#yoganerd

My back is alting up again and I'm finding myself in a lot of pain! For me this means returning to my roots - my breath! The diaphragm is so closely connected to the spine, the psoas and the trapezius that they are more or less intertwined! When the nervous system is stressed it affects all of the above, causing lower back pain, hunched or hurting shoulder etc. there is one solution: BREATHE

This is me....off close contact quarantine....first time outside in over a week AND I get to teach YOGA this morning! Woot Woot! #happycamper #yoganerd https://www.instagram.com/p/CGuoxLGDxH0zMMfL9ulm59cE_ojEC1bpYG5xRQ0/?igshid=687ax3i4x5in

Dear Yoga, I’m just writing to you today to say thank you. Thank you for saving my life—three times I can specifically think of. That time you helped me stop drinking when nothing else could, that time when leading my first teacher training meant showing up for others even when I wasn’t sure how to show up for myself, and that time you pulled me up out of a heartbreak I didn’t think I would survive. Sometimes I’m not sure about the direction you seem to be heading, but mostly that’s when I listen to what other people are saying about you. Deep down inside, I know you and I know your heart is good, and that you are there for so many of us when we need you, and even when we don’t need you, but just want to be with you. Thank you also for helping me meet my closest friends, and so many amazing people. I’m grateful for all the places you’ve taken me, both on and off the mat, and I’m looking forward to our date later this evening. With love—Gia What would your love letter to yoga say? #iloveyoga #yoganerd #yogateachers #yogateacherlife #22years #stillloveafteralltheseyears https://www.instagram.com/p/B4C4wxlFBZu/?igshid=1ftdues8s3jsm

Firm and tone your butt, thighs, abs, and arms… #yogaprenant #yoganerd #yogatasche #yogafacebook #yogatanks #yogafamily link:https://myhealthspl.blogspot.com/2019/06/easy-shapeshifter-yoga.html?m=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByfobTWlXPS/?igshid=r7t6nrii7z09

Firm and tone your butt, thighs, abs, and arms… #yogaprenant #yoganerd #yogatasche #yogafacebook #yogatanks #yogafamily link:https://myhealthspl.blogspot.com/2019/06/easy-shapeshifter-yoga.html?m=1 https://www.instagram.com/p/ByerSqBFvXO/?igshid=b1gmfrby2wbe

It is EAGLE POSE-itively good to be back home!! #pun #joke #yoganerd ——- But seriously #6amcrew, #backtobasics sometimes means shifting from “low” to NO-impact water exercise. Nerve Damage may limit your quantity, but it is you who drives the quality. ——- Part of work is rest, and at each stage of it life this is a unique balance of ability, tolerance, strength, spirit and support. It’s okay to take it back to the level that serves you...TODAY!! ——- Find success in the present, if only a deep breath and closed eyes for a second. “Shivers down my spine, Body aching all the time!” So say in your heard theses words and say these things... 1) “I breath in.” Breath in for five...SUSPEND at the top. 2) “I breath out.” Let air fall from your body for five. PAUSE at the bottom. The space in between. ——- The truth of the present moment. I’m still thinking of @dianeleeyoga & @karayogadance at @bathyogastudio The words, love, and generosity of your souls was one of the absolute highlights of my trip!! To @sylvia_lane17 @ambershakiralane @abigailgreen81 @corrinruthreilly whose loving generosity knows NO bounds...My heart sends a big warm #cwtch (#welsh for hug) you all from #sunny #La!! Namaste my friends!! #poolyoga #sun #hottub #firstpoolday #wellness #healing #yoga #yogi #neuropathy #livingwith #nervedamage #feet (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHKkaxF9fH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zixm0f0raw1b

Thank you for all the support and well wishes🤗... the last few days, I’ve been enjoying more of the intellectual side of the practice with readings and podcasts:) @andreaferretti Yogaland podcast with @robyncapo was just what this #yoganerd needed 🤗 confirming some of my own teachings/beliefs and offering great new info such as “exercise not only benefits the nervous system but encourages the growth of stress protective hormones in the gut” How freaking cool!! Seriously, if you’re not listening, reading, searching for more than just poses; DO! At the very least, it will only enhance the physical process, it will support and encourage healthy movement limiting injuries. And, whether you try or not, the deeper practices will seep in... #winwin

When you’re waiting for soccer camp to finish.....#meinzmatters #yoganerd #myeditedlife (at Mather Sports Center)