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i will never forget the first time i was introduced to this asana in a Bikram class years ago. It seemed nearly impossible to find this pose yet alone hold it for 60 seconds (in a room heated to 105°F--the real gag). With time, patience, and dedication, i slowly began to find balance as i shifted my focus to establishing a solid foundation. Your foundation is your everything! Both on and off the mat. More than anything, i feel what allowed me to achieve any degree of success with this asana (a Sanskrit word for posture, translated as "steady seat") was the BELIEF that it was possible. That i could discover how to make this experience with my physical body which over time became more supple and simultaneously stronger. With eagle-like focus and sincere faith, i became more and more accomplished. My energy was no longer split which is what prevented me previously from wholeheartedly going for the balance. Equally important was the willingness to "fail," to fall over and not be embarrassed or hard on myself. To see/accept the temporary "failure" as a lesson: information that could enable me in the future. Trust the process/journey! For a number of reasons (including Bikram Choudhury's complicity with predatory-patriarchy and white supremacist capitalism--link for additional reading in the comments section), i no longer practice Bikram. But i continue to appreciate and learn from my experiences with this practice. Dandayamana Janushirasana

About last night...had one of the most beautiful meditation sessions last night. As soon as I saw an Oracle deck spread out i knew I was in for a good time. Also, It was my first group meditation and it was magical AF! @the_hot_house is an AMAZING!!! Such awesome vibes. Thank you ladies for such a beautiful meditation. Can’t wait to go back. Please check them out if you guys are ever in Abu Dhabi 💖. Thank you @plantbasedforyourheart for discovering them and letting me join you 😘😘😘. _____________________________________ #bikramyoga #yoga #meditationbowls #namaste #amazingnight #crystals #reiki #empath #abudhabi #crystalhealer #rljtribe #zen #oracle #orgonite #crystalhealing #amethyst #rootchakra #sacralchakra #spiritual #spiritualgangster (at The Hot House Abu Dhabi)

This adventure, my friends, is over.

Standing bow, or "dancers pose", is a tricky posture. . . You have to kick as hard as you can into your hand, while simultaneously reaching UP, as the body begins to tilt down. . . Things to think about: 1) start with the knees together, trying to keep the hips square 2) the kick drives the posture 2) focus extends out over that front middle finger, if you have a mirror, try to line your middle finger up with directly between your eyes 4) if you're going to fall out, fall forward 5) kick and reach! Kick and Reachhh! #yoga #dandayamanadhanurasana #bikramyoga #yogaeverydamnday #progressnotperfection 📸 @bananablondie108 (at Miami South Beach, Florida USA)

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I was upset that I over slept and missed my normal 6:30am Hot Yoga class BUT look who I see taking the 10am class with me. The one and only Diva Janinah Burrnett #soprano Namaste Janinah! I honor your spirit! #yogie #yoga #healthychoices #fitness #getfit #healthychoices #perfect #blackbeauty #blackmagic #prettyyoungthang4EVER #smile #love #goodpeople #singersarethebest #musiclovers #bikramyoga #fixedfirmpose (at Bikram Yoga Harlem)

#Repost @bikramyogapr (@get_repost) ・・・ De pie piernas separadas-estiramiento. La foto del día. Primer día practicando Bikram yoga le damos la bienvenida a Melba.Eso!!!!!!👍🏾👍🏾🔥🔥💦frente toca el suelo#dandayamanabibhaktapadapaschimottanasana#bikramyoga#hotyoga#puertorico#yoga#estiramiento. Nos vemos hoy viernes a las 6 pm..╰(*´︶`*)╯♡!!