Tag Archives: restorative yoga

A little yoga humor…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

YOGA STYLES: a simple, animated guide – yoga humor, yogini style, yoga personality, yoga tips – Y is for Yogini. Click this link to go to a page that clearly delineates the various styles of yoga. Seriously. Click the link.

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Self-soothing activities that involve reclining

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

I spent some time this past weekend out in nature, lying on my yoga mat with my head propped enough to see and hear my teacher teach, able to gaze up into the gorgeous fresh green canopy overhead. Continue reading →

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Comment on “Trauma release heavy heart”

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

I’d love to hear others comment with stories on their own trauma recovery and healing. Continue reading →

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Yoga for stress reduction

Posted on September 2, 2011 by

In a restorative class, I bring props like bolsters, blankets, and blocks. Maybe eye pillows, depending on the class size. We set the props up for each pose and then lie on them passively, holding the poses for anywhere from a minute to 15 minutes. Continue reading →

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Free day of yoga class at Thrive Fitness

Posted on July 31, 2011 by

I’m teaching Yoga for Stress Reduction for Free Day of Yoga on Labor Day, September 5. The location is Thrive Fitness (formerly NiaSpace), 3212 South Congress, Austin 78704. Time: 6 to 7:30 pm. Class size is limited to 15, and the … Continue reading →

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Restorative yoga class changes

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

I love reading what science has learned about the effects of practicing yoga. I’d like to add something to that body of work. Does everyone’s blood pressure decrease after a restorative class? If so, how much? Does their pulse slow and oxygen saturation increase? Stay tuned to find out! Continue reading →

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Sunday morning/evening yoga bliss

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

You get relaxed and you get some passive stretches. I don’t use music, so you will have fewer distractions from going deeply internal, to that inner centered stillness that is so renewing, that nothing else can substitute for. Continue reading →

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First restore, THEN move in!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

I teach restorative yoga, and a friend and fellow yogi who attended my Free Day of Yoga restorative class last Labor Day, Shelley Seale, invited me to teach a class at her new live/work space — the morning before she … Continue reading →

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New time for restorative yoga class

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

As I’ve mentioned before, people need activity, sleep, and rest. There are many ways to rest. Make sure you’re doing some of them every day. Continue reading →

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Right arm and shoulder release!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

I listened to people speaking many languages while I lay on the floor and trembling moved through my body. Then I did yoga, a couple of long, slow sun salutations, and my body totally loved it after doing the TREs. Continue reading →

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