#ymcatskills

Missing this walk to morning practice (and morning lecture, and afternoon lecture....). Looking forward to when all of our @yoga_medicine paths cross again. So many connections made I couldn't even tag all of you! 🌿☯️💕 . . . . . #natureismedicine #mindmakeover #yogainspiration #dontmissout #sparkleitup #goldengemini #goldengeminiyoga #ym500 #ymcatskills #yogamedicine #yogamedicinefamily (at Menla Mountain Retreat)

I'm back from a jam-packed week of happily learning about Chinese Medicine and Myofascial Release with @yoga_medicine and I can't wait to start applying all that I've learned! Come see me this week? I've missed you!! And check out my upcoming Myofascial Release workshop in October! All happenings @raffayoga ✨💖☯️🔥🌿💦💎🌎 . . . . . . #chinesemedicine #ymcatskills #ym500 #yogamedicine #vulnerabilityisstrength #yogaeverydamnday #goldengemini #goldengeminiyoga #sparkleitup #dontmissout #yogainspiration #mindmakeover #natureismedicine (at Raffa Yoga & Urban Sweat)

🔥FIRE🔥This element stores the spirit (or Shen), anchors the mind, and is associated with our ability to be vulnerable, to express ourselves in a meaningful way, to be passionate, and to have true connections with others. It is often linked to a backbending practice which stimulates the meridians associated with the fire element. I've been doing so much work in this part of my life. Not only in my physical yoga practice (I have historically not had a lot of mobility in my thoracic spine) but also in my ability to nurture friendships and relationships. To feel this open today in this pose is huge for me! It's a pose that embodies vulnerability and strength and I'm so happy to really (and finally) feel comfortable here as I focus energy in the heart. Baby steps toward balance. ❤️️🔥✨🙏🏼 thank you @tiffanycruikshank and @yoga_medicine . . . . #yogaeverydamnday #yogajourney #catskills #meditation #goldengemini #goldengeminiyoga #yogamedicine #ym500 #ymcatskills #heartopening #vulnerabilityisstrength #fireelement #chinesemedicine 📷: @sophietashkovski (at Menla Mountain Retreat)

Water 💦 is the element in Chinese Medicine that stores our essence - the root of yin, yang, qi, and blood. It is associated with wisdom, flexibility, stamina, reflection, connecting and letting go of fear, and important to this Type A girl, stress management. When this element is balanced, we can be in the world without being consumed by it. How do you nourish yourself in times of stress? Do you allow yourself rest and unstructured down time? These are areas for me that definitely need some mindful care and thoughtful attention. What about you? Do you use the resources of your body and mind without depleting yourself?☯️💙💦 . . . . . #yogaoffthemat #connection #mindmakeover #yogainspiration #goldengeminiyoga #goldengemini #ym500 #yogamedicine #ymcatskills #catskills #waterelement #yogajourney #yogaeverydamnday #meditation 📷: @adjustafresh (at Menla Mountain Retreat)

"What if I could sing just one song and it might save somebody's life?" | from 'Hope for Now' by City and Colour. 💎 In Chinese Medicine, the element of metal is associated with characteristics of precision, strength, shining, inspiration, structure, taking in and letting go, sitting with and processing grief, and knowing one's value or worth. Do you feel valued? Have you added value to another person's life or to the world? I believe that we all have unique gifts. Gifts individual to each of us that only we, as individuals, can share with the world. I'm still learning what my own gifts are and how to find my own voice and path to use them for good and to make positive change in people's lives. But think about, we may never know the impact we have on others. But I do believe in the possibility that singing one song, teaching one yoga class, smiling at one person, saying hello, being kind, or just being present for a friend has the potential to make a profound difference in someone's life. If we strive to add value - true value - to another person's life or to the world, can we fail? I'm willing to take that risk. ✨💎✨ 📷: @sophietashkovski 👗: @kiragraceyoga . . . . #ymcatskills #goldengeminiyoga #goldengemini #yogamedicine #yogainspiration #yogaeverydamnday #practiceandalliscoming #practiceyogachangeyourworld #mindmakeover #sparkleitup #dontmissout #metalelement #ym500 #cityandcolour @cityandcolour_official (at Menla Mountain Retreat)

Dear @radrollerteam - these are THE BEST! Thank you for donating them to our @yoga_medicine Myofascial Release training!!! #ym500 #yogamedicine #radroller #goldengemini #goldengeminiyoga #ymcatskills (at Menla Mountain Retreat)