#114 Gently Deeper Yoga (60min)

Did you enjoy podcast #118 ?? Take your twisting skills to the next level with this vinyasa class emphasizing twists. When you are caught up and agitated with life, twists help settle you, give a gentle energetic boost, allowing the mind to unwind the "knots of life." The physical benefits of twisting poses:- boosting your digestive system, massaging your abdominal organs, enhancing your core strength. Use the basics of class 118 to explore the energetic power that is released by twists. Namaste. (A stronger class, but even if you are new to yoga give it a gentle try ).

Twisting poses - to facilitate a healthy organ detox and to mobilize your spine. This is the 5th class of a series of shorter Yoga Flow classes - if you have limited time available but need your yoga. (Alternative 45min classes:~ #92, #99, #108, #118) Class Guidelines:- 1. set your intent. 2. practice with a steady rhythmic ujjai breath. 3. focused awareness to movement and breath. Then rest or meditate after the class. You can practice this class before your pranayama and meditation practice - - -> for a steadier - easier meditation. Namaste. (this class is for all levels of practice)

If you love Vinyasa Yoga - this class is for you. Vinyasa Yoga - meaning the yoga of consciously placing mind, breath and body consciously together - as one - in space-time. "The yoga of being" ... The idea behind the practice is simple, but it does take practice to "perfect". 1. Set an elevated intent to direct you "beyond mind" 2. Dristhi - focused gaze - concentrates the mind (dharana in sanskrit) 3. Ujjayi pranayama - concentrates and directs energetic life force. 4. Asana - poses - and the transitions between poses are used to create a steady flow in the direction of the intent. 5. Bhanda - locks - are used to "fuse/merge" the mind-body system together as ONE - or yoga. As a yoga, all you need to do is follow the above steps, success is guaranteed, but it does take time, in my case many years. Namaste. (suitable for all levels of yogi).

Simple and slower. And if you have been following these podcasts you will know that this means that you have the opportunity to practice with a deeper focus. This class is for all levels of yoga.  I hope you enjoy this class. Namaste. PS: I taught this class, and it was as if yogis entered a dream state, hence the name. Happy dreaming.

A full-core yoga practice in 60 minutes. If you would like steadiness in your life, you need to work at promoting all aspects of your being that create steadiness of body, breath and a steady mind. A steady core addresses your physical steadiness, which in-turn facilitates energetic steadiness through steady breath, which supports mental steadiness, through focused being. Give this Jivamukti Yoga Class a try, and see for yourself. Namaste. (a class for the advancing yogi, take care if you are new to yoga!)

Here is a class that is open to all.  A gentle progression into a deeper vinyasa yoga flow. Focus your mind on your breathing and "Let Go" of the external, while progressively shifting internally. Namaste.

Emphasizing - Forward Bends and Hip Opening poses - to facilitate a release of emotional tension. This is the 4th class of a series of shorter Yoga Flow classes - if you have limited time available but need your yoga. (Alternative 45min classes, try #92, #99, #108) Class Guidelines:- 1. set your intent. 2. practice with a steady rhythmic ujjai breath. 3. focused awareness to movement and breath. Then rest or meditate after the class. You can practice this class before your pranayama and meditation practice - - -> for a steadier - easier meditation. Namaste. (this class is for all levels of practice)

Yoga of Action requires us to act consciously so as to grow spiritually.  - No action is not an option, as there can be no growth.  - Acting in a way that causes dis-ease, or dis-harmony causes regression.  - Acting with equanimity or balanced "ease-iness" (as I sometimes call it) sows the seeds for steady spiritual growth. From the Bhagavad Gita (chapter 3), Krishna describes the actions that are appropriate for such growth; for example, acting without personal gain will free you your mind from the results of the action. Hence a dedication for your actions in a Yoga Class. Class Tips: -  - Offer your actions up for the benefit of another. - Practice without an idea of success vs failure, enjoyment vs suffering, or good vs bad, etc. Instead practice each pose and take each breath with a steady, yet open "ease-iness."  - Check in at the end of the class, and during your day, and see what the outcome is. Namaste. (a class suitable for all levels of yogi)

"Our greatest obstacles to practicing yoga are our prejudices based on our preferences."  ~ from Sri Bramhananda Saraswati's commentary on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.  If we can learn to be open and accepting to changes and differences around us, as experienced within us, we open ourselves up to non-attachment, a delicate balance of life which leads us to yoga. By practicing Different Dimensions, you may experience the Push and Pull of Prejudice and Preference.  Be aware, relax, be open and accepting to whatever, as it arises, how it arises, let it come, but let it go. This class (hopefully) will help you with your practice (abhyasa in sanskrit) of non-attachment (vairagya in sanskrit). Namaste. (a more challenging class, but open to all yogis, so long as you practice with self-compassion).

A Vinyasa Flow that is perfect for a day where you feel the need for a little nurturing and a little self love, yet still need to access the deepness of your being. Such a day was on a rainy day for me, hence the name of this class. Enjoy! Namaste.  (all yoga levels)