Yoga in Practice

Seeking Balance

We all get into habits, good and bad ones, like a dog that runs back and forth alongside a fence creating a groove. In Sanskrit, these patterns are called samaskaras, and they become more entrenched the longer we continue them. To cultivate better habits we have to bring awareness to what is no longer serving us and then decide to make a change. Slowing down and being aware is a place to begin.

Seeking Balance

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    Breath and Relaxation

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    Seventy-seven percent of Americans report physical symptoms related to stress and anxiety. Today we will ease into a practice that opens our ribcage so we can breathe more deeply. We’ll finish with a guided relaxation called yoga nidra, or yogic sleep.

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    Strengthening the Back

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    One of the most common physical issues people deal with today is lower back pain caused by too much sitting. In today’s class we will work on strengthening the back for better posture. When you enjoy good posture a natural self-assurance arises.

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    Tend to the Roots

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    During the recent upheavals of life I have found it comforting to engage in the nourishing activities of daily life. Tending to the roots has created an inner resiliency that helps me face future uncertainties. Let’s grow some roots today.

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