One of my friends recently posted a quote on my Facebook page by Dr. Nils Bergman: “The mother is the baby’s habitat.” That, dear readers, has encouraged quite the pause in my life. Imagine this with me: unmasked adoration on my baby’s chubster face when he sees me (especially when he’s hungry); seriously sweet hugs [...]
Check out this groovy new mat. May not do the trick in a packed studio, but I’m thinking I could totally learn to press up into a handstand on one of these…
Tonight’s focus was on the power of three. Notice your points of balance in each pose through grounding your feet to root down and using the power in your heart to rise up to your full expression! Follow this class sequence for a great hip opening and shoulder opening practice: Sukhasana (cross-legged pose) Adho Mukha [...]
Well, that sounds a little Oprah-ish, don’t you think? Although I’m not able to give these to you just for reading… Upon requests from students/fellow yogis, below is a list of DVDs for home practice, CDs for inspiration, and a wonderful new website for yoga gear and clothing: Anusara DVDs Yoga Foundations with Hillary Rubin [...]
This week has been…a little crazy. I have neglected posting class sequences! I’ve been having a few “vatta” moments, as one of my friends likes to call it , which has resulted in poor time management and feelings of being a bit ungrounded. Argh. I would like to take a moment here to encourage you [...]
Revealing your perfection! Samasthiti (equal standing pose), chanting Surya Namaskar A, x3 Utkatasana (awkward chair, arms forward, legs 90 degree) Surya Namaskar B, right side. Add the following standing poses, one vinyasa at a time: – Warrior I – Warrior II – Extended Side Angle – Reverse Warrior – Triangle Balasana (child’s pose) Repeat all [...]
“We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry.” EB White Class sequence: Sukhasana (easy pose/cross-legged sitting pose) Down Dog (focus on shoulder work) Lunge, then straighten front leg (each side) Vinyasa (Plank, Chaturanga, Cobra) Lunge, then take the ear to [...]
Engaging the core from the back body, class sequence (see Hillary Rubin’s Podcast #51 for more of this theme): Sukhasana – prep for practice and chanting Sun Salutations A – 3x; on third refine Down Dog Forward Bend work with blocks to find Mulabandha Vinyasa to Crescent, arms scissored, both sides Vinyasa to Forward Bend, [...]
Check out http://hillarysyogapractice.wordpress.com/, Podcast #59, for the full practice and thumbnails of poses. In our class, we did the following: Sukhasana Table Down Dog Straight Leg Lunge with twist Vinyasa (Plank, Chatarunga, Cobra) Crescent with right foot forward, press clasped hands to ceiling with palms facing up Vinyasa Crescent with left foot forward, hands clasped [...]
Below is the Power Yoga class sequence from 4/10/08 (a modified level 2 practice). The sequencing in this class is credited to Elsie Escobar, an Anusara teacher in AZ who publishes “live and unplugged” classes via podcasts. I will be posting thumbnail pictures of poses in future sequences for your reference. Enjoy! Sukhasana: prepare for [...]
