Yoga Vignette | Way of the Spiritual Yogi

Post #75: 21 minute yoga vignette on Reverse Triangle: a pose full of wonderful surprises

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This week's yoga vignette piggy backs on last weeks and is centered around reverse triangle: sanskrit name: Parivrtta Trikonasana This pose is easier for moderate practitioners but even beginners need to start somewhere and this pose is full of wonderful surprises. Reverse triangle is an intense standing twist, but the rewards from practicing it will keep you coming back for more. This pose helps strengthen the knee, hip and ankle joints and various leg muscles are getting stretched while simultaneously being used for strength and balance to keep you in the pose. The leg muscles are...

July 20, 2022

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Post #74: God is in the details: 28 minute yoga vignette- expansion in triangle pose.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you remember that expression "God is in the details"? This also relates to how much we can sink into the details of the yoga poses. The more we tune into the details of the poses, the more we shift our mind out of "monkey mind" and draw our awareness totally and completely into the details of the body postures. When we do this, we shift our mind out of its "stress state" and the body begins to let go of the stress it's been holding onto. The more we...

July 10, 2022

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Post #73: something haunting you that you did or said? 11 minute yoga vignette to curb cravings and release guilt and shame

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever had something that you "said" or "did" haunt you deep inside and you want to cover it up so that you don't have to face the guilt, shame or other uneasy emotions? Most of us have something that we feel guilty or shameful about and would like to bury it in the ground. But not facing these behaviors in ourselves and admitting (at least to ourselves) that we were wrong, will wreak havoc on us until we can face the music. The cravings we reach for when this...

June 24, 2022

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Post #69: Yoga is like a mini-vacay for body, mind, & soul

[vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Do you enjoy planning your next vacation? I sure do! But have you noticed that most vacations are spent running after kids or running around trying to take in as many sites as quickly as possible? Have you ever heard yourself mutter, "I need a vacation from my vacation"? Unless you’re 20 with no kids and heading to the Bahamas, vacations usually don't leave us feeling refreshed and recharged. Yoga is like a mini-vacay without having to leave your mat. It gives us something we don't normally get with vacation, a chance to check in with...

May 20, 2022

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Post #67: Yoga as an Alternative to Exercise

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yoga is not meant to be seen as "exercise". It is an ancient practice that is meant to release old stress and allow us to access our higher guidance, creativity and connection with God. How can we not be excited to practice yoga every single day?!! This is my goal for Spiritual Yogi. I want to get people excited about this ancient practice of yoga. When you fully understand the depth of this practice and what all it's doing you won't be able to wait to step onto your mat and...

May 4, 2022

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Post #65: 6-minute alignment exercise to re-balance energy in the body

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I'm so grateful you are here to share in this amazing practice! Yoga is truly a phenomenal practice. It reminds me of the essential oil lavender, which is considered an adaptable oil. In other words, if we're tired, lavender oil helps to energize us. If we're agitated or anxious, it helps calm us down. Yoga is similar in nature. It re-balances the energy in the body in whatever way is needed. This can be instantly felt as we practice. As we work on physical alignment through the practice of yoga, we also allow the energy of the body to...

April 14, 2022

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Post #64: Yoga Is Movement Meditation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Yoga is considered movement meditation. For some of us, we are more drawn to movement meditation rather than seated meditation. Sometimes, we crave one over the other. When I was in my 20's and 30's all I wanted to practice was yoga as movement meditation, but once I had kids I noticed that I craved more of the seated meditation. Can't imagine why! lol Probably because with kids we don't really have a chance to sit down, and we always want what we can't have, right? Both yoga as movement meditation and...

April 10, 2022

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