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Bite-sized tips for yogis of all levels
This is my personal experience. 🔹 Each time we learn a new asana that challenges us, we develop new pathways that move into areas that may have been dormant. Through lifelong practice, we are able to keep our mind sharp, maintain and develop the essential neurological pathways that control our movement, our autonomic, and sympathetic …
Is pranayama an underrated self care routine ? 🔑 Pranayama is a very subtle practice that activates the energy vibration within the body. This is referred to as Prana (or life force). 🔑 In the beginning, it can be slow, and for many, boring. The results are subtle and not as obvious as the transformation …
How to kick off Monday to stay productive the entire week? Monday can be stressful as we have the whole week’s plans and a long to-do list in mind. This is what I do to stay calm and feel ready to tackle a busy schedule 🔷 On Sunday, write down your entire plan for the …
There are more forms of misalignment than you may expect We think of deformity as a birth defect, in fact, the misalignment that we create in our body through the daily routine, even the sports that we do, are causing deformity in our body. The way we sit, we lie in bed, the way we …
I couldn’t even sit up straight… I know what it’s like when you scroll down your social media feeds and all you see are flexible yogis showing off their impressive poses. When I started 30 years ago, I was so stiff I couldn’t even sit up straight. The truth is, naturally flexible people need to …
yoga is meditation in action There are many practices within yoga that help train concentration and focus. The physical practice of asana develops meditation in action.This helps build resilience in dealing with a high stressed, dynamic life lifestyle so that you can have mental clarity even while being in the eye of the storm.
❤️ Work with yourself in a forgiving and compassionate way. The most important is to know your body and your limitations. 🔸 Learn different ways of using props to support yourself in poses requiring stability and balance. This will allow you to tailor your practice to your needs and your body. 🔸 Have a positive …
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What’s your go-to mantra? Whenever I feel the need to stop things around me, observe myself, and be less reactive, I remind myself to simply breathe…. What really helps is to extend my exhalation, which is a great way to release, slow down, and bring myself to the present moment. Long exhalations will engage your …
Yoga is more than a fitness program It’s a practice for self-discovery through movement. A quiet place to confront your reality, and work things out. We live in a world of information overload and we are constantly stimulated. We feel like we are doing a lot but sometimes we are actually procrastinating on things …
