#childspose

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This one is for my Dad, who always said I was his angel, but really he was (still is) mine. It would have been his birthday today. For everyone who has lost a parent, I can’t tell you it gets easier because I still miss him every single day, but I do get used to him not being here anymore. There is no one that will ever take his place in my heart. There are times when I feel his presence so strongly that it feels like he’s in the room with me. And maybe he does come back to check on me. I believe in life after death, that death is not the end, that birth is not the beginning, that we are so much more than just this body, this incarnation, this short time on Earth. I have full faith that I’ll see my Dad again one day when the dream of this life ends, perhaps on clouds like this, I’ll see his gentle eyes again, hear his voice again, feel his loving presence again. And until then, there are many more days yet to spend here in the blessing of this one life, with the love that remains, always eternal, always spirit, always rising up. 💕 Practice live with me online on @omstarsofficial In-person classes in the US (Mysore week in May) and 200 hour training courses (next one in July) in Miami @miamiyogagarage Next workshops in Charlotte, Chicago, NYC and Miami. Day 8 #springintogratitude #omstars Challenge is #childspose 🌟 Hosts @omstarsofficial @kinoyoga @smriti.ashtangayoga @gabithepeach @audrey_coach_yoga @tatianauprimny @abimooreyoga @monicarellano @patriciaamadoyoga @jennyperezart @eddy_m_rivero ✨Follow our sponsors: @Yoga_Democracy @BlueUrbane @Jelliebend @Wiworldandi @NavarroOfficial  Photo @ifilmyoga #yoga #yogachallenge #balasana #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogi #kinoyoga #omstars #myomstars #omstarsyoga 💕 (at Heaven) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcN6ndIOegY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It has been a very long lock down.

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. ~Carl Jung Last year, I came across a brilliant video by @kellyann_maddox exploring what occurs when emotional triggers arise. Rather than asking, "Why am I doing this?" she encouraged a shift to: What does this remind me of from my past? Such a profoundly simple question catalyzed a massive shift in my self study (svadyaya) and healing. Our reaction to triggers tends to be a defense/coping mechanism that developed in our past. A situation may bring up a familiar emotion or memory that you cannot quite place. Often, there is an Inner Child that needs patience, compassion, and understanding. When I pause to observe a strong reaction, it is usually my Inner Child contracting beneath unresolved pain or trauma. When Awareness has space to explore your consciousness, you offer yourself the support (and perhaps love) you did not receive in the past. You learn to reframe perceptions of self, the world, and others. Most importantly, you give yourself a voice. #yogawarrior #yogaphilosophy #yogalife #yoga #svadyaya #wildwoman #wildling #nature #balasana #childspose #innerchild #mentalhealth #healing #awareness #pagan #selfreflection #selflove #selfcare #carljung #strong #motherearth #yogaguide #compassion #shadowwork #yogapose #meditation #mindfulness https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-0gsuBw3z/?igshid=geazendbohgy

I love the renewed energy and packed classes that come around every January. The hope and commitment to growth and feeling good is palpable. Then couple that with sense of community and everything feels possible. I believe in you, yogi. Remember your purpose for beginning and most importantly for staying. 🙏🏼💗 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #yogagirl #yogaplay #groupfitness #positivevibesonly #yogastrong #yogaforall #ybp #fitfam #yogabypaige #strongwomen #yogateacher #thesweatlife #aloyoga #superattractor #childspose #newyearnewyoga #oaklandyoga #yogamedicine (at Square Inc. HQ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7FlWy6Dkht/?igshid=dl241gbfd7ak

Next Monday we join Bikini Kill for two nights at @o2academybrix!! Still can't believe we get to play with a band that's been so influential for us 🥰 Monday night is sold out but tickets for Tuesday are available from @alttickets 💥 swipe to see Steph’s fave BK song! 🍓 . . . . #bikinikill #revolutiongirlstylenow #bikinikillrecords #childspose #thetuts #bigjoanie #sistahs #sistahpunk (at O2 Academy Brixton) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByPv2Jmnrgo/?igshid=1wdykn3klmlz7

DETAIL + DEPTH | The peak pose of this series is Firefly Pose, an arm balance that involves shoulder protraction, spinal flexion, and knee extension, as well as immense strength in the shoulders and core. As always, begin practice in an accessible pose that allows the body to transition from normal daily activity to intentional body movement and awareness. While I tend to take Child's Pose with the knees wide and arms forward (Adho Mukha Virasana), this version of Child's Pose more closely resembles that of an infant or baby before they start walking and develop a lumbar curve - with the back rounded and shoulderblades apart (protracted/abducted). One reason I don't take this as often is the dramatic rounding of the upper back, which closes the chest and "shortens" the collarbones, a position most of us would benefit from avoiding. This version, however, is perfect as a preparation for Firefly Pose. I show two versions of Balasana using 2 and 3 blocks. The block under the shoulder prevents the shoulders from dropping without support, and thus excessive rounding of the upper back. The block under the wrists and forearms keep the weight of the arms evenly distributed. The third block under the elbow, which if you look carefully will notice is one height higher than the shoulder and wrist blocks, brings the shoulder position into external rotation. This helps to broaden the chest. Connect the head to the ground and release all body weight into the support below. Close the eyes, relax and breathe. ⁣⁣⁣⁣ © 2018 Ellen Huang Saltarelli⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ Props by @shophalfmoon⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ #detailanddepth #alignmentyoga#yogaalignment #Yoga #yogaprops #propyourpose #yogapractice#yogaeverydamnday#practiceandalliscoming #iyengaryoga #fireflypose #tittibhasana #balasana #adhomukhavirasana #childspose #yogaforeverybody⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ (at Highland Park, Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnY0B1OgEzf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v4fam4f6wfxf