In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Marc Holzman reminds us that whatever happens in the body will reflect in the mind and whatever happens in the mind will reflect in the body. So when we meditate or when we begin the practice of Hatha yoga, moving the body, it brings you in sync.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Tiffany Cruikshank explains that most of us don’t realize how much of an impact that fear has on our daily lives, the power it has to limit us and our capacity for greatness. Once we pinpoint exactly what our fears are and are aware and work on them, eventually our body starts to release some of that fear and starts to move forward in a new pattern.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Darren Rhodes reminds us that longevity in practice requires skill and sensitivity; a willingness to change what and how we practice.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga class, Marc Holzman explains the meaning of Mudita: A sympathetic joy. To relish other people’s achievements and to find joy in other people’s prosperity. Sometimes it’s not so easy to do. Especially if we, ourselves dont feel like we have enough and that we’re lacking.
In this Pose of the Week, Stephanie Snyder walks us through Scale Pose or Tolasana. The best way to start is to press your hands into the floor, draw the belly back and lift your crossed legs. Over time when Lotus Pose becomes accessible, come into Full Lotus, press the hands down, draw the belly back and lift as high as you can.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Sally Kempton reminds us that the heart is a cave within which we can take rest. When you enter the cave of the heart, you may discover not only the deepest form of love, but a new awareness of your relationship to yourself and the world.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga class, Jason Crandell reminds us to always pay attention to where our mind goes during our yoga practice. Even though our minds get seduced and intrigued by the movement and sensation, it is important that we focus some of our attention home, on being rooted.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Steven Espinosa explains how sometimes we have these ideas about what a pose should look like, so when it comes time to practice, we try to somehow jam our body into the pose. He reminds us that in reality, we are all different shapes and sizes, therefore sometimes we have to adjust the pose to fit our body rather than trying to get our body to fit the pose.
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Darren Rhodes gives us some great advice: Never make a decision, especially a key decision in a negative state or in a bad mental place. Perspective is a precious resource.
In this Overheard in Yoga Class, Tara Judelle explains the power of forgiveness and letting go. When you carry around anger and resentment, it’s like carrying around a 100 pound suitcase all of the time – it’s too heavy. Holding on to anger, whether you realize it or not, robs you of the freedom and the energy and the space and the love that you know is your authentic self.
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