Know Before You Go
Common cues, tips, videos
The content on this page is to help you understand yoga. I am not a medical professional and I don't claim to be one.
Cues:
-"Tadasana" - Standing
-"Sukasana" - Sitting, legs crossed in front
-"Vajrasana" - Kneeling on 2 blocks
-"Stack Joints" - align the joints one above the other to distribute weight evenly
-"Box Breath" - inhale, hold, exhale, hold
-"3 Part Breath" - inhale 1-2-3 through diaphragm/belly(1) rib cage(2) upper chest(3). Exhale 3-2-1
- "Nadi Shodhana" Alternate Nostril Breath - technique for stress management. Balances left & right hemispheres of the brain leads to a calmer, more focused mental state. Ideal for those who work in high stress environments
Tips:
-Modify poses for your safety & comfort
-Don't force stretch
-Bring your mat, strap+2 blocks
-Bring water/fluids
-Dress code: wear stretchy clothing so you can move freely, layer to keep muscles warm
-Arrive early, shoes off
-Silence your devices
-Be seated in Sukasana or Thunderbolt, ready to start
-Classes start & end with "ding" sound
-"hands on" adjustments are only offered when necessary. I prefer not to cross into your energy field
In A Nutshell:
8 Limbs Of Yoga: click HERE to watch video
Pranayama is breathwork
Prana means "Life Force" and is located in the "Nadis", these are energy channels connected to our chakras. Click HERE to watch video
Pratyahara is withdrawal of senses. Click HERE to watch video
Dharana is concentration and Dhyana is meditation. HERE to watch video
Samadhi is the 8th limb and is enlightenment, awareness, bliss