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60 min

Elements Of The Universe

Hatha | By Steven Espinosa on Aug 23 2012
A reading of a Hindu poem encourages us to cultivate the elements of the Universe to enhance our yoga practice. Steady opening warm up with focus on the Breath (Wind) and Salutations (Sun). Followed by a Standing Pose Flow to create Heat (Fire) and Sweat (Water) also includes Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon). Then continues with a series of Seated and Supine Poses for grounding (Earth) and concludes with Back Bends (Sky).

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A reading of a Hindu poem encourages us to cultivate the elements of the Universe to enhance our yoga practice. Steady opening warm up with focus on the Breath (Wind) and Salutations (Sun). Followed by a Standing Pose Flow to create Heat (Fire) and Sweat (Water) also includes Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon). Then continues with a series of Seated and Supine Poses for grounding (Earth) and concludes with Back Bends (Sky).

Comments

  • Sophia Klein     May 17th, 2013
    Loved the theme of the elements here, really inspiring! Thanks for the class!
  • Tamar Sharp     Apr 8th, 2013
    Your MS fan club loved this class! Thanks for all your quality classes!
    Tamar
    • Steven Espinosa     Apr 10th, 2013
      Hi Tamar! You are welcome! Thank you for all of your kind words and support! All my best to the MS ladies! Steven.
  • Jill Jacobson     Nov 9th, 2012
    This class was wonderful! I really appreciate your style of teaching and look forward to more classes with you soon. Thanks so much!
    • Steven Espinosa     Nov 17th, 2012
      Hi Jill! You are welcome! Thank you for your wonderful note. It makes me very happy you are enjoying the classes. Have a great day! Steven.
  • nicola      Oct 27th, 2012
    thanks Steven,
    you give just the right amount of prompts for alignment...which enhances my yoga experience.
    feeling peaceful and balanced
    x
    • Steven Espinosa     Oct 31st, 2012
      Hi Nicola! Thank you for your sweet note! I'm so glad you are feeling peaceful and balanced and that you enjoyed your yoga experience! Have a beautiful day! Steven.
  • Susan Starkey     Aug 30th, 2012
    I'm watching the guy in the back with the black shirt and grey pants and his elbows are wide as he lowers his plank and I'm surprised Steven has corrected him as he walks past him. If continued, will this not put undo stress on his shoulder and rotater (spl) cuff?
    • Steven Espinosa     Sep 4th, 2012
      Hi Susan! Thanks for your comment! You have a good eye! I watched the video and yes, you are correct. His elbows were bending a little too far out to the side which would put added stress on all the joints. You may have also noticed he has broad shoulders which many men do. In order to get more widening and space in the shoulder girdle sometimes it does help to slightly bend the elbows out to the side to access the upper back muscles. But I would agree his were a little too wide. Also, in every class before the camera rolls, I always ask if anybody has any injuries. If he were to mention his rotator cuff was bothering him I would give some suggestions before class began and try to help him during class as well. I wish it were possible for me to catch every misalignment but I do the best I can. So I appreciate the extra help! Have a great day, Steven.
      • Susan Starkey     Sep 4th, 2012
        Steven, thanks for responding. I totally understand the inability to correct everyone in a class. As a teacher,its almost impossible if the attendance is more than a few. I totally love this site. It gives me the opportunity to view the techniques other teachers incorporate in their classes and learn new poses. My classes truly love (most of the time)this.
        Namaste'
        Susan
        • Steven Espinosa     Sep 4th, 2012
          You are welcome, Susan! I really enjoy corresponding with our YogaGlo friends. So anytime you have a question or a comment please share. I will always try to respond in a timely fashion. Also, I am certain you are a wonderful teacher and that your students love you all of the time! Namaste' Steven.
  • Maria Ciampa     Aug 27th, 2012
    Great flow Steven! Hope to take a live class with you again soon.
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Is this Maria who visited Liberation from Boston? So glad you enjoyed the flow! Please come visit again anytime you are in town! Until then, have a great day! Steven.
      • Maria Ciampa     Aug 28th, 2012
        Yes it is! I feel so special that you remembered me! I actually decided to move to LA, so I'll get to take your classes more very soon.
  • Mary Lockwood     Aug 26th, 2012
    Slow, steady, and challenging. Your cuing is excellent, thank you...love your classes. Namaste
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Hey Mary! Thank you for the great note! It makes me happy that you are enjoying the classes. Slow and steady is the best! Steven.
  • Carol Sargent     Aug 25th, 2012
    Wonderful as usual! The "visual" stopped about half way but the voice was enough. Weird.
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Hi Carol! Thanks for the wonderful note! Sorry you had trouble with the visual. We have an amazing behind the scenes team. So if you continue to have problems please send them a note too. They are there to help you! All The Best, Steven.
  • Autumn Jordan     Aug 24th, 2012
    Steven! This class was wonderful. Just what I needed to end my night. I love your classes because the incorporate basic poses but you really explain them with detail, which I love. Thank you so so much and namaste
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Hello Autumn! You are welcome! Thank you for the wonderful note! You made my day! Namaste. Steven.
  • irene carbo     Aug 24th, 2012
    I love you steven espinoza, your classes are amazing. So easy to follow. Very well explained. see u tomorrow.
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Wow. Thank you, Irene! What a lovely thing to say. That really means a lot to me. Hope you have a beautiful day! Love, Steven.
  • Christine Blackwell     Aug 23rd, 2012
    you're the cutest thing ever Steven. love your classes. magical!
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Awww. Thank you so much, Christine! That is the cutest comment ever! So happy you are enjoying the classes. Keep up the magic! Steven.
  • Amanda Fagan     Aug 23rd, 2012
    Awesome class, Steven!
    • Steven Espinosa     Aug 28th, 2012
      Hi Amanda! Thanks for the shout out! So glad you liked it! Steven