Tag Archives: Iyengar Yoga classes
Practice Inversions, Some Amount of Time, Most Days
As I continue my recovery from a major surgery, I have been thinking about how important and precious the inverted poses are in my yoga practice. In Iyengar Yoga, inversions are emphasized because of their profound physiological effects, and their … Continue reading
Asanas as Friends
As I gradually rebuild my asana practice, I have been thinking about how each pose has a kind of character or being that makes doing the pose feel like visiting a friend. As I explore more possibilities, I feel a … Continue reading
Intention and Attention
As I prepare to start teaching again next week, I’ve been thinking about how I respond when life does not meet my expectations. Disappointment, frustration, rethinking. Breathing, resetting, and settling into what is. I will be returning to the studio … Continue reading
Long, Smooth, Steady Exhalation
Dear Yoga Friends, A long, smooth, steady exhalation immediately shifts our experience. We come into the present, move toward acceptance, and settle into things as they are. Mindful exhalation has definitely been my ally during this challenging week! I received … Continue reading