Browsing Archive: November, 2011

Backbends & Twists

Posted by easenow on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, In : Live Recording 
Today's Intermediate Level Vinyasa class worked towards Kapotasana, pigeon pose.  This means a focus on lengthening the front of the body, backbends and, to counterpose, twists.      Listen to the live recording and join this class anytime at home!




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Take-It-Up-Asana

Posted by easenow on Monday, November 28, 2011, In : Live Recording 
The any-level Astanga class on November 18 started with a question about Take-It-Up-Asana.   Whether this is a real sanskrit word or not, it is a great option to use between poses if a vinyasa is too much and you still want to work on developing strength or build heat.  

Instructions for Take-It-Up-Asana based on David Swenson's instructions in Ashtanga Yoga, the Practice Manual:      
ONE: Exhale cross your legs (Alternate which one is on top).  Place both hands flat on the floor (not on your ...
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Beginner Class Focus on Backbends

Posted by easenow on Friday, November 18, 2011, In : Live Recording 
The basics level class this week focused on becoming even more familiar with the yoga asanas (poses) with some emphasis on back bends. 
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Continuing on our Journey of Learning to Pay Attention

Posted by easenow on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, In : Live Recording 
Today's class began with a brief reading from Beryl Bender Birch's book, Boomer Yoga, and continued with a focus on balance and some poses from the Astanga Yoga Second Series. 
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Sore Back from Sitting All Day?

Posted by easenow on Monday, November 14, 2011, In : Stretching 
Here is a YouTube video with a simple explanation of the Illiopsoas how it can affect back comfort levels.  It also demonstrates a nice stretch you can do yourself.   
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Live Recording of Sep 23's Astanga Yoga Class

Posted by easenow on Saturday, November 12, 2011, In : Live Recording 
Listen to a live recording of the Any-Level Astanga class Sep 23
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Basic Level Yoga Class live recording

Posted by easenow on Saturday, November 12, 2011, In : Live Recording 
Listen to Sep 21's basic level class in a live recording



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Vinyasa Yoga Flow Live Recording from Sep 28, 2011

Posted by easenow on Saturday, November 12, 2011, In : Live Recording 
Listen to a live recording from the Intermediate Vinyasa Class Sep 28.



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Consider a Yoga Retreat in Mexico this March

Posted by easenow on Friday, November 11, 2011, In : Retreat 
My week at Kripalu studying with Beryl Bender Birch reminded me of just how healing it is to make time to get away and focus on self-care.   Besides learning a lot more about teaching Astanga and deepening my personal yoga practice even more, I spent a good part of every day meditating, discussing the Yoga Sutras of Pantajali, eating awesome healthy food and relaxing in the woods.   It was deeply refreshing and I continue to feel revitalized.  

Join me in Mexico this March 17-24 to relax, rene...

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