So Hum – 7 Minutes

So Hum – 7 Minutes

by | Oct 23, 2022

So Hum;

a 7 min breathing meditation

If you’re feeling lonely, lost or need to focus your mind,
Using So Hum mantra is the ideal technique to quiet the mind and provides a greater sense of connection to self and to universal energy.
This short 7 minute meditation is a great way to start your journey with So Hum if you haven’t tried it before or if you only have a few minutes for yourself.

A little more about this “So Hum” meditation

If you’re unfamiliar, So Hum is a repeated mantra that translates in English to “I Am That’.  In this case, “that” refers to all of creation or the universe.

Mentally, mantras are a technique to focus the mind.

On the spiritual level, when you repeat this mantra, you are essentially connecting to universal energy which continually nourishes and supports us.

So, this mantra combined with your breath is wonderful to use anytime you’re feeling lonely, lost or need to focus your mind.

I’ve provided two options for you in this breathing meditation.
If you’re uncomfortable using the Sanskrit term, “So Hum”, then use the English translation, “I am”. Oh, and by the way — it’s okay if you don’t resonate with the mantra; it is simply a technique to focus the mind and slow the thoughts for a better connection to yourself.

Testing Your Boundaries – 65 min

Testing Your Boundaries – 65 min

by | Oct 23, 2022

Testing Your Boundaries

Testing Your Boundaries tests your balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, AND your mind body connection.

This explores playing between easy & hard and finding your greatest potential. Notice what your mind thinks compared to what your body can do. The saying “Mind Over Matter” applies here.

Do your best not push beyond what you can handle, instead, bring yourself right up to it and take notice of what comes up emotionally and mentally.

Come back to this practice often to see how your boundaries change over time.

Props Needed:

Opt. Yoga Strap, Blocks, Pillows

Asana Modification Tutorial Reference

COMMON ELEMENTS: Half & Full Sun Salutation A, Childs Pose, Savasana, Plank

KNEELING: Cow/Cat, Gate Pose,

STANDING: Parsvottanasana, Triangle Pose, Extended Side Angle,

BALANCES: Half Moon Balance,

SEATED: Paschimottanasana, Janusirsasana,

RECLINED: Reclined Bound Angle Pose, Reclined Spinal Twist,

Enjoy! Be well.

Remember to breathe.

????????Namaste my friends????????

Work Break Chair Yoga – 12 min

Work Break Chair Yoga – 12 min

by | Oct 22, 2022

Work Break Chair Yoga

Need a Work Break?

Can’t leave your desk?

Then do Yoga in Your Chair. (I won’t tell your boss ????)
This 11 min flow only requires you, me, and your stationary chair for back, neck, and hip pain relief.

When working at your desk, there’s a tendency to fold forward causing tension and pain in the back, neck, and hips—Especially if the ergonomics are off.

This Hatha style yoga class moves through poses to ease those aches & pains to refresh your mind & body.

Pop in your earbuds, kick off your shoes, and let’s get refreshed!

Props Needed:

Chair Without Wheels
(If you only have a rolly chair, do your best not to roll away!)

Asana Modification Tutorial Reference

NONE!

Enjoy! Be well.

Remember to breathe.

????????Namaste my friends????????

Warm Up Your Body with Yoga – 5 min

Warm Up Your Body with Yoga – 5 min

by | Aug 29, 2022

Warm Up Your Body with Yoga

5 min is all you need to get the body warm!

 

Why use yoga to warm up your body?

To wake up your muscles & fascia for better function and to connect with your breathing.
????Use this as a stand alone practice OR use it before another type of workout!

Constant movement, like in this practice, creates warmth by moving the energy around the body. This wakes up parts that were stagnant and relieves tension from areas that were over stimulated—in other words, it creates energy balance.

As you move through the warm up, your heart rate will slightly increase and the breath will get faster which may feel challenging as it quickens.
It’s okay — when you are warmed up, the breath, although at a faster pace, feels less labored.

NOTE: Feeling ‘out of breath’ means you may be pushing too hard.

Intense stretches are avoided in this warm up as those types of stretches tend to come after warming up; so when we do stretch, move mindfully and stay shallow in the stretch.

Afterward you can easily move directly onto a cardio workout, another yoga practice, weight lifting, or any other physical activity that requires warming up!

Props needed:

Opt. Blocks

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 Enjoy! Be well.
Remember to breathe.
????????Namaste my friends????????