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Saturday Nov 13, 2010
Saturday Nov 13, 2010
"Asteya. Offering back everything that you've been given. It's the opposite of feeling entitled to things. It's the sense that nothing is yours. Everything is on loan--even your body, even your mind." Ruth Lauer-Manenti, "Sweeping the Dust"
Friday Oct 29, 2010
Friday Oct 29, 2010
When the going gets tough, the tough go deeper into their practice. Sometimes the hardest thing to do when our practice reaches a plateau or seemingly stagnates is to stick with it. The way to get through the plateau is not to switch into a different pose, or a different practice, or a different job/relationship/apartment..... but to lean into the situation and breathe.
Thursday Oct 28, 2010
Thursday Oct 28, 2010
What are the obstacles to our practice? What are the obstacles to compassionate action? When do I decide to take action or not?
Extra Twisty Classy.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2010
Wednesday Oct 06, 2010
The practice supports what you infuse it with. Yoga can support the ego or it can support egolessness. Intention leads to mastery. Twisting class.
Tuesday Sep 28, 2010
Tuesday Sep 28, 2010
Sun salutations are our opening practice. The sun rises and sets without tiring, regardless of the weather conditions. The yogi practices daily regardless of the conditions of the mind.
Sunday Sep 19, 2010
Sunday Sep 19, 2010
Yoga practice puts you in uncomfortable spaces. A daily yoga practice should be a little bit uncomfortable, whether its sacrificing time in your busy schedule, or challenging yourself to do things you never thought you'd do. Class is enhanced by the beautiful ambient cello sounds of Kirsten McCord. Physical practice leads up to compass pose.
Monday Sep 06, 2010
Monday Sep 06, 2010
Refined by Sharon Gannon, co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga. This is a great practice for those days when you can't get to a class, or squeeze in a full practice! Ten postures, approximately ten minutes. Its called "magic" for a reason.....
Monday Sep 06, 2010
Monday Sep 06, 2010
Michael Hewett joins us for a very special live music class, and he leads a surprise "Tong Len" meditation at the end! Focus on "Secret Prayer" and the value of keeping your practices secret.
Monday Sep 06, 2010
Monday Sep 06, 2010
Daily practice is detaching from the attachments to the body and mind, which we identify as self. Instead of identifying with the apparent self, we learn to identify with the principle of change itself. Intense Hanumanasana sequence, you will need a wall to practice with.
Friday Aug 27, 2010
Friday Aug 27, 2010
This class is dedicated to my dear Chad. Confronting the reality of death can sharpen our priorities. What is important to do with this life? Contemplation of death heightens compassion. Everyone's in the same boat, and its going down! Focus on forearmstand, (with one partner excersize, can be practiced without.)