Archive for September, 2009
DAY 7: REMEMBER TO BREATHE
In practice this evening, the breath was everything. Simply sitting, for who knows how long, listening to every inhale and exhale. Pranayama, or breath control, is (in my opinion) the heart of practice. Steady flow of breath, full lungs/empty lungs, hearing the breath purring in the ears.  It’s sets the rhythm that eventually allows you  to float  into [...]
September 7, 2009
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DAY 6: THE MAGIC OF THE SPINE
Have you ever brought your awareness to your spine during Yoga practice? I mean REALLY pay attention to what the spine can do? I found myself really intrigued by my spine this morning. Every movement I made, I realized the spine just follows right along. Cat/cow – try not only arching and rounding the spine, [...]
September 6, 2009
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DAY 5: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?
It’s 6:15 on Saturday morning. Power Yoga is at 8:00 a.m., then two more classes after that. Makes me (and maybe you, too) wonder, “How much time is enough time to practice?” This morning I spent much more time sitting, breathing, meditating. A couple Downward Facing Dogs, Child’s Pose, a backbend or two, and I’m [...]
September 5, 2009
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DAY 4: WHEN CHANGE IS UPON YOU
I’m very blessed to have a Yoga Room in our home – space that’s dedicated to my practice, and sacred.  There’s an altar in this room filled with items that are special to me, like candles, affirmations, gifts from friends. One of the items that jumped out at me this morning was a healing card that [...]
September 4, 2009
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DAY 3: THE POWER OF BEING UPSIDE DOWN
Many of you who know me, or have have practiced with me, know that I LOVE TO BE UPSIDE DOWN! Practicing inversions is such a powerful part of your practice, and their benefits (emotional, physical, energetic) are incredible. So when I got to the mat this morning, Headstand was just the thing for me. As [...]
September 3, 2009
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