2/24/2019 0 Comments WEEK 8, let's get into core!
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Pretty often on this page I share yoga with you and this week has been no exception. But I wanted to remind you ( any maybe myself) why yoga has become so important to me.
I have a history of significant depression, anxiety and PTSD. ( no worries, I won't go into the why!) For many years I tried, well, pretty much everything under the sun to change how I felt. Books, lectures,counseling, prayer, certifications, classes, support groups, etc. All of those worked to some extent. Yet, alone in my house, I would find myself staying in bed, crying on the bathroom floor, or mindlessly watching television instead of interacting with those I love, Then I met yoga. While all of those things I learned in the past helped, the issues were not all just in my head, it was in my body too. The trauma, the lack of trust and understanding of self was always in the forefront, I would never "get a break". Then I took a yoga class in college. It was so out of my realm of understanding. I just took it to get the credit out of the way. What happened is that all of the teachings that others were trying to share with me began to make sense when I also added body awareness to the mix. Suddenly I gained a new understanding of the words like honesty, integrity, faith. As my awareness grew, my coping skills and learning to work with my depression and anxiety grew too. Now I love my anxiety. ( I know, right?? Who knew I would say that??) It means that I have too much on my plate and something needs to slow down. Sometimes it means that I am ignoring the cues that are right in front of me. Depression? Not enough self care and not letting people who love me know what is really going on. Blocking myself off again. I roll out my yoga mat, move my body until my mind wants to talk. Then I may journal, meditate, pray or really just go take a nap. The answers will come, slowly and gently. They always come. Then the anxiety or depression can be thanked for doing it's job, taking care of me in the best of ways. This is why I wrote my book, teach yoga and practice. It isn't because it's the next cool thing. I will be a yoga teacher long after " it is the thing" because it saves my life, daily. Consider your yoga and it's place in your life. Are you in need of a tool that will help, will work and support your growth? Step One......roll out your mat............. 2/18/2019 0 Comments OOOPS I am late!
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2/11/2019 0 Comments Snow Yoga
2/9/2019 1 Comment Snowy Day bit of yoga
( I am compensated a small amount for placing this affiliate message) | This year I am so committed to helping you build the kind of practice and lifestyle that you feel will help you build an amazing base to launch your dreams! The path that I am sharing with you is from my book Building Blocks of Recovery. Each step of the way, I share about a full life recovery and all that it entails. This week in yoga, we will be moving into strengthening our low backs and upper thighs. While it may seem like a slower week than last week's session, this one will prove to help you to gain that strength in your low back that you are hoping for. The most interesting part of the sacral chakra work is that it is based...wait for it...in the sacrum! Every major religion and every major body science considers this part of the body important to the whole person and to all balance. I hope that this week, you will enjoy the gentle , powerful work on the sacral chakra. ( and on Tuesday night we will add in some amazing squat work!) As always, I have also uploaded a file for you to print off the poses and practice them. The yoga teacher that I aspire to be is one that encourages you to build your home practice and learn from me. Yoga for me is more than a job and selfies, it is a heart centered way of life that I can share with you. I truly love you....May you be blessed this week, See you on the mat. Namaste I do receive a small compensation from these business that I am an affiliate with. When you click on these links, you help to support the costs of this website. Thank you
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