Elsie's Yoga Class: Live and Unplugged Podcast

Courage, Prayer and Action-An Elsie Update

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 20:06:00 GMT

Not a class, simply a video catching my listeners up with what is going on with Elsie's Yoga Kula. And some pretty stupendous news!!! Hope you enjoy. I would love to hear from you guys! eyogaclass@gmail.com

Salute the Sun Easily-A short Beginner Video

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:05:00 GMT

Yeay! Salute the Sun Easily!

Hmmmmm

Where has Elsie gone to you ask? Well, getting swallowed up by the Pittsburgh winter, if you must know :(

I have been unable to even have an opportunity to practice regularly let alone find somewhere to teach. It's been a very challenging for me now that I have a full time 9-5 job. I now spend all of that time infront of a computer! And it's been so cold and dreary that I have not wanted to step into anything other than my yummy home and sleep.

I have become a bear that happens to work on the internet for a living ;)

I will be back, fully at some point. I just cannot, in all honesty and integrity tell you when this will happen, and when I do I guarantee that it will be a much different Elsie! That's all I gotta say...

I created this video to a fellow internet buddy, Nick Schmidt. We met randomly through online community and he asked me to teach him a little bit of yoga, and I did...with this little video.

Simple, short and precise. A great way to get your yoga practice in even if you only have 5 minutes :) I usually add music and all that jazz, and I may in the future, but I just quickly edited this puppy and decided to publish. To get something out for y'all!!!

Would love to hear your feedback! I would love to hear from you guys all the way around. You guys have now become my only connection to the Kula. How very ironic that Elsie's Yoga Kula is now fueled by you guys. I love it! This is what it's all about!

Please leave me a review in iTunes! or tell a friend about this podcast :D

eyogaclass@gmail.com

Playful Vinyasa Sequence Video

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:45:00 GMT

A fun and inventive short vinayasa sequence, which is actually done in Episode 33

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I keep telling you guys this, but I'm still not teaching publicly, so I cannot post any new yoga classes for you guys :( But I do have one that I just found!!! I just have to take more pics for it, as there are some things that are new, and may be a bit confusing ;) but fun, fun, fun!

I hope to get an actual class up next week! Yipee!!!

So, my way of kinda dealing with this issue is providing you all with some of my prior content on the feed so that those of you who are subscribed can get these videos delivered right to your computer!

I do hope that you enjoy these!

You can listen to it's birth ;) in Episode 33. Enjoy!

Handstand Splits at the Wall Demo

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Fri, 1 Feb 2008 22:07:00 GMT

A short video demonstrating Handstand Splits at the wall. I originally made this video to supplement episode 33 :)

I will be publishing the second video for this class next week!

Hope you enjoy

Please leave me feedback at eyogaclass@gmail.com
or call me 310 651 6238 and leave me a message. I love that stuff

Of course reviews on iTunes are so greatly appreciated

Episode 62: Yoga Nidra Yourself Out! 65 min Deep Meditative Relaxation

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Wow! a 65 minute Yogic Sleep, of course relaxation. Yoga Nidra coming your way!

I had such a great time recording this Yoga Nidra! Experience deep yogic sleep. It's a great practice for unwinding and truly diving into the depth of unconsciousness. So fun :D

ALL MUSIC IN THE PODCAST BY VIC HENNEGAN

intro song: Movin' from the Pure Creative Spirit CD

yoga nidra music: Gaya from the Desert God CD

I'm not a yoga nidra expert by any means. I had a experience during a Yoga Therapist teacher training to study with Richard Miller and experienced such bliss!

I bought his yoga nidra tapes and practiced it at home that way.

In case you are interested here are some more sources of Yoga Nidra studies and basic information:

http://www.swamij.com/yoga-nidra.htm The Yoga Nidra CD that I have

Yoga Nidra on Wikipidea

Totally dug Anandmurti Gurumaa's beautiful voice in this CD. If I were to buy another Yoga Nidra CD I would get this one: http://www.yogawonders.com/
this site has a great introduction to yoga nidra narrated by Anandmurti Gurumaa, so worth it.

Plus she's got a great website herself: Anandmurti Gurumaa
With a fantastic Charity for girls...Shakti :)

Richard Miller and his website Non-Dual.Com

These are a couple of Richard Miller's books:

Integrative Restoration: The ancient practice of yoga nidra, for easing stress, healing trauma, and awakening to your timeless Presence.

Yoga Nidra: The Meditative Heart of Yoga

Rod Stryker : and his CD Relax Into Greatness
I based my yoga nidra on his CD. His stuff is also great.

All right,

So my birthday is coming up! Some of you have asked to give me something, as a thank you, and what I ask of you is to leave me a review in iTunes. I'd love to see if I can get 50 reviews by my birthday!

also,

Please LEAVE ME VOICE FEEDBACK! 310 651 6238

Elsie's Originals

Pincha Mayurasan Prep With Headstand Arms

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:30:00 GMT

A supplement Video Podcast, focusing on a variation of Pincha Mayurasana (feather of a peacock) with a different foundation-Head Stand arms.

this specific pose is done in Episode 31 of Elsie's Yoga Class Live and Unplugged Podcast

I decided to release this on my feed given the fact that I don't really have a chance to teach publicly (as of now :( )

Would love feedback!
Let me know

310 621 6238

Episode 61: Chill the Body Out! a 13 minute Full Body Yogic Relaxation

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:52:00 GMT

A 13 minute Deep Yogic Body Relaxation with an 8 min intro with feedback ;) enjoy!

Something new!

Since I still don't have a public class and therefore no "live yoga class" I decided to do a sweet full body relaxation. Listen up and enjoy allowing the body to let go and release :)

I would so enjoy any sort of feedback from you guys! Especially letting me know if you like this sort of thing, 'cause I tell you chillin' and the 'slow' is where it's at ;)

FEEDBACK 310 651 6238

Episode 60: The Guru Inside (my last class in L.A.) Level 1 90 min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:24:00 GMT

emotionally charged Level 1 90 min Yoga class! This was my last class, that I taught in Los Angeles before moving permanently to Pittsburgh PA. So much beauty. So much love. Listen up and give me feedback :)

310 651 6238
eyogaclass@gmail.com

Episode 59: Magic Revisited: Level 2, I hour yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 3 Dec 2007 19:49:00 GMT

From Pittsburgh! 1 hr, strong fast paced Level 2 class, recycled from last December (previously #20) Check it! It's a good one to do after or before xmas shopping.....

down dog
uttanasana/ardha uttanasana x 3
tadasana with parvatasana arms
1/2 sun salutations x 3
sun salutation X 3
Crescent Pose
Parsvakonasana
On right leg only!
Monkey Lunge
Vira I/Vira II
Crescent Pose/Lunge twist
Ardha Chandrasana/Trikonasana
Vashistasana
Uttanasana/Utkatasana into twisting Utkatasana
On the left side!
Monkey Lunge
Vira I/Vira II
Crescent Pose/Lunge twist
Ardha Chandrasana/Trikonasana
Vashistasana
Childâs Pose
Twisted Child
fun new pose (crazy twisting down dog variation)
pigeon prep
deep lunge with thigh stretch
dhanurasana
cobra on ridgetops x2
sukhasana twist
diamond pose

Episode 58: The Time is Now! Elsie News :) Level 1-2 85 min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:07:00 GMT

Special Elsie news! Level 1-2, 85 min class. Very slow and methodical because there were a lot of injuries in class that needed to be addressed. Focused and very good. Give it a go when you feel you need time and patience :) Check out www.elsiesyogakula.com for the sequence and a corresponding knee therapeutics video!

Tulsi Tea

Link To Facebook Elsie Tired Video

Dancing Yogini

She Yogini

Episode 57: Live in Your Heart, 1 hr, level 1-2 yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sat, 3 Nov 2007 16:56:00 GMT

1 hr strong Level 1-2 Class. Great for no time restrictions. Live in your heart. Step in there and work :) It's so worth it.

Hillary's Yoga Practice

Mudra Moments Facebook Group

Episode 56: Step Into Your Truth, Level 1 80 Min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:56:00 GMT

Great Level 1 80 min class for beginners. One of my favorite themes to teach :)
Review me in iTunes if you have moment guys! Pretty please :)

310 651 6238

Come watch "Touch the Names" at:

Follow me at:

www.praptiyoga.com

Opening Night Pictures on:

Episode 55: The Harvest Moon Level 2-3, 75 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:48:00 GMT

A level 2-3 class and it's 75 min :) move into letting all the old stuff die, let the harvest moon lead the way!

Episode 54: Live into the Light, Level 1, 90 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 7 Oct 2007 03:05:00 GMT

Level 1, 90 Min yoga class with no inversions and good for beginners.
eyogaclass@gmail.com
310 651 6238

Episode 53: Find Ground and Flow Level 2 55 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:08:00 GMT

Level 2 50 min kinda flowy class ;) fun fun fun

Episode 52: I Know! I Know! Level 1-2 90 Min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 01:17:00 GMT

90 Min Level 1-2 Class. Up tempo and deeply powerful, with a couple of inversions!

Episode 51: Approaching With Reverence to Catch Breath Level 1 90 Min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 9 Sep 2007 21:08:00 GMT

Level 1, 90 min Yoga Class.
Deep and Steady.
We do 1 inversion (L pose at the wall x 2)

Every Person is Precious (This I Believe Essay)

ONLINE YOGA CLASSES AND PODCASTS ROCK (Facebook Group! Join!!!)

John in San Diego

Portable and New media

The Sequence:

Hands and Knees/Downward Facing Dog

High Lunge/straightening the front leg

Uttanasana/Ardha Uttanasana x3

Half Sun Salutations x 3

Surya Namaskar

Crescent Pose

Surya Namaskar x 2

Lunge Twist

Balasana

Demo L Pose at the Wall with Daniel

L Pose at the Wall x 2

Parvakonasana

Prasarita Padotanasana

Parvakonasana (yep, again)

Parva Prasarita Padotanasana (torso to the side)

Tree

Deep Lunge (choose your variation)

Pigeon

Ardha Bhekasana

Lunge with thigh stretch

Setu Bandha x 2

Eka Pada Setu Bandha

Ardha Matsyendrasana

Sukhasana Forward Fold

Breathing

Episode 50: It's Hot! Level 1 90 Min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 2 Sep 2007 22:01:00 GMT

Give me some love! 310 651 6238 or email me eyogaclass@gmail.com
love you all!!!!

ELSIE'S SURVEY!!!!

Episode 49: Uncover the Melody of Your Heart, Level 1-2 1hr Yoga Class at Yogaworks

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 22:01:00 GMT

Feedback! Call me! 310 651 6238 and come join me at the Podcast and New Media Expo :)

Podcast411 interview with Quincy Jones

My brother Luis's Blog

Ross's Rayburn Workshop at Yogaworks!

Facebook me!

Episode 48: Do your actions Reflect Who you Want to Be? All Levels 70 min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:28:00 GMT

I'm Back!!!!!!

Hillary Rubin

Mudra Moments

YoGeek Workout (the Bike episode)

Episode 47: 1 Yr Aniversary! Yoga To Lift Your Spirits, All Levels Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:58:00 GMT

Vic Hennegan

Joe Shashaty

Flickr pics of Yoga To Lift Your Spirits

Follow me on Twitter

Mudra Moments

Special Episode: Mudra, Fitness and the Simpsons

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:26:00 GMT

Fitness Rocks

Weight Loss How They Did It! Audio Download or Amazon Link

YoGeek Workout

Mudra Moments

Hillary's Yoga Practice Podcast

Podcast411

My interview for Podcast411 (this one is coming all....not out yet, stay tuned...)

Episode 46: Knowledge is....Bondage? All Levels Yoga Class, 70 min at Swerve Studio

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:29:00 GMT

Hip openers, and focused work to make you feel better :)

Please come check out www.elsiesyogakula.com to see all the corresponding pics and links!

In this yoga podcast:

Episode 45: Declare Yourself a Sovereign, 90 min All Levels Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 8 Jul 2007 18:07:00 GMT

Celebrate your sovereignty by stepping places you haven't gone before. Move out of your comfort zone! A pretty uptempo class. Check out the pics on the site www.elsiesyogakula.com

follow me on Twitter

Podcast Awards (this one is for you Mike and Inge, love you guys!)

Yoga to Lift your spirits with Elsie

Yogeek Workout

verge of the fringe

lance anderson

PUM (podcast user magazine)

Declaration of Independence

Episode 44: The Mirror of Erised Level 1-2 55 min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 1 Jul 2007 02:03:00 GMT

A good class to take on the road with you. A basic class for students with some knowledge of yoga. We do use a block at the end :)
Check out pics to the episode and links to the theme at www.elsiesyogakula.com
feedback 206-666 4439
eyogaclass@gmail.com

Episode 43: See the Goodness Level 1 80 min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:30:00 GMT

This is a good one for beginners!!!! Dive into it, there are lots of pics on my website www.elsiesyogakula.com

Plus there's a very yummy deep relaxation towards the end :)

Don't forget to send me feedback ;)
206 666 4439
eyogaclass@gmail.com

Episode 42: Learners will Inherit the Earth Level 1-2 1hr Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 22:52:00 GMT

Pixelodeon (do check out he vids and you'll see how cool it all was!!!)

Ars Technica Article: consumers mistake familiarity with superiority

Insight of the Day

Elsie's Yoga Class LIVE on uStream

YoGeek Practice on uStream

follow me on Twitter

Newest YoGeek Workout Episode

please visit www.yogeekworkout.com

Episode 41: Responsibility as Pure Desire Level 1 85 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 3 Jun 2007 02:31:00 GMT

YoGeek Workout the Intro

Typical Mac User Podcast ( a wanna be geek asking questions)

Rosary Army Podcast ( a wannabe Catholic reporter/correspondent live at the Rosary Bowl!)

The Run Podcast ( a wannabe runner teaching a yoga class, that's me :) )

Follow me on Twitter

Episode 40: Economy, Efficacy, Exigency Level 1 yoga class at Yogaworks

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 27 May 2007 01:30:00 GMT

Sarah's Link to me

Twitter (sign up! it's free)

Follow me on Twitter

Ustream Elsie's Yoga Class Live and Unplugged on 12:30 PST Fridays

My Ustream Profile Page

Episode 39: Spotlight Integrity Level 2 75 Min Yoga Class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 21 May 2007 05:47:00 GMT

This is the actual class that I taught while there was a camera crew right in class with us! The camera man was there for 45 min of the class, and then they sweetly left. Just thought I should post the class so that y'all could be part of the fun :)

Link to CBS2 video

uStream Live and Unplugged Friday Class

uStream YoGeek Practice Broadcast

The Sequence:

Adho Mukha Svanasana/Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana/Straight Legged Lunge

Uttanasana/Ardha Uttanasana x 3

Surya Namaskar x 2

Crescent Pose

Parsvakonasana

Vira II/Reverse Vira

Vashistasana

wide Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Squat

L Pose at the Wall

Tree Pose

Deep Lunge on the forearms

Pigeon/Pigeon with slight twist

Deep Lunge with thigh stretch

Pigeon with Thigh stretch

Dhanurasana

Eka Pada Dhanurasana

Upavishta Konasana/Parsva Upavishta Konasana

Paschimottanasana

Savasana

Episode 38: "Become and Expression of Your Gift" Level 2-3 75 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 13 May 2007 06:24:00 GMT

This was the 1st class that I streamed live!!!!! man that was kinda nutty ;) If you want to take my class, live wherever you are, I'm planning on streaming my class on Fridays, either my 7:30am class or my 12:30pm class, obviously PST. I need feedback about this, what works best for you guys?

Here's the link to my actual LIVE YOGA CLASS

If you look at that link right now, nothing is there, but you will be able to see when the upcoming one is, and when.

Show Links:

John O'Donohue essay

The Sequence:

Hands and Knees

Adho Mukha Svanasana/Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana/High lunge

Uttanasana/Parsva Uttanasana

Wide Legged Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Tadasana/Urdhva Hastasana shoulder alignment

Surya Namaskar

Crescent Pose

Twisting Downward Facing Dog

Tadasana

Tree Pose/Warrior I/ Humble Warrior/Vashistasana

Child's Pose

Urdhva Prasarita Padasana

Cobra on Fingertips

Parsvakonasana/Trikonasana/Ardha Chandrasana/Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana

Uttanasana

Malasana

Uttanasana/Adho Mukha Svanasana

Deep lunge on Forearms

Pigeon

Pavritta Parvakonasana/ Lunge twist with thigh stretch

Child's pose

Pigeon with thigh stretch

Urdhva Dhanurasana x 3

Sukhasana with arms over head

Sukhasana twist

Baddha Konasana

Easy supine Twist

Savasana

Episode 37: Praying and Doing, 70 min Level 2-3 Yoga Class at Swerve Studio

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sat, 5 May 2007 22:56:00 GMT

"without courage we can never attain to true simplicity, cowardice keeps us double minded, hesitating between the world and God. In this hesitation there is no true faith. Faith remains an opinion. This hesitation is a death of hope. We never let go of those visible supports which we well know must one day surely fail us, and this hesitation makes true prayer impossible. It never quite dares to ask for anything, or if it asks it is so uncertain of being heard, that in the very act of asking it surreptitiously seeks by human prudence to construct a make shift answer.

What is the use of praying if at the very moment of prayer we have so little confidence in God that we are busy planning our own kind of answer to our prayer?"

Thomas Merton

Check out YoGeek Workout

The Sequence:

All Fours/Downward Facing Dog/One Legged Downward Facing Dog

Short Down Dog into a Long Downdog (listen and know!)

Surya Namakar x 3 (with small variations)

Tadasana (meditation, focusing on the left side of the body)

THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE IS ALL DONE ONLY ON THE LEFT SIDE

Urdhva Hastasana, clasping right wrist and opening the body to the right

Crescent Pose

Lunge Twist

Parsvakonasana

Trikonasana

Vashistasana

Pavritta Parsvakonasana

Downward Facing Dog Twist

Utkatasana Twist

Tadasana (meditation, focusing on the right side of the body)

FOLLOW SAME SEQUENCE ABOVE EXCEPT THIS TIME ALL IS DONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY

Uttanasana

Child's Pose

Deep lunge on Forearms/Hamstring Stretch/Pigeon Prep

Ardha Bhekasana

Janu Sirsasana/Pavritta Janu Sirsasana

Paschimottanasana

Easy Twist

SAVASANA (yoga nidra like meditation, fantastic 7 min relaxation :) )

YoGeek Workout: Hints and Tips about Working out in a Yogic Way

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 07:28:00 GMT

I have just released a new podcast! This is the announcement. Sorry, no live yoga class this week but definately next week! Hope you enjoy YoGeek Workout. Subscribe to this new podcast, as I will incorporate both audio and video ;) Should be fun!

www.elsiesyogakula.com
www.yogeekworkout.com

206 666 4439

Episode 36: No Theme Flow Strong to Quiet Heart Level 2-3 55 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:11:00 GMT

No theme for this class, a perfect class when you don't have much time :) Please remember this is not the best for a beginner, a bit faster paced than usual and I don't teach as much as usual!

Review me on itunes

Follow me on Twitter

Episode 35: Truth and Goodness, Level 1 80 min yoga class at Yogaworks

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:39:00 GMT

My little niece Elizabeth. She is Truth and Goodness, look at that face!

NPR Essay "To Thine Own Self Be True"

This I Believe Podcast

Twitter

Jaiku

Episode 34: Watch, Listen and Feel, Level 2 65 min. Yoga Class at Swerve Studio

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 8 Apr 2007 03:11:00 GMT

Time to turn inside...to celebrate

feedback: 210 666 4439

eyogaclass@gmai.com

Pray as You Go

Link to My Post about Healthy Catholic and the Accidental Yogist

Episode 33: The Venti Problem, Level 2-3 80 min yoga class at Bala Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 2 Apr 2007 00:31:00 GMT

This is not a class for beginners. We do bunch of stuff that I haven't done before! Check out the corresponding videos once you do do it! A bit of rock and roll for those of you who are up for it ;)

Lynn's site

Lynn's posting on me :)

go to my website for the Sequence and the links to the videos!!!!

Episode 32: Spring! Level 1, 75 min Yoga Class at Yogaworks

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 05:08:00 GMT

Thank you for your reviews in iTunes, keep it up ;)

I'm in the depths of creation, renewal and expansion....stay tuned!!! or subscribed or listening...whatever

This class is perfect for those beginning yoga, enough sweetness, sprinkled with a bit of spice, of course :D

HAPPY SPRING TIME!!!!

you are more than welcome to send me feedback:

206 666 4439

eyogaclass@gmail.com

www.elsiesyogakula.com

come check out all the pics!

Episode 31: St. Patrick, Patron Saint of Faith (Shraddha) Level 2-3 80 min class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:44:00 GMT

there's a video supplement to this class, go the my website to check it out!!!!

St. Patrick's Playlist! I found them all on iTunes!

Morrison's Jig/Dublin Street-Amy Kortuem

Walls of Liscarroll Medley- the Irish Experience

She Moved Through the Fair- Green Man

When Love is Gone- Green Man

Roving Galway Boy- Amy Kortuem

Plaxty McGowan- Amy Kortuem

St. Patrick's Breastplate- Amy Kortuem

Danny Boy- Tommy Flemming

Danny Boy- Amy Kortuem

The Deer's Cry (Breastplate of St. Patrick)- Angelina
(this is the song that I spoke about and played at the beginning of class)

Feet Stretches: Supplement Video Podcast #1!

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 02:17:00 GMT

I have ventured in unchartered waters and I'm thrilled!!!!

So this is my 1st attempt at playing with video. Bad video quality (HD Camara on it's way), iffy editing, but hey, I did it all myself! Yeay for iMovie. I kid you not, it's a fantastic little program for newbies like me ;)

Anyway, so the stuff that's in the podcast is some feedback that I sent to a fellow podcaster that I admire very much, Father Roderick of the Daily Breakfast, for he just started his own first video podcast called Healthy Catholic, and it inspired me to get my behind going on this stuff. I sent this info to him 'cause he's been getting back into running, so this little video is just a couple of ways that you can stretch out tired feet :)

Please let me know what you think!!!!!!

Episode 30: Cast Light Inside, Level 2-3 80 min yoga class at Bala Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 4 Mar 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Hanging out with my niece this weekend! Such a blast, she can certainly cast light!

write me a review in itunes!

my Flickr yoga poses

The Sequence:

Downward Facing Dog

Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Uttanasana/Ardha Uttanasana x 2

1/2 Sun Salutes x 3

Straight Legged Lunge/Down Dog/Straight Legged Lunge

Plank/Cobra

Surya Namaskar x 2

Wrist Stretch on hands and knees

Downward Facing dog wrist stretch

Parvakonasana

Crescent Pose (with side stretch)

Utkatasana Twist

Parsvakonasana with arms interlaced behind the back into Deep Lunge with shoulder behind the calf

Utkatasana (upper back more arched)

Parsvotanasana (slight variation)

Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana

Uttanasana

Demo Pincha Mayurasana with Susan

Pincha Mayurasana

Demo Pincha Mayurasana Palms up with Huck

Pincha Mayurasana with palms up

Demo Pincha Mayurasana hands flat against the wall with Huck

Pincha Mayurasana with palms flat against the wall

Squat on tippy toes, legs together into a twist

Parsva Bakasana

Pigeon Prep

Pigeon Prep with thigh stretch

Setu Banda Sarvangasana and/or Urdhva Dhanurasana x 5!!!

Easy supine twist

Downward Facing Dog

Parva Uttanasana

Savasana

Episode 29: Logic and Sensitivity the Applied Yogi, Level 1 75 min yoga class

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 25 Feb 2007 07:49:00 GMT

Donate to Corazon de Vida, just until February 27th

Typical Mac User Podcast Live! go to this link on Sunday February 25th at 5pm PST/ 8pm EST chat with me!

Douglas Brooks's article on applied yogis

Hillary's Yoga Practice Podcast

Coconuts and Legwarmers Flickr Pics

Vic Hennegan Workshop

Episode 28: Authentic Love, Level 1 75 min yoga class at the Center for Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 07:32:00 GMT

Authentic love is not a vague sentiment or a blind passion. It is an inner attitude that involves the whole human being. It is looking at others not to use them but to serve them. It is the ability to rejoice with those who are rejoicing and to suffer with those that are suffering. It is sharing what one possesses so that no one may continue to be deprived of what he needs. Love, in a word, is the gift of self.

-Pope John Paul II

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THE SEQUENCE

Hands and knees

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

One legged Downward Facing Dog with hip squared (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Child's Pose (Balasana)

One legged Downward Facing Dog opening the hip into a high lunge into straightening out the front leg

Uttanasana

Uttanasana into Ardha Uttanasana x 3

Surya Namaskar C x 2

Tadasana with Parvatasana arms (arms interlaced above the head)

Surya Namaskar A

Lunge Twist

Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Parsvakonasana

Prasarita Padotanasana

Parsvakonasana (yes..AGAIN ;) )

Prasarita Padotanasana

Hasta Padangustasana Prep

some discussion about alignment in this pose

Hasta Padangustasana Prep II (possibly straightening leg into full pose)

Squat (with arms overhead!)

urdhva prasarita padasana

half navasana with feet on the floor

marichyasana III

cobra on fingertips

salabasana with arms and legs up

gomukhasana

down dog with hip opening and leg bent!

deep lunge on forearms

child's pose

salabasana variations

dhanurasana

twisted child's pose

happy baby

Savasana

Episode 27: The Heart, Level 2 70 min Yoga Class at Bala Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:06:00 GMT

John Friend founder of Anusara Yoga

John's Rockin' with Shakti Tour

Heart Study

Fantastic Organization which focuses on The Heart!!!

The Dana on Mission Bay Yes...I totally spoiled myself. I figured, why not celebrate my 35th birthday a little more! Mind you, for whatever reason I got a great deal on the rooms and if any of you are ever around San Diego, maybe taking a little trip to Sea World, hey come on over here. They have been incredible. Really.

Donate to Corazon de Vida!

here's a link to my Evite for the Coconuts Legwarmers Charity Birthday Bash

The Sequence:

Downward Facing Dog

High Lunge

Downward Facing Dog Twist

Uttanasana/Tadasana/Parvatasana Arms (arms interlaced above the head)

Surya Namaskar x 3

Parsvakonasana

Vira I

Deep Lunge with Chattarunga Arms or Deep Lunge working head behind the knee

Vashistasana

Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Handstands

Tadasana into Standing Arch Back

Downward Facing Dog Shoulder Alignment work

Monkey Lunge

Pigeon Prep

Parsvotanasana

Uttanasana

Lunge with thigh stretch (eka pada rajakapotasana II thigh stretch)

Bridge Pose and/or Urdhva Dhanurasana x 4

Upavistha Konasana into Parsva Upavishta Konasana

Paschimottanasana

Supine Easy Twist

Tadasana

Episode 26: Nitya Karmas Level 2 70 min Yoga Class at Bala Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 4 Feb 2007 07:23:00 GMT

Sianna Sherman

Hillary's Yoga Practice Episode 13

Coconuts and Legwarmers: February 18th 9:30am at Lululemon Athletica North Beverly

please please please donate! www.elsiecharity.chipin.com it's for the kids!!!!!

The Sequence:

Adho Mukha Svanasana into Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana opening the hip

Uttanasana/Ardha Uttanasana

1/2 Sunsalutes x 3

Surya Namaskar x 3

Crescent Pose

Parsvakonasana

Deep Lunge working head behind the knee

Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana opening the hip

Trikonasana

Twisting Downward Facing Dog

Handstand

Handstand Demo with Lucy Bivins

Handstands again (on ridgetops, maybe???)

Tree Pose/Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana/Pigeon/Twisting Pigeon

Vashistasana with Backbend

Pigeon with Thigh Stretch

Lunge with Thigh Stretch

Child's pose

Dhanurasana

Ardha Bhekasana

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana and/or Urdhva Dhanurasana x 3

Downward Facing Dog

Parsvotanasana

Uttanasana

Easy Supine Twist

Knees to Chest

Savasana

Episode 25: Rajanaka, Level 1 75 min class at the Center for Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 07:44:00 GMT

This is all about my teacher Douglas Brooks, although I don't really speak about him in the class. I only try as best as I can to explain what this incredible philosophy is about. As I say during the class, and as Douglas has said many, many times before, "this is a practice that is learned from ear to ear, not from mouth to ear," so my explanation of it, is what I've 'heard.' I do my best to honor him through my words. As always I only hope to become clearer and more precise in the teachings. If you want to hear him, in his own voice, explain the philosophy check out this link where you can buy his Philosphy CD's:

http://anusara.com/?pagerequested=subcategories&cat=10&page_number=1

and of course Douglas's actual site, so you can go to one of his philosophy workshops, he is not to be missed!

http://rajanaka.com

Hillary's Yoga Practice! subscribe to her podcast through itunes here

The Sequence:

Sukhasana with Parvatasana arms (arms interlaced above the head)

Sukhasana with side stretch

Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

Child's Pose (Balasana)

Downward Facing Dog

Straight Legged Lunge into straightening the front leg

Uttanasana

Half Sun Salutation

Sun Salutations x 2

Crescent Pose

Demo of Pincha Mayurasana (me jabbering for a while, then you guys get to go at it for quite a while, try to do the full pose 3x)

Pincha Mayurasana

Tree pose with Eagle arms (Vrksanana with Garundasana arms)

Tadasana into a lateral side stretches (sometimes referred to as Crescent Moon)

Vashistasana Prep (with front leg forward)

Lunge Twist

Child's pose

Twisting Side Angle Pose Prep (Pavrita Parvakonasana Prep)

Deep Lunge with elbows on the ground

Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Parsvotanasana

Malasana

Uttanasana

Seated Baby Craddle (check out Stage 1 and the Stage 2, choose accordingly) Oh yeah, how bizarre do I look in the stage 1 pic, geez :)

Easy seated twist (Sukhasana Twist)

Krounchasana Variation into a Krounchasana variation Twist

On the back! yeay!!!

Pranayama, Natural Breath

Savasana

Episode 24: Apeksha Level 1 75 min yoga class at the Center for Yoga

eyogaclass@gmail.com — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:05:00 GMT

Exactly 28 days till the Coconuts and Legwarmers Bash benefiting Corazon de Vida! Mark it on you new calendars! Sunday February 18 from 9:30-11:30am at the Beverly Hills Lululemon Store.

bolsters

blankets

The Sequence

Table Top Pose

Downward Facing Dog/One legged Downward Facing Dog/High Lunge/High lunge with front leg straight

Plank

Downward Facing Dog/Uttanasana

Tadasana

Arm Salutes x 3

1/2 Sun Salutations x 2

Surya Namaskar C x 3

Crescent

Balasana

Table Top Pose/ One Leg, One Arm Table Top

One Leg, One Arm Downward Facing Dog (listen to the podcast and follow what I say! ;) )

Lunge Twist

Uttanasana with arms interlaced behind the back

Deep Lunge with forearms on the ground

Supine Hip Stretch or Figure Four Hip Stretch on the back/ Supine baby craddle

Lunge with thigh stretch at the wall or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana 2 with a thigh stretch at the wall

Supported Legs Up on the Wall or Supported Viparita Karani

Pranayama (3 part breath) dirgha pranayama

Savasana