Vibrance Yoga: Practice and Perspective

This episode is a flow that's on the spicier side, but with an emphasis on letting the breath really, honestly, truly guide you. We will often muscle our way through the physical practice, or indeed any physical...

<p>This Slow Flow was recorded live with a general theme of "Yoga is Skill in Action" as put forth by the Bhagavad Gita. </p><p>Just because it's slow doesn't mean it isn't strong. Always take the options that work for...

<p>Practice Yoga Nidra with me. This practice is one to deeply relax you, and invites a conscious awareness. Yoga Nidra isn't quite meditation, and it isn't quite sleep, but somewhere between the two. It can be deeply...

<p>Today's episode (our lucky 13th!) was recorded live, and is a pretty spicy flow. Best to have some familiarity with the poses, but feel free to give it a try regardless of your experience level. It may be...

<p>Relax and reset with a Yoga Nidra and progressive relaxation session. In this fifteen-minute practice you'll get the opportunity to allow yourself complete rest, which is sometimes pretty hard to come by in small...

<p>Join me this week for a Yin Yoga practice. Grab any props you might like, such as blocks (you can use sturdy books or small boxes taped shut!), blankets or towels, bolsters (maybe a couple of pillows will do the...

<p>Many of us have heard that meditation has wonderful benefits, but we wonder if we're doing it right. This episode talks about the differences between guided and unguided meditation, and how to get where we want to go...

<p>Please don;t allow whatever makes you human to prevent you from practicing! In this episode, I share a pranayama practice that I find helpful when my mood is just not great, and then we flow. If you are in a mood...

<p>You probably don't spend much time thinking about how you breathe from moment to moment, but your breath can profoundly affect how you feel. This episode begins to explore diaphragmatic breathing, also called belly...

<p>This episode features a practice that stays on the ground--no standing required! Grab some blocks, a strap, maybe a towel to roll up as a cushion for your knees or as a bolster for a restful Savasana.</p><p>The...

<p>Settle in with a practice that is intended to allow you to relax and sleep well. Yin Yoga is quite different from flow practices, so if you're new to it you should expect a lot of stillness rather than much movement...

<p>Another episode recorded live for you to practice along with me. Give yourself the gift of awareness while you practice, having a conversation with your body along the way to find the degree of each pose that works...

<p>The books in this episode can be found at the links, or from your favorite bookseller.</p><p>The Heart of Yoga, by TKV Desikachar</p><p>Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Translated by Shyam Ranganathan</p><p>The Bhagavad Gita...

<p>You'll find a live-recorded slow-ish flow here, with a longer build to work with strength and presence. There is a gentle focus on Asteya, the third Yama from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras here. Always practice to your own...

<p>Flow with me! This practice is about 45 minutes long. Take your time and enjoy the process. As I mention in the episode, if you find that you're suffering, back off. There's enough suffering in the world without...