#theyogafocusmethod

"High Top" Sequence: Its like table, but standing on your feet (get it 😜) you can play around with alot of the same variations we from table: alternating arm/leg reach, moving the leg in and out, cross the knee ...then on to variations of HALF MOON 🌙 and revolved half moon. I feel much more balanced when my hand is on a block and the spine is parallel to the floor in HALF MOON. ( as usual my framing isnt the best...but you get the point) #yoga #yogavideo #lauragyoga #hips #balance #halfmoon #revolvedhalfmoon #standingsplit #blocks #hightop #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsb5TnBgCTB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fz8ssud3xi4a

The last key🔑🔓 component in the Yoga practice focusing on FEET = toe spreading in a half gomukasana 🐮🐄. This targets hip rotation and mobility that is tied to foot function AND gives us a perfect opportunity to wiggle the FINGERS 👋 between the toes 👣 to improve separation (abduction) of the toes. Our feet get tight from being stuck in shoes 👟👞👡👠👢 for so much of the day- this is the antidote for stiff feet! #lauragyoga #yoga #yogafeet #footpain #healing #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #therapeuticyoga #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #gomukasana #selfcare #selfmassage ✨NEXT WEEK we focus on ✋🙌 hands 🙏 Filmed in #stellathetinyhouse (at Absecon, New Jersey)

The #yogaboard for the energetic effect of LANGHANA = to reduce, to let go, to decrease. This is the effect of a restoratice or yin practice. Bringing in cooling pranayama, forward bends and supported poses will create a practice with an overall effect of REDUCING (langhana) stress, anxiety, worry, energy for a state of rest & relaxation or to prepare for meditation or sleep. #lauragyoga #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #restorativeyoga #yinyoga #props #yogavideo #yogateacher #yoga (at Absecon, New Jersey)

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: my personal favorite from the heart based practices in the #lovingkindness meditation. This always shifts my attitude in the best way...especially because it is built on a foundation of extending kindness to yourself (we so often forget) first & then expanding it out to others #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yoga #meditation #yogaboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #compassion #lovingkindness #lovingkindnessmeditation #selfcompassion (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sycdzDFXH/?igshid=16cwgr8tjm7n5

YOGA POSE BREAK DOWN: warrior 2: This is a pose that I frequently use when teaching anatomy & talking about joint position/action. - it is a great pose to learn how to break down a pose to the components and then to think about the prep poses that will get the body ready to practice Warrior 2. 🙌 YOGA ANATOMY workshop series starts this weekend at @hummingbirdyoganj 🙌 #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #theyogafocuspodcast #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yogatherapist #modernyoga #yogatherapy #yogini #yoga Book: "Yoga Therapy At The Wall" Podcast: "Yoga Focus" YouTube: LauraGyogaTHE YOGA WHITEBOARD: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  https://www.instagram.com/p/B2e8BplHOyi/?igshid=mxyn49bo6tm2

This week we are FOCUSING on the FEET👣👣 as the FOUNDATION 👇of our yoga practice & an area of the body that we dont pay enough attention to. Get familiar with the 4 CORNERS of the feet and the 3 main ARCHES of the feet so that we have better foot awareness! 👀 Working the feet will create an immediate change in your standing poses and your forward bends. Lets look at some easy ways to add in some foot work on your mat this week...🙏🙏#lauragyoga #yogafocus #yogaboard #theyogafocusmethod #yogatherapy #footyoga #foundation #standingposes #flatfeet #arches #balance #selfcare #yogavideo

The 2nd key 🔑 component for our practice to have an energetic effect of LANGHANA (reducing/ decreasing) is a supine hamstring stretch using a strap so you are HANDS FREE 🙌 & can relax completely. The sandbag brings a nice grounding to the other leg and the EYE PILLOW 🙈 helps to block external sensory input (pratyahara) to foster stronger 💪💪internal awareness. 🙏🙏 #lauragyoga #langhana #energy #energyhealing #relax #restorativeyoga #theyogafocusmethod #yogafocus #yoga #yogaboard (at New Jersey)

#repost from @peacelovebreatheyoga from my Wall Yoga workshop on Posture last weekend. It was the first time i used the Complete Anatomy app as a visual aide for teaching & it was really helpful to illustrate what muscles we were targeting to correct Upper Crossed Syndrome & Lower Crossed Syndrome postural imbalance patterns. #wallyoga #theyogafocusmethod #yogaatthewall #yoga @hummingbirdyoganj