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Hypothesis: We are Ease

One of the most "unexpected benedictions" (a favorite phrase of mine from Krishnamurti's journals) of yoga teaching is the connection with the students.  Due to Kira's example and encouragement, I try to solicit questions and comments during class.  Tonight in particular we had a delightful interaction going, discussing the results of the practices like a bunch of scientists comparing lab results. I wanted to share some of their words for what happened when we did the practices Kira taught in Anatomy of Self Love: Read more »

I fill this space with words like stars

You Decide

  You Decide...   Inhale!!!   OR...Head-into-mat-asana!!    

Modern Day Mantras

Mantra

I am safe. I am safe. I am safe. I am safe. Read more »

The Breath inside the Breath

Are You There, Yoga? It's Me, Ashley.

I'm used to posting on a blog I keep with my sister (The Yogery), so it's still a little scary and awkward to post things here on the garden, where I feel like I know everyone!  There is much less anonymity.  But here goes.  It's always better to be yourself, right?   Read more »

Laura Tyree Day 2: "I am in Sync with all of life"

Practicing the heart mudra I learned at Laura Tyree's workshop...with a baby lizard resting on my fingertips.  Laura's mantra for the heart is fitting here: "I am in sync with all of life."  I even chanted a little baby-sized yam for him.    

Laura Tyree: Friday Night

Finally, Laura is here!  She gave us so much information last night but we also got to feel the energetics of the chakras through mudra work, asana, chanting, and meditation.  For me, the most obviously effective mudra was the giraffe mudra; it had the instant effect of making me feel lighter and happier.  Very cool.  I was also grateful to learn that the heart chakra 'ripens' between the ages of 21 and 28.  So basically, we're learning how to love more wisely, if I understood correctly.  That explains so much and gives me hope. Read more »

Laura Tyree: Friday Night

Finally, Laura is here!  She gave us so much information last night but we also got to feel the energetics of the chakras through mudra work, asana, chanting, and meditation.  For me, the most obviously effective mudra was the giraffe mudra; it had the instant effect of making me feel lighter and happier.  Very cool.  I was also grateful to learn that the heart chakra 'ripens' between the ages of 21 and 28.  So basically, we're learning how to love more wisely, if I understood correctly.  That explains so much and gives me hope. Read more »
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