Podcasts about Uttanasana

On today's episode we're exploring back pain and, specifically, why I don't use the Uttanasana yoga pose as a means of reducing that pain in my clients. In short, it's because the results aren't consistent enough. Join me in discussing back pain, how such pain is actually an expression of the actual problem, and the alternatives to Uttanasana—some of which aren't mechanical and instead may be yoga nidra, breathing, and rest.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.functionalsynergy.com/247

Uttanasana, Bhavana, and Hopefulness ~ Violet's Eyes (demo)

Los pitta son personas muy competitivas por esta razón necesitan una práctica de yoga más Yin, más meditativa y más restauradora. Analizaremos tres posturas de yoga que les permitirán relajarse.

Manchmal ist weniger mehr. Bei dieser Yogasession leite ich nur die einzelnen Asanas auf Deutsch und/oder Sanskrit an – ohne weitere Erklärung. Du solltest also insofern fortgeschritten sein, dass dir Begriffe wie Tadasana oder Trikonasana bekannt sind und du weißt wie man sicher in die Übungen rein und raus geht. Die Inhalte sind: Suffikreise, Vierfüßler, Herabschauender Hund, Uttanasana, Tadasana, halber Sonnengruß, Krieger 2, Regenbogenkrieger, Uttita Parsvaconasana, Trikonasana, Göttin, Prasarita Padottanasana Varianten, Brett, Kind, Badaconasana, Savasana. Namaste, viel Spaß, deine Thali von Yoga Flow to Go. Lass mir gerne eine Bewertung bei iTunes da. Besuch mich auch gerne auf www.yogaflowtogo.de und Instagram: thali.happyyoga Hast du Ideen oder Fragen, schreibe mir gerne über info@yogaflowtogo.de

Putting the “nah” in Uttanasana.Some cults brainwash you into letting people whom you perceive as relatively privileged get away with individually abusing you because their wealth is spiritualized into a blank check for virtue. Other cults brainwash you into letting people whom you perceive as relatively oppressed get away with individually abusing you because their systemic oppression is spiritualized into a blank check for virtue. One encounter illuminates ideology of the latter at a yoga class in 2015. Truly, karma is instructive to us all—if by “karma”, we mean a man in a spy van who bribes yoga substitute teachers to give you back spasms.

Dans cet épisode, je vous guide dans les salutations A et B (Surya Namaskar), pas à pas, pour que vous puissiez pratiquer cet enchaînement de postures à tout moment de la journée, en autonomie. Les poses que nous pratiquons dans cette séance sont : la montagne - Tadasana mains vers le ciel - Urdhva Hastasana la pince debout - Uttanasana la fente basse - Anjaneyasana le chien tête en bas - Adho Mukha Svanasana le chien tête en haut - Urdhva Mukha Svanasana le cobra - Bujangasana la planche - Kumbhakasana la pompe - Chaturanga Dandasana Lorsque vous connaîtrez cet enchainement, je vous invite à essayer de le faire en autonomie, afin de ressentir d'avantage chaque mouvement et être pleinement dans votre pratique. 

What is YogaBellies? YogaBellies offer yoga classes and ethical products for women at every stage of their lives, including pregnancy and post-partum with baby. Our yoga is not just for pregnant ladies, it's for all women and we have clients as young as 14 and old as 100! We offer yoga for women from menstruation to post menopausal. What Do We Offer? Time and time again when we speak to YogaBellies clients, we discover that we all pretty much want the same things from our lives: • We're trying to juggle their work and/or family with some alone time; • We're trying to stay fit and try to maintain some kind of exercise routine; • We're trying to eat healthily; • We want to find time for some self-care; • We want to maintain a healthy weight and tone up; • Love ourselves and our bodies just the way we are! • We want to make time for friends and meet new likeminded people; And the thing we all definitely have in common? We're all struggling to figure out how the hell we're supposed to find the time or energy to do it all! What are YogaBellies classes like? YogaBellies® offers classes and services that are ethical, inclusive and something special: YogaBellies is an accessible luxury for all women. Our yoga sessions incorporate traditional yogic and holistic techniques, with a modern twist. Our classes are not intimidating and no matter your age, shape, size or level of practice, you will always be welcome. Our classes incorporate traditional yoga asanas (postures); self-hypnosis and deep relaxation; unique YogaBellies touch therapies and often beautiful songs and games, if the baby comes too. We believe in fully embracing our children and family into our lives and our yoga practice. We're not just about pulling some shapes on a yoga mat, we help you incorporate yoga into every aspect of your daily life. What are YogaBellies Teachers like? YogaBellies teachers love and live their work. They will be able to tailor a complete holistic programme for your specific needs and we know and care for all of our clients personally. When you come to YogaBellies, you become part of a beautiful community of women supporting women, across the globe. www.yogabellies.co.uk Follow YogaBellies on IG @yogabellies Follow Cheryl on Instagram at @pinkyoginii https://www.facebook.com/YogaBellies/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yogabellies/message

This Pose is normally followed by the forward for pose. It helps to strengthen your back, knees, with the main focus on your hamstrings, calves and back. You may hold on the pose for 60 seconds. Watch out if you have back problems.

This pose is beneficial for mild depression, stress, insomnia, headache, stimulates kidneys, liver, digestive system. Hope you're able to try it before going to bed tonight!

It’s been a while since we devoted an episode to answering listener questions, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. In this episode, Jason tackles a few of the questions that have been submitted recently such as:*Internal or external hip rotation in forward folds? (A simple question with a not-so-simple answer)*Does that upper arm bone externally rotate in Chaturanga?*Is passively stretching a muscle or group of muscles (like the psoas and other hip flexors) that is both tight and weak a good idea? Or is there a better way to approach?*Any tips on floating from Uttanasana to sit and jumping through?Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode208 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's practice is a cycle of 12 poses. Samasthiti, Urdvha Hastasana, Uttanasana, Ardha Uttnasana, Chatturunga Dandasana, Urdvha Mukha Svanasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Ardha Uttanasana, Uttanasana, Urdvha Hastasana, Samasthiti. This cycle of poses or asanas have many benefits: 1. Boost energy, find gratitude, lubricates the joints, ensures heart health, great for lungs, boots immunity, calms the nervous system, aids in weight loss. Have a great Saturday!!! Enjoy

Der Fokus dieser Stunde liegt auf den Beinen. Die Beine und Füße tragen uns durchs Leben und haben durchaus mal ein bisschen Aufmerksamkeit verdient. Durch Vorbeugen wird die gesamte Körperrückseite lang und sanft aktiviert. Um die Verbindung aufzunehmen umgreifst du mit den Peace-Fingern deine großen Zehen. Uttanasana, dreibeiniges Brett, Sprinter, Standing Split und Paschimotanasana sind ein paar klassische Begleiter die dich hierbei unterstützen. Mit gestärkten Beinen und dem Gefühl von Leichtigkeit geht es dann für dich wieder weiter. Ich wünsche dir viel Freude damit. Namaste, viel Spaß, deine Thali von Yoga Flow to Go. Besuch mich auch gerne auf www.yogaflowtogo.de. Hast du Ideen oder Fragen, schreibe mir gerne über info@yogaflowtogo.de

Ephesians 2:8 "I mean that you have been saved by grace through believing. You did not save yourselves; it was a gift from God." Let us bend to God for his amazing gift of Christ! Today's pose helps relieve stiffness of your spine, neck, and back. Gives strength to thighs and knees. Stretches hips, hamstrings, and calves. It rejuvenates the mind and relaxes the nerves (Google).

Uttanasana to kolejna pozycja w praktyce Powitania Słońca. Lista korzyści niemal się nie kończy, dlatego warto stosować tą asanę regularnie. Jednocześnie asana ma bardzo mało przeciwwskazań i jest dobra nawet dla początkujących. Photo Credits: https://www.tummee.com/yoga-poses/uttanasana

Kolejna asana w praktyce Powitania Słońca ma na celu głównie dodanie energii i rozgrzanie organizmu. Stosowana regularnie poprawia równowagę, zwiększa zakres ruchów i oddziałuje korzystnie na umysł. Credits: Original Photo from Tumee.com

Hver dag frem til jul taler jeg med yogalærer Hrönn Kold Sigurðardóttir om en yogaposition og et særligt emne inden for yoga. Dagens position: Uttanasana (dyb foroverbøjning) Dagens emne: Raja, Tamas og Sattva Du kan se mere til Hrönn på Instagram @yogahronn og på hjemmesiden www.yoga4courage.com Du kan følge Det Spirituelle Hjørne på Instagram @detspirituellehjorne ©️ Ann-Sofie Packert 2019

Mike Heath is a qualified yoga teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. He teaches in Manchester, England, but now you can join in from wherever you are. You'll need a yoga mat and bare feet for this class. Wear some comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. * If you have any back problems, you should be particularly cautious when coming into Uttanasana: the standing forward bend. Use a wall or a window-sill for your hands rather than bringing the upper body all the way down into the floor. If you have health concerns, consult your doctor before taking this class. If you're pregnant, please don't do these classes: please find a specific pregnancy yoga class with a qualified instructor. For more information, please go to mikesyogapodcast.com

Flexion adelante con las piernas estiradas. Esta postura se realiza entre otas posturas- forma parte del saludo al Sol- o como postura en si misma. Su intensidad proviene del profundo alargamiento de la musculatura posterior del cuerpo y la columna vertebral.Tiene grandes beneficios: mantiene tu columna flexible y fuerte, aliviando ciatica y otros dolores de espalda. Estimula los organos internos y mejora la digestion. Ayuda a paliar efectos de la menopausia, sinusitis y asma.

We are half way through the 7 part series of my favorite Yoga Poses for athletes. These poses will help to relive tightness post run/ride, help with injury prevention and have you performing better than ever. Uttanasana or Forward Fold seems like an easy pose, but it brings so much to it. Listen and learn the benefits of this pose.

You will need a blanket, mat, and a long strap with buckle/clasp, preferably one of the wider straps. This is a simple practice focusing on ease in the hip joints in supine, standing and sitting; it is suitable for most students. The sequence works on the premise that there is an intelligence inside the joints that we rarely listen to! You will need familiarity with yoga pose names e.g.Virasana, Supta Padangustasana, Adho Mukha Svanasana, Urdhva Mukha Svanasana, Garudasana, Trikonasana, Ardha Chandrasana, Uttanasana. It can be used as the beginning to a longer practice of inversions and forward bends. The first part of sitting and supine can also be used for a shorter practice to lead into more sitting or restful asana or just because time is limited.

JOIN THE CYBER-KULA AND FOLLOW ME ON : The other day I misplaced my keys and began to feel out of the flow as I became worried. This bump was a great way to become creative and find another way - using another set of keys that I had. We often feel that if we didn't have obstacles in the way everything would flow. But what if that is exactly the inviation to be in the flow and let ourselves become more flexible. How do you stop the flow coming out of being Anusara (in the flow, current) into Samsara (out of the flow) - call me and leave your connection to this theme at 206.984.0347. Mentioned in this Free Yoga Podcast: Urdvah Dhanurasana - Upward Facing Bow Apana Vayu - Downward Flow of EnergySamsara - Out of the Flow / Anusara - In the Flow Yoga Class Sequence: Level 1-2 All 4's Downward Facing Dog Wide Uttanasana with Hands Interlaced Behind Back into Uttanasana with Feet Apart Urdvah Hastasana Straight Leg Lunge to Anejaneasana Downward Facing Dog to Plank to Cobra to Downdog Uttihita Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Down Dog to Uttanasana (Hold Calf Muscles) Vrksasana - Tree Pose Prasarita Padottonasana - Parvritta Prasarita Padottonasana - Malasana - Garland Pose Bakasana - Crane Pose Malasana to Ardha Pasana - Half Noose Uttanasana to Tadasana Trikonasana - Triangle to Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Down Dog to Uttanasana Agnistambasana - Fire Log Pose or Double Pigeon (with sickled ankle) Danurasana - Bow Pose Parsva Danurasana - On Side Down Dog Pigeon Prep to Thigh Stretch - All 4's Hands and Knees Danurasana - Bow Pose Sukhasana with Twist - Easy Posture Twist Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Supta Padagustasana Knees to Chest Savasana Namaste!

Now coming up on my 11th year of practicing yoga I see that am deeply into my commitment on and more off the mat along with how I interact with myself and the world - I feel blessed. When I look back on the 5 years in LA and the journey to become a teacher, a wife, a writer a person I see I have grown exponentially through experience and to the many people who offered me a place to feel safe to reveal myself. Yes I have grown in a major ways and what was the most important to me is the soil in which I planted my seeds then the food and nourishment that followed. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't thank my teachers they have said the many things which allow me to see who I am today and get a glimpse of who I am becoming. Yoga as my teacher Dr. Douglas Brooks says so beautifully is Growing Yourself - how sweet and wonderful to know so we can all see that we are becoming different flowers worth picking. Take a moment before sitting on your mat and check in to see how much you have grown and see the soil you have tended to and how it has supported you to be who you are. Also, if you are in the process of shifting and moving into a place of freedom to choose who it is you want to be let this be a practice to support, nourish and take you deeper into your beauty. PLEASE VIEW MY STORY ON A VIDCAST  at  Sequence: Strong Level 2/3 Sukasana Balasana - Child's Pose Adho Mukha Svansana - Downward Facing Dog to Runners Lunge Pigeon Prep to Dog Pose to Plank Pose Down Dog to Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend Vrksasana - Tree Pose Samastithi - Sameness Pose Urdvah Hastasana to Uttanasana Trikonasana - Triangle Pose Vinyasa to Down Dog Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon into Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Pose Down Dog Hanumanasana Down Dog to Vinyasa Ardha Chandrasana Ardha Chandrachapasana - Sugar Cane in the Half Moon Down Dog to Uttanasana then Clasp Hands Behind and Extend Over Head Bhujapidasana - Arm or Shoulder w/Pressure Tittibhasana - Firefly Agnistambhasana - Fire Log Pose then Twist Dandasana - Staff Triangamukhaipada Paschimottanasana - 1/2 Virasana and 1/2 Fwd Bend Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Down Dog to Uttanasana Sukhasana 1 minute of Ujjayi Pranayama with Jalandhara Bhanda - Neck Lock Assists More Air to Lungs Surya Yantrasana - Sun Dial or you can have the leg in front for the entire sequence Child's Pose Meditation Savasana Namaste!

These past few days I have being feeling a bit down, sad and not wanting to feel these feelings while they we coming to the surface of my heart. My tendency is to ignore and not let myself feel sad  which in turn denies the very gift of embodiment - diversity of experience. With being in the body there is an extraordinary opportunity to connect and feel the feelings we have so why deny oneself? When we don't allow the flow to happen we deny the very gift we have been given. I first heard this from one of my teachers Dr. Douglas Brooks and it woke me up to see that yes, life (every bit of it) is a gift. When we embrace and see all of our potential even with the bad feelings or circumstances then we can better align in every way and go directly to the ocean of the heart. Some yoga's teach liberation from the body and Anusara teaches it in the body - this one gels with me. I invite you to see all that you have experienced as a gift, your life as a gift, and that you are a gift allow each one to be a portal to greater awareness. About 11 years ago being diagnosed with MS could of been a sentence to suffer but I used the yoga to turn it around and make something good out of it deepening the value of my life. Sanskrit: Bhakti - Devotion, Laghima - Lightness, Kalyanamitra - Spiritual Friend Hanuman Vastus Medialis - Psoas - Sequence: Level 2/3 All 4's to Down Dog to Uttanasana with a blanket under the arches Urdvah Hastasana to Uttanasana to Straight Leg Lunge with Blanket under arch Down Dog to Plank to Chattarunga or Your Belly into Cobra Pose Crescent Pose Also Known as Vira I with back heel lifted Down Dog to Uttanasana to Samastithi Uttanasana with Blanket Roll Down Dog to Crescent Pose Vinyasa Down Dog to Uttanasana with Blanket Under Arches Parsvakonasana with Blanket Under Front Foot Arch Vinyasa to Uttanasana Blanket Roll in Hips Samasthiti to Urdvah Hastasana 2X Pincha Mayurasana Prep- Feather of the Peacock/Dolphin Balasana - Child's Pose to Down Dog Trikonasana with Blanket Under Arch Uttanasana with Blanket at Hips Lunge to a Twist in Lunge to Ardha Chandrasana Vinyasa Pigeon Prep with Blanket Edge in Hip Down Dog to Eka Pada Uttanasana to Runners Lunge 2x Hanumanasana Uttanasana Sukhasana - Easy Seated Pose Parvritta Sukhasana - Seated Easy Twist Sukhasana with Fwd Bend Meditation or Savasana Namaste!

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

In the past couple of months I've had the opportunity to travel to Vancouver to visit and was blessed with seeing the most amazing blossoms (in the midst of rainfall) - cherry and magnolia (see in pic). Please take in the fullness (Purna) and perfection these blossoms radiate knowing that this too can come from within you especially after churning and opening your body with twists. When spring comes around its a wonderful time to cleanse and create space for new opportunities as we transition into our fullest expression. With our busy lives we forget to look up to take in beauty around us or even look into ourselves to recognize it dwells there as well. When we are pulled in to many directions we tend to loose our footing if we are not grounded - this is like doing twists. From a steady base there is the opportunity to ground down, hug in then churn and move things around a bit to enjoy the unexpected on and off the mat. What I love about twists is that they are subtle and powerful, neutralizing and cleansing as they do their work. In twists we are breathing more into one lung and when we come out our organs are flushed with new blood - the power of healing with yoga. See if you can do this practice 2 -3 times this week and discover the opening your body will have along with the tapping into your core or power. Also, you can be creative and do this with another 30 min practice skip savasana and do backbend sequence or arm balances if you desire a one hour practice. Sanskrit: Purna: Fullness, To fill, Perfection Sukha: ease Duhka: Suffering If you have not see this please watch my vidcast and share with a friend, thnx. Sequence: All Levels Adho Mukha Svasana - Down Dog to Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend Down Dog with Twist Holding Opposite Shin or Thigh Plank to Belly then to Cobra Hands off Floor then Regular Cobra with Hands on Floor Down Dog to Straight Leg Lunge place Knee on Floor and Twist to Down Dog Vinyasa to Nagani Madasana - Intoxicated Cobra (keep elbows bent arms strong so your chest can be free to move) Down Dog to Uttansana to Urdvah Hastasana Cross One Ankle over the other and Fold Fwd to Uttanasana then Walk to the Side of the Foot In Front Down Dog Crescent Pose the Twist Upper Body Vinyasa Parsvakonasana to Down Dog Vira I- Warrior I to Parvritta Parsvakonasana (heel up or down) Eka Pada Rajakapotasana to Parvritta Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Down Dog Twisted Thigh Stretch Holding Opposite Foot to Bent Leg Down Dog Triangomhkaipada Paschimottanasana Then do the Twist Baddha Konasana Janusirsasana Kness to Chest Meditation or Savasana Namaste!

As we step into spring and move forward transitioning from the darker days to the lighter days see if you can find some personal time to honor your process, your bod, your heart - basically your yoga. Notice what is coming to fruition and what still in a stage of evolution. My teachers have said to me in many ways that inside we all have potential that is like a bija (seed), which is filled with possibilities now take note of what the soil of your awareness is in which these seeds are being cultivated in. After going through my own process of teaching for 5 years and becoming a certified Anusara teacher, I have learned that there is not just one way to do anything that there are many ways honoring our way of unfolding that works for each of us. When we give ourselves permission to be, to nurture, to see where we are in the process we are able to find ease on and off the mat. Enjoy the beauty of spring and see in nature how each tree, bud and blade of grass expresses itself in its own way just as you do. Check out the interview with Damon and for a longer class about Spring with Elsie from Elsie's Yoga Class Sequence Level 2-3: Sukhasana Balasana - Extended Child Pose, Slow Transition to Downward Facing Dog Down Dog Split - Squared Hips then take Knee to Chest and Extend Back Plank Pose to Belly to Salambasana Down Dog to Uttanasana -  moving 1/2 fwd 3X Urdvah Hastasana to Uttanasana Straight Leg Lunge to Twist then Straighten Leg for Parvritta Trikonasana Variation Vinyasa Vira II to Reverse Warrior back through Vira II then Clasp Arms Behind and Fold Fwd Ostrich Pose Vinyasa Uttanasana Malasana - Garland Pose Take a Squat (pls place a blanket under heels if lifted) Bakasana  - Crane Pose (working core arms bent and straighten) Uttansana Urdvah Prasarita Eka Padasana Standing Splits to Handstand Uttanansa Down Dog Straight Leg Lunge with Shoulder under Knee Parsvottonasa Variation with Back Heel Lifted Uttansana Eka Pada Koundinyasana II Balasana done Extended Childs Pose Supta Padangustasana Supine Twist - Grape Vine LegsCore Work - Legs Lifted with Hands Behind Head then Lower Knees to Chest Savasana or Meditation Namaste! special thanks to elsie for her awesome pics... and to Robin from Inner Freedom

When we choose to soften and listen in our life, we begin to open up to a deeper place within ourselves that is powerful on its own without pushing it in any direction by paying close attention we flow into be-ing. Giving ourselves permission to connect to our inner voice and surroundings takes passive action - it's softer, more sensitive. This may be scary for some of us to allow the world to come to us but actually it takes us into parts of ourselves that may not be readily attuned. We all have this ability but it takes practice to see and be who we are. We have the freedom to ignore everything but if we take he time to soften, light a candle, say a prayer creating a sacred place we will uncover this grand energy that is closer to you than your breath. Before you do you do your practice, I invite you to check in to see if you have the tendency to just push through and not listen to your body and perhaps you can deepen your awareness by creating a space to let the world come to you and receive. CHECK OUT: Yoga Peeps on March 15th Lara Crestone interviewed me, bless her! LULULEMON in Santa Monica this wed at 7pm till 8pm I am teaching class Thank you Elsie for your sweet pics... Sanskrit: Shakti - Energy, creativity, Ujjayi (triumphantly uprising) Sequence: Level 1/2 All 4's Down Dog Uttanasana Samasthiti Urdvah Hastasana Uttanasana Deep Lunge with Longer Stance with Chattarunga Arms Plank to Down dog to Plank to Downdog to Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra Down dog to Uttananasana Surya Namaskar Uttanasana - walk arms to side twist Surya Namaskar with Upward Facing Dog Downward Facing Dog Virabahdrasana One - Warrior One Vinyasa to Second Side Warrior One Down Dog to Uttanasana to Wide Uttanasana with Shoulder Stretch Urdvah Hastasana Uttanasana Crescent Pose with Arms Flowing Up and Back to Anjali Mudra 3X Jump and switch Second Side Vinyasa Down Dog to Vashistasana Balasana to Down Dog Vira 2 - Warrior 2 to Uttitha Parsvakonasana back to Vira 2 back to Uttita Parsvakonasana back to Vira 2 Vinyasa Down Dog with Twist Holding Shin or Thigh of Opposite leg Virasana with Ujjayi Breath Runners Lunge Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - Pigeon Prep Downward Facing Dog Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep with twist Hanumanasana - front splits (I said 2x but we didnt do it you can if you'd like) Downward Facing Dog to Uttanasana Sukasana Twist then Fold Forward then Switch Cross and then Do Both Sides Again with Fwd Fold Happy Baby Knees to Chest Savasana Namaste!

Karma (Action) is a word some of us refer to everyday to explain a boomerang of events that happen from what we do. We may even see it when we are getting a cup of coffee/tea in the morning on the counter a "Good Karma" cup inviting up to leave a tip. I have read that most philosophical schools say that karma is action and from what we do there is a response to our choices, ramifications or reactions. But when I delved deeper, I learned about the Wheel of Karma talking about life which says that being in the body means you have more work to do that you didn�t do in the last life - I did not like this at all in some way it says that life is a punishment. Today, I invite you to see how your life is a blessing and there is nothing to get out of but to go in and creatively step into your life, the world we want to live in by applying our intention with right action. I invite you to see that you did nothing wrong to be here but that the divine chose to be you and that you have the opportunity to enjoy being in this marvelous body. Tantra offered me the perspective to see that we are not stuck in a yoga that is filled with dogma of what we have to do but that we choose what we do to create our life. Contemplate about life not being a set of rules to design your outcomes but that you can find your way to discover that many opportunities to change the way you are becoming even better using right action to live more fully on and off your mat. Buddist Definition of KarmaThe Bhagavad GitaA good version of the Bhagavad Gita to study by W. SargeantKarma CookieDogmaI said Kant but it was KierkegaardMy inversion Workshop Feb 28th in LA @ City Yoga Maha Mondo, Accidental Yogist, Cupcakes & Yoga, Bobbi FabianElsie's Yoga Class Podcast - check her out her classes are great! Sanskrit: Dharma: personal duty, Seva: selfless service, Biga: seed Sequence Level 1: Balasana - Child's Pose All 4's to Cat/Cow Pose Down Dog Straight leg lunge to Crescent Pose Prep Plank to Salabasana then Cobra - Bhujangasana/Upward Facing Dog Uttanasana up to Tadasana Uttanasna to Crescent Pose Vinyasa Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II then to Ostrich pose w/hands clasped behind back Vinyasa Uttitha Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Down Dog to Uttanasana to Samasthiti Adho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand Down Dog to Trikonasana Parsvottonasana Down Dog Virabhadrasana 1 - Warrior I to Parvritta Parsvakonasana - Twisted Side Angel Pose Downward Facing Dog Pigeon Prep with Thigh Stretch Agnistambasana - Fire Log Pose sweet elsie (sickled foot) Purvottanasana - Table Top Pose 2X Wild Thing Pose - Setubhanda - Bridge Pose or Urdvah Dhanurasana - Upward Facing Bow(pics on the way with blanket) Sukhasana Twist - Easy Seated Pose with Twist Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Agnistambasana - Fire Log Balasana - Childs Pose Savasana - Corpse Namaste!

How cute is Ganesh? I totally think this is the cutest picture ever! you can check out how incredible this guy's work is at ghee happy. I got his book and it's just fantastic. He has a wonderful was of drawing the hindu gods and also giving their individual myths. I believe this is a must have for any yogi who wants to know more and also any yoga teachers! cute as can be! links: my intro music 'movin' by Vic Hennegan  write a review in itunes digg (now you have to be a member of digg to digg me, so if you are not check out the site. it's a great community site where 'we' digg the stories that we believe are worth looking at, love the concept! you can dig my podcast in the podcast section, which is where you have to be a member of digg to do, as it's a very new addition to the site itself) the sequence: Downward Facing Dog Straight legged lunge Chattarunga pushups x 3 Downward Facing Dog Uttanasana/Ardha Uttanasana  x 3 Half Sun Salutes x 3 Surya Namaskar x 3 Crescent Pose (jump switch) Parsvakonasana Trikonasana Vira II Uttanasana Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana with hips squared (standing splits with hips squared) I use this as a prep for handstand Wide stance Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back Malasana Uttanasana Handstand Pigeon Pavrita Parsvotanasana Salabasana with arms interlaced behind the back Pigeon with thigh stretch Lunge with thigh stretch Cobra on fingertips x 2 Urdhva Dhanurasana x 3 Marychiasana III into Eka Pada Gomukha Paschimottanasana Baddha Konasana Ardha Matsyendrasana Supine twist savasana!   

The other day I found out something that I was not supposed to know and got upset. I was pissed off really taking this personally then reacted from a place of feeling lack, not being recognized or considered in this situation. This was not the best choice for me to do but then I went to my car and realized with a little space from the situation that I totally reacted and didn't take a moment to actually turn in to myself and breathe knowing there is an abundant universe. Taking this to my mat into my practice I could see how I move fast in a pose almost like a reaction instead of staying with my breath working through it. As the holidays come closer check to see if you are moving from your ego body or your bigger sense of the whole this is a great practice especially when in a place of discomfort. Yoga is about responding with knowledge and from a space of feeling connected to something bigger inside and out to do this in the practice we initiate the poses from the back body allowing the front to be soft and sensitive. Sanskrit Vocabulary: Anugraha: grace Dristhi: gaze Svadhyaya: self study Style of Yoga I teach: Anusara Yoga Sequence: Level 1/2 Sukasana Downward Facing Dog Uttanasana - standing fwd bend 1/2 Sun Salutes = Urdvah Hastasana (arms over head) to Uttanasana extending out from pelvis then coming up Straight Leg Lunge then a Twist with torso facing the leg (variation of parvritta parsvakonasana) Vinyasa/Sun Salutes = Downward Facing Dog - Plank - Chatturanga Dandasana Crescent Pose - variation with knee on floor if required Uttanasana - standing fwd bend Samasthiti Urdvah Hastasana Uttanasana Vinyasa/Sun Salute Utthita Parsvakonasana Vinyasa/Sun Salute Wide Stance Uttansana with hands clasped behind back or with a strap Down Dog Dolphin Pose : Balasana - childs pose Down Dog Ardha Chandrasana - half moon pose Trikonasana - triangle pose Vashistasana: side plank variation with foot in front note: shoulder behind wrist hips lifted Down Dog Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - pigeon prep note: knee wider to the side than hip Kneeling Thigh Stretch Uttanasana Tadasana - mountain pose Knee to chest standing on one leg Purvottasana 3 X- table top pose note: hands face fwd opened a little bit index finger pointed fwd Jathara Parivartanasana: supine twist arms in cactus position Knees to Chest Supta Padangustasana - lying on your back with one leg on the floor other lifted with hands behind this leg Knees to Chest Savasana Namaste! Dolphin Pose Vashistasana Jathara Parivartanasana Sequence: Level 1/2 Sukasana Downward Facing Dog Uttanasana - standing fwd bend 1/2 Sun Salutes = Urdvah Hastasana (arms over head) to Uttanasana extending out from pelvis then coming up Straight Leg Lunge then a Twist with torso facing the leg (variation of parvritta parsvakonasana) Vinyasa/Sun Salutes = Downward Facing Dog - Plank - Chatturanga Dandasana Crescent Pose - variation with knee on floor if required Uttanasana - standing fwd bend Samasthiti Urdvah Hastasana Uttanasana Vinyasa/Sun Salute Utthita Parsvakonasana Vinyasa/Sun Salute Wide Stance Uttansana with hands clasped behind back or with a strap Down Dog Dolhpin Pose - prep for forearm balance (it's like down dog but on elbows shoulders over elbows) Balasana - childs pose Down Dog Ardha Chandrasana - half moon pose Trikonasana - triangle pose Vasisthasana - foot in front or feet stacked note: shoulder behind wrist hips lifted Down Dog Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - pigeon prep note: knee wider to the side than hip Kneeling Thigh Stretch Uttanasana Tadasana - mountain pose Knee to chest standing on one leg Purvottasana 3 X- table top pose note: hands face fwd opened a little bit index finger pointed fwd Jathara Parivartanasana Knees to Chest Supta Padangustasana - lying on your back with one leg on the floor other lifted with hands behind this leg Knees to Chest Savasana Namaste!

My great intro and outro music, 'Movin' by Vic Hennegan Links: Joshua Yuchasz 'This I Believe' Essay About 'This I Believe' Asperger Syndrome links (so we can be more educated, i think) http://www.aspergers.com/ , http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/aswhatisit.html Blocks: http://www.yoga.com/store/Subcategory.asp?Category_ID=246, http://www.yogaaccessories.com/YogaBlock4.asp?gclid=CLLIkOCmjYgCFQvlYAodCDAeBg My Space Page! THE SEQUENCE: Downward facing dog Straight legged lunge uttanasana into ardha uttanasana Parvatasana arms/arms interlaced above the head 1/2 Sun Salutations Vinyasa working on lunges and plank Tadasana (inner body bright) Sun Salutation working on plank shoulder alignment Tadasana (shoulder alignment discussion) Sun Salutation working on shoulder principles Downward facing dog working on shoulder principles Crescent Pose Child's pose Demo: (shoulder alignment work from all fours into downward facing dog) Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back Deep lunge (forearms to the floor) Pigeon Prep Ardha Bhekasana Dhanurasana Setu Bandha Sarvangasana Demo: (at the wall, learning how to plug into the heart) Demo: (using the blocks, and moving into Urdhva Dhanurasana in stages) PLEASE CLICK ON THE PICS TO SEE THEM MORE FULLY :) Urdhva Dhanurasana with blocks x 2 Downward facing dog Uttanasana Twist Savasana

I'm back in Los Angeles! Happy to be back and at the same time wanting just as much to be back with my family. I came back to my incredible students whose faces and passion make it all worth it :) My theme this week had to do with one of my favorite podcasts, "The Bitterest Pill." If you want to hear the whole thing, which I truly suggest you do, you must go to thebitterestpill.com and check out episode #85, it's amazing. Another podcast that I mention is Fitness Rocks. This podcast is by Dr. Monte, who is sooooo passionate about health and wellness it's really worth listening to. He gives you the facts about physiology, nutrition, studies that are being conducted or have been conducted about fat, food, diseases, you name it. Be informed! Fitness truly rocks. Oh yes, the yoga blankets, check out some of these sites: http://www.yogaaccessories.com/YogaBlankets.asp http://www.yogaprops.net/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=yp&Category_Code=1_3_blankets The Sequence hands and knees Adho Mukha Svanasana/Downward Facing Dog Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana into lunge/one legged down dog into lunge Uttanasana Ardha Uttanasana into Uttanasana x 3/ Lengthening forward and bowing back into forward bend Arm Salutations x 3 Half Sun Salutes x 3 Sun Salutation with lunge Sun Salutation with Crescent Pose Child's Pose Downward Facing Dog exercise with the blanket x 2 Sun Salutation with muscular energy focus Tree Pose x 2 (the 2nd time is with eyes closed) Malasana/Squat Pigeon Prep Ardha Bhekasana Setu Bandha Sarvangasana x 2 /Bridge Pose Eka Pada Setu Bandha Sarvangasana/One legged Bridge Pose Supta Padangustasana easy twist Savasana

A bittersweet episode posted to you from San Salvador, El Salvador.  The theme for this week's class is authenticity, in sanskrit, aucitya (I certainly hope that I spelled that correctly.)  I used Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter and his sudden death as a jumping off point for my theme.  What's so strange is that I recorded this class on September 28th and September 29th my grandpa passed away.   I listened to what I said about Steve and thought, I could have used my grandfather instead.     If there is a word to describe my Grandfather it's authentic.  He was all that he could be all the time, and he continued to grow and become more until the very end.  LINKS: the Lululemon party: email, northbeverly-store@lululemon.com, all you need to say is that you are rsvping for the party, give your 1st and last name to be put on the list!  yeay!!!  Get there early as the first 300 folks get a free gift bag :)  The party is October 12th from 6-10pm check out the Lululemon Beverly Hills Store and my ambassador page of course :) the Sun Salutation Project:   that's on Wednesday, October 11th, meeting at the store at 4:30, to walk up to Santa Monica Blvd.  We will salute the sun from about 5-6pm.  Please email me so we can know how many are showing up!!!!  eyogaclass@gmail.com THE SEQUENCE: hands and knees downward facing dog Uttanasana, Ardha Uttanasana x 3 Half Sun Salutes x 3 Sun Salutations x 3 Crescent Pose Vira II Trikonasana into Ardha Chandrasana Parsvakonasana Vashistasana Wide legged Uttanasana with shoulder stretch Pincha Mayurasana Modified Hasta Padangustasana Pigeon Lunge with thigh stretch, into a curvy twisting lunge with thigh stretch Ardha Matsyendrasana Happy Baby and finally the translation for the prayer: O My God, this sick one that is here before You, has come here to ask you what he desires, and that which he thinks is the most important for himself.  You, O God, help to have these words enter his heart: 'It is more important to be of a healthy soul.' Lord, may your blessed will be done in every way!  If you want me to heal, then heal me, but if your will is different than that, may I continue to carry my cross.  We ask you also for all of those that pray.  Somehow I feel I didn't do the prayer justice, for some of the juice was lost in translation.  Oh well. 

We use a couple of yoga props in this class!  a block and a blanket!  St. Anthony Yoga blocks Yoga blankets Douglas Brooks Anusara Yoga Immigration Tales Podcast The class is a level 1 class (good for beginners) an hour and 15 min, you can skip the first 11 min to get straight to the class itself. The first 11min are my intro, setting the theme and meditation, so those of you who only want that, go ahead and listen! The sequence: Table Top Pose/Hands and knees Adho Mukha Svanasana/Downward Facing Dog High Lunge/Straight Legged Lunge Uttanasana/straight legged forward bend Uttanasana into Ardha Uttanasana x3 Tadasana Half Sun Salutations x 3 Surya Namaskar C variation x 2 Downward Facing Dog Balasana/Child's Pose AT THE WALL Pincha Mayurasana Prep/Forearm Balance Prep TO THE SIDE Parsvakonasana/side angle pose Prasarita Padotanasana/Wide legged standing forward bend Vira II/Warrior 2 Uttanasana/Straight legged Forward bend TOP OF THE MAT Tadasana Standing Knee to chest Modified Hasta Padangustasana sequence (with leg bent)/ standing knee to chest sequence Squat Deep Lunge Agni Stambasana/firelog pose or double pigeon Downward facing dog Ardha Bhekasana/half frog pose thigh stretch Balasana/Child's pose Restorative backbend, with rolled up towel underneath shoulderblades Sukhasana Twist/Easy seated twist Nadi shodhana/alternate nostril breathing Savasana