Just did this practice in the garden in the sunshine... Amazing! x

Waw, another amazing class. The way you explain awareness on different levels really resonated with me. Also had a lovely 20 minute nap on my mat after savasana, and woke up feeling blissfully relaxed. Thanks, Jason.

This was absolutely excellent. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and insight for the need to just "be." Beth

Thank you for a wonderful practice! Feeling more at peace afterward.

focused on listinging into your body; very "easy" poses

This was beautiful and exactly what I needed! Thank you so very much for sharing! Namaste

A Brilliant class,thanks Jason.

Claire - thanks so much! glad this practice makes you excited to do it again :)

Enjoyed 'doing' it and very 'un-yogic-ly' can't wait to 'do' it again! Many thanks for sharing the amazing Lightness of Being. Shraddha, Alsace, France

Thank you so much for this class. Mindfulness is something that is lacking in today's yoga culture. I was delighted to hear a quote from Chyogam Trungpa as I am studying many of his texts currently. I also appreciate that you incorporate a long Savasana into your classes and meditation. It would be nice if there were more two-hour classes so there would be time for a total body balancing, 15 minutes meditation, 15 minutes of pranayama, and 10 minutes of Savasana. Thanks again!

Kristyn - thank you!!

This was fantastic!!

Alejandra - glad you found what you were looking for. Also happy that you are enjoying slowing down while exploring yoga more.

and I find what I was looking for....time to slow my practice , the spining class and running days are over!!!and more yoga!!! thank you for the class

Sarah -- sorry for the long delay.... I managed to skip over this accidentally. And, in short simple terms, "yes." once we enter the realms of terms like samadhi, things get pretty complicated--but, yes, the bottom line for Hatha yogis is that there's no liberation without the body.

Thank you Jason - an outstanding class by your own standards, which is an achievement! Prepared me so beautifully for a meditation session of such incredible stillness. At one point you spoke about feelings as "the underwriters of this experience". Do you think then that the sensations of embodiment created by the asana give rise to the "yoga bliss" that we all experience to some degree, even when we first start practising? And that by deepening our awareness of these sensations we can enhance the effects of the asana for our practice of pratyahara, dharana, dhyana and samadhi? Just wondering :-)

Maria- thank you!

Maria- thank you!

Maria- thank you!

Thanks a lot, it was great!

M - YOU're welcome! All physical yoga is hatha yoga. Every modern school and older lineage falls within the larger umbrella term of "hatha." Think of jeans. There are many, many types and brands of jeans that further distinguish the jean, but, really, they're all jeans. Vinyasa is a form of hatha that emphasizes dynamic movement, breathing, and the synchronization of the two.

Than YOU. I love the unrushed nature of your practices. They are just perfect.
Question: What is the difference between a vinyasa practice and a Hatha practice?
Thank you!

Carolyn - thank you for your feedback. I wish that we all could let go of the need to do the pretzel poses! I'm happy to hear this helped deepen your awareness. thanks so much, J

Thank you Jason. As usual a wonderful well thought out class, explained in a way that makes it easy to follow. I love how you take the poses deeper by taking the awareness deeper into the subtle body. I know that at coming a bit too close for comfort to 50 that I don't feel the need to do the more physically challenging pretzel poses. I'm quiet happy to be challenged with the holding and feel of a pose. Loved the reading at the end.

Jason, I simply love your classes and really look forward to taking part in your workshops in Toronto. Quick question however, during Trikonasana (approx.at 37:55 min into video) you adjust Derek (blue t shirt) whos right foot is forward by closing off his hip. I've been taught to try and open the pelvis and am curious as to the reasoning behind this adjustment. Thanks so much and I look forward to more of your on line offerings!

Merav - thank you!

Great class! Thank you!

Jasmine (and a few others),

I've had a bunch of requests for the quote. It's pretty long, so I'm gonna shorten it. It's from Chogyam Trungpa. He writes "Before we indulge in any exotic techniques, playing with energies, playing with sense perceptions, playing with visions in terms of religious symbolism, we must sort out our minds fundamentally. We must begin our practice by walking the narrow path of simplicity, before we can walk upon the open highway of compassionate action. And only after our highway journey is well on its way need we concern ourselves about how to dance in the fields--the vajrayana, or tantric teachings. So before we relate with heaven we must relate to earth and work on our basic neuroses. The whole approach of Buddihsm is to develop transcendental common sense, seeing things as they are, without magnifying what is or dreaming ab out what we would like to be."

Ann - Ha! I had a similar feeling of relief--or, strange indifference. That said, I really can't stand watching Casilla pitch. I literally have to leave the room. Plus, he doesn't have the cool cross-armed homage to his late father, so I'm starting to feel the loss..... Glad you liked class.

Thanks for this wonderful deep class. I love the message of "advanced doesn't mean hard" as well as that of noticing rather than creating. I haven't felt so relaxed since the Giants announced that Brian Wilson would be out for the season. :)

Magali - de rien!

Jonathan - this means a lot to me. thank you very much!

Such an amazing gift you are to our community, Jason~

thank you, I really liked this class. Can you tell me what the quote was again?

So so good and menigfull,
Merci , Jason et à bientôt.

Ronni - thank you! glad the pacing and instruction helped you to witness deeply.

Alexandra- this means a lot, thank you! I'll keep a steady stream of classes coming for ya'.

Dar - would be great to have you take a class in person! let me know when you plan to come so I can confirm I'm in town. best, J

Claire- thank you!

Caroline - happy this helped you get your mind in the right place with your body. thanks for posting your feedback!

Ana - happy you found it satisfying. thanks for posting your feedback.

KZ - thanks for your consistency in practice and feedback!!

Jane - being able to practice in a challenged way while being relaxed is an art. I'm happy you found it during this practice!

Hilda - thank you! I'll keep them coming for ya'.

What a wonderful class - more please!

Thank you for this class. I loved the pacing and your language and guidance in witnessing the movement and feeling was absolutely perfect.

Beautiful and mindful class, as always! I always look forward to practicing with you. Please keep your classes coming! :)

ahh finished today, simply what I want to touch in my practice...a calm and peaceful mind. Thank you.. CA trip in my future.

Lovely pace and sequencing, thank you, great to be reminded not to get too caught up in the 'doing'. Please can you tell me where I can find the quote at the end? I didn't quite catch who it was by. Thank you.

Amazing!

Your thoughtful approach is so insightful and keeps my mind in the right zone, another top class

Thank you Jason! Great class, great teaching, just what the body and mind needed.

thanks so much for this Jason

Thank you for a well thought out class. (As usual) Noticing what is happening to your body and not letting your ego take over your movements is one of the most difficult things to do. Your constant reminders to "just notice" were very helpful and made this class challenging but very relaxing. Thanks again.

Rachel- welcome to the world of mindful vinyasa! Glad my pace & tone resonate well with you. Let me know if you have any questions about the vinyasa practice.

What a great class, you really inspire me to go slow, I am a sivananda trained yoga teacher but have been branching out and trying some vinyasa flow and your teaching really resonates with me. Thank you, looking forward to doing more classes with you :) Om namah sivaya

Dar - thanks!

hey there, this is great..had to end half way..but can not wait to return..wonderful words!I