much of the practice highlights knowledge of the self, this class explores what that really means as we flow through some creative sequencing highlighting backbending and balancing.
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join in for an uplifting class with an emphasis on hip-opening, we hear from one of my dear-most teachers directly and seek the essence of connection, unity in diversity.
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This was a special experience. In the Bay Area it seemed as though the sun never cam out due to the ash in the air. In Colerado (where a member of the live class was zooming in from). the scorching summer heat overnight turned in to a snowstorm, and we practiced with the theme of Kriya yoga, and in particular, Tapah, dedication to practice to create heat, to cleanse, to clear! “If you want peace, joy and happiness, perform actions that bring about peace, joy and happiness for all. When we devote all of our daily activities arduously toward harmony, we are performing Kriya Yoga.
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Through deep relaxation, a state of Yoga Nidra arises, which can lead to kaivalyam, or samadhi, in which the sense of individualization merges with absolute, transcendental joy. The practice of shavasana (corpse pose) can facilitate the arising of this state. But for success in shavasana, you have to understand, as Shri Brahmananda suggests, “how to use fixation, suggestion and sensation, and how to use the proper pause for time.”
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Just as the muscles need our attention to stay healthy and resilient, so does the connective tissue. In order to keep our muscles healthy we need to approach them in a dynamic way, we need to move and stretch. Muscles respond to stress and effort, however our Yin tissues are very different.
Rather than movement and striving, which are yang ways of approaching things, our yin tissues need gentleness and acceptance. When we go into a Yin posture the first line of resistance we face as our joints open or close is from our muscles.
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this practice is a strong all-rounder! we start peacefully in supta-bhaddakonasana and throughout the class hear some of Srimati Radharani’s passtimes. eka pada raja kapotasana is the peak posture, you might like a strap (or scarf..) nearby.
These practices assist us in having the foresight necessary to make informed decisions in what we think, what we say and what we do so that in the future there will be less suffering.
Hopefully we can contribute, in some way, to the happiness and freedom for all.
this practice is strong and dynamic! we start peacefully in a revolved sleeping swan (think yin) and build up to twisting arm-balances (think side crow and grasshopper). all around the fable of the birdcage. this class is classic jivamukti and i am delighted to share it with you!
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this practice is dynamic and flowing! we dive in to what it truly means to be a very good friend, and explore the edge of the heartspace and the mat-space/ prepare to flip over with camatkarasana (wild thing) and open the heart deeply, the peak pose is kapotasana (baby wheel).
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we start this expansive practice with some EFT tapping technique, to release physical pain and emotional distress, and continue in to a side bending oriented class that will get you feeling inspired and free.
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On the river of Nada Brahman, divine energy we flowed through this dynamic Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around twisting asanas, moving in to arm balancing, baby grasshopper is the peak posture.
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On the auspicious day of Krishna Janmastami (appearance of Shri Krishna) we flowed through this dynamic Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening and balancing, Visvamitrasana (compass) and Eka Pada Koundianasana are the peak postures.
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guided relaxation for deep healing, lay down and let go!
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This is a dynamic flowing Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening and balancing, Svarga Dvijasana (bird of paradise) is the peak posture. we explore the role of the teacher, and situations of our life as teachings, through shining light on even the darkest corners of our hearts and minds.
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This is a dynamic flowing Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around backbending the inversions vrschikasana (scorpion) is the peak posture. we explore the role of the teacher, and situations of our life as teachings, through shining light on even the darkest corners of our hearts and minds.
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This is a yin sequence to open your heart and shoulders. The meridians that we mainly work with are for the heart, lung and small intestines. Yin yoga is so amazing complimentary effects to the more yang lifestyle and yoga practices we do. Ideally we have both energies in our life: yin is the more feminine, receptive, lunar quality and yang refers to the more active, striving, masculine energy.
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for this 75 min Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around inverting and backbending and then we put it all together with scorpion (Vrschikasana). You will need some wall space for the second half of class and a sense of adventure.
the dharma of this class is inspired by Simon Haas’ imagery around being in the here and now, and we chant a traditional mantra to the guru.
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This is a dynamic Jivamukti Open level class, the asana is oriented around hip opening, we do a lot of prep for padmasana (lotus) and we bring in some balance with lift to the tip-toes, Ardha Baddha Padma Padangusthasana!
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