20% off diffusers and free shipping, go to AeraforHome.com and use code YOGALAND at check out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of COL Drag Race ‘T-Time’, we’re finally at THE FINALE!! Gary and Damon have crossed the finish line! As all of the season 11 queens return, we watch with bated breath as one queen lip syncs her way to become the next drag superstar!! Find out which queen snatched the crown. http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/COLDR087/COLDR087.mp3 … Continue reading COLDR: S11E14: Grand Finale →

PLEASE NOTE: This is a live tutorial if you find it challenging to follow, please visit my YouTube Channel to follow the Tutorial Video. YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVTvxAMBAs Hello Friends, Thanks for tuning in. Here is the second session following on from the previous session. If you haven't tried the first please check it out. this just gives you the opportunity to strengthen and work with strength as you gain that flexibility of the back. Backbending first series: - https://youtu.be/6_jkmRpm1yI I hope you enjoy - let me know your progress! I would love to know how you are getting on. To keep connected please follow me on: SUBSCRIBING & liking my video . Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lotusfloweryoga/ . FaceYoga Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/BtjqWLKlzSG/ . Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/lotusfloweryogastudio/ . Download my FREE E-BOOK- www.lotusfloweryoga.co.uk . Thanks for watching friends :-) . Previous Nose Exercise Video - https://youtu.be/X1Tx2lzXnCU . Contrabustion & Donate: Paypal - lotusfloweryogastudio@gmail.com

Welcome to Death by Champagne, the podcast here to keep you up at night! This week we are here to bring you a true crime episode about killer families! Liv covers The Warden family, a multi-generational family of killers raised on violence whose crimes are eerily similar to one another. Mack cover the Tarverdiyeva family, a murdering clan that may have killed as many as 30 victims, and included their own young children on their crime spree. This episode contains foul language, discussions about serial murder, violence within families, and violence against women and children. We’ll do our best to stay on track, but the bottles are popped!

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Backbends come with some serious promises and aren't accessible to all people and certainly aren't sustainable if done in the extreme way. I know, I know, you don't want to give them up or you want to still be able to try them and this practice makes space for both. Explore all the efforts and possibilities that backbends like cobra, camel, bow, upward bow, crescent contain without having to do a single one. Props - Note you'll need to be on a wood/concrete/tile floor. Just something that will let you slide a blanket across it easily. 2 Blocks Strap Blanket Bolster All Levels  

60-minute all-levels sweaty flow leading up to revolved triangle, dancer pose, and wheel pose The post Ep. 47 – Deep Twist and Backbend Flow appeared first on Adam Hocke Yoga.

90-minute class consisting of standing poses, core work, back bends, and brief pranayama.

60-minute advanced practice Scorpion Pose, Inverted Staff Pose, and the means to get there The post Ep. 33 – Big Backbend Bonanza appeared first on Adam Hocke Yoga.

This week John tells of a Facebook Birthday post that left him bent over with laughs. Jennifer returns as guest-host.

Stretch and strengthen your back and open your heart with this stimulating and challenging 20 minute flow. Channing guides you through back bending postures to help release tension along the spine allowing your energy to flow freely.  If you enjoy this class please be sure to check out the hundreds of other classes available at YogaDownload.com!

Mentioned in this free Anusara Yoga Online Yoga Podcast: Yoga Month HUB * Humanity Unites Brilliance *FOR MORE INFO EMAIL ME ( my page ) * MUDRA MOMENTS RETREAT* WITH ELSIE, ME AND DR DOUGLAS BROOKS!!!!!!!! Join my community networks: ADD your FACE to my facebook group Hillary's Yoga Practice Podcast This is what Vishnu Mudra looks like (this is not my hand) - Nadhi Sodhona - Alternate Breathing Close the right nostril with your right thumb and inhale through the left nostril. Do this to the count of four seconds. Immediately close the left nostril with your right ring finger and little finger, and at the same time remove your thumb from the right nostril, and exhale through this nostril. Do this to the count of eight seconds. This completes a half round. Inhale through the right nostril to the count of four seconds. Close the right nostril with your right thumb and exhale through the left nostril to the count of eight seconds. This completes one full round. Start by doing three rounds, adding one per week until you are doing seven rounds. Alternate nostril breathing should not be practiced if you have a cold or if your nasal passages are blocked in any way. Forced breathing through the nose may lead to complications. In pranayama it is important to follow this rule: under no circumstances should anything be forced. If you use the nostrils for breath control they must be unobstructed. If they are not, you must practice throat breathing. Sequence of Anusara Yoga Podcast Level 1/2 Class: Downward Facing Dog All 4's to Variation with Opposite Arms Extended Pigeon Prep Down Dog to Plank to Salambasana - Locust Pose Cobra to Down Dog Wide Stance to Prasarita Padottanasana Warrior II Vinyasa (Plank, Chattarunga or to Belly to Cobra) Child to Down Dog Triangle to Half Moon Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend Malasana - Garland with a Twist Bakasana - Crane Pose Navasana - Boat Pose Squat to Bakasana Chattarunga or Belly Ardha Bekasana - Thigh Stretch Child Anejane - Low Lunge Down Dog Sukhasana - Easy Seat for Alternate Breathing Sukhasana - Easy Seat with Twist Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Meditation or Savasana Namaste!

Mentioned in this Free Online Yoga Class Podcast : Dr. Martin Luther King program on KPFKMarianne Williamson Agape International Spiritual CenterAnusara Universal Principles of Alignment - Good to read!!! YOGACASTING with Hillary Rubin iProng Article A BIG - Thank you to Bill Palmer and E*star LA schedule for 2008 *****YOU ARE INVITED TO MY MEXICO YOGA RETREAT ***** GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF YOGA IN PARADISE Anusara Yoga with Hillary April 6-12, 2008 Heat your body and cool your mind with two Anusara Yoga classes a day, and a SPECIAL BONUS!!! a 3 hr Thai Yoga Massage Class with one of LA's top therapists - Deon De Wet. Also included is a personal thai yoga massage with him to assist you to unwind and enjoy yourself fully. This retreat is designed for all levels - from those with no yoga experience including if you have physical injuries to more advanced practitioners. Everyboy is welcome to honor their process of unfolding to enjoy their own process of transformation. Between classes you'll have plenty of time to relax on the beach, shop in town, unwind in your beautiful villa or nuture yourself. You are free to make the best choices on your vacation to find the peace that resides within you. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check this link or CALL 1-800-603-YOGA (9642) __________________________________________________________________ ADD your FACE to my facebook group Hillary's Yoga Practice Podcast Sequence for Beginners Free Online Yoga Podcast Class: All 4's Cat Cow Pose Variation of Cat Cow - Down Dog Plank Pose On your belly to Salambasana (hands clasped) Child's Pose Down Dog Uttansana - Standing Fwd Bend Down Hill Skiers Pose Urdvah Hastasana - Hands Extended Over Head Samasthiti - Mountain Pose/Pose of Alignment Uttanasana - Fwd Bend Straight Leg Lunge Lunge with Knee to Floor - Uttanasana - Fwd Bend Plank Pose - Top of a Pus-up Cobra Child's Pose All 4's to Down Dog Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Down Dog Child's Pose Supta Padangustasana - Supine Leg Stretch Supine Stretch Knees to Chest Savasana - Corpse Pose Namaste!

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Yoga Podcast (good for beginners to advanced yogi's): Call me to share how you may feel alone and how your practice reminds you that you are connected to something bigger pose you want to work on that I can teach 206.984.0347 - and check out my main website. YOU are INVITED to MEXICO to CONNECT w/ OTHER YOGI'S ON THE BEACH APRIL 6-12 2008 MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE MY SWEET FRIEND Jeffrey Grubb's new collection alchemi sport alchemi SPORT by Jeffrey Grubb - this jacket is a must have!!! FEELING TECHY??? PLEASE JOIN MY NETWORKS: ADD your FACE to my facebook group for Hillarys Yoga Practice Podcast Listen in to Mudra Moments and hear how yoga is off the mat for yoga teachers Hillary and Elsie Escobar!!! CHECK OUT the YJ BLOG REVIEW OF MUDRA MOMENTS!!! click here : CITY YOGA WORKSHOP for TEACHERS LEARN HOW TO TEACH NEW STUDENTS OF YOGA!! __________________________________________________________ Anusara Yoga Class Sequence for All Levels of Yoga Students to Strengthen Upper Body and: Sukasana - Easy Posture Down Dog to Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Over Heatd to Samasthiti - Pose of Alignment then Extend One Arm Up Other Down - Scissor Arms to Shoulder Stretch Uttanasna to Plank to Cobra to Down Dog Straight Leg Lunge to Uttanasana Uttanasana to Vira III Legs - Warrior III (Finger Tips on Floor) Vinyasa Vira II - Warrior II to Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Plank to Belly Stage I Core Work - Salambasana Variations Cobra to Down Dog to Crescent Pose Down Dog Bring Knees to Chest Anjaneasana - Low Lunge to Parvritta Parsvakonasana - Twisted Extended Side Angle Uttanasna with a Roll Under Feet - Stage II Core Work: Navasana - Boat Pose Ardha Navasana - 1/2 Boat Pose 2X Danurasana - Bow Pose Child's Pose Stage III Core Work: On Back Legs Scissored then Crunches Knees To Chest Bridge Pose then to Urdvah Danurasana (or just a second bridge) Jathara Parvittasana Happy Baby Savasana or Meditation Namaste!

Mentioned in this Free Yoga Podcast: Dr. Douglas Brooks Elsie Escobar TH001) Yoga Fundamentals (5-Week Module) Embrace Your Body for Self Empowerment and Transformation with Anusara ™ Yoga Faculty: Hillary Rubin Evenings: Monday 7pm – 10pm First class: November 5, Last class: December 3 Location Room 1 Course Fee: $175; No Prerequisite To Sign Up call 310-328-1250 At the kibbutz where Gusta is buried. A sad day of remeberance and the sweetness showed its face as the cemetery is surrounded by banana fields and I felt like doing hanumanasana. Sequence Level 2: Lie On Belly in Prone Position Downward Facing Dog Uttanasana then Clasped Hands Behind Back for Shoulder Stretch Eka Pada Uttanasana to Lunge then Vira II Then Interlace Hands Behind and Fold Forward Release Clasp and Work your Head Behind Knee Down Dog then Second Side Anejaneasana Thigh Stretch Plank to Belly into the Variation of Makrasana All 4's then onto Your Back Bridge Pose then Eka Pada Setubhandasana - One Legged Bridge Wind Shield Wiper Pose Supta Padangustasana Knees to Chest Savasasana Namaste!

This  yoga class podcast is dedicated to the memory of Gusta, my Husband's grandmother who passed away August 13th in her sleep peacefully at the age of 96. She passed just from old age with a life filled with love and beauty. Last year before we were married I met her in Israel. She was pure love. Her life was one that was filled with amazing experiences. I am grateful to have been able to spend time with her and will miss her. We are going to Israel this September for our 1 year anniversary and Gusta was stretching every breath to see me and to have someone actually put you as the meaning behind their breath is an honor. And with this I offer this yoga class to her. My husband Asaf and Gusta in June 06. In this Free Yoga Class Podcast: Yoga Class Sequence- Level2-3 Down Dog Uttanasana Lift One Leg Up then Stretch Back into A Lunge Down Dog Salambasana Down Dog Crescent Pose Surya Namaskar Pigeon Prep Surya Namaskar Parsvottanasana Down Dog with Twist Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Vinyasa Uttanasana Interlace Fingers Stretch Over Head Vira II - Warrior 2 Surya Namaskar Vashistasana - Side Plank Pigeon Prep Thigh Stretch Anejaneasana- Hanuman's Mother, Soft as Ghee Setubandha Sarvangasana- Bridge Urdvah Dhanurasana -Upward Facing Bow Windshield Wiper Pose Supta Padangustasana Happy Baby Savasana - Corpse Pose Namaste!

Funny enough I did not know Harry Potter was releasing #7 this weekend.. I guess the energy was embedded as there are so many things we have yet to see in ourselves and the world. While working to produce a NEW!! YOGA PODCAST called, Mudra Moments this week I found new features in wordpress which allowed me to add color to my posts..and what made me laugh is that it was pretty much always there but neither Elsie or I saw it. Notice in your life if you are not seeing that is right in front of you and send me an email to share hillaryrubin1@gmail.com. Mentioned in this Yoga Podcast: VishnuSesa ALSO CHECK OUT a New interview with me and Dr. Nikki Monte from CLICK HERE - Stuck No More Radio on July 12th 2007 Sequence: Level 2/3 Yoga Class Supta Padagustasana Ardha Happy Baby Urdvah Hastasana Uttanasana Lunge to Crescent Pose Vinyasa Down Dog Vira II - Warrior II Parsva Konasana Down Dog Trikonasana - Triangle Vinyasa Garudasana - Eagle Pose into Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Vashistasana - Side Plank Down Dog Vinyasa with Salambasana - Locust Pose Anjaneasana Thigh Stretch - Ardha Bhekasana - Down Dog Agnistambasana- Fire Log Make sure you arent sickling the foot! 2X Ustrasana - Camel Pose Dhanurasna - Bow Setubhandasana - Bridge Eka Pada Setubhandasna - One Legged One more Backbend of Choice Maybe Urdvah Dhanurasana - Windshield Wiper Pose Supta Padangustasana Happy Baby - Knees to Chest Savasana Namaste!

Every time I prepare to teach a workshop I ask myself why I teach yoga, why I do yoga and how does it make a difference in my life. What comes up again and again is how I find my self-empowerment through my choices to align with my heart.  The Gita states that we are better to fail at who we are then become someone else which to me means to be who we are and through this we can find our power knowing that we are being true to ourselves and make better choices from this place. Even when I cannot find the access point of a pose I know with my breath and intention there is a shift which shows me it's possible even if not on this day. Force does not lead us to a place where we are able to connect deeply to ourselves where power is what we hold deep within ourself which can influence and inspire others. When we soften, align and take action to do the best we can there comes a feeling of accomplishment even if we don't get the textbook pose. See how you can empower yourself by taking care of yourself and make choices that support what you believe in on and off your mat Habitat For Humanity Yogathon at City Yoga - CALL TO DONATE BY SEPT 15th      323-654-2125 Inversions For Beginners at City Yoga   Sequence : Level 2/3 All 4's Hands and Knees Down Dog Uttanasana Urdvah Hastasana Samastithi  then Interlace Hands Strech Palms Up Shoulder Stretch Interlace Hands Behind Back Uttanasana Lunge with Knee on Floor Uttanasana Plank Pose to Cobra to Down Dog Down Dog Split Vira I - Warrior One Vinyasa Vira II - Warrior Two to Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle to Trikonasana  - Triangle Down Dog to Vashistasana  - Side Plank  to Wild Thing Pose Vinyasa Balasana - Child's Pose to Down Dog Lunge with Shoulder/Head Behind Knee  Eka Pada Koundinyasana Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon  to Parvritta Ardha Chandrasana - Revolved Moon Down Dog Hasta Padagustasana Malasana - Garland Pose to Bakasana - Crane Pose  Child's Pose Anjaneasana with Thigh Stretch Seated Hip Opener Agnistambasana Prep - Firelog Prep Setubhanda - Bridge to Urdvah Danurasana Windshield Wiper Pose Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose Upward Facing Child's Pose - Sit with Knees Bent Wrap Arms Around and Lower Head to Knees Ujjayi Breath Meditation Savasana - Corpse Pose Namaste!       

For the past week I have been paying attention to see where I can make a difference in the world I live in by paying attention to where I can be of service. Even with teaching as a service for me I seek other ways to uplift others especially when I am in public places. The other day I saw a woman in Kinko's began a conversation that led to yoga and that night she came to class - very cool as shared that she had a loss in her family. This reminded me that we can make a big difference for others without really knowing the imprint we leave. My teachers all have reminded me of this and today I offer this to you - each day we can see how we are part of the tapestry of life. Your feedback, YOU and your practice make a difference in this world.... I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity to make a difference in your life. Sally Kempton - Check out the 3 Week Breakthrough Meditation Sally's  book on meditation is in my Amazon Store a must buy for anyone wanting to learn or deepen their practice.  Sequence: Level 1 All 4's - hands and knees Cat Cow Warmup Down Dog Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend Urdvah Hastasana Then Interlace Fingers Crescent to the Side Uttanasana to Anejaneasana - Lunge with Knee to Floor Down Dog to Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra Lunge with Twist Uttanasana Vinyasa Parsvakonasana Down Dog to Plank to Salambasana to Down Dog Vira I - Warrior One Down Dog to Vinyasa Working Updog Trikonasana Plank Pose to Salambasana Child's Pose to All 4's Lifting Alternate Leg and Arms Vashistasana Lunge Hip Opener - Eka Pada Bhekasana - On Belly Prone Position Resting Head on Hands Ben Knee Foot Over Knee Danurasana 2X Down Dog Anjaneasana Down Dog Ustrasana - Camel Pose Setubandha - Bridge Pose Eka Pada Setubhandhasana - One Legged Bridge Pose Lifting One Leg at a Time Easy Supine Twist Ardha Mastyendrasana - Half Lord of the Fishes Baddha Konasana One Knee to Chest then Both to Chest Savasana Namaste!

This week was sizzlin hot in LA (even though its still spring) and in the heat I was doing some spring cleaning creating more space in my closet and filing papers. As I was putting order to my stuff I found myself cutting some pants to make capri's to teach in (the heat drove me to do it), while in the process of cutting the pants I rediscovered my love for altering my clothing and that it is ok to love clothes. Little did I know that Mala my puppy was going to get some new digs out of my creative moment (my being resourceful)... yes I did make two shirts for her and she looked quite cute in her pima cotton 80's sweat shirts... What I love about the yoga is it's everywhere always taking us deeper into what we value and if we tune into the flow of our heart we can find the joy that resides inside and have an even brighter more beautiful expression. Being creative, resourceful and finding what I value allowed me to do yoga without even rolling out my mat totally cool- all in all enjoying the lila tandava (the dance of play). Find how you can do what you love and tap into something more within to see what you have already and begin to use your resources to empower yourself and enjoy your gifts on and off your mat.   this is the SErratus Anterior that I mention when in Down Dog to extend from  Sanskrit: Sri: Beauty Mudhya: Middle Vikrukti: Crooked or Assymetrical Ganesh: Elephant God and Son of Siva  For cool tunes to listen to trip hop and not lots of chatting check out   Daves's Lounge Sequence: Level 2/3 All 4's Hands and Knees Down Dog - Bend Elbows to Side 3x and Bend Knees Taking Top of Thighs Back 3X Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend - Look Fwd 5x Urdvah Hastasana to Uttanasana Lifting One Leg to Eka Pada Uttanasana Plank, Chattarunga Dandasana, to Bhujangasana - Cobra to Down Dog Uttanasana to Urdvah Hastasana Standing on One Leg Holding Your Shin Uttanasana to Crescent Pose to Vinyasa Down Dog to Eka Hasta to Eka Pada Uttanasana - Hold Calves with Bent Legs Opens Hamstrings Samasthiti to Uttanasana to Vira I Vinyasa to Second Side Down Dog Working Towards Handstand Prep L-Pose Handstand Samasthiti to Vrksasana - Tree Pose to Samasthiti to Urdvah Hastasana Trikonasana - Triangle Pose Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Parvritta Ardha Chandrasana - Twisted Half Moon Open Back into Ardha Chandrasana to Trikonasana Uttanasana Virasana - Hero Pose to Supta Virasana - Reclining Back Down Dog Lunge Hip Opener Knee Down or Up  Anejaneasana  to  Monkey Lunge Hands Come to the Floor Usttrasana - Camel Pose Setubhandasana - Bridge Pose to Eka Pada Setubhandasana Urdvah Dhanurasana 2X - Upward Facing Bow Easy Supine Twist Suptapadangustasana Knees to Chest Savasana - Corpse Pose Namaste!