Tag: yoga
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December Theme – The Discipline of Moving Slowly
This month, our theme is The Discipline of Moving Slowly. We are going to work with Tapas, one of the five Niyamas in yoga philosophy, which involves cultivating an “inner fire” through perseverance, focus, and commitment.
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November Theme — Expanding Through the Side Body
Anyone who practices with me regularly knows I have a soft spot for the lateral plane of movement — think all those delightful side stretches that feel like you’re creating space where there wasn’t any before.
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October Theme — The Practice of Letting Go
Life is a constant cycle of change. This month, as we arrive fully into the autumn season and witness the trees releasing their leaves, we’re reminded of the wisdom of letting go.
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September Theme — Embracing transitions
When we think about yoga, most of us picture poses. Downward Dog. Warrior II. Perhaps even a handstand, if that’s part of our practice. But what often gets overlooked are the movements that carry us from one shape to the next—the transitions.
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On learning to love inversions…
Learning to Love Inversions If you’re new to yoga and the idea of going upside down makes your stomach flip — you’re not alone. For those of us without a background in gymnastics or aerial anything, inversions can feel disorienting, uncomfortable, or downright scary. We’re used to seeing the world from a certain perspective, and…
