#yogafocus

"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 Focus PODCAST: episode 14 is about why it is important for yoga teachers to study ANATOMY & the Body Sciences.💥 If you teach Asana, breathwork or meditation techniques you are working with the human body & nervous system- you are a movement professional & you need to put the work in to have a strong foundation in understanding the body. 👈The unique position of being a yoga teacher = you need knowledge of both the physical body & the subtle body. 💫The 30 hours required by yoga alliance just scratches the surface...it is the responsibility of the teacher to seek continuing education & constantly update that knowledge. 🐙The next YTT @hummingbirdyoganj will be in the spring- details coming soon 😄 #neverstoplearning #podcast #yogafocus #yoga #yogateacher #yogateachertraining #yogaalliance #anatomy #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogateacher #yogaanatomy (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bsMONHzc0/?igshid=1stsxnwbpy1li

Manual Lymphatic Drainage: the short version- this is my go to technique as soon as i start to feel a scratchy throat or a sniffle- it helps your immune system to get in and fight off whatever is trying to make you sick...💥GENTLE circles starting above the collar bones, moving up the neck, under the ear/jaw, in front/behind the ear then reverse and work your way back down💥...repeat several times throughout the day...combine that with deep breathing, some time spent relaxing & a good night of sleep and you just might avoid an annoying cold 😁 yay Lymphatic System! 💪@pwfin this is for you! 💖 #selfcare #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticsystem #yogafocus #dontgetsick #mld #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #certifiedlymphedematherapist #clt #yogaforimmunefunction #boostyourimmunesystem (at Linwood, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JneVLniRo/?igshid=1un7j9cb91q9y

We are getting close to the season when people decide to take up yoga as part of a healthy lifestyle. January always brings new faces to yoga class- interested to see what this whole yoga thing is all about- many times not exactly sure what to expect. I think giving beginners some basic foundation knowledge can make all the difference in their first yoga experience: some of the things i talk about include...encouraging private sessions early on (like they do in Pilates)...taking time to know the background & education of the teacher you will be with...know that there is a HUGE variety within the physical practice from restorative to hot power yoga ... And taking responsibility for your own physical conditions before walking into a group class (because yoga is not physical therapy and a 200 hour YTT has no idea how to manage specific injuries). We need students to have a realistic understanding of what they will get from a group yoga class. #podcast #yogafocus #lauragoellneryoga #yogapodcast #beginnersyoga #newyogastudent #howtostartyoga #educateyourself #privatesession #takeresponsibilityforyourhealth #yogateacher https://www.instagram.com/p/B5p10eAnES2/?igshid=1edzjyj3r0l9z

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

The YOGA FOCUS PODCAST: Episode 11 is about the INTERNAL process of yoga (what is going on in the MIND)- when thinking Inhale, Exhale, Inhale, Exhale is not holding your focus...there are questions of self-inquiry that we can use to anchor the mind and dive deeper through the layers of experience- strengthening our connection to the present moment. .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Working through these questions can build a stronger relationship with the self, better self awareness, and it allows each person in a class to adapt the practice so they get what they personally need. These questions foster curiosity and help us to truely dive deeper into the rich practice of yoga (instead of getting stuck in the endless cycle of forcing our bodies into "advanced" postures) strengthening the lines of communication within will serve us well in all adpects of our life on and off the mat 😀 .  .  .  .  .  .  #yogafocuspodcast #yogafocus #podcast #yogapodcast #anchor #selfinquiry #selfawareness #internalawareness #yoga #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #introvert #focus #concentration #contemplation #advancedyoga #advancedpractice (at Galloway, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B09dBsxnptf/?igshid=j0y0tleg9l4h