Today’s class is 90 minutes of all-levels hatha flow. We explore tapas, or self-discipline. Tapas is one of the foundations of practice, as described by Yoga Sutra 2.1 and one of the Niyamas, or personal observances. I hope you love it. I have been…
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Blessings, dear friends. At last! A new episode! Since last we gathered here, I have moved, vacationed and taught lots and lots of fun (for me!) classes around Portland. I have missed you and am glad to be back. Today’s class is 90 minutes of…
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This is an hour-long, level-2 flow class. There are arm balances, balancing poses, inversions, backbends and more. Listen https://sunroseyogapodcast.podbean.com/mf/web/nusf4t/Episode60_FeastingOnAbundance.mp3 You can download this class to any device by clicking right here. CONNECT// What is coming up in your practice these days? Do tell. Where are you hoping…
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This is an all-levels, hour-long class. It is a sweet invitation to notice and treasure the sensations you feel in your body. This awareness is a gateway to dharana (deep concentration) & presence. Listen https://sunroseyogapodcast.podbean.com/mf/web/hynk8a/Episode58_SavortheSensations.mp3 You can download this class to any device by clicking…
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Take time to ground, to root down as we enter this colder, drier part of year through this short guided meditation. In ayurveda, fall and winter is the realm of Vata– air. This can lead to dry skin and hair as well as a feeling…
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This class lasts about an hour and is an all-levels practice (there are multi-level alternatives for backbends and inversions).We are back at one of my favorite topics: surrender. Surrender is not burying one’s head in the sand: it is embracing what is and thriving from…
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Blessings, dears. Today, we begin to explore the visual component of meditation. Ultimately, our visual practice will lead to the use of Yantra in meditation. Today we begin simply. I thank you so much for joining me. Yantra A yantra is a work of sacred…
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This class focuses on Vairagya, or Non-attachment (one of the key teachings on this yogic path). This is an all-levels class that lasts about 50-ish minutes. For yogis who are new to sirsasana (headstand), please exercise caution. I recommend learning headstand from an experienced teacher and…
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