Podcasts about sun salutations

Playing guitar is more fun - and definitely easier - when your mind and body are relaxed and flexible. The Yo-Guitar videos help you with that, and the newest one gets your blood pumping too! In this episode, Marlene describes the latest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations 2. She talks about the 12 asanas (poses), which include Child's Pose, and shares their Sanskrit names too!  Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Community! Our next community jam session is 6/18, don't miss out! Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources YoGuitar Video Library Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!  Coaching Sessions Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book Thursday Tips blog Thank you to our sponsor! GatorCo.com   Available on... @YouTube @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify  @spotifypodcasts  #YoGuitar #yoga #yogaforguitarists #SunSalutations #Childspose #asanas #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast  Credits: Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson This podcast was made possible in part by: Gator Cases I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

Are you looking for a powerful way to refresh your body and sharpen your focus - so you can play guitar with more ease and flow? Try the latest Yo-Guitar video, Sun Salutations. In this episode, Marlene talks about the benefits of Sun Salutations, a simple sequence of yoga poses to help calm your mind, loosen up tight muscles and tendons, and give your nervous system a much-needed reset.  Now Available on YouTube Podcasts link:MarlenesMusic1 Start Your Free 7-day YoGuitar Video Library Trial! Join our Guitar Tips Community! Our next community jam session is 4/23, don't miss out! Marlene's Guitar Courses & Learning Resources YoGuitar Video Library Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!  Coaching Sessions Marlene's Tips For Guitar Playing Success book Thursday Tips blog Thank you to our sponsor! GatorCo.com   Available on... @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @YouTubePodcasts @Feedspot #YogaforGuitarists #YoGuitar #YouTubePodcasts #SunSalutations #guitar #learnguitar #playguitar #guitartips #guitarpodcast  Credits: Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson This podcast was made possible in part by: Gator Cases I Create Sound - For help getting your best sound go to www.icreatesound.com

For today's self-care practice, Rachel offers you something simple you can do that she has done since she was a teen. It's a way to get out of your head, into your body, and shake off everything old and stagnant. We are going to do a couple rounds of sun salutations! This is a genius sequence, and a very foundational sequence that we return to again and again in yoga for a reason. Rachel will walk you through the steps. Tune in to begin. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 233, Greg and Pam discuss holidays, travel, and yarn. Many thanks to Greg's Computer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished multiple Kory The Kobold stuffies. He's a mess, no Ravelry project pages…. He found some cool glitter plastic safety eyes that come in different colors for them. Greg started and finished a test knit for Owen's Half-Bobble Hat, a new pattern from E (HaulAway). Greg almost finished a Danish Santa Hat from the National Museum of Denmark. He's using a Clover Tassel Maker to make an awesome tassel. Greg is working on a design project. Pam's Project Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using String Theory Yarn in the Ohm base. She mentioned the mini-gusset you can insert. Pam talked about replacing the heel in a pair of socks using this tutorial. Pam finished on Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She is using Harrisville Designs Nightshades. She used Roxanne Richardson's Finchley Graft video for the cuffs. Pam finally stopped making Easy Granny Christmas Baubles by Carmen Heffernan. She used KnitPicks Comfy Sport. Pam finished the Cobblestone Cowl by Kay Adolphson. She is using handspun and a merino yak blend yarn. Pam finished a Stashbusting Helix hat by Rose-Kim Knits. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam started the Regular Guy Beanie using Berroco Ultra Wool. Pam started a Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam mentioned a few other patterns: Sun Salutation, Mad Women, Unicorn Tapestry Sweater, Sea Glass Patterns and Oats Cowl. Pam cranked out a number of hats on her Sentro Knitting Machine. GREG LINK UP Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the HBO Show Somebody, Somewhere and the Netflix show Dexter. Greg talked about the Apple TV+ show Silo. Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative practice of 108 Sun Salutations, a sacred tradition in yoga. I explore the spiritual and astronomical significance of the number 108, explain why classical Surya Namaskar is the best choice for this ritual, and share how you can approach it with mindfulness and preparation. Whether you're a student or a teacher, I provide practical tips on building readiness, making modifications, and pacing yourself safely. I also discuss the meditative and symbolic aspects of this practice, highlighting how it can foster personal growth and a deeper connection to universal energy. This episode is your one-stop guide to understanding and experiencing the richness of 108 Sun Salutations.Episode Highlights:Debunking myths about 108 Sun SalutationsSignificance of the Number 108Classical Surya NamaskarThe distinction between regular practice and the 108 classical Surya NamaskarsPreparation and readiness for 108 Sun SalutationsWho Should Avoid 108 Sun SalutationsTips for leading and modificationsImportance of not participating fully as a teacher when leading a classEncouraging breaks, hydration, and mindful participation without competition.Structuring the practice with a cooling-down period, Pranayama, and extended ShavasanaPranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

Send us a textHalo Prietlejie!Have we got a lesson for you!As we all know Tony D is great at shouting out commands, but today Uncle Mike will teach him how to say a few helpful phrase commands in Croatian. You're not going to want to miss this one.DL MOE has a Super Slatko Report for you all about the Pozdrav Suncu, also known as the Sun Salutation, an art light installation on Zadar's waterfront. Really cool, you'll want to check this one out in person for sure..Can't wait, see you there!Bog,_LLC TEAMVisit our website: https://www.letslearncroatian.com/We have a YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/LetsLearnCroatianLLC Merch Store: https://www.letslearncroatian.com/llc-storeKeep the content flowing, donate to the LLC: https://www.letslearncroatian.com/llc-supporters-pageBuy the LLC a Cup of Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoKX Collaborate with LLC: https://www.letslearncroatian.com/become-a-sponsorDo you FaceBook, we do: https://www.facebook.com/llcpod/?__tn__=-UC*FWe even do Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llcpod/?hl=enTeeDee's Soapshttps://www.teedeessoaps.comHello LLC Prieteljie!We launched a Buy Me a Coffee supporters page. Here's your opportunity to become an LLC Members. Lots of incentives, including: an LLC Members Only Magnet, automatic entrance to any LLC Member Only raffles & prizes and access to the LLC Members Only page on our website, where we upload new content monthly.Click on the link below.https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoKXHvala, Bog!Support the show

For whatever reason Sun Salutation C or Surya Namaskar C, is not as popular as A and B. Sun C (or Son C in YogaFaith) is a 12-posture yoga sequence that stretches and strengthens the body, often performed at the beginning of a yoga practice like A and B, or in a slower more meditative way at the end of practice. It's a variation on the traditional Sun Salutation sequence, and includes Upward Salute (Urdhva Hastasana) and Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana). There are many variations of all the Sun Salutations ~ practice and worship freely. I give you an example of integrating a passage with the Prayer of Jabez and the Lord's Prayer towards the end - as well as an embodied worship to Bethel's So Will I. In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. God called the light “day,” and the darkness he called “night.” And there was evening, and there was morning—the first day. Genesis 1:1-5 Enjoy ~ learn more at https://yogafaith.org/

Hey, it's Cha Wilde here, ready to guide you through a playful and grounding yoga session. Let's start by settling into a comfortable child's pose. Breathe deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth, spreading your fingers wide and feeling that beautiful stretch in your armpits and hips. 00:00:00 - Opening and Child's Pose Let's start by settling into a comfortable child's pose. Breathe deeply through your nose and exhale through your mouth, spreading your fingers wide and feeling that beautiful stretch in your armpits and hips. 00:01:58 - Downward Dog and Leg Lifts Now, let's move into downward dog. Straighten your legs, arms, and back. Lift each leg individually, pointing your toes down, and really engage those hamstrings. Feel the strength and stretch in every movement. 00:03:48 - Forward Folds and Halfway Lifts Next, we flow into forward folds and halfway lifts. Draw your chest forward, slide your fingers up your shins, and feel your shoulder blades engaging. Let's keep that breath steady and focused. 00:04:25 - Ragdoll Pose and Standing Sequence Transitioning into a ragdoll pose, let your body hang upside down with bent knees, letting go of any tension. Slowly roll up to a standing position, engage your feet, and reach your arms overhead. Feel the energy rising within you. 00:07:24 - Sun Salutations and Warrior Poses Let's dive into sun salutations, flowing through plank, chaturanga, upward dog, and downward dog. As we move into warrior one, focus on your breath and alignment. Let each pose be an expression of your inner strength. 00:15:32 - Closing and Meditation We'll finish with a moment of meditation. Sit still, breathe deeply, and release any remaining tension. I'll guide you through some gentle twists. Remember, even this short practice is powerful. You've done something wonderful for yourself today. ------------------------ ✨ Welcome to Cha Wilde's YouTube channel dedicated to healing. Through yoga classes, guided meditations, and casual talks, Cha shares her experience with somatic practices, spirituality, and well-being. Cha's teachings are informed by her own training and practice in yoga asana, Tibetan Buddhism and Internal Family Systems. Cha Wilde is a Multi-Passionate Artist, Inner Freedom Guide, Internal Family Systems and Trauma Informed Healer & Coach, 16yr Master Trained Yogi (E-RYT 200) and Somatic Meditation Teacher, 24yr Daily Journaler, Laughter Yoga Leader, Master of Theology from the University of St. Andrews. On this YouTube channel, Cha is currently sharing tiny yoga classes and guided meditations, 15min or less, integrating mindful tantric movement with somatic IFS yin yoga & teachings from Tibetan Buddhism. Cha values freedom, creativity, playfulness, presence, community, & deep connection. Dive into her world: https://chawilde.com/ Cha teaches naked yoga classes. These are available for members of her online studio: chawilde.com/studio-membership Cha is also a singer, songwriter, music producer, writer & abstract painter. Explore her artwork & teachings about freedom of expression on her other YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@iamthewilderness/videos This channel is a space of inclusivity and positivity. I encourage everyone to join in conversation, share kindness, ask questions, and cultivate an attitude of gratitude. All your parts are welcome here. These videos are just the beginning of a much larger journey. If you would like to train with Cha privately or schedule a 1:1 IFS healing session, send her a message through her website: https://chawilde.com/contact ------------------------ #yoga #yogaposes #yogaworkout #yogaexercises #yogapractice #yogalife #yogainspiration --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chawilde/support

Welcome to Episode 194 of Pelo Buddy TV, an unofficial Peloton podcast & Peloton news show. This week we cover the following topics: The prices of some hardware devices are being raised in certain countries. Peloton's shift to using third party partners will help them launch more easily in new countries. Peloton & Hyatt teamed up to offer some VIP All For One Experiences. Jess King will DJ a party, while Susie Chan & Joslyn Thompson Rule will host music trivia during All For One. Peloton has added Walking Bootcamp classes, and Matty Maggiacomo taught the first class this week. Peloton will be celebrating Latin & Hispanic Heritage Month, which includes a Selena artist series. Rad Lopez has a 3 day split strength program in Spanish. The Discover Yoga collection is a series of one-week Yoga programs. The first Discover Yoga program is Sun Salutations with Aditi Shah. The “Music of Marvel” movie classes were released this week. Peloton highlights several classes in the “This Week at Peloton” post. A new set of metrics classes (with no storytelling) were released this week. Jeffrey McEachern has a new signature series called “Like Nobody's Watching.” Peloton teased that the “Teams” app feature is the first of more community features to come. Peloton is hosting several outdoor group runs in the coming months. The second lululemon members' weekend took place this past weekend. Peloton is sending out some invite-only discounts for a sale on refurbished bikes. There is a new marathon apparel collection that was tested by Becs Gentry & Matt Wilpers. Happy Birthday to Alex Karwoski, Anna Greenberg, Erik Jager, and Robin Arzon this week. Kirsten Ferguson surprised a Peloton member on The Today Show. Christine D'Ercole was on the Food & Wine podcast. Hannah Corbin was interviewed on KOIN. Tunde Oyeneyin is teasing a new partnership. Callie Gullickson taught her first live class back from maternity leave. Jeffrey McEachern hosted an event in the UK. Andy Speer & Rebecca Kennedy got married this week. John & Amanda share their, and the community's, class picks of the week   Enjoy the show? Become a Pelo Buddy TV Supporter!  Find details here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ You can find links to full articles on each of these topics from the episode page here: https://www.pelobuddy.com/pelo-buddy-tv-episode-194/ The show is also available via YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeloBuddy This episode is hosted by Chris Lewis (#PeloBuddy), Amanda Segal (#Seglo3), and John Prewtt (#Kenny_Bania).

Learn the fundamentals of teaching Sun Salutations, from the anatomy involved to the action cues you can share.

This is a 30-minute Gentle Flow. This class features variations of classic Moon Salutations and is a perfect cooling summer practice. Moon Salutations are complementary to Sun Salutations and focus on developing ease, relaxation, and deep peace, all while moving the body. We move with breath at a pace that allows for an experience of meditative flow, neither too fast, nor too slow. This flow covers a variety of lengthening and strengthening postures, but none are too demanding - standing crescent, crescent moon, goddess pose, triangle, pyramid, and camel. Feel free to swap out the sweaty power flow in summer practice routine for this inspired, serene one. You will still move dynamically and feel your body open up, and as a bonus, find a new level of relaxed presence. This overflow is great at any time of day, but I find it especially satisfying in the afternoon or in the evening. The vibe here is come as you are and leave more chill than you can imagine. Enjoy!

Sun can be worshipped by physical asanas or just by meditation and mantras. Here is a "visualization" of sun salutation with mantras and chants. The chants and sun salutations done during midsummer and solstice week actually amplifies the effect of solar energy and brings abundance and auspiciousness to our lives. Here is a discussion as well as chants and techniques on how to bring light of sun as part of your meditation and energywork. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Snapshots and Sun Salutations: A Day at Frogner Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/snapshots-and-sun-salutations-a-day-at-frogner-park Story Transcript:Nb: Eirik og Ingrid hadde en idé.En: Eirik and Ingrid had an idea.Nb: De skulle ta bilder av Vigeland-statuene i Frogner Park.En: They would take pictures of the Vigeland statues in Frogner Park.Nb: Det var sol, og alle var glade.En: It was sunny, and everyone was happy.Nb: Eirik og Ingrid gikk inn i parken med kamera.En: Eirik and Ingrid entered the park with a camera.Nb: De kom til Monolitten.En: They came to the Monolith.Nb: Det er en stor statue.En: It's a large statue.Nb: "La oss starte her," sa Eirik.En: "Let's start here," said Eirik.Nb: "God idé," svarte Ingrid og løftet kameraet.En: "Good idea," replied Ingrid, lifting the camera.Nb: De stilte seg ved statuen.En: They stood by the statue.Nb: Eirik skulle posere først.En: Eirik would pose first.Nb: "Stå sånn," sa Ingrid og viste med hendene.En: "Stand like this," said Ingrid, demonstrating with her hands.Nb: Eirik prøvde.En: Eirik tried.Nb: Ingrid tok bilde.En: Ingrid took the picture.Nb: Så var det Ingrids tur.En: Then it was Ingrid's turn.Nb: De flyttet til Sinnataggen.En: They moved to the Angry Boy statue.Nb: Eirik og Ingrid prøvde å stå som den lille gutten.En: Eirik and Ingrid tried to pose like the little boy.Nb: Det var vanskelig.En: It was difficult.Nb: De lo mye.En: They laughed a lot.Nb: En gruppe mennesker kom mot dem.En: A group of people approached them.Nb: "Er dere med på yoga?"En: "Are you here for yoga?"Nb: spurte en dame.En: asked a lady.Nb: Eirik og Ingrid så på hverandre.En: Eirik and Ingrid looked at each other.Nb: De visste ikke hva de skulle si.En: They didn't know what to say.Nb: "Eh, ja," svarte Eirik, litt forvirret.En: "Uh, yes," answered Eirik, a bit confused.Nb: Alle satte seg på matter.En: Everyone sat down on mats.Nb: Eirik og Ingrid fulgte etter.En: Eirik and Ingrid followed.Nb: Instruktøren begynte å snakke.En: The instructor began to speak.Nb: "Velkommen til sommer yoga," sa hun.En: "Welcome to summer yoga," she said.Nb: "Vi begynner med enkle øvelser."En: "We'll start with some simple exercises."Nb: Eirik og Ingrid prøvde å følge instruksjonene.En: Eirik and Ingrid tried to follow the instructions.Nb: "Dette føles mer som en statue," hvisket Eirik til Ingrid.En: "This feels more like a statue," Eirik whispered to Ingrid.Nb: Ingrid nikket og smilte.En: Ingrid nodded and smiled.Nb: De hadde allerede en plan.En: They already had a plan.Nb: Kanskje yoga kunne hjelpe dem å posere bedre.En: Maybe yoga could help them pose better.Nb: Etter yogaen kom instruktøren bort til dem.En: After yoga, the instructor came over to them.Nb: "Bra jobbet," sa hun.En: "Good job," she said.Nb: "Vil dere bli med neste gang?"En: "Would you like to join next time?"Nb: Eirik og Ingrid var glade.En: Eirik and Ingrid were happy.Nb: "Kanskje," svarte de.En: "Maybe," they replied.Nb: De fortsatte å ta bilder.En: They continued to take pictures.Nb: Med yoga-øvelser i hodet klarte de å lage morsomme og kreative statuer.En: With yoga exercises in mind, they managed to make funny and creative statues.Nb: På slutten av dagen hadde de mange gode bilder.En: By the end of the day, they had many good pictures.Nb: "Vi gjorde det," sa Eirik.En: "We did it," said Eirik.Nb: "Ja, og vi gjorde yoga også," lo Ingrid.En: "Yes, and we did yoga too," laughed Ingrid.Nb: De gikk ut av parken og visste at de hadde hatt en uventet, men fantastisk dag.En: They walked out of the park, knowing they had an unexpected but fantastic day. Vocabulary Words:idea: idépictures: bilderstatues: statuenesunny: solentered: gikk inncamera: kameramonolith: monolittenlarge: stordemonstrating: vistepose: posereangry: sinnataggenboy: guttendifficult: vanskeliglaughed: logroup: gruppeapproached: kom motyoga: yogalady: dameconfused: forvirretmats: matterinstructor: instruktørenexercises: øvelserwhispered: hvisketnodded: nikketcreative: kreativemanaged: klarteunexpected: uventetfantastic: fantastiskhappy: gladereplied: svarte

Start your day off right with ChinesePod as we greet the sun and slip into the lotus position! If you haven't already guessed, we're at yoga class. If you've ever wondered what to call yoga positions in Chinese, or if you ever find yourself getting lost with your Chinese-speaking yoga instructor, then have we got a lesson for you! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1311

This episode is a must-listen if you do—or are considering doing—Sun Salutations, Warrior Pose, and the like. Guest Sage Rountree, Ph.D., yoga instructor and author of The Athlete's Guide to Yoga, talks with hosts Sarah Bowen Shea and Britany Williams, about:  -hating her first experiences with yoga (!);  -the value of letting go of “doing-and-action” mode;  -how the athletic mindset tempers runners' approach to yoga; -how your practice should change during a training cycle; and, -four “spicy and sweet poses” to do daily.   Before Sage joins around 14:26, each host shares about her recent photo/video shoot. At the end of the episode on Miles of Books, Coach Liz talks up two books about communication. (And here's the online book group she mentions.)     When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR. We appreciate your—and their—support!   Run Richmond: Use code AMR2VA for $10 off marathon or half at RichmondMarathon.org   Rest + recover: Get 25% off your first order  with code AMR at TANASI.com   Sunny skies ahead: Get 20% off Tifosi sunglasses  with code AMR20 at TifosiOptics.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 140 May 9, 2024 On the Needles 1:20 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower   NoCKRs   Knitted Knockers in Cascade Ultra Pima in rose dust and sandstone– DONE!!   Sun Salutation by Celia McAdams, Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave– DONE!!   Gnome News is Good News by Sarah Schria, Woolens and Nosh Targee Sock in Tulip- DONE!!   Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu   Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer   Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99 On the Easel 17:53 4 Book covers for Nancy Robards Thompson via Tule Publishing!!! Color Mastery Essentials class with Lena Rivo Self-guided master studies On the Table 28:20   Sausage meatballs with halloumi and tomatoes from Cup of Jo   Hot Honey Peach Margarita    Hot Honey Shrimp   Death by Croissant. Best in San Francisco, in Cortney's opinion. On the Nightstand 39:59 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   X by Sue Grafton (audio) Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle  The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard  North Woods by Daniel Mason James by Percival Everett   The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder by C.L. Hunter Bury Your Dead by Louise Penny

This is a 40-minute Classic Flow. This class features a well-rounded, continuous flow that invites you to connect not only with the breath, but your whole expansive being. Move, feel, breathe, enjoy. That is my mantra for this class. We flow through a slow warm-up, then proceed on to Sun Salutations emphasizing posterior chain strength, and then settle into dynamic standing postures that twist, expand, and open. We wrap up with gentle hip opening and backbending, and coast into a peaceful savasana. Modifications and options are offered to help you listen to your body and honor its needs in each moment of the practice. Enjoy!

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Low Back Pain is one of the most common things that riders suffer from both on and off the bike. It can ruin the good time that mountain biking is supposed to provide for us and in extreme cases can even make riders quit riding. Even more frustrating is that there doesn't seem to be a consistent, predictable pattern with low back pain and it is often a mystery as to the specific underlying cause. But if you ignore it then it tends to get worse until you have to deal with it. I have experience with Low Back Pain both as a trainer who has helped riders overcome it but also as someone who has suffered from it. A long time ago I tweaked my back trying to deadlift too much weight and if I don't stay on top of it my back gets stiff and sore, plus I have to be conscious of it while training. This journey to find solutions for myself and the riders I've worked with has led me to discover some things that I feel can help a lot of riders out there. A lot of these things aren't your typical “stretch your hip flexors” advice you usually hear and they fill in some gaps that I think a lot of riders are missing in their attempts to fix their Low Back pain. First, before we get to the specific advice,  make sure that there isn't something medically wrong with your back. Have a doctor check it out and see if there is something specific going on like a pinched nerve or a bulging disc.  But if there isn't something specific wrong with your lower back and it just hurts at any time then there may be a few things you can do to help improve the situation. Here are 8 things that I've found can help improve your Low Back Pain: Be aware of your breathing. Improve your Hip Flexor strength with Isometric Exercises. Improve Hip mobility. Improve Spinal mobility. Have a Warm Up and a Pre-Ride Routine. Stand up for High Tension efforts. Use Flat Pedals. Use a Strength Training Program that creates a well balanced body. Be Aware Of Your Breathing. How you breathe affects a lot of things in your body, including your lower back. Several studies have found a link between bad breathing habits and low back pain, IMO most likely due to the inability of the core to properly stabilize under load (poor core stability has also been linked to low back pain). This means that you could be doing everything else right and still have low back pain. It's a low hanging fruit that can make a big difference so you may as well make it a part of your overall strategy. Good breathing will help to stabilize the midsection and reinforce good posture. You want to be aware of and practice good breathing habits on the bike, in the gym and during your everyday life. You can check out this post to learn more about optimal breathing habits and how to assess and optimize your breathing habits. Strengthen the Hip Flexors with Isometric Exercises.  The recommendation to strengthen the hip flexors might come as a surprise to some riders. We've been told for years that the problem was tight hip flexors and that we should avoid exercising them directly and focusing instead on stretching them. I've found that this doesn't consistently fix the problem and that there isn't a direct correlation to a muscle being “tight” and it also being strong. A weak muscle creates its own set of problems that need to be addressed and in some cases, addressing the strength issue helps with the mobility/ ROM issues. I've also found that using Isometric Exercises to strengthen the Hip Flexors offers a way to safely strengthen them, which can be an issue with movement based exercises. The 4 best Isometric Exercises that I've found for this purpose are the Single Leg Hip Flexor and Glute Bridge, Squat and Lunge. Start with wherever you're at and work up to holding the weakest point of the movement that you can get into with good posture and breathing for 60-90 seconds. Do them 1-3 times a week, focusing on improving your ROM and breathing each week along with the time you are holding for. Improve Hip Mobility.  Yes, you most likely do need to improve your hip mobility, you just need to focus on more than just the front of the leg (Quads and Hip Flexors). Your hips have 4 basic directions of movement and you want to do something to work on all of them. I like to use good old fashioned static stretching positions along with my breathing and a little bit of movement to help me get deeper into the stretch. The 4 stretches I like to do are the Quad/ Hip Flexor Stretch, Hamstring Stretch, Glute Stretch and Butterfly Stretch. You want to hold the stretches for as long as you can - 15 seconds is better than nothing and holding them for 5+ minutes might do you some good. In general, though, I recommend 30 seconds up to 2 minutes, 3-7 days a week.  Improve Spinal Mobility.  Another forgotten part of the low back pain problem is that your spine needs to be able to move freely and sometimes sticking points in that movement create excessive stress on the spine. Having a spine that moves freely that you can protect under load with tension is the ultimate goal and until both are achieved you may still be fighting low back pain. The 3 movements I like for working on my Spinal Mobility are the Sun Salutation, Twisty Slaps and Stick Windmill. Be sure to avoid pain when doing these movements and to use your breathing to help stabilize the spine and improve your ROM. BTW, if you don't feel comfortable with spinal twists then just do the Sun Salutation, you'll get a lot from it. Have a Warm Up Routine and a Pre-Ride Routine. Quality movement is pain free movement so your ultimate goal is to practice quality movement when you train and ride. Having a Warm Up and Pre-Ride Routine that focuses on improving your Hip and Spinal Mobility will help you to bring higher quality movement to your training and riding. Sitting in a car or sitting and spinning your way to the trailhead will most likely create stiffness in those areas, which will decrease your movement quality. Doing a few mobility movements like the Sun Salutation, Twisty Slap, Windmill and Reverse Lunge to High Knee can set you up for better movement potential on the trail which will improve your performance, endurance and decrease the chance of low back pain. Stand Up For High Tension Efforts. The posture you put a lot of tension on matters. Standing Postures are better for High Tension Efforts - better posture, better chest position for breathing, better core engagement, more hip extension, co-contraction at the knee at the bottom of the pedal stroke and less strain on the neck to look up. Seated Pedaling is good for Low Tension/ Recovery Efforts but the position and posture you are in is not good for creating a lot of tension. I know, you were told that Standing Pedaling is “less efficient” and to sit down on climbs to keep weight on the back tire. Seated Pedaling feels easier but easier isn't the same as “more efficient” - efficiency is a measurement of how much work is produced compared to the energy used to create it and in a lot of cases Standing Pedaling is actually “more efficient”. Remember too that Standing Pedaling is a new skill and you aren't very efficient at it, which makes it feel much harder. But once you use it for a while you get more efficient and it doesn't feel as hard. As far as keeping weight on the rear tire, you can keep weight on the back tire without having your butt on the seat. We've all seen examples of people climbing steep stuff while standing up so obviously it can be done and you don't have to keep your butt on the seat when climbing. Plus, you don't want weight on your rear tire, you want well timed pressure. If you needed weight then Clydesdale sized riders would never break traction on climbs but we know that isn't true so obviously there is more to it.  You want to use weight to create pressure, specifically pressure into the rear tire that is timed with your pedal stroke, and that is often done better from the Standing Position, especially on technical climbs. A lot of riding related back pain is from too much reliance on seated pedaling. Break away from it and watch your performance improve and your pain go away. Use Flat Pedals. This isn't which pedal system is the highest performance at the highest levels of competition, it is about which system is healthier for the body. As a 40+ year old rider odds are super high that you don't pay your bills based on your riding performance and longevity is a priority for you. Flat Pedals force you to use a more natural pedal stroke, which places the stress on the hips and not on unnatural pulling with the Hip Flexors and Low Back. They also allow for variability in your foot position and the pedal stroke that you can't get when you are locking into the pedal in the same foot position every time you ride. This variability has been found to correlate to fewer injuries and lower injury potentials and the current theory is that prefect, repeatable movement isn't possible or desired for long term health. Flat Pedals will take stress off of your lower back by allowing for more natural and more variable movement which, when coupled with Standing Pedaling, can make a huge impact on your lower back pain. And with the risk of this sounding like an infomercial, the Catalyst Pedals I designed take this concept to its full conclusion by creating the most natural support possible for your foot, which further decreases pain and power and performance. Use A Strength Training Program That Creates A Well Balanced Body. Odds are pretty high that if you have low back pain then you haven't been consistently following a strength training program that creates a well balanced body, especially if you have been riding a lot. Maybe you haven't been working out at all or maybe you've been doing something that creates more stress on the lower back, like programs that have you doing a lot of circuits to build cardio or “work capacity”, but either way you need to evaluate your overall approach to creating and maintaining a healthy, high performance body. You can check out the podcast I did on Strength Training Basics For The 40+ Year Old Rider to learn more about what to look for in a good strength training program but as you get older this becomes more important. So in conclusion, Low Back Pain is about much more than just stretching your Hip Flexors and by following this advice you can get your Low Back Pain under control and start to move in a better direction with how you move on and off the bike.  Until next time… Ride Strong, James Wilson

How do you Get Rid of a Narcissist?Some it's easier than others. But in the Live on IG with Simon Timm you will hear in this replay more about Simon Timm, and what he thinks about how to keep the dark energy of the Narcissist away. He shares more about his life as a Hindu Monk. And his favorite meditations. How to transmute those negative emotions in your heart through his Sun Salutation process.His official full episode Surviving Childhood Trauma A Monks Journey to Healing from Narcissistic Parental Alienation: is here Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful content!And Share!!!Help me review my newest book Empath's Guide to Rising Strong & receive a FREE 30 Minute Human Design Reading or Coaching Session. Leave a Tip to support, buy books, and grab free somatic workshop >>>All Links are on the Podcast Page.

How do you Get Rid of a Narcissist?Some it's easier than others. But in the Live on IG with Simon Timm you will hear in this replay more about Simon Timm, and what he thinks about how to keep the dark energy of the Narcissist away. He shares more about his life as a Hindu Monk. And his favorite meditations. How to transmute those negative emotions in your heart through his Sun Salutation process.His official full episode Surviving Childhood Trauma A Monks Journey to Healing from Narcissistic Parental Alienation: is here Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more insightful content!And Share!!!Help me review my newest book Empath's Guide to Rising Strong & receive a FREE 30 Minute Human Design Reading or Coaching Session. Leave a Tip to support, buy books, and grab free somatic workshop >>>All Links are on the Podcast Page.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #14   Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents combines Lisa Lowe's theories and music from around the world to create intellectually stimulating sonic experience. DJ Miu created this radio show with a mission to spread the message: “Freedom is Yet to Come.” I encourage listeners to take the time to read, write, and resist. We require inoculations that repel the seductions of corporate servitude. Cauleen Smith told us. Starting with reading Lisa Lowe's writing. Reading is Fundamental.  Episode #14 This month's episode is features a guest DJ JING JING. DJ Jing Jing is a mother and world traveler. She was born and raised in LA and has lived in the south of France, Paris, and Barcelona. The collection of music DJ Jing Jing presents in this episode spans the sounds reminiscent of her travels with artists and skateboarders over the past two decades. Instagram: @maryjanesanb Lisa Lowe's Book:  In this uniquely interdisciplinary work, Lisa Lowe examines the relationships between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, exploring the links between colonialism, slavery, imperial trades and Western liberalism. Cop it over at Duke University Press About the Producer IS4C: Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She currently trains at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound and studies Performing and Media Arts as a PhD student at Cornell University. Lastly, special shoutout to my QT Việt Crew, deep study crew Quinnette, Zahara, Discott and the Soul in the Horn family.  Find me anywhere and everywhere @DJxMIU  Website Instagram Twitch Mixcloud SoundCloud PLAY LIST: OASIS – SMOKE CIRCLE STEPPING RAZOR – PETER TOSH ERNIE – FAT FREDDY'S DROP THE CHOCOLATE CONQUISTADORS – BADBADNOTGOOD, MF DOOM TENDME – IBRAHIM HESNAWI FUJI – SWUM LYING TOGETHER (INTERLUDE) – FKJ SKY RESTAURANT – HI-FI SET SPACE – GALT MACDERMOT LOS INDIOS – MONGO SANTAMARIA DUST A SOUND BOY – SUPER BEAGLE BABA HOOKER – ZAP MAMA LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL – YEH GALIYAN YEH CHAUBARA (JHANKAR BEATS) ME GUSTAS TU – MANU CHAO APPROACH WITH CAUTION FEATURING SAMPA THE GREAT – QUAKERS THE HEALER – ERYKAH BADU SOLDIER OF LOVE – SADE TONTON DU BLED – 113 HNA DJINA ZIYAR EL BOUASRIA – ZAHOUANIA AUDITORIUM FEATURING SLICK RICK – MOS DEF PART TWO: NIGHTMARE LUST – RAVI SHANKAR GENERALENS EIENDOM – KARPE AMAZON – M.I.A. SHIKI NO UTA (TRIBUTE TO SAMURAI CHAMPLOO) – MINMI CANTO DE OSSANHA – JURASSIC 5 HOOLIGAN FEATURING NIA ANDREWS – MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE DARKEST LIGHT – LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND BOY WHO CRIED WOLF – KMD The post APEX Express -12.21.23 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #14 DJ MIU, DJ JING JING appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #14   Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents combines Lisa Lowe's theories and music from around the world to create intellectually stimulating sonic experience. DJ Miu created this radio show with a mission to spread the message: “Freedom is Yet to Come.” I encourage listeners to take the time to read, write, and resist. We require inoculations that repel the seductions of corporate servitude. Cauleen Smith told us. Starting with reading Lisa Lowe's writing. Reading is Fundamental.  Episode #14 This month's episode is features a guest DJ JING JING. DJ Jing Jing is a mother and world traveler. She was born and raised in LA and has lived in the south of France, Paris, and Barcelona. The collection of music DJ Jing Jing presents in this episode spans the sounds reminiscent of her travels with artists and skateboarders over the past two decades. Instagram: @maryjanesanb Lisa Lowe's Book:  In this uniquely interdisciplinary work, Lisa Lowe examines the relationships between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, exploring the links between colonialism, slavery, imperial trades and Western liberalism. Cop it over at Duke University Press About the Producer IS4C: Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She currently trains at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound and studies Performing and Media Arts as a PhD student at Cornell University. Lastly, special shoutout to my QT Việt Crew, deep study crew Quinnette, Zahara, Discott and the Soul in the Horn family.  Find me anywhere and everywhere @DJxMIU  Website Instagram Twitch Mixcloud SoundCloud PLAY LIST: OASIS – SMOKE CIRCLE STEPPING RAZOR – PETER TOSH ERNIE – FAT FREDDY'S DROP THE CHOCOLATE CONQUISTADORS – BADBADNOTGOOD, MF DOOM TENDME – IBRAHIM HESNAWI FUJI – SWUM LYING TOGETHER (INTERLUDE) – FKJ SKY RESTAURANT – HI-FI SET SPACE – GALT MACDERMOT LOS INDIOS – MONGO SANTAMARIA DUST A SOUND BOY – SUPER BEAGLE BABA HOOKER – ZAP MAMA LAXMIKANT-PYARELAL – YEH GALIYAN YEH CHAUBARA (JHANKAR BEATS) ME GUSTAS TU – MANU CHAO APPROACH WITH CAUTION FEATURING SAMPA THE GREAT – QUAKERS THE HEALER – ERYKAH BADU SOLDIER OF LOVE – SADE TONTON DU BLED – 113 HNA DJINA ZIYAR EL BOUASRIA – ZAHOUANIA AUDITORIUM FEATURING SLICK RICK – MOS DEF PART TWO: NIGHTMARE LUST – RAVI SHANKAR GENERALENS EIENDOM – KARPE AMAZON – M.I.A. SHIKI NO UTA (TRIBUTE TO SAMURAI CHAMPLOO) – MINMI CANTO DE OSSANHA – JURASSIC 5 HOOLIGAN FEATURING NIA ANDREWS – MARK DE CLIVE-LOWE DARKEST LIGHT – LAFAYETTE AFRO ROCK BAND BOY WHO CRIED WOLF – KMD The post APEX Express – 12.14.23 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #14 DJ MIU, DJ JING JING appeared first on KPFA.

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A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #13 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents combines Lisa Lowe's theories and music from around the world to create intellectually stimulating sonic experience. DJ Miu created this radio show with a mission to spread the message: “Freedom is Yet to Come.” I encourage listeners to take the time to read, write, and resist. We require inoculations that repel the seductions of corporate servitude. Cauleen Smith told us. Starting with reading Lisa Lowe's writing. Reading is Fundamental.  Episode #13 This month's episode is features a guest DJ CJ. Based in Brooklyn, she loves music, playing basketball, and spending time with loved ones. Find out more about DJ CJ. Lisa Lowe's Book:  In this uniquely interdisciplinary work, Lisa Lowe examines the relationships between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, exploring the links between colonialism, slavery, imperial trades and Western liberalism. Cop it over at Duke University Press About the Producer IS4C: Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She currently trains at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound and studies Performing and Media Arts as a PhD student at Cornell University. Lastly, special shoutout to my QT Việt Crew, deep study crew Quinnette, Zahara, Discott and the Soul in the Horn family.  Find me anywhere and everywhere @DJxMIU  Website Instagram Twitch Mixcloud SoundCloud The post APEX Express – 11.16.23 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents by DJ MIU, DJ CJ appeared first on KPFA.

This podcast episode is a fascinating conversation with Scott Odom, about what happens when we start to see the world through a lens of “basic goodness.” Scott is a retired police officer, dedicated Buddhist practitioner, and former nomad who spent four years traveling the country in an airstream. We talk about practice, the process of transformation, and integrating the many roles we play in life. In this conversation, you'll hear about Scott's experiences working as a police officer, and what he learned from that work – both the positives and negatives. He describes how police work was empowering, but also draining, and that it eventually led him to seek a spiritual path in order to cope with the trauma he was immersed in every day.  In Buddhism, the concept of basic goodness is the idea that all beings have an essential nature that is benevolent, open, and clear. Thus, all beings are worthy of compassion and have the potential of waking up to this true nature. Once he began his practice, Scott had the experience of going back on patrol with this radically new perspective and the ability to be fully present with people in all sorts of intense situations. This helped him move away from survival mode thinking, where he tended to view people as either a threat to deal with, or neutral and irrelevant. We also talked about his relationship with the devotional aspects of Tibetan Buddhism, including chanting, bowing, and deity visualizations. And, we discussed the embodied movement aspects of the Ngondro practice, and what he gained from completing thousands of prostrations (somewhat similar to a Sun Salutation) in the early years of his journey. And, of course I asked Scott about his 4+ years leading a nomadic life in an airstream, after he retired from police work. He shares what it was like to be on a sort of traveling Dharma retreat in the “airstream of consciousness.”  I hope you'll enjoy listening to this wide-ranging conversation and come away inspired to follow your own path of wisdom, heart, and insight – however that might look! -- Guest Bio: Scott Odom is a Dharma practitioner in the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a retired police officer and lives in the desert on the outskirts of Palm Springs, California, with his wife and two dogs. His spiritual path has included working with Ayahuasca in the Santo Daime church and exploring the Santeria/Espiritismo tradition. He currently leads an informal Dharma group that meets weekly for practice, readings, and Dharma talks. You can follow him on Instagram @the_awakened_heart.  For more links and resources mentioned in this episode, find the show notes at movedtomeditate.yoga/podcast. And, you can sign up for your "Library Card" to access this month's FREE practices in the Moved To Meditate Class Library! Feel free to reach out through my website with your thoughts on this episode. You can also connect with me on Instagram or Threads at @addie_movedtomeditate (for mindfulness, movement, pictures of Pacific Northwest nature, crocheting projects and my adorable kitty, Mustache).

Core Strength and Core Training are two buzzwords that dominate discussions around improving your MTB specific fitness in the gym. It is pretty widely recognized that having a strong core can help improve your performance and prevent injuries but what is Core Strength and what is the best Core Training? In this episode of the Riding For A Lifetime Podcast I cover core training for  the 40+ year old rider. While a lot of the things I discuss are just good core training strategies, I look at them through the lens of the older rider and what we need to consider that the younger rider may not. BTW, in the podcast I talk a lot about the importance of the Windmill exercise for core training. If you haven't seen it before you can find a video demo of how I recommend you perform this exercise by clicking here. You can stream this episode or download the MP3 file by clicking the link below. You‌ ‌can‌ also find the podcast ‌on‌ ‌‌Itunes‌,‌‌ ‌Podbean‌,‌‌ ‌‌Spotify‌‌ ‌‌and‌ ‌all‌ ‌other‌ ‌major‌ ‌podcasting‌ ‌platforms.‌ ‌ You can also read a summary article from the notes for the podcast below… First, what are the “core muscles”? While a lot of people think of the abs and low back, the core actually involves everything in the torso - if you chopped off your arms, legs and head you'd be left with “the core”. This includes everything from the hips and the shoulder girdle. Second, what is the function of the core muscles? While you do need to be able to move through the core muscles, the main function for us is providing stability to protect the spine and to provide a platform to move from. This is a good time to point out that “stiffness” is not the same as “stability”. Stiffness is something that you can't turn on and off - it is always there - and stability is something you can turn on and off. This is why it is important to maintain or even improve your mobility in the core while you are building better core strength and stability. Something like the Sun Salutation from yoga goes a long way towards helping with this. Last, does mountain biking build adequate core strength and do we even need to worry about training our core muscles off the bike? I believe that the reason mountain biking has gotten a bad rap for not developing good core strength and needing a lot of supplemental core training is that most riders rely too much on seated pedaling. When you are seated your core is in a rounded position and isn't engaging the same way as when you are standing up. This develops core strength in a bad position and you don't get the same level of core strength due to the lack of engagement. This means you need to do core training in the gym to make up for this. But if you stand up more, especially during hard efforts, you build core strength in a more functional way that doesn't require as much work to correct. Even then you still can benefit from some core training like the ab wheel, leg raises and windmills as a way to build a strength reserve - one of the goals of strength training is to help you gain more strength than what you get from the sport alone so you have the reserve needed to handle unexpectedly high loads. But if more riders stood more to pedal then I don't think you'd need to worry as much about it and you wouldn't see as much low back pain, which usually gets blamed on poor core strength as well. So, in summary, the core is the platform that provides stability when we move and while you can get better core engagement from standing up more on the bike, it does help to train your core muscles off of the bike to build the strength reserve needed to increase performance and help prevent injuries. Remember too that if you are doing freeweight exercises then your core muscles get engaged from simply lifting weights - squats, deadlifts and even things like standing bicep curls and lateral raises all build core strength so you don't need to go crazy with core specific training in the gym. With that said, there are two skills that often get overlooked when talking about core training that are vital to your performance and injury prevention. The first is the ability to “twist” through the core in a safe way. You want to be able to move from the hips and t-spine (upper back) and not from your lumbar/ lower back area. This is the movement skill behind cornering and something that will make a huge impact on your riding. The best way I've found to train this skill is through Windmill exercises - Stick, Kettlebell and Steel Mace. The second is how breathing impacts your core strength and ability to use it on the bike. Your body will prioritize breathing over bracing, which means that if you aren't breathing with the right muscles then your body has to use core muscles that should be used to brace instead. You can have adequate core strength but still struggle to use it on the trail and/ or avoid low back pain because of bad breathing habits. You can avoid this through breathwork training and through focusing on proper breathing during strength and cardio training. Proper core function and adequate core strength are necessary for performance on the bike and for helping to prevent overuse injuries, especially in the low back. There are 4 things you can do to accomplish this… Stand up more on the bike. Focus on freeweight exercises in the gym. Use exercises like the Ab Wheel, Leg Raises and Windmills to focus on core strength. Improve your breathing habits so you can use that core strength on the trail. Core training is important but it doesn't need to be complicated. Use these training tips to help you improve your core strength and core function so you can have more pain free fun on the bike as you get older. Until next time… Ride Strong, James Wilson p.s. In this podcast I talk about the impact breathing has on core strength and function. If you want to improve your breathing then you need a program that addresses this important factor in fitness and longevity. The Guide To Better Breathing for MTB is the only breathing program for mountain bikers on the market. In it you will find ways to assess and improve your breathing, workouts to help you improve your cardio fitness and ways to use your breathing to improve your mindset around competition. You can find out more about this unique program by clicking here. The 40+ MTB Rider Training Program also has a breathing section along with strength and mobility training specifically designed for the 40+ year old rider. It is a comprehensive program that can be done at home with little or even no equipment. You can find out more about it and get your copy by clicking here. Getting older doesn't have to mean slowing down, it simply means that you have to train smarter. I hope that these tips and programs can help you do just that.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #10 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents combines Lisa Lowe's theories and music from around the world to create intellectually stimulating sonic experience. DJ Miu created this radio show with a mission to spread the message: “Freedom is Yet to Come.” I encourage listeners to take the time to read, write, and resist. We require inoculations that repel the seductions of corporate servitude. Cauleen Smith told us. Starting with reading Lisa Lowe's writing. Reading is Fundamental.  Episode #10 This month's episode is a rerun episode from June! Lisa Lowe's Book:  In this uniquely interdisciplinary work, Lisa Lowe examines the relationships between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, exploring the links between colonialism, slavery, imperial trades and Western liberalism. Cop it over at Duke University Press About the DJ Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She currently trains at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound and studies Performing and Media Arts as a PhD student at Cornell University. Lastly, special shoutout to my QT Viet Crew, deep study crew Quinnette, Zahara, Discott and the Soul in the Horn family.  Find me anywhere and everywhere @DJxMIU  Website Instagram Twitch Mixcloud SoundCloud The post APEX Express – October 12, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.

This is a 35-Minute Power Flow. We begin standing and proceed right into a ladder flow practice - each round of Sun Salutations progressively builds on the previous one. We revisit postures again and again, while growing our range, strength, and presence. We do not stay in postures long, and this is a true breath to movement practice. The framework of this flow consists of lunging Sun Salutations, and each time we come through, we add on power transitions, prone backbends, standing postures, and balance postures. We build up to extended hand to foot pose (utthita hasta padangusthasana) and full side plank (vashisthasana). This class winds down with twists, side body lengthening, and a tad of corework. If you are looking to move, breathe, and be challenged, this class is for you. If you don't feel like being challenged, this class is still for you because, as always, lots of modifications are offered. Enjoy!

Welcome today's guest Dr. Poorna Menon on #TheOliverSchirachShow.  Dr. Menon is a Naturopathic Physician & Health Consultant, with a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University. She specialises in complex, chronic health conditions, including mental health, and extensively uses Naturopathic modalities such as clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, supplements/nutraceuticals, counselling, and Mind-Body Medicine in her guidance to clients. We got to talk about: Body Mind Connection Her journey from banking to health partitioner Natrupatic Medicine Ayurvedic Principles Craniosacral Holistic Approach of medicine, body, mind, spirit Somatic experiencing Do No Harm approach of healing Preventive medicine Morning & Evening Routine: Oil Pulling, Oil Massage, Tongue Scrapping, Shower, Sun Salutation, Water, Balanced food Supporting Herbs, Spices to sleep:  Nutmeg in food As Tincture: valerian, passion, flower, Californian poppy, hops, catnip As Tea: chamomile Ishi shiitake mushroom, Lion's mane, Ashwagandha  Progressive muscle relaxation  Routines, structures  Loss of Indigenous Wisdom Advice/ Call to Action/ Extra: We have to practice because nothing happens automatically, overnight. It's our decision that we put our knowledge into practice and continue for the rest of our lives. That's when your life will start changing. There's no magic pill. Reach out: balancedlivingasia.com/pages/poorna-menon instagram @dr.poornamenon Links & References: An Article from Dr. Poorna Menon on Safety & Mental Health: https://www.longroots.com/dr-poorna-menon Book: Sai Deepak - "India that is Bharat" PMR Progressive Muscle Relaxation: www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Panic/Panic---Information-Sheets/Panic-Information-Sheet---05---Progressive-Muscle-Relaxation.pdf Nelson Mandela Íngrid Betancourt- Former Member of the Senate of Colombia Morning Routine Lee Holden Morning Qi Gong Surya Namaskar, Sun Salutation Evening Routine Lee Holden Evening Qi Gong Routine Moon Salutation Chapters: 00:00 Alternative & Holistic Health with Poorna Menon 00:00 Intro 03:01 Poorna Describing herself 04:57 Feeling Free? What is it and how to achieve it. 09:37 Her journey. Who is she? Spiritually speaking. Self Identifying. Labels we give ourselves 13:09 New Colour in a Colouring Box 14:48 From Banking to Health Particioner 18:46 Importance of structure and routines 25:08 How to create structures and routines 30:56 Listen to the signs of your body 35:27 Where did Dr. Poorna Menon learn 37:15 What is Naturopathic Medicine 46:49 Random talk on Lost Indigenous Wisdom 53:07 Essential Oils, Herbs, Mushrooms Tinctures; Use & Application 59:21 Ayurvedic Daily Routine 01:01:38 Morning Rountine 01:10:33 Evening Routine 01:25:45 Wrapping Up. Focus on Preventative Medicine. Grounding Self Awareness 01:31:18 Reach out to Dr. Poorna Menon Podcast Podcast.spotify.com/pod/show/schirach YouTube  Support Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/schirach Website https://oliverschirach.jimdofree.com/ Connect with below on my social media platforms to be informed of new shows. Drop me a voice message and let me know what you think about this episode or any ideas for future episodes:  www.anchor.fm/schirach or to oschirach@gmail.com.  Follow us on social media:  dk.linkedin.com/in/oschirach www.instagram.com/oschirach www.facebook.com/Schirach #podcast #podcastinterview #interview #TOSS #TheOliverSchirachShow #holistichealth #NatrupaticMedicine #AyurvedicPrinciples #Ayurveda #Craniosacral #HolisticApproach #bodymindspirit #Somaticexperiencing #progressivemusclerelaxation #healthroutines  #expression #authenticself #selflove #selfesteem #selfhealing #selfacceptance #selfacceptancejourney #love #trauma  #coaching #help --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/schirach/message

Many of us are getting robbed every day, whether we know it or not. We just may be robbing ourselves, too, without fully understanding the consequences of our behavior. It could be through ignorance, lack of attention, or bad decisions. Whatever the cause, we're getting robbed of the very energy that enables good health, inspiration, and possibility of higher connection, all to the detriment of our physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. What do we mean? Throughout Portals we explore the energetic nature of human life: our physical systems, mind and body balance, creativity, and natural connections to higher intelligence and expanding awareness, all depend on different levels and natures of energy. Every feeling, idea, and thinking pattern carries energetic potential; we are continually generating or consuming energy from internal and external sources. But what quality of energy? Nourishing or depleting, toxic or regenerative, we can choose. In the latest chapter of the Portals series “Current Openings: What the World Doesn't Quite Get Yet”, Aviv Shahar and David Price Francis guide us through a deeper look at our energetic nature and the five basic fuels we use to generate energy. They explore the various energy ‘robbers' that can leave us susceptible to imbalance and ill health.We live between two worlds: the visible and matter; and the invisible and energy. We need to understand both, and the purpose or direction in which we travel in both worlds. These core self-insights — how to manage our energy, our cycles, our emotions — ought to be part of the knowledge of a life, but are usually left out of education. As the size of the energy problem and challenge grows, new energy potentials and energy sources are coming online to help us re-naturalize to planetary and universal frequencies. The invitation is to reground in our natural system; to become more aware of how we consume each of the five basic types of energy and become more intelligent about the value of sleep. It's the predicament of being addicted to the easy fast solution, easy fast food, easy fast energy sources. We develop our willpower by growing our will not power — what we say ‘no' to. It expands what we can say ‘yes' to, and uses our energies in a more purposeful way.This conversation is part of the continuing Portals discovery into what is emerging on the frontiers of human experience in this time of profound change. Information about upcoming special events can be found on the Events page. Also visit and subscribe to our YouTube channel.TWEETABLE QUOTES “My understanding of the word ‘ education ' in its origin is that it comes from the Latin word "educare," which apparently means to lead out from inside. ” ( David ) “Well, I think beginning today because it's always beginning in the now, what do we call a human with no energy? But I thought of a dead body. That's what a human is — without any energy whatsoever — and even then, there's a process of decomposition that causes certain kinds of energies to leave. So we compose and we decompose as human beings, right? But for a human being with no energy input, you can say the closest thing to it is a coma. But when you go beyond that stage, we move into the process we call death. So death is the departure of the energies that keep us alive. ” (David) “If somebody drinks polluted liquid over a period of time, they're going to disrupt their system through the liquid food. If someone starves themselves of oxygen, or if you've taken yourself too far away from a source of full spectrum lighting, that's where in the northern climates now they have special light boxes to emit full spectrum lighting that they found brings greater harmony and benefit to the human system. So we can cause that erosion and fragmentation through environmental reasons. ” (David) “So I think of the idea of the ‘ Sun Salutation ' in yoga; it's not a posture, although it is as well, but it's the idea of going out into the sun, being in the sunshine, and getting nutrients from the sun. So this would be structuring our lives for maximal nutrition at four levels, and then in the fifth level, it will be being aware of what we're introducing ourselves to. So something about our eyes - it's very interesting.” (David) RESOURCES MENTIONED Portals of Perception WebsiteAviv's LinkedIn Aviv's TwitterAviv's WebsiteEnergy Worlds

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #11 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents combines Lisa Lowe's theories and music from around the world to create intellectually stimulating sonic experience. DJ Miu created this radio show with a mission to spread the message: “Freedom is Yet to Come.” I encourage listeners to take the time to read, write, and resist. We require inoculations that repel the seductions of corporate servitude. Cauleen Smith told us. Starting with reading Lisa Lowe's writing. Reading is Fundamental.  Episode #11 This month's episode is all about Southeast Asian Rap featuring Triple Edge, Suboi and many other favorites. Lisa Lowe's Book:  In this uniquely interdisciplinary work, Lisa Lowe examines the relationships between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, exploring the links between colonialism, slavery, imperial trades and Western liberalism. Cop it over at Duke University Press About the DJ Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She currently trains at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound and studies Performing and Media Arts as a PhD student at Cornell University. Lastly, special shoutout to my QT Viet Crew, deep study crew Quinnette, Zahara, Discott and the Soul in the Horn family.  Find me anywhere and everywhere @DJxMIU  Website Instagram Twitch Mixcloud SoundCloud The post APEX Express – 9.14.23 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents by DJ MIU appeared first on KPFA.

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents Episode #10 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents combines Lisa Lowe's theories and music from around the world to create intellectually stimulating sonic experience. DJ Miu created this radio show with a mission to spread the message: “Freedom is Yet to Come.” I encourage listeners to take the time to read, write, and resist. We require inoculations that repel the seductions of corporate servitude. Cauleen Smith told us. Starting with reading Lisa Lowe's writing. Reading is Fundamental.  Episode #10 This month's episode is fun, dance groovy, and bumpin'. We have so much to celebrate in June — Queer and Trans Pride, Juneteenth Black music month, AND my Papa's birthday??? Yeah this mix has all the right high vibes. Lisa Lowe's Book:  In this uniquely interdisciplinary work, Lisa Lowe examines the relationships between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas in the late eighteenth- and early nineteenth- centuries, exploring the links between colonialism, slavery, imperial trades and Western liberalism. Cop it over at Duke University Press About the DJ Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She currently trains at the Beat Junkies Institute of Sound and studies Performing and Media Arts as a PhD student at Cornell University. Lastly, special shoutout to my QT Viet Crew, deep study crew Quinnette, Zahara, Discott and the Soul in the Horn family.  Find me anywhere and everywhere @DJxMIU  Website Instagram Twitch Mixcloud SoundCloud Song List: Be Honest (Tari “Work It” Edit) (Nik Luis Intro Edit) (Clean) — Jorja Smith FT Burna Boy If — Davido Flash Light — Parliament Savanna Sunset (Wingman) Scwarz & Funk We Came To Party — Armond Van Helden Treat The Rhythm — DJ ITRUTH Champagne Kisses — Reuben James, Ric Wilson, Joel Culpepper, CARRTOONS Bug a Boo (Benaiah's Amapiano Remix) — Benaiah Takes Time – Toye Jab Dil Mile Amapiano — PRIYANKA Theo Says (L3ni Remix) — L3NI You Got The Floor — Arthur Adams Black Water Gold — African Music Machine Startin' Stomething' — Michael Jackson Bring It Here (DJ Organic Edit) — Wild Sugar Masse (DJ Stylus Sol Power Edit ) — Blick Bassy  Yemaja — David Walters Ndeko Solo (Voilaa Remix) — Afriqoui, Voilaaa Jingo (Todd Terry Remix) — Candido Quem Vai Querer — Aroop Roy Shango (Daniel Haaksman) — Lord Nelson You Groove me (Osunlade Remix) — Jon Cutler Xoay (Trà Đá Connection Remix) — Tú, Trà Đá Connection Go Nhảy Luôn — Tú, Trà Đá Connection Oo Solriya (Baile Funk) — PRIYANKA HAI HAI (Baile Funk) — NONAZAR's OMAR X M2RAY Fela Kuti — Wyclef Jean The post APEX Express – 6.29.23 Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents by DJ MIU appeared first on KPFA.

our annual 108 SUN SALUTATIONS practice is july 4 at 8:30a. you can join us in studio or online. this session will go over some of the basics you can use to personalize your sun salutations practice and be ready for the 4th...or just level up your vinyasa skills. plus, it makes a great moving meditation any day! for more information on the 108, visit threedogyoga.com

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. SURRIJA  Our guest tonight is no stranger to your ears. She is most recently known for being the voice of Opera Evelyn in the song “Opera Fight” in Everything Everywhere All at Once that premiered in 2022. Tonight we're talking about music, diving deep and doing the work, and everything Surrija.  SURRIJA (self-titled album) is an electro art pop rebirth that plays with asymmetry, textures, glitch, electronic treatment of intense classical training, and holding complex emotions in one place. The album features drummer Matt Chamberlain (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Sean Watkins, Tori Amos, Perfume Genius), co-produced by Surrija, Sophocles, and Maxwell Gualtieri. After a break from music, she spent four years developing this record and wanted to make music that more closely reflected her feral tendencies. The result is unhinged and off-kilter. Earmilk claims “is simply on a different wavelength … chilling and seductive..”. Classical piano training, degree in choral conducting, singer-songwriter/folk roots, and theatre work all made for a unique sum in this album. “I'm made of a lot of genres and it was always audible. In the end I still think I'm best at putting my hands on the instrument, being tactile, hearing organics. Electronic experimentations of this landed me squarely in this new sound.” Surrija is about finding voice and is a strong genre pivot from her previous songwriter roots. Find Surrija Everywhere (All At Once):  Website Instagram Bandcamp for Surrija's Music Youtube Twitter About the Host:  Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 Radio and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She trains at Beat Junkies Institute of Sound in DJ turntablism and studying as Performing and Media Arts PhD student at Cornell University. For more: https://djxmiu.com/ and everywhere @djxmiu Transcript SURRIJA & Opera Evelyn from EEAAO Transcript The post APEX Express – June 8, 2023 – SURRIJA aka Opera Evelyn from Everything Everywhere All At Once appeared first on KPFA.

Yoga is often called exercise by those wanting to be able to move more freely or those wanting to lengthen their muscles while still building strength without getting bulky, and although those may be by-products of yoga, they do not constitute this ancient spiritual practice being placed in the same context as traditional exercise. Today you'll learn:What yoga isThree themes as to why yoga is more than just exerciseHow to use the practice to begin to flow with life even when life doesn't go as you expect it toThe root of yoga is about so much more than physical fitness.  It can transform your life on multiple levels without you even trying to do so—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually-- and can be a powerful introductory and lifelong tool personal growth and self-discovery.Resources:Get your video download of a Sun Salutation here or at www.CairnYogaWellness.com/SunSalutationDownload the Daily Rhythms Tracker here or at www.CairnYogaWellness.com/RhythmsTrackerTo get started with a yoga practice, you'll also need a mat. Here's the only yoga mat I recommend and it comes with a lifetime guarantee so you're not gonna need a new one in 6 months;). Or get it here: https://amzn.to/3UAZOY5. Episode #57: Spiritual Does NOT Equal Religion More Episodes Like This One:#24: From Working Out to Yoga - How I Transitioned My Life#59: How You Breathe is Who You Are#64: Yoga's Rhythm is Also Your RhythmGrab the full show notes and resources at www.cairnyogawellness.com/podcast78 and subscribe and listen wherever you catch your podcasts: 

When it comes to music, there is no greater medium for calming the mind and body. Concentration, relaxation, and sleep aids for coping with anxiety, stress and even depression. Have you ever wanted to lie on a beach, eyes closed and take in the sounds of the tropics? The resonation of a tropical beach ambience mixed with waves washing ashore is the perfect stress relief after a long day at work, study, decision making and even restful sleep. The exact process takes place with the sounds of nature, birds in deep forests, waterfalls and rivers – All have the same calming effect, aiding focus and a sense of wellbeing. Nature Sound Retreat's music stimulates the brain into a specific state using subtle pulsing sound to encourage your brain waves to align to the frequency of the beat. It helps induce enhanced focus, entranced state, relaxation, and sleep. NSR blends well the very best of elemental nature, Celtic music, orchestra and mostly percussion free classical compositions ,specifically targeting the effects desired as outlined above. Various ancient healing frequencies are utilized: 432Hz, 963Hz specifically, and combined with binaural beats, ASMR nature sounds, Alpha and Delta waves – enable listeners interested in deep sleep, stress relief, yoga, study music for focus and concentration, massage music. But there is more to Nature Sound Retreat for those who like to watch and not only listen. We combine meditation music with beautiful imagery, stunning landscapes and hypnotic Kaleidoscope videos that will take you on a journey of deep relaxation. Proponents of our music receive these potential benefits: Reduced stress and anxiety Increased focus, concentration, and motivation Improved confidence Better long-term memory after exposure to beta pattern frequencies, according to a 2019 study Deeper meditation Enhanced psychomotor performance and mood Join this channel to get access to perks: ►https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsplj60aQC7mb1rgdhk5sw/join SUBSCRIBE NOW to become part of our community of FREE MEDITATION MUSIC. ►https://naturesoundretreat.com/YoutubeSubscribe iTunes here: ►https://naturesoundretreat.com/AppleMusic ------------------------------------------------------------------------ SPOTIFY here: ►https://naturesoundretreat.com/Spotify ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AMAZON here: ►https://naturesoundretreat.com/AmazonMusic ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Website: ►https://NatureSoundRetreat.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Facebook: ►https://www.facebook.com/NatureSoundRetreat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pinterest: ►https://www.pinterest.com/naturesoundretreat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Instagram: ►@NatureSoundRetreat ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Twitter: ►@retreat_sound ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ©2023 Nature Sound Retreat. All Rights Reserved. Nature Sound Retreat is a Registered Trademark All videos and music are the sole copyright of Nature Sound Retreat. Licensing inquiries can be sent via Private Message

if you practice vinyasa often, you probably do a buuuuuunch of Sun Salutations. they're awesome for moving meditation, but they could use a little more balance between front and back body strength. we have a little riff on the theme that adds a few movements to strengthen and open the back, glutes, and hamstrings. you're welcome...or we're sorry. or maybe both.

This is a 50-minute Classic Flow that offers a well-rounded practice strongly rooted in breath. If you have ever wondered whether vinyasa yoga is really breathing meditation disguised as movement, you may find the answer in this class. The anatomical focus of this practice is the core, and we work on both its strengthening and lengthening, while performing absolutely no sit-ups. All core-work is seamlessly built into the flow, the vinyasa variations, and transitions during Sun Salutations and standing postures. That's right, there will be no reps of anything. Plenty of options are given for leveling up or taking it easy. No matter which route you take, this class leaves you feeling powerful and balanced. Additionally, it offers a simple pranayama technique for immediate relaxation that you can take with you anywhere. If you have been waiting to jump back into your practice or are looking to mix up a tired routine, this class is for you. Enjoy!

Learn how to teach your new yoga students the four most essential sun salutations. This episode includes the benefits, most essential cues, and key focal points to teach your students. It even shows you how to troubleshoot the most common challenges.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Work and Rest, two necessary phases of everything we do in life. Yet, in today's world, we often get stuck in the work mode, thinking that's the only way to productivity. But yoga teaches otherwise.In yoga, you need both the postures that are going to challenge us and energize us as well as the postures that are going to quiet us and allow us to reflect inward. If you don't have a rhythm of these postures, you'll likely leave your yoga practice feeling out of sorts or either overly anxious or lethargic. But if the practice you do communicates a rhythm and a balance in what you're doing, you too, will feel that way.In today's episode find out why who you are on the yoga mat is who you are off the yoga mat, even if you don't practice yoga.Resources:Downloadable video:  Energetic Rhythms Yoga Moon SalutationDownloadable video:  Basic Sun Salutation To help you live in flow and feel more at ease in life even when unexpected things come up, download the Daily Rhythms Tracker. Grab the full show notes and resources at www.cairnyogawellness.com/podcast64 and subscribe and listen wherever you catch your podcasts: 

COVID has and is doing a number on us. Emotional connection and understanding is what we're craving. Now is not the time to sell. Now is the time to relate and learn and grow. How can we do that through sound in marketing? This episode was a re-boot from an article with the same name that I wrote back in 2021. Thanks to Pixabay Sound Effects, Old Radio World, and NPR for some great clips. The musical examples listed in order of appearance are; Fairy Tale, Untitled Sound Logo, Satisfying Ending Logo, Sun Salutation, Along Came a Spider, and Bonus Round. You can also find the musical examples on Songtradr.  For those interested in sonic strategy and sound design, I would love to chat with you further. Send me a message at Dreamr Productions or you can come find me on Linkedin, Twitter, and Facebook. For more on sound in marketing, check out Soundinmarketing.com where I house courses, resources and all sorts of sound relevant information. Contact me directly and I'll hook you up with a discount code. You can find the Sound In Marketing Podcast on all the major podcast channels like iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Pandora, and Stitcher so don't forget to share it with your friends, follow, and rate it.  This episode was produced by Dreamr Productions and hosted, written, and edited by me, Jeanna Isham. Let's make this world of sound more intriguing, more unique, and more and more on brand.

Oh the irony. The sweet, sweet irony of going to yoga class to "find balance" or "inner peace" only to find ourselves rushing through Sun Salutations or consistently choosing the "hardest" variation of a pose even if we are way out of our depth. We've all been there. Slowing down is hard. It doesn't sound sexy or ambitious or entertaining. And yet, if we profess the desire to better manage our stresses or to navigate our daily lives with more ease and efficiency and less, well, self-torture, then learning to slow down is a worthy practice.Jason and I dive deeply into this subject this week and we offer ideas for setting the intention to slow down in your yoga practice. I hope it resonates during the rush of the holidays.Shownotes: jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode283Registration for Jason's Mastering the Art of Yoga Sequencing course can be found here: learn.jasonyoga.com/sequencingJason has new courses that focus on Yoga Anatomy and Teaching Beginners coming soon! Join our newsletter and we'll send you updates when they're ready: jasonyoga.com/newsletter Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the clearest and most direct ways to practice gratitude is to pay attention to the sensory experience of your body—to notice and honor the subtle sensations of simply being alive and in relationship with the world around you. In today's Embodied Meditation, we'll do that by moving gently and simply through a pared down, seated version of a Sun Salutation. This staple of yoga movement practices was designed to bring us into our bodies and into a state of gratitude. Our version today is one that's accessible anywhere you can find a comfortable seat, so it's perfect for inserting a dose of gratitude and soothing movement into any part of your day. Want to be added to my mailing list, discuss a private yoga session, or offer suggestions for future Embodied Meditation recordings? I'd love to hear from you. Please visit my website: paigegilchristyoga.com. Loving this podcast and want to contribute to its production? I'd be so grateful for your donation through the Paypal Donate function.

You deserve more than just another Chaturanga and Upward Dog--and, so do your students. Here's a tutorial on spicing up your Sun Salutations and adding creativity--while maintaining balance and effectiveness. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Hard to Have a Bad Day When I Hit These (Yours?)   Every day I hit 101 Targets in the Heroic App.   As I joke with our team and with some friends, “101 Targets a day keeps the daimon in play!”   I can assure you that it's *really* hard to have a *really* bad day when you start your day recommitting to being your best self in your Energy, Work, and Love and then do 101 things you KNOW help you stay plugged in.   But…   Don't take my word for it.    Test it!     Now…   I recommit to over 30 Heroic Energy Targets every morning. I've basically breadcrumbed my day with what I KNOW I do when I'm at my best so I can make that prior best my new baseline.    My #1 Energy Target?   “In Bed for 9-10 Hours”    I haven't missed that ONCE since we launched the app. Sleep is a sport for me and THAT (process!) Target is the #1 reason why my (outcome Target!) average Oura Sleep Score has been 90+ every month for nearly 2 years.    For curious souls, my current Heroic Energy Top 3 includes:   I. In Bed for 9-10 Hours II. AM Meditation (1%) III. Movement (30 Min)   Just hitting THOSE three Targets would be enough to keep me feeling pretty darn Zesty and provide bumper rails to make sure I never got too off track.   But, of course, I'm not trying to keep myself on track, I'm trying to see just how Heroically I can show up and just how much Soul Force I can activate as I strive to help YOU show up with a fully-activated Soul Force of 101!   Which is why I also recommit to a Digital Sunset, PM Meditation (1%), my 1 Sun Salutation, 10 Pull-ups, 100 Burpees, 1,000 Meters of Rowing, 10,000 Steps and a couple dozen other targets.   But that's not quite the point of this +1.   When I started writing it I planned to share a new 2 minute and 43 second Heroic meditation with you but I'll save that for our next +1.   Today's +1 is this…   What are YOUR Top 3 Heroic Energy Targets?   What are the THREE simple things you do when YOU are plugged in and at your most-Heroically-Energized best?   Seriously.   What are they?   REMEMBER!!!   (Yes, I'm shouting.)   Life doesn't need to be so hard.   We just need to step back from TikTok and the latest must-see Netflix show for a moment or three, get clarity on who we are and what we do when we're at our best and then… BE THAT best version of ourselves and DO THE THINGS that best version of ourselves does!!   As always…   Not once in a while and DEFINITELY not only when we feel like it.    Nope…   All day, EVERY day ESPECIALLY on those days when we don't feel like it.   THAT, I repeat, is how we develop the antifragile confidence to KNOW that we have what it takes to show up and respond to every challenge life throws at us while we give the world all we've got.   Of course, we architected the E N T I R E Heroic app to help you move from Theory to Practice to Mastery TODAY but whether you choose to use our tools or some other set of tools, please please please please please take the time to get clear on who you are at your best then recommit to being that version of yourself and doing the things that best version of you does TODAY.   We need you at your Heroic best.   Day 1. All in.   Let's GO!!!

Tejal Patel is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. She advocates for yoga through a social justice lens and educates and empowers individuals and groups around the world to do the same. She accomplishes this with the Tejal Yoga online studio, the abcdyogi global community, and the Yoga is Dead Podcast. In this live episode, Jivana and Tejal discuss: The Yoga is Dead podcast How to go from having a concern or awareness and turning it into action The importance of service in yoga Taking yoga off your mat Yoga and politics Tejal's opening Accessible Yoga Conference keynote - "The Audacity of Hope for Yoga" Connect with Tejal: @tejalyoga Enjoy one free class at Tejal Yoga, now through Dec 31, 2022 Use code: 100PP-AYCTY at tejalyoga.com Tejal Yoga offers accessible movement and continuing education in a warm online environment. Our knowledgeable South Asian instructors are committed to the authentic and spiritual practice of yoga. Join us for any of these community-focused practices: Meditation: All Beings, Meditation: BIPOC Centered Pranayama & Breath Control Pranayama & Breath Slow Poses & Philosophy, Meditation: On Philosophy, Meditation & Sun Salutations, Restorative Poses & Poetry Readings, Science & Spirituality Satsang, Go Beyond The Asanas Learn more at tejalyoga.com

Tejal Patel is a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. She advocates for yoga through a social justice lens and educates and empowers individuals and groups around the world to do the same. She accomplishes this with the Tejal Yoga online studio, the abcdyogi global community, and the Yoga is Dead Podcast. In this live episode, Jivana and Tejal discuss: The Yoga is Dead podcast How to go from having a concern or awareness and turning it into action The importance of service in yoga Taking yoga off your mat Yoga and politics Tejal's opening Accessible Yoga Conference keynote - "The Audacity of Hope for Yoga" Connect with Tejal: @tejalyoga Enjoy one free class at Tejal Yoga, now through Dec 31, 2022 Use code: 100PP-AYCTY at tejalyoga.com Tejal Yoga offers accessible movement and continuing education in a warm online environment. Our knowledgeable South Asian instructors are committed to the authentic and spiritual practice of yoga. Join us for any of these community-focused practices: Meditation: All Beings, Meditation: BIPOC Centered Pranayama & Breath Control Pranayama & Breath Slow Poses & Philosophy, Meditation: On Philosophy, Meditation & Sun Salutations, Restorative Poses & Poetry Readings, Science & Spirituality Satsang, Go Beyond The Asanas Learn more at tejalyoga.com