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Hillary offers you live/recorded private 1hr beg-adv classes. Interviews with students of yoga about the practice.
Energetic, nurturing & fun explorations of your Yoga practice can make your day more enriching. Hillary guides you in her live/recorded private classes; It's like you are right there doing a private session with her. Classes have a strong sense of alignment blended with inspiring themes which will take you deeper into the heart of your own practice on and off the mat.
She offers beginners/mixed/advanced 1 hr. classes along with short interviews with students of yoga sharing about their relationship to the practice and how the practice of yoga effects their life.
Energetic, nurturing & fun explorations of your Yoga practice can make your day more enriching. Hillary guides you in her live/recorded private classes; It's like you are right there doing a private session with her. Classes have a strong sense of alignment blended with inspiring themes which will take you deeper into the heart of your own practice on and off the mat.
She offers beginners/mixed/advanced 1 hr. classes along with short interviews with students of yoga sharing about their relationship to the practice and how the practice of yoga effects their life.
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This free yoga podcast is inspired by the famous quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. -- I HAVE A DREAM.
In this Anusara Yoga Podcast, you will go deep into your heart of hearts, souls of souls and challenge your body to identify your SOULS DREAM. THIS IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS!
We begin with a warm up, then standing poses, a few cool transitions to challenge you, basic back bends then some supine poses. It's perfect to get clear, reduce your busy mind and have fun. Grab a journal and keep it by your mat, it may inspire you to jot down some insights.
Mentioned in this Yoga Podcast:
Your Souls University
A bad day for your ego is a good day for your soul. - Michael Beckwith, Founder Agape Spiritual Center
Let me know in the comments what you think about this class.
YES : a new class I know it's been waaaay too long. It's up and you are gonna love it.
This is a great free yoga podcast to get clear from any anxiety, feeling of being alone or not knowing what to do.
A good balanced with: Sun salutes, hip openers, shoulder openers, twists, thigh stretch + simple back bends.
mentioned in this free online yoga podcast:
Quote by Dr. Douglas Brooks : "We are home wherever we are, right now. What's crucial isn't that we make our way back home to our original nature but that we learn how to experience our current condition, whatever it may entail, as the very gift of embodiment."
Tribal Truth
We explore the mala's : dust, film on the mirror of the heart, a veil that creates a feeling of separation.
Anava Mala : heart : veils our divine will. you feel sense of lack, unworthiness, incompleteness, sadness.
Mayiya Mala : veils divine knowledge. creates a perception of being separate, leads to anger, conflict, hatred.
Karma Mala : veils freedom of action. you feel feelings of being not able to accomplish actions, anxiety, fear of resources.
and the 3 A's of Anusara Yoga.
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All levels Anusara ® Yoga Podcast Sequence:
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(Please forgive me for not posting yoga pictures for you to view hopefully this week I will get to it ;)
Podcast Yoga Sequence for All Levels: Yoga stretches and relaxation.. yummy and great to calm down
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Mixed Level Yoga Podcast Sequence:
Sukasana - Easy Posture
All 4's Hands and Knees
Down Dog
Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Overhead
Straight Leg Lunge
Plank to Chattarunga Dandasana to
Cobra - Nagani Madasana - Intoxicated Cobra (Rocking Side to Side)
Plank, Chattarunga, Cobra, Down Dog
Vira II - Warrior II to Utthita Parsvakasana - Extended Side Angle
Plank, Chattarunga, Cobra, Down Dog
Vashistasana - (A) Side Plank /(B) Variation (A)(B)
Balasana - Child
Parvritta Balasana - Twisted Child
Dolphin with Clasped Hands
Pigeon Thigh Stretch
Salambasana - Hands Interlaced Behind Back
Dhanurasana - Bow
Setubhanda - Bridge
Urdvah Dhanurasna - Upward Facing Bow or Bridge Again
Eka Pada Dhanurasana - One Legged (switch sides ) or in Bridge
Knee to Chest then Twist
Supta Upavistakonasana - Supine Wide Angle
Knees to Chest
Savasana - Corpse
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Free Online Yoga Podcast Class Sequence:
Tadasana - Mountain Pose
Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Straight Leg Lunge to Twist -
Plank to Belly to Salambasana - Locust with Hands Interlaced
Cobra Pose
Down Dog Twist -
Vira II - Warrior II to Reversed Warrior
to Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon
Down Dog -
Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
2nd Side
Uttanasana - with Shoulder Opener
Squat Hip Opener - Tittibasana Prep (Fire Fly)
Tadasana to Tree Pose with Eagle Arms - (this is the arm position)
to Vira III- Warrior III -
Uttanasana to Vinyasa (Down Dog, Plank Chattarunga, Cobra)
Crescent then Twist Opposite Elbow to Knee (Parvritta Parsvokonasana)
Childs Pose -
Gomukhasana - Cow Faced Pose
Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle then do a Twist
Supta Upavista Konasana - Supine Wide Angle
Core Strengthening
Savasana or Meditation
Mentioned in this free Anusara Yoga Online Yoga Podcast:
Start by doing three rounds, adding one per week until you are doing seven rounds.
nostril breathing should not be practiced if you have a cold or if your
nasal passages are blocked in any way. Forced breathing through the
nose may lead to complications. In pranayama it is important to follow
this rule: under no circumstances should anything be forced. If you use
the nostrils for breath control they must be unobstructed. If they are
not, you must practice throat breathing.
Sequence of Anusara Yoga Podcast Level 1/2 Class:
Downward Facing Dog
All 4's to Variation with Opposite Arms Extended
Pigeon Prep
Down Dog to Plank to Salambasana - Locust Pose
Cobra to Down Dog
Wide Stance to Prasarita Padottanasana
Warrior II
Vinyasa (Plank, Chattarunga or to Belly to Cobra)
Child to Down Dog
Triangle to Half Moon
Malasana - Garland with a Twist
Bakasana - Crane Pose
Navasana - Boat Pose
Squat to Bakasana
Chattarunga or Belly
Ardha Bekasana - Thigh Stretch
Anejane - Low Lunge
Sukhasana - Easy Seat for Alternate Breathing
Sukhasana - Easy Seat with Twist
Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle
Meditation or Savasana
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Free Online Yoga Sequence for Level 1/2 Students:
Down Dog to
Uttanasana- Standing Fwd Bend
Clasp Hands Stretch Arms Over Head
Urdvah Hastasana - Hands Over Head
Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Down Dog to Plank to Belly
Prone Position (great for lower back pain)
Down Dog to Lunge to Twist
Uttanasana to Plank to Chatarunga (or belly) to Cobra
Down Dog to Crescent Pose
Uttanasana to Urdvah Hastasana - Hands Over Head
Vinyasa: Uttanasana to Plank to Chatarunga (or belly) to Cobra
Down Dog to Trikonasana (Triangle)
Down Dog
Child's Pose -
All 4's Lower Elbows
Dolphin Pose
Child's Pose - to Down Dog
Down Dog to Malasana
Bakasana - Crane 2 x
Ardha Chandrasana -
Down Dog to Uttanasana
Thigh Stretch -
(Option to do Standing Thigh Stretch)
Dhanurasana - Bow Pose
Bridge Pose to One Legged Bridge
Bridge or Urdvah Dhanurasana
Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose
Paschimottonasana - Seated Fwd Bend
Free Online Yoga Sequence for Level 2/3 Students:
All 4's - Hands and Knees
Straight Leg Lunge with Twist -
Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra
One Legged Dog - Prep for Handstand
Standing Split -
Samasthiti - Mountain Pose with Hands in Anjali Mudra
One Legged Lifted in L-Pose
Crescent to Warrior III to Tree Pose
Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra or Updog
Handstand at Wall - Slide Feet Down and Take Hips to Wall then Scoop Tailbone
Child's Pose
Handstand with Tree Legs -
Eka Pada Bekasana - Thigh Stretch -
Parvritta Balasana - Twisted Child's Pose -
Parsvottonasana -
Sukasana - Easy Seat or Savasana- Corpse
(you may want to do a twist before and hug your knees into your chest)
Mentioned in this Free Online Yoga Class Podcast :
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Sequence for Beginners Free Online Yoga Podcast Class:
All 4's
Cat Cow Pose
Variation of Cat Cow -
Plank Pose
On your belly to Salambasana (hands clasped)
Down Dog
Uttansana - Standing Fwd Bend
Down Hill Skiers Pose
Urdvah Hastasana - Hands Extended Over Head
Samasthiti - Mountain Pose/Pose of Alignment
Uttanasana - Fwd Bend
Lunge with Knee to Floor -
Uttanasana - Fwd Bend
Plank Pose - Top of a Pus-up
All 4's to Down Dog
Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle
Child's Pose
Supta Padangustasana - Supine Leg Stretch
Supine Stretch
Savasana - Corpse Pose
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast :
Level 2/3 Playful Yoga Sequence Geared to Open Your Shoulders and Heart:
Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend
Shoulder Opener at the Wall -
All 4's to Down Dog Split -
Uttanasana with Shoulder Stretch -
Plank Pose to Cobra Pose
On Belly Leg Lifted to Prone Posture (good for lower back)
Prep for Cobra Hands on Waist
Crescent Pose Down to a Twist -
Then into a Hip Opener -
Down Dog to Plank to Cobra (Vinyasa)
Vinyasa with Updog
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon -
Ardha Chandra Chapasana - Sugar Cane in the Half Moon
Vinyasa to Pincha Prep (Forearm Balance)
into Picha Plank with Forearm Arms -
Childs Pose
Tree Pose with Twist
Standing Arch Back
Uttanasana to Down Dog
Anejaneasana Thigh Stretch-
Baby Dancer -
Uttasana to Down Dog
Pigeon Prep with Up Dog Arms
Jathara Parvitatsana
Happy Baby -
Knee To Chest
Savasana - Corpse Pose
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Yoga Sequence for this Level 2/3 Free Anusara Online Yoga Podcast:
Down Dog with Twist -
Straight Leg Lunge then Bring Arms Inside (possibly elbows) -
Down Dog - Plank Pose to Cobra
Uttanasana - Standing Forward Bend (hold calves)
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Stretched Overhead
Uttanasana- Lift Leg
Samasthiti - Pose of Alignment
Mat to wall then Come to All 4's (hands and knees)
Back Foot Aligns to the wall:
Trikonasana - Triangle
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Pose
Second Side of all 3 poses then goes into Uttanasana
L-Pose Leg Lifted
Shoulder Opener with Wall
Uttanasana with Blanket Roll Under Arches
Malasana - Garland Pose to Bakasana - Crane (AKA Crow)
Back to Chattarunga Dandasana or onto your Belly
Sphinx Pose
Ardha Bekasana to One Armed Dog
Parvritta Balasana - Twisted Child
Balasana - (Pranam) Child's Pose
Ujjayi Breath - Manipulated Breath by Toning the Throat (ocean like sound)
along with Jalandhara Bhanda - Throat/Chin Lock
Parsva Upavista Konasana - Side Angle Pose
Knees To Chest
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Chair Class Podcast:
is great to do before a meeting or an office holiday party to check in
and see where you are at perhaps its time to shift your attitude at
work or where ever you may be.
This may look comfortable but it will cause pain in your back.
Anusara Yoga Chair Sequence for All Levels (Even If You Have Back Pain):
Sit on Your Chair Halfway Then Turn Your Thighs In
Ardha Hastasana - Stretch One Arm Up at a Time
Then take Shoulder Stretch (shot with an iPhone) -
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Over Head
1/2 Sun Salutes in Chair - Stretching Up then Folding Over and Looking Up
Take a Twist 2X Each Side
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Over Head the Interlace Fingers
Then Stretch Up and Arch to the Side
Tense Body Up and Release with Tounge Out (great to relieve jaw pain)
Urdvah Hastasana - Stretch Arms Over Head
1/2 Sun Salute
Take A Crossed Legged Pose or Just Sit in Your Seat with Your Heart Lifted
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast (pls note this class is not for beginners and if you have a block pls keep it nearby).
(another note: churning comes from a teaching from Dr. Douglas Brooks another one of my great teachers. Churning comes from the stories of Shiva Nataraja)
Anusara Yoga Level 2/3 Sequence:
Three foundation
options for Pincha Mayurasana/Forearm Balance. Try 1, 2 or just do the
prep its ok if you don't get up into the pose:
Down Dog, Straight Leg Lunge, Down Dog
Lunge to Straight Leg Parsottonasana Variation
Plank Pose to Chatarunga Dandasana to Cobra
Parsvakonasana- Extended Side Angel w/Hands Clasped Behind Back -
into Trikonasana - Triangle
then Clasp Hand Around Back Holding Thigh
Down Dog with Twist -
Plank to Belly to Salambasana - Clasp Hand Behind You and Lift Up
Down Dog to All 4's
Dolphin to Dolphin Plank to Dolphin
Pinchamayurasana - Feather of the Peacock/Forearm Balance
1. Pincha Clasped Hands - Here is the foundation for the pose...
(there is an exercise which helps with engaging the legs here)
2. Pincha Blocks for tighter shoulders use 2 block. Another foundation...
3. Pincha Hands on Wall - This is good for tight Shoulders and see the pose...
Child's Pose rest in between each one or after you do your form of the pose.
Pigeon Prep with a Twist
Down Dog to All 4's into a Runner's Lunge
then Hanumanasana - Front Splits
Uttanasana in between Each Side
Parsva Uttanasana - Side Fwd Bend
Baddha Konasana Twist - Bound Angle Twist
to Baddha Konasana- Bound Angle
Paschimottonasana - Seated Fwd Bend
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast (great for all yogi's at work or not):
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This Anusara Yoga in your chair podcast is great for beginners,
if you have back pain, or in your office at work. Upload to your ipod
and use when you are traveling over the holidays. How cool you can do
yoga in your jeans, pajamas or even a suit.
Anusara Yoga Chair Sequence for All Levels, Even Back Pain:
Sit on Your Chair Halfway Then Turn Your Thighs In
Urdvah Hastasana - Stretch Arms Overhead then take Shoulder Stretch
Arms Go Up and Down Moving with Breath
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Over Head
Shoulder Stretch then Arch to the Side
1/2 Sun Salutes in Chair - Stretching Up then Folding Over and Looking Up
Urdvah Hastasana with One Leg Up
1/2 Sun Salute
Ardha Agnistambasana - 1/2 Firelog Pose (Hip Opener then to a Twist)
Supported Uttansana - Standing Fwd Bend with Head on Chair (use a phone book if need be)
Shoulder Stretch
Standing Thigh Stretch
Ustrasana Prep - Sit on Chair Hold Sides and Arch Back Up
Seated Fwd Bend or Baddha Konasana - Bound Angle Pose
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Yoga Podcast (good for beginners to advanced yogi's):
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Anusara Yoga Class Sequence for All Levels of Yoga Students to Strengthen Upper Body and:
Sukasana - Easy Posture
Down Dog to Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Over Heatd to Samasthiti - Pose of Alignment
then Extend One Arm Up Other Down - Scissor Arms to Shoulder Stretch
Uttanasna to Plank to Cobra to Down Dog
Straight Leg Lunge to Uttanasana
Uttanasana to Vira III Legs - Warrior III (Finger Tips on Floor)
Vira II - Warrior II to Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle
Plank to Belly
Stage I Core Work - Salambasana Variations
Cobra to Down Dog to Crescent Pose
Down Dog Bring Knees to Chest
Anjaneasana - Low Lunge to
Parvritta Parsvakonasana - Twisted Extended Side Angle
Uttanasna with a Roll Under Feet -
Stage II Core Work: Navasana - Boat Pose
Ardha Navasana - 1/2 Boat Pose
2X Danurasana - Bow Pose
Stage III Core Work: On Back Legs Scissored then Crunches
Knees To Chest
Bridge Pose then to Urdvah Danurasana
(or just a second bridge)
Jathara Parvittasana
Happy Baby
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Yoga Podcast (good for beginners or advanced yogi's):
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Listen to Elsie and me talk about yoga off the mat...
All 4's Hands and Knees
Down Dog to Down Dog Split
Child's Pose to All 4's
Lift Opposite Arm and Leg
Plank to Belly
Salambasana Variations
On Back for Supine Chattarunga Dandasana
Plank to Chattarunga Push Ups
Belly to Cobra to Down Dog
Uttanasna the Clasp Hands Stretch Arms Over Head
Samasthiti - Form of Mountain Pose
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Over Head
Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Lunge then Twist
Down Dog to Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra
Back to Chattarunga then Child's Pose
L-Pose at Wall to Warrior III
L-Pose with Twist - video of Elsie doing this pose...
On back Jathara Parvitasana
Meditation or Savasana
Call me to share what is helping you to
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THANKS KIKI and JANE for THE RECOGNITION!!!!!
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The Yogini From Manila
Anusara Yoga Class Sequence for All Levels of Yoga Students:
Down Dog Bending Arms and Legs
Urdvah Hastasana
Plank Pose to Down Dog
Lunge then Twist
Vinyasa - Plank, Chattarunga to Cobra w/Pelvis on Floor
Parsvottonasana Variation with Heel Off the Floor
Uttanasana to Samasthiti
Utkatasana - Chair Pose
Parsvokonasana - Extended Side Angle
Parvritta Parsvokonasana - Revolved Extended Side Angle
Plank Pose on Belly for Cobra
Trikonasana - Triangle Pose
Parsvottonasana to Parvritta Trikonasna - Revloved Triangle
All 4's onto Elbows for Dolphin (Forearm Balance Prep)
Gomukhasana - Cow Faced Pose then Twist
Supta Padangustasana
Knees to Chest then Rock Back and Forth on Spine
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Yoga Podcast (for beginners or advanced yogi's):
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Listen to Elsie and me talk about yoga off the mat..
Come to Mexico in April for an Anusara Yoga Retreat
Chech it out!!!! A sweet write up by Kiki of ... Yogademia
The Yogini From Manila
Anusara Yoga Class Sequence for All Level Yoga Students:
Urdvah Hastasana - Arms Overhead then Interlace Fingers
Side Crescent Stretch
Down Dog into Down Dog Split
Plank - Top of a Push-up then Belly
3X Cobra with Hands Lifted
Vira II - Warrior II then Interlace Fingers and Fold Fwd
(Then you are going to reverse it from fwd bend to warrior II)
Prasarita Padottonasana - Fwd Bend with Wide Stance
Tree Pose then Jump Switch
Vashistasana to Wild Thing -
Ardha Bekasana to One Armed Dog -
All 4's to Child's Pose
Bridge Pose
Bridge 2x
or Bridge then Urdvah Dhanurasana - Upward Facing Bow
Ardha Mastyendrasana - Seated Twist, Half Lord of the Fish
Baddha Konasana
Mentioned in this Free Anusara Yoga Podcast:
Here we are having a blast before our party...
Raiders of The Lost Arc
Sequence for Level 2/3 Free Yoga Class:
Down Dog Split
Tadasana to Urdvah Hastasana
Plank Chattarunga to Cobra
Vira II
Vinyasa with Salambasana
Balasana - Child's Pose
2X Handstand - Vrksasanana
Utkatasana - Chair Pose with a Twist
Vira II - Warrior II into Trikonasana - Triangle
Down Dog to Vashistasana - Side Plank
Vashistasana Variation:
Ardha Chandrasana: Half Moon
Parvritta Ardha Chandrasana - Revolved Half Moon
Malasana - Garland Pose to Bakasana - Crane to Sirsasana II - Headstand II
Chattarunga (if you can do it)
Pigeon Prep with Twist and Cobra Upper Body Variation -
3X Ustrasana - Camel Pose with Variations
Down Dog to Down Dog Twist -
Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose
Paschimottanasana - Seated Fwd Bend
Suptapadangustasana Prep
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At the kibbutz where Gusta is buried. A sad day of remeberance
and the sweetness showed its face as the cemetery is surrounded by
banana fields and I felt like doing hanumanasana.
Sequence Level 2:
Lie On Belly in Prone Position
Uttanasana then Clasped Hands Behind Back for Shoulder Stretch
Eka Pada Uttanasana to Lunge then Vira II
Then Interlace Hands Behind and Fold Forward
Release Clasp and Work your Head Behind Knee
Down Dog then Second Side
Anejaneasana Thigh Stretch
Plank to Belly into the Variation of Makrasana
All 4's then onto Your Back
Bridge Pose then Eka Pada Setubhandasana - One Legged Bridge
Wind Shield Wiper Pose
YoGeek Workout with Elsie Escobar
Anusara Fundamentals Workshop for 5 Monday's at Agape this Nov-Dec:
Sequence Level 2/3 Yoga Class:
Parvritta Balasana - Twisted Child's Pose
Cat Cow In Between then the Other Side
Down Dog Split to Straight Leg Lunge then take a
Twis into Variation Parvritta Parsvakonasana
Plank, Chattarunga, Cobra
Uttanasana with a Twist
Samasthiti - Sameness Pose or Pose of Alignment
Uttanasana Lunge to Runner's Lunge (baby Hanumanasana)
Vinyasa - Plank, Chattarunga, Cobra
Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle
Ardha Bekasana - 1/2 Frog
Dhanurasana - Bow Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Pigeon Prep with Back Bend
Down Dog with Twist
Supine Twist
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Me in a one armed handstand
The sun (surya) rising up through the horizon ....oh its looks like a mango.
This yoga class podcast is dedicated to the memory of Gusta,
my Husband's grandmother who passed away August 13th in her sleep
peacefully at the age of 96. She passed just from old age with a life
filled with love and beauty. Last year before we were married I met her
in Israel. She was pure love. Her life was one that was filled with
amazing experiences. I am grateful to have been able to spend time with
her and will miss her. We are going to Israel this September for our 1
year anniversary and Gusta was stretching every breath to see me and to
have someone actually put you as the meaning behind their breath is an
honor. And with this I offer this yoga class to her.
My husband Asaf and Gusta in June 06.
In this Free Yoga Class Podcast:
Yoga Class Sequence- Level2-3
Uttanasana Lift One Leg Up then Stretch Back into A Lunge
Crescent Pose
Surya Namaskar
Down Dog with Twist
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon
Uttanasana Interlace Fingers Stretch Over Head
Vira II - Warrior 2
Vashistasana - Side Plank
Pigeon Prep Thigh Stretch
Anejaneasana- Hanuman's Mother, Soft as Ghee
Setubandha Sarvangasana- Bridge
Urdvah Dhanurasana -Upward Facing Bow
Windshield Wiper Pose
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After many days of asking myself this question I realized that I
wish to be a compassionate person who is loving and understanding
towards others. This was a big choice for me. After a fews days of
practicing this I have seen more ease with my relationships to others.
If we choose to ask this first then take action we are able to be more
responsible yogi's.
In this Yoga Class Podcast :
Anusara Yoga Level 2-3 Sequence and Images of Poses:
All 4's
Urdvah Hastasana - Fingers Interlaced Stretching Up
Vinyasa - Down Dog, Plank, Chattarunga into Cobra back to Down Dog
Vira I - Warrior One
Utkatasana - Chair Pose
Ostrich Pose
Samasthiti - Equal Pose
Adho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand
Trikonasana with Bound Top Arm- Triangle Pose
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon Pose
Malasana - Garland Pose
Knee Over Ankle Hip Opener (Prep for Eka Pada Galavasana)
Eka Pada Galavasana - One Leg Name for a Sage
Anejaneasana - Low Lunge Backbend (Soft as Ghee)
Pigeon Prep
Eka Pada Bekasana - Thigh Stretch
Setubhandasana - Bridge Pose
Urdvah Dhanurasana - Upward Facing Pose
Parvritta Balasana - Twisted Childs Pose
Supta Baddha Konasana - Reclined Bound Angle
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.
Yoga Class Sequence: Level 1-2
Wide Uttanasana with Hands Interlaced Behind Back into Uttanasana with Feet Apart
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 -
Bakasana - Crane Pose
Malasana to Ardha Pasana - Half Noose
Uttanasana to Tadasana
Trikonasana - Triangle to Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon
Agnistambasana - Fire Log Pose or Double Pigeon
(with sickled ankle)
Danurasana - Bow Pose
Parsva Danurasana - On Side
Pigeon Prep to Thigh Stretch -
Danurasana - Bow Pose
Sukhasana with Twist - Easy Posture Twist
Supta Padagustasana
The universe expands and contracts and so do we... with this I am happy to introduce part of my expansion - Mudra Moments this is a collaboration with the amazing YoGeek - Elsie Escobar. Enjoy this episode as its our second episode.. for a class you can do one of the many in itunes or check out Elsie's Class - Yoga to Uplift Your Spirits. Enjoy !
In this Free Yoga Podcast:
The many phases of
the moon are reflected in our hearts. One paradox is that we actually
see the moon from the reflection of the sun, here is the mudra. Even in
the word ha-tha sits both the sun and moon.
Discuss? Leave us a comment
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Funny enough I did not know Harry Potter was
releasing #7 this weekend.. I guess the energy was embedded as there
are so many things we have yet to see in ourselves and the world. While
working to produce a NEW!! YOGA PODCAST called, Mudra Moments
this week I found new features in wordpress which allowed me to add
color to my posts..and what made me laugh is that it was pretty much
always there but neither Elsie or I saw it.
Notice in your life if you are not seeing that is right in front of you and send me an email to share firstname.lastname@example.com.
ALSO CHECK OUT a New interview with me and Dr. Nikki Monte from CLICK HERE - Stuck No More Radio on July 12th 2007
Sequence: Level 2/3 Yoga Class Supta Padagustasana
Ardha Happy Baby
Lunge to Crescent Pose
Vira II - Warrior II
Parsva Konasana
Trikonasana - Triangle
Garudasana - Eagle Pose into Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon
Vashistasana - Side Plank
Vinyasa with Salambasana - Locust Pose
Anjaneasana Thigh Stretch -
Ardha Bhekasana -
Down Dog
Agnistambasana- Fire Log
Make sure you arent sickling the foot!
2X Ustrasana - Camel Pose
Dhanurasna - Bow
Setubhandasana - Bridge
Eka Pada Setubhandasna - One Legged
One more Backbend of Choice Maybe Urdvah Dhanurasana -
Windshield Wiper Pose
Supta Padangustasana
Happy Baby -
It is my practice these days to be more playful off my mat... yes,
being serious is easy for me and my tendency is to keep it all together
and have been watching lately how the universe is always at play eve
when I am in thi splace of containment. I offer this class to you for
the exploration of the Lila Tandava - "the playful dance of life" is
always happening even when you are not aware of it - even at times of
Yoga can be fun - Boga Yoga does not always have to serious and we can allow this if we choose to... let yourself have fun and play today.
Check out Linda's Interview and share it with your friends who are new to yoga...
Sequence for this Level 2-3 Yoga Class Podcast:
[You will require a Block and Blanket for this yoga class]
Tadasana - Interlace Hands In Front and Move Torso Around Then Plug In
Urdvah Hastasana with Hands Clasped Over Head
Uttanasana with Hands Clasped Behind Back -
Wide Dog the Bring Legs Together for One Legged Dog -
Step Fwd to a Straight Leg Lunge then Twist -
Down Dog to Lunge then to Parsvottonasana Prep -
Crescent Pose to Vinyasa
Uttanasana to Tadasana then Hold Knee to Chest
Urdvah Hastasana to Uttanasana
Vinyasa into Warrior II Vinyasa
Warrior II to Reverse Warrior - into Utthita Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle
Plank to Chattarunga to Salambasana - (with feet off floor)
Down Dog to Balasana - Child's Pose back into Down Dog
Hop into Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon
Down Dog into Vashistasana - Side Plank Pose the to Wild Thing Pose
Down Dog to Triangle Pose to Down Dog
Malasana into Bakasana - Crane Pose into Sirsasana II Back into Bakasana
Tadasana to Uttanasna to Lunge Hip Opener
Anjaneasana - Lunge Backbend
Hanumanasana - Front Splits
Plank onto Belly to Ardha Bekasana - Thigh Stretch
Parsva Danurasa -Side Bow Pose
Bridge Pose
Supported Shoulder Stand -
Down Dog then Twist -
Baddha Konasana - Bound Angel
On Back Kness to Chest
Supta Baddha Konasana - Supine Bound Angel
Kness to Chest
Every time I prepare to teach a workshop I ask myself why I teach
yoga, why I do yoga and how does it make a difference in my life. What
comes up again and again is how I find my self-empowerment through my
choices to align with my heart. The Gita states
that we are better to fail at who we are then become someone else which
to me means to be who we are and through this we can find our power
knowing that we are being true to ourselves and make better choices
from this place.
Even when I cannot find the access point of a pose I know with my
breath and intention there is a shift which shows me it's possible even
if not on this day. Force does not lead us to a place where we are able
to connect deeply to ourselves where power is what we hold deep within
ourself which can influence and inspire others. When we soften, align
and take action to do the best we can there comes a feeling of
accomplishment even if we don't get the textbook pose. See how you can
empower yourself by taking care of yourself and make choices that
support what you believe in on and off your mat
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Inversions For Beginners at City Yoga
Sequence : Level 2/3
Samastithi then Interlace Hands Strech Palms Up
Shoulder Stretch Interlace Hands Behind Back
Lunge with Knee on Floor
Plank Pose to Cobra to Down Dog
Down Dog Split
Vira I - Warrior One
Vira II - Warrior Two to Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle to Trikonasana - Triangle
Down Dog to Vashistasana - Side Plank to Wild Thing Pose
Balasana - Child's Pose to Down Dog
Lunge with Shoulder/Head Behind Knee
Eka Pada Koundinyasana
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon to Parvritta Ardha Chandrasana - Revolved Moon
Hasta Padagustasana
Malasana - Garland Pose to Bakasana - Crane Pose
Anjaneasana with Thigh Stretch
Seated Hip Opener Agnistambasana Prep - Firelog Prep
Setubhanda - Bridge to Urdvah Danurasana
Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose
Upward Facing Child's Pose - Sit with Knees Bent Wrap Arms Around and Lower Head to Knees
Ujjayi Breath
Yes, with grace I have made it to my 35th birthday and podcast and
bring you the offering of this special episode which is approximately a
35 minute meditation. To signify my 35th birthday we begin with three
om's and end with five. Many days of contemplation on what I was going
to share and the usual 35 sun salutations came to mind but then after
connecting to my commitment to a three week breakthrough meditation
practice (this is in the back of Sally's Book) it made sense to share
this with you. If you are new to meditation take a whirl and know there
is no right or wrong enjoy your experience even if you just sit there
and nothing seems to happen, be patient it will offer amazing fruits
without your even being aware of them at first.
There are many ways to meditate and I first began using the style of the Self Realization Fellowship but then met my current teacher, Sally Kempton while
in teacher training in 2002. At first when I met her I was practicing
SRF technique thinking this was the only way and did not even listen to
her. At the time I was not open to something new and in some way was
rigid but after some time I sat with her again and totally let go and
went with her guidance and am happy I did. Today I follow her technique
which are beautifully explained in her book The Heart of Meditation .
This episode is dedicated to Sally as she opened me to the possibility of play within my practice of meditation.
Shakti: 1) the divine Mother, the dynamic aspect of the absolute
Reality, and the creative force of the universe. 2)All-pervasive,
divine spiritual energy
Acroyoga and the amazing Huck Hirsch - he is a gifted teacher who travels around the world teaching and sharing this wonderful practice.
Born in Brooklyn. High School of Performing Arts. Amherst College.
Many years working in musical theater. Performer. Director.
Choreographer. Then I made a film and moved to LA, where I currently
teach AcroYoga and Anusara Yoga.
And I continue to write about the crazy wonderful journey of living.
Thank you for this opportunity to experiment, explore and share with you.
Today is my actual birthday, June 16th and the celebration began
thurs night and continues with more events this week... I am so blessed
to be doing what I love every day and see how I have grown myself using
the gift of yoga. Well with all this fun happening around my special
day there was pretty much no time for me to record a class and my
friend Lara of Yoga Peeps was
cool enough to allow me to offer you this interview for this episode.
The life I have created is unfolding with endless blessings and gifts
which you are part of - thank you. Enjoy this podcast and share your
story with me.
My teachers are listed in my blogroll pls check them out Also for the books I mention check out my Amazon Store for great YOGA in NYC check out Elena Brower enjoy her interview .
NEWS and a GIFT just for YOU!
I have a workshop on YOGA of Health and Healing Sunday June 24th at City Yoga - its FREE!!! Please come if you are in the area I did say its FREE right...
For the past week I have been paying attention to see where I can
make a difference in the world I live in by paying attention to where I
can be of service. Even with teaching as a service for me I seek other
ways to uplift others especially when I am in public places. The other
day I saw a woman in Kinko's began a conversation that led to yoga and
that night she came to class - very cool as shared that she had a loss
in her family. This reminded me that we can make a big difference for
others without really knowing the imprint we leave. My teachers all
have reminded me of this and today I offer this to you - each day we
can see how we are part of the tapestry of life.
Your feedback, YOU and your practice make a difference in
this world.... I am grateful for this wonderful opportunity to make a
difference in your life.
Sally Kempton - Check out the 3 Week Breakthrough Meditation
Sally's book on meditation is in my Amazon Store a must buy for anyone wanting to learn or deepen their practice.
Sequence: Level 1
All 4's - hands and knees
Cat Cow Warmup
Urdvah Hastasana Then Interlace Fingers Crescent to the Side
Uttanasana to Anejaneasana - Lunge with Knee to Floor
Lunge with Twist
Down Dog to Plank to Salambasana to Down Dog
Down Dog to Vinyasa Working Updog
Plank Pose to Salambasana
Child's Pose to All 4's Lifting Alternate Leg and Arms
Lunge Hip Opener -
Eka Pada Bhekasana -
On Belly Prone Position Resting Head on Hands Ben Knee Foot Over Knee
Danurasana 2X
Ustrasana - Camel Pose
Setubandha - Bridge Pose
Eka Pada Setubhandhasana - One Legged Bridge Pose Lifting One Leg at a Time
Easy Supine Twist
Ardha Mastyendrasana - Half Lord of the Fishes
Baddha Konasana
One Knee to Chest then Both to Chest
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.
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Sequence: Strong Level 2/3
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
Vinyasa to Down Dog
Ardha Chandrasana - Half Moon into Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Pose
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
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
After sitting nearby one of my sweet teachers Naime Jezzeny (he
helped me to see both my potential and the possibilities to be the
person I am today) last weekend in his workshop which focused on the Upanishads (means to sit nearby) I was inspired to share with you these teachings inspired from our teacher Dr. Douglas Brooks
. When we sit among others and share, listen and realize we all have
amazing potential that is in nature. Amidst this diversity you may find
a moment of feeling connected to the source (potential) and through
this awareness you may discover a new way to express yourself
I know now that I always had the potential within myself to
be a yoga teacher but until it was time for me to find teachers who
would show me that it was possible then I was able to connect to my own
heart and could actually believe it for myself - this was huge for my
growth as a person and only 5 years ago. My love for yoga took me to go
deeper into Philosophy and realize that I can study seeing that I was
intelligent and it was possible to enjoy learning - thanks to Douglas
for his teachings open me to more possibilities than I could ever
imagine within myself.
We all can relate when we find gifts
that are within that come out on the mat, in conversation, at work or
in relationships. Tap into your potential that you were born with and
see what your possibilities are and if you look to those who believe in
you then let them show you the possibility of becoming more of who you
The Mala's: On this great site that one of my friends Jessica Jennings created you can scroll down to the following words - And the next three, from which come the 3 A's, are: then you will see how the Mala's play out in Anusara Yoga.
Anava-mala located in the heart
Karma-mala located in the pelvis
Mayiya-mala located in the 3rd eye
Sequence: Level 2/3
Urdvah Hastasana then interlace fingers and stretch palms up to Samastithi
Uttansana - Standing Fwd Bend to Straight Leg Lunge
Down Dog w/Twist
Vinyasa - Plank, Chatarunga Dandasana , Bhujangasana (cobra)
Lunge Hip Opener Chest to Floor (if possible today)
Vinyasa to Uttanasana
Vira II - Warrior Pose then interlace fingers and fold fwd
Down Dog to Vasistasana - Side Plank
Childs Pose
2X Adhho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand REST then try Variation or try this
Urdvah Hastasana then do *Vinyasa with Leg Lifted
*option for plank with knee down
Crescent/Vira I - Warrior 1 back Heel Lifted into Vira III - Warrior 3
Standing Hold Knee to Chest Prep for Padangustasana then Extent Leg Fwd
Malasana taking it into Pasasana Variation - Ganapati's Noose
Uttanasana to Plank
Ardha Bhekasana - Thigh Stretch
Dhanurasana 2X - Bow Pose
Anjaneasana 2X - Low Lunge Backbend
Pigeon Prep then Twist
Balasana - Child's Pose
Knee to Chest then Both Knees into Chest
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
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 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
Trikonasana with Blanket Under Arch
Uttanasana with Blanket at Hips
Lunge to a Twist in Lunge to Ardha Chandrasana
Pigeon Prep with Blanket Edge in Hip
Down Dog to Eka Pada
Uttanasana to Runners Lunge
2x Hanumanasana
Sukhasana - Easy Seated Pose
Parvritta Sukhasana - Seated Easy Twist
Sukhasana with Fwd Bend
Meditation or Savasana
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
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
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
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
Virasana - Hero Pose
to Supta Virasana - Reclining Back
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
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
Crescent Pose the Twist Upper Body
Parsvakonasana to Down Dog
Vira I- Warrior I to Parvritta Parsvakonasana (heel up or down)
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana to Parvritta Eka Pada Rajakapotasana
Twisted Thigh Stretch Holding Opposite Foot to Bent Leg
Triangomhkaipada Paschimottanasana Then do the Twist
One word for Sarah
is Aware! Meeting her on a cold rainy day in Vancouver while she was
handling a broken heater at her house over the phone. Sarah was a
vision of calm as we met in the spa at the hotel before we sat for our
conversation. She greeted me with a smile which brought the light to my
heart in the midst of the darkness of the day. Her voice breathes
honesty in this interview as she shares how she saw around her many
teachers/studios and found that those who needed yoga were some of her
friends who sit all day behind computers (she found her gift). This
opened her up to create Yoga for Geeks
offering yoga at lunch times and at conferences for geeks - she says
that you can even wear jeans to class (very cool but not sure if they
have stretch in them).
CITY YOGA CHECK IT OUT!!!! Come and play at my Workshop this Sunday:
Demystifying Arm Balances 12:30-3:30 Sun April 29th
Please check out my new vidcast where I share about how I came to
teach and guide others to heal (for books I mention click on the amazon
store link)
THANK YOU YOGI TIMES for the write up on pg 85 in the April ISSUE!!!!
Being reminded to take time to connect to ourselves and tap into who
we really are at our core is not as easy these days with so much
stimulation in our lives.... When my dear friend Elsie
(who I always talk about cause she rocks) sent me an email on Good
Friday which inspired this class. Funny enough I didn't even know that
is was a holiday she took me to the mat to sit and go within to
remember. Along with that I am grateful for being able to teach yoga
this weekend at the Spring Retreat for Agape and sit & meditate in the illuminating presence of Dr. Rev. Micheal Beckwith (featured in the Secret DVD) & Dr. Ricki Byers Beckwith
which reminded me why I teach yoga and live a life of service. Before
you do this practice see if you can find within yourself what you are
passionate about, what is sacred to you and pour the meaning into each
breath, action and intention.
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me & the rev. apres yoga at the Agape spring meditation retreat in rancho palos verdes, ca
"Real Success is coming to knowing yourself to share your gift with the world" -
Rev. Micheal Beckwith
Restorative Heart Opener with a Blanket or Blocks
Extended Balasana - Extended Child's Pose
All 4's for Cat Cow Pose
Downward Facing Dog - Bending knees and Working the Top of Thighs Back 3X
Plank Pose to Cobra Pose to a Wide Uttanasna taking the Heart Fwd 3X
Uttansana to Vira III Leg Prep to Straight Leg Lunge
Utthita Parsvakonasana - Stage one or Full Pose
Second Side
Plank Down to Your Belly Eka Pada Bhekasana (also Ardha) to Child's Pose
Agnistambasana - Fire Log Pose Pose of the God Agni (fire)
Setubhanda - Bridge Pose
Supine Twist Easy Twist to Each Side
One word for Brian
is Transformation! He has been on a journey from being on the top of a
car in NYC having a pure Kali moment to a return trip to LA where a
friend took him to his first yoga class. He plays the edges being
present in all that he does taking his words deeper into meaning and
experience. His work and path have merged to bring him to a place to
help others from his own personal experience - service.
I was inspired by this conversation and could of kept the interview
going much longer as Brian share moe of his healing journey taking it
back to the mat being able to be with himself, not in competition (with
anyone including himself) and seeing that every moment is an
opportunity to grow.
Please check out his work and see the many services that Brian offers through
the Enlightened Concierge .
Please browse, become inspired and support my new online store
(the mugs are my fav).....
If you didn't catch my interview on Yoga Peeps pls CLICK on the icon its a lot of fun..
thanks to mary-alice q.
for her great gift of picture taking and for her cont'd support (check
out her site she is an amazing ayurvedic practitioner.. xo
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:
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
Vira II to Reverse Warrior back through Vira II then Clasp Arms Behind
and Fold Fwd Ostrich Pose
Malasana - Garland Pose Take a Squat (pls place a blanket under heels if lifted)
Bakasana - Crane Pose (working core arms bent and straighten)
Urdvah Prasarita Eka Padasana Standing Splits to Handstand
Down Dog
Straight Leg Lunge with Shoulder under Knee
Parsvottonasa Variation with Back Heel Lifted
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
special thanks to elsie for her awesome pics... and to Robin from Inner Freedom
One word for Christine
is Grateful! YES, and I am to her as she was able to open my eyes to
see past the rain and take in with great appreciation the view from my
hotel room. We connected immediately when we met and it was so
wonderful to connect to the heart of someone who shares the same
feeling about life. Her sharing of her transition from NYC to BC is
inspiring and a great support for anyone who may wonder what their
practice can offer off the mat and she says is with clarity and warmth.
Christine found her teacher in her heart within herself and now had to
look inside even more than she thought which I can totally relate to in
my own life as we can always delve deeper. Enjoy this part this of her
journey in this conversation and remember that each of us are our own
Om Namah Sivaya Guruve - the first line to the Anusara Invocation
translation: I offer myself to Lord Shiva, the Auspicious One, who is the True Teacher within and without
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Store in beta. Please shop, support and enjoy the practice with these
fun items I chose for you. (more to come)
Taking our seat is sacred and pivotal to set one's intention while
staying in our expanded heart. Asana, means posture as well as the
posture of your heart (hrdyam). How we interact with ourselves and
others is yoga while you read these next questions go into your
heartspace and check in to see how are you aligning and keeping
connection to the bigger heart that holds all of us. Please allow
yourself to see how you keep connected to your heart (and disconnect)
throughout your day while you interact with your life in every way -
this is a great practice to learn how you align with yourself, others
and the world.
Focal Point: Where energy is gathered, moves into and moves
out of in every pose. There are 3 focal points: the upper palette,
bottom of the heart, core of the pelvis. Each point is the metaphor for
the heart as the focal point changes in each pose.
Sequence : All Levels
Sukasana - Easy Pose to All 4's then Downward Facing Dog
Down Dog Splits Lifting One Leg at a Time
Uttanasana - Standing fwd Bend
Then Take a Wider Stance with Hands Clasped Extended Over Your Head- Shoulder Opener
Uttanasana - Extending fwd 4 times
Plank Pose - to Chattarunga - to Bhujangasana - Cobra Pose then Down Dog
Uttanasana to Urvah Hastasana
Straight Leg Lunge to Crescent or Vira 1 - Warrior 1
Parvritta Parsvakonasana Variation with knee to floor with twist - Lift Leg Up if Possible
Down Dog to Straight Leg Lunge
From the Lunge Straighten to Parsvottanasna Variation and Bend 3X
Pigeon Prep to Thigh Stretch
Vashistasana - Side Plank Pose
Down Dog to Plank to Sphinx Pose
Salambasana Pose Variation 2x
Down Dog the hold ankle, calf or thigh for twist
Special thanks to Elsie for Pics...
One word for Emily is curious! She is also dedicated and has found
yoga helpful for her active lifestyle with marathons, triathlons and in
her life. Every time she is in class she gives her best and really
wants to learn why we do what we do in yoga to find the results she
desires in her body to perform better while running. I love that Emily
has really brought the teachings of yoga into her life by being present
and appreciating every breath, appreciating her family, friends and the
gifts in her life.
Yoga does help running - YEAH! She was 20 minutes better in her
timing this marathon than her first one a year ago- way to go Emily.
Her yoga practice has taught her to be in the moment as she is running
seeing that every step is important which has enriched life for her in
many ways appreciating how yoga supports her love of running. In her
words - they go hand in hand.
Emily will be doing a triatholon for The Lukemia & Lymphoma
Society Team in Training - to raise money for this cause this June
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This week March 15th I am interviewed by Lara of Yoga Peeps - it's a fun conversation she rocks yogini style!
A special thanks to Gayle and Kelsy for helping with our pic of hasta padagustasana over at City Yoga.
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
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
Virabahdrasana One - Warrior One
Vinyasa to Second Side Warrior One
Down Dog to Uttanasana to Wide Uttanasana with Shoulder Stretch
Crescent Pose with Arms Flowing Up and Back to Anjali Mudra 3X
Jump and switch Second Side
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
Down Dog with Twist Holding Shin or Thigh of Opposite leg
Virasana with Ujjayi Breath
Runners Lunge
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - Pigeon Prep
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
One word for Lisa is - Commitment! 40 days ago Lisa came to my class
at City Yoga - this was her first and that is when she decided to
partake in the 40 day for $140 program there. Looking at her I thought
she has been doing this for many years it must of been her flexible
mind and openness of being a healer that kept her in great shape. She
came to all of my classes and was working through life's challenges and
eventually I could see she became lighter as she found her freedom to
be Herself! A beauty for sure and what a lovely woman who has utilized
her practice in such a productive way. You will definitely tap into her
authenticity as she shares honestly from her heart. Congrats to her for
sticking to 40 days and perhaps you will be inspired to take on such an
awesome commitment for your personal growth. YEAH!
PLEASE COME TO LULULEMON WED MARCH 7th @ 7pm FREE CLASS!
Photo Note: Lisa and I in a partner variation of Parvritta Janu Sirsasana with my puppy Mala and her fav bird toy
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.
Sanskrit: Dharma: personal duty, Seva: selfless service, Biga: seed
Sequence Level 1:
All 4's to Cat/Cow Pose
Straight leg lunge to Crescent Pose Prep
Plank to Salabasana then Cobra - Bhujangasana/Upward Facing Dog
Uttanasana up to Tadasana
Uttanasna to Crescent Pose
Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II then to
Ostrich pose w/hands clasped behind back
Uttitha Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle
Down Dog to Uttanasana to Samasthiti
Adho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand
Down Dog to Trikonasana
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
One word for Elena is - Poetic! When I was in NYC I had time to take an inspiring yoga class at Vira Yoga
with friend and teacher Elena Brower. Amazing how energy is different
in NY and LA, in NY on foot moving with people, LA in cars seperate
from others - what a different dance on the coasts which offers great
diversity in life. In class we moved our bodies and went deep into our
breath focusing on our back body. It is crucial to listen, slow down
and receive, boy am I happy for that reminder.
Happy 5th Birthday to Vira Yoga which is really exciting to be part
of and auspicious to share my 5th year of teaching with. Now Elena is a
wife, mother, teacher and business owner together we hear how yoga
helps her to listen and how she experience's the world moving towards
fun note: I had my camera but the battery was dead.
Yeah! for technology and camera phones thanks to Boru for taking this
sweet Tree Pose @ Vira
The yoga of Patanjali offers us Yoga Sutras including the 8 limbs of yoga. Within these 8 limbs are the Yamas (social inter-action with others) and Niyamas
(inter-action we have with ourselves). There are 5 Yamas and 5 Niyamas
making them kinda like the 10 commandments of Yoga. For this class I
focused on 3 of the Niyamas - Tapas (effort), Svadhyaya (self-study) ,
and Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender to the divine). In life we mostly do,
effort and forget to feel the connection to something bigger - when we
take time to reflect or study we can see where we are with both. In
yoga effort is important to get to the mat keep your arms strong in
down dog but to leave space to soften even surrender to this greater
energy. Through self-study on and off the mat using scriptures or any
books that take you deeper one can see there tendency and make a choice
to see balance of these actions.
Sanskrit: Chin mudra or Om mudra
Sequence Level 2 :
Downward facing dog with split and twist
Straight leg lunge
Shoulder opener hands clasped behind back then fold fwd to Uttanasana
Plank to Vinyasa
Utthita Parsvakonasana - Stage one, full pose or bounded variation-
Vinyasa going thru Chattarunga back through to Down Dog
Prasarita Padottonasana - hands clasped
Malasana - (garland) to Bakasana - crane also known as crow
then back to Malasana
Plank to Vashistasana -
Parsvottonasana to Parvritta Parsvottonasana (w/blocks or not)
Vashistasana - second stage leg lifted or with tree pose legs-
Eka Pada Rajakapostasana - pigeon prep then to a Twisted variation
Anjanasana Thigh Stretch -
Setubhanda - bridge pose
Urdvah Dhanurasana 3X - with choice of eka pada (one foot) and eka hasta (one hand) for #3
Triangamukha Paschimottonasana
One word for Elsie is - Authentic! I have known Elsie for five of
her 35 years on this planet. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to her YEAH!!!! And I must
say our connection becomes deeper all the time as we grow and share
together - she is a great friend, teacher and student. Elsie is always
true to herself and takes time to steep in her heart before she makes
choices to take action. I love her for all of her inspiration as she is
who taught me how to do a podcast (rockin yogitechy) but kept space for
me to teach myself as well. Sharing yoga with her is one of my favorite
things to do. Her students are lucky to have her healing heart and
conscious mind to guide them in their practice.
Being responsible and taking care of our bills, our car, our bodies
is part of yoga and action. If we ignore what we have to do then when
we want to experience other delights in life there can be difficulty
and even a disconnect without the foundation being cared for. Nitya
karma is exactly that keeping all the ducks in a row, being accountable
which the universe does all the time. Kaamya karma is where we play
with what we want to do (desire) within the support of these
boundaries. One is stability which offers freedom to express as the
other opens us to explore the wonders of life with its duties and
Traditionally the definition can be read through these links: Nitya Karmas and Kaamya Karmas.
How I am using these words is in relation to our everyday life
outside of Hindu life which translates quite nicely. This was how I was
taught by my teacher, Dr. Douglas Brooks.
Links: Elsie's Yoga Kula , High Road Tee's (in photos) , Yoga Chocolate
My puppy Mala -
Sanskrit: Karma - action , Prana - life force
Sequence Level 2:
Downward Facing Dog Splits
Ardha Uttananasana
Sun Salutations also known as Vinyasa
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Ardha Chandrasana to Trikonasana
Prasarita Paddottonasana with Clasped Hands Behind You into a Twist to Each Side
Pada Hastasana -
Hasta Padangustasana
L-Pose at the Wall
Baddha Parsavakonasana - Bound Extended Side Angle Pose
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - Pigeon Prep
Anjaneasana Thigh Stretch - Low Lunge with Thigh Stretch
Dhanurasana 2X - Bow Pose
Parsva Dhanurasana
Parvritta Balasana - Twisted Childs Pose
Extended Childs Pose
Navasana - Boat Pose to
Ardha Navasana - 1/2 Boat Pose
Setubhanda - Bridge Pose
One word for Bobbi is
- Heart! I enjoy whenever she comes to class because when I look at
her, she has the most open heart and smile on any given day as she
thrives on the teachings of yoga. She is an amazing photographer who
took all the pics for my site and
also took the pictures for my wedding. I love how she sees the world
and really uses yoga in her everyday making life more meaningful. Being
from Australia she is able to enjoy the opportunities that America
offers along with how LA is one of the best places to practice yoga.
Yoga makes her feel beautiful and I love how she shares a deeper part of herself with us over our conversation about the practice of yoga.
Happy New Year! With 06 behind us and
now 007 in front of us we are standing facing the unknown. We take what
we know (our habits, fears, loves, patterns) into the new year hoping
to do things better or differently. Samskara's are patterns/imprints that you are born with, impressions you created and show up like groves in a record playing again and again. It's up to us to step into the yoga and make better choices through contrast while we apply our willingness to be better on our mats and off the mats. We explore how we move and take ourselves out of the comfort zone to the unknown creating the known in a new way.
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Anusara Termonology
Please watch this for an audio explaining the 5 Principles Of Alignment
Sanskrit: Anajali - offering Svadhyaya - self study
Sequence Level 1-2:
Sukhasana - Easy Posture
Tadasana - Mountain
Urdvah Hastasana - Upward Stretching of Hands
Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Lunge with hands inside the foot back leg stays lifted if not able to lower knee to floor
Downdog to Vinyasa = Plank Pose - Chattarungadandasana - Cobra- Downdog
Vinyasa with Cobra /Upward Facing Dog
Crescent Pose Then to a Twist Variation of Parvritta Parsvakonasana - Revolved Extended Side Angle
Utthita Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle
Utthita Trikonasana - Triangle
Parvritta Ardha Chandrasana - Twiste/Revolved Half Moon
Adho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand
Uttanasana or Balasana - Child Pose
Standing Hip Opener -
Eka Pada Galavasana - Stage One Stage Two
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana - Pigeon Prep
Then to Thigh Stretch
Anjaneasana - Backbend Lunge
Ustrasana - Stage One Stage Two
Urdvah Danurasana -Upward Facing Bow
Supta Padangustasana with Leg Out to Side and Twist Across Body
One word for Kira is - Generous! I had the blessed opportunity to take X-mas weekend off in Ojai with my husband and puppy at the Lavendar Inn and had a blast hangin with Kira. (thanks to Lara from Yoga Peeps who suggested I interview her..) Ojai
has made an impact on Kira's life on and off the mat. It has taken her
deeper into herself, the relationship to yoga and life in a small town.
We shared stories and practiced in her sweet studio which she
allowed us to do for both days - sweet huh? I also stopped in their
store Bhavantu ran by the cool Catherine Nation - a fashion yogini as well and ate at her husbands cafe Iron Pan - it's worth just a drive to chow down fantastic eats.
Sanskrit words:
Guru - teacher or weighty one Savasana - corpse pose Ashtanga - means 8 or referred to 8 limbs of yoga along with it being a style of yoga Asana - pose or posture of your heart
Photo: Kira and I in partner navansa (boat pose) in her sweet studio...
Courage is a quality of mind and heart that all of us have or are not sure how to dive in and apply in our lives. Fear becomes the great holder of this energy bravery ushers us through it. The root of the word courage
is ifrom the french word Coeur meaning heart. It takes courage of the
heart to go deeper into the questions of who you are and who you want
to be in the world.
I have looked back on this year to see the many things of have done
for the first time - all which took my focus and energy to find my
endless wellspring of strength and courage. After we take steps into
the unknown, we take steps into a pool of fear, we take steps into our
heart which allows us to grow and become the person we choose to be.
Always remember YOU are NOT ALONE!!! Many have walked the path you have
and if that confronts you use this as the fuel for 2007 to do new
poses, make new friends, or perhaps forgive that one person you haven't
Remember these are suggestions and you are not obligated by any means as you are FREE to choose..
I chose to stay on the floor for the most part in seated poses to
take us in out and twisted around all to find where this courage you
have lies. Appreciate what you did this year, revel in that and now
there is an even stronger base to step into the fire to transform,
evolve and enjoy the life you desire to live.
Meet the Yogi's you are practicing with Gio and Christine LOVE YOU GUYS!
Sequence: Level 1/2
Balasana - Extended Childs Pose w/ Arms Overhead
Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Dog
Uttanasa with Hands Clasped Behind the Back - Knuckles Facing Up
Balasana - childs pose
Dandasana - Staff Pose
Janu Sirsasana - Head to Knee Pose
Bhaddha Konasana - Restrained Cobblers Pose (this is how indian cobblers sit)
Parsva Uptavista Konasana - Side (torso over leg) Wide Angle Pose
Uptavista Konasana - Wide Angle Pose
Bhaddha Konasana
Sukhasana with a Twist
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - Pigeon Prep
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep with prayer twist
All 4's Knees Crossed In Front Prep for Gomukhasana-
Gomukhasana - Cow Faced Pose
Gomukhasana - With a Twist Opposite Elbow to Knee
Paschimottanasana - Seated Fwd Bend
Ardha Paschimottasana - Seated Fwd Bend with Tree Pose Leg
Krounchasana - Heron (the bird)
Triangamukhaipada Gomukhasana -One Leg in Gomukha other Extended out
On Back Knees to Chest
Supta Padangusthasana - Supine
Supta Padangustasana w/Leg Out to Side and Across Body in a Twist
Supta Baddha Konasana - Supine Cobblers Pose
One word for Jodi is - Dedicated! Meeting up with Jodi Guber was fun. I was able to shop her line Beyond Yoga,
find cute pants (that are in the pic of us doing crescent pose but you
can barely see them.. check her site for sweet goodies) and talk about Gratitude,
who we are on and off the mat, and what this moment offers us. We even
have an interruption from her fiance (giving us 10min warning) which
brings life and reality right there in an urban yogini's lifestyle.
Just Breathe... Simple huh? We do it unconsciously more than
consciously and even if we forget to breathe it happens as long as we
are alive. If you hold your breath you will pass out then She (the
goddess) will breathe you. Once I understood how the rhythm of my
breath moved within my body my practice deepened & expanded. I
became more connected and in touch with how I felt, connected to others
and most importantly my body finding ease. Breathing is simple yet
complex at times but always there to guide us when we focus our
awareness on its flow.
note: you may hear more of my breath with a new mic - thank you Gayle
In this episode I mention a Tantric way of looking at the breath in the form of the goddess/universe and you are co-participating with
her as you inhale and exhale. WOW - is right that was my response until
I went deeper and actually found comfort in the thought and reality of
Sanskrit Vocabulary: Shakti - divine feminine /expression Prana - Life force
Muscle Energy described on Vira Yoga's Site (nyc studio) Anusara Yoga in Wikipedia
COOL INFO: Did you know that
dolphins choose to breathe and never sleep... they are always in the
moment of the breath perhaps they are the goddess consciously breathing
Source - The History Channel Dolphins have conscious breath... always breathing by choice.. always doing yoga...
Sequence: Level 1
Adho Mukha Svanasana - Downward Facing Dog
Wide Legged Uttanasana - Standing Fwd Bend
Urdvah Hastasana in Tadasana - Arms Overhead
Chatarunga Dandanasana
Down Dog 5 Breaths
Uttanasana - Samastithi - Urdvah Hastasana
Down Dog - Uttanasana - Urdvah Hastasana
Crescent Pose then Twist to Variation of Parsvakonasana
Vinyasa (Plank Pose, Cobra, Downdog)
Utthita Parsvakonasana - Extended Side Angle Pose
Vinyasa - Down Dog
Balasana - Childs Pose Extended Arms
All Fours Hands & Knees
Virabhadrasana II - Warrior II
Utthita Trikonasana - Triangle Pose
Prasarita Paddotanasana with Hands Clasped Behind the Back
2 Adho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand 2X
Vrksasana - Tree Pose arms float up and down then a twist (hug to midline)
Urdvah Hastasana in Tadasana
Kneeling Thigh Stretch
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - Pigeon Prep
Dhanurasana - Bow Pose 2X
Parsva Dhanurasana - Bow Pose on The Side
Janu Sirsasana
INSPIRING!!! I remember when Linda came to her first class and now 2
years later she is still practicing Yoga. She definately stuck it out
and saw how Yoga offered her many opportunities to learn about herself
and work through her challenges inside and out.
* In Picture Hillary (wearing wild holdiday pants by Enerchi) & Linda strike partner Tree pose after our interview.
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
Sanskrit Vocabulary: Anugraha: grace Dristhi: gaze Svadhyaya: self study
Style of Yoga I teach: Anusara Yoga
Sequence: Level 1/2
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
Vinyasa/Sun Salute
Wide Stance Uttansana with hands clasped behind back or with a strap
Dolphin Pose :
Ardha Chandrasana - half moon pose
Trikonasana - triangle pose
Vashistasana: side plank variation with foot in front
note: shoulder behind wrist hips lifted
Eka Pada Rajakapotasana Prep - pigeon prep note: knee wider to the side than hip
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
Supta Padangustasana - lying on your back with one leg on the floor other lifted with hands behind this leg
Sequence: Level 1/2
Dolhpin Pose - prep for forearm balance (it's like down dog but on elbows shoulders over elbows)
Vasisthasana - foot in front or feet stacked note: shoulder behind wrist hips lifted
Purvottasana 3 X- table top pose note: hands face fwd opened a little bit index finger pointed fwd
Jathara Parivartanasana
It is so amazing to see how yoga offers many of us a way to see the
world differently off the mat. Damona and I sit and talk about her
practice and how its been important for her to work in Hollywood,
manage her connection to her heart all by seeing yoga is more than
Please comment and let me know if you would be interested in an
interview. Also, if there are any questions you have regarding yoga and
the practice pls email me or call me.
This is a recorded private session with Gio who
I interviewed in Podcast #2. This is a Level 2 class pls do what you can and modify if necessary. Thank you Victoria for letting
me know that she is going to be out of town for the holidays and offering me a great theme for my
second class.
PLS LET ME KNOW YOUR THOUGHTS & COMMENTS. Soon I will be getting a new mic to make it even better for you.
INTENTION SETTING: Take a moment to check in with yourself to
appreciate your own heart and life even with the challenges that may
show up for you. In the times we are challenged we tend to forget the
blessings we have a good practice is to step back breathe and then
remember what you are being offered as a lesson that can offer you a
deeper experience of your practice on and off the mat.
Anusara Yoga - the style I am teaching and using the Universal Principles of Alignment
I mention the Psoas check it out to see how connected it is ...
1. in Handstand - pls make sure your arms are straight &
strong when I say heart soft this means while you keep your arms strong
let the upper back move towards the floor then lift your chin off the
chest. I mention this when Gio does handstand and the 3rd try he gets
2. I mention this muscle in the thigh stretch pls click to learn more of this hip flexor Psoas
SEQUENCE: Level 2
Suhkasana - Easy posture/seatUttanasana - standing fwd bendPlank pose - top of a push-upSalabhasana - torso elevated legs down & hands clasped behind the backBalasana - childs poseAll 4's - hands and knees Downdward facing dogStraight leg lungeVinyasa - downdog, plank, chattarunga, cobra, downward facing dogUttanasanaUrdvah HastasanaSurya Namaskar - same as vinyasa from downward facing dogUttasanaSamastihiti - mountain pose with hands in prayerUttasanaCrescent Pose - arms extended or just keep them on your hipsUtthita Parsvakonasana - extended side angle pose (arm on middle of thigh or fingertips to floor outside front foot)Down dogPlank poseSalabhasanaBalasana - childs poseAdho Mukha Vrksasana - Handstand @ wall (downwards facing tree is the translation)UttanasanaDown DogVirabhadrasana II - warrior II (flow from one pose to another keeping with alignment)Reverse WarriorReverse Trikonasana -rev. triangleTrikonasana - triangle poseDown dogLunge with Knee on Floor with Prayer Twist or More Advanced Variation Parvritta (twisted)Utthita ParsvakonasanaBalasana - childs poseRunners Lunge - keep hips over back knee and thigh verticle above floor (use a blanket if necessary) linked posesEkapada Rajakapotasana Prep - pigeon prepDown DogLow Lunge w/ Thigh StretchDanurasana - bow pose 2X one feet held then ankles working thighs to the floorSetubhandha Sarvangasana - bridge poseUrdvah Danurasana - upward facing bow or bridge againSuhkasana - seated then twistPaschimottasana - seated fwd bendSupta PadangustasanaSavasana
Greetings and welcome to my first podcast. I must take a moment to
thank a few people that offered there time , support and expertise - Elsie , Angela & my husband Asaf.
If you are new to yoga or have been practicing a great resource to see postures (asanas) is B.K.S. Iyengar Light on Yoga. Worth having on your book shelf and a great way to see potential in a posture.
Here is the sequence for this class,it is a level one class running
about an hour. I will be practicing with my students at a studio in LA
and you (meaning its a live class recorded). There are some terms that
may be new but go with it and let me know your thoughts FEEDBACK!!!
please as this will take a lot of practice in every way to offer you
the best service I would like to allowing me to get better every time I
do create a podcast.
Please look over the sequence to see what you will be doing and
become familiar with sanskrit and if you do have Light on Yoga and dont
know a pose look it up.
sukhasana - cross legged easy posture
downward facing dog
uttanasana - standing fwd bend
urdvah hastasana - standing with arms stretched above head
with fingers interlaced palms to sky - stretch to the side crescent
hands clasped behind back - shoulder opener (make sure there is a bend in elbows )
straight leg lunge
down dog
plank pose - note if pain in wrists pls keep shoulders behind wrists &/or knees on the floor
cobra pose - elbows bent pointing behind you
tadasana - mountain pose with hands in prayer (anjali mudra)
uttanasana - standing fwd bend . plank pose. cobra pose. down dog. :
surya namaskar (this sequence is called sun salutaions note when I say
vinyasa or surya namaskar this is what I mean)
surya namaskar
crescent pose - back heel lifted
downdog lie on your belly
salambasana - arms clasped behind back lift torso up off floor feet stay grounded
skiiers pose (great for lower back pain)
anjaneasana - low lunge with knee on floor to
straight leg lunge and twist towards your bent leg in front
urdvah hastasana
uttita parsvakonasana - extended side angel pose
prasarita padottonasana - legs wide ankles under wrists folded fwd
vrksasana - tree pose with a twist
eka rajakapotasana - pigeon prep pose : if tender knees pls point the foot and make sure the knee is wider than the hip
then a thigh stretch in the same base of pose
danurasana 3X - bow pose hold top of feet in the middle
anjaneasana - low lunge
ardha mastsyendrasana I - seated twist
baddha konasana - bound angel pose
lie on back knees bent, curve in back: breath work
supta padangusthasana
knees to chest - keep a curve in back as knees fall a bit away from belly
savasana - final resting pose let body relax, close eyes, lift heart and open palms to sky... surrender


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