YNDI YOGA Season 2
#201 - PRACTICE FOR BALANCE (WATER)
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In a lush setting by a tranquil pond, “Practice for Balance” is inspired by the stillness of water to quiet the mind, and improve focus and balance. The yoga class, amidst the soothing sounds of nature, begins seated with postures close to the ground to feel the connection with the breath and basic balancing techniques to center yourself. The balancing in the standing portion of the practice teaches you how to hold yourself, refine alignment, and distribute weight, as well as use your gaze, or dristi, to keep your mind anchored in the present moment and the body safe. When the body can balance safely, the mind is in harmony, and the spirit is free.
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Inspired by the stillness of a tranquil pond and the soothing sounds of nature to quiet the mind and improve focus and balance, this therapeutic practice begins seated close to the ground for centering then progresses to standing postures to refine alignment and practice balance. Visual focus keeps the mind anchored in the present and the body safe. Optional modifications explained.
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A tranquil pond inspires focus and balance from seated to standing postures.
#202 - PRACTICE FOR FLUIDITY (WATER)
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Connect to the infinite healing power of the ocean in “Practice for Fluidity.” As you settle into the rhythm of the breath, you connect to your inner rhythm, which is also in line with the ebb of the flow of the ocean. A wave rises and falls, just like each breath. You'll channel this fluidity of the breath and the ocean into your body and physical practice with this immersive vinyasa flow so you can be with the ebb of flow of life, to feel resilient, strong, and in control of how you feel. We can't always control what's happening around us just like we can't control the waves, but we can control what's happening within us to be with the ebb of flow of life and with more ease.
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The rise and fall of ocean waves set the tone for an immersive vinyasa flow connecting the breath with the body. The practice begins with a grounding child pose and eases into a fluid vinyasa to improve coordination, strength, and grace to face the ebb and flow of life and feel resilient and empowered. Modifications are offered to encourage alignment over depth.
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The immersive vinyasa flow channels the ocean to connect the breath with the body.
#203 - PRACTICE TO RELEASE TENSION (WATER)
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Rain soothes and helps bring our focus inward to relax. With the healing energy of the rain, “Practice to Release Tension” takes you through a flowing sequence of hip openers to release anxiety, stress, and tension out of the body. The hip openers are beneficial for the body as a whole as our hips give us stability and balance, but our hips also hold emotions. The energy center/chakra, associated with the hips, is the sacral chakra and represented by water. When the sacral chakra is balanced, we're with the ebb and flow of life, fostering creativity and feeling comfortable with our sexuality.
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A healing practice in the rain soothes and helps bring focus inward with a flowing sequence of hip openers to release anxiety, stress, and tension out of the body to let go of the old and make space for the new. Balance the sacral chakra, the energy center associated with the hips and represented by water, to be with the ebb and flow of life. Modifications with a folded blanket are offered.
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A flowing sequence of hip openers to release anxiety, stress, and tension out of the body.
#204 - PRACTICE FOR STABILITY (EARTH)
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Among the swaying tall grass in the open landscape and immersed in nature sounds, “Practice for Stability” is a strong, all-level yoga practice that will improve self-awareness to understand how the element of earth is within us and helps to use the lower body to ground us for stability. Our feet and legs in standing postures are our foundation and support us. Our foundation needs to be stable with strong roots and good alignment for the structure of the posture to be safe and beneficial. This practice takes you on a journey channeling the energy of the earth to feel strong and stable from the inside out.
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The tall grass of an open landscape filled with nature sounds inspires an all-level practice to improve self-awareness in how to channel the element of earth within our body to improve stability. The foundational alignment of the postures is emphasized for a safe and beneficial practice, to feel strong from the inside out.
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An all-level practice channels the energy of the earth to improve stability.
#205 - PRACTICE FOR GROUNDEDNESS (EARTH)
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Nestled in an infinite field of flowers, “Practice for Groundedness” connects you to the energy of the earth and at the same time provides a treat for your nervous system. Slow it down with long-held postures on the ground while focusing on the breath to release tension and anxiety so you can awaken to the innate power within you to feel grounded. When we are lost or disoriented, we need to get closer to the earth. We need to feel grounded, centered, and relaxed to be able to serve others and, most importantly, ourselves. By stretching the hips, legs, and back in a sequence of floor postures, this practice grounds you so you can feel your spirit soar. You can have a folded blanket and/or block with you if it's available. (A folded blanket and/or block can provide additional support.)
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In a field of flowers, the practice connects with the energy of the earth in long-held postures focused on the breath to release tension and anxiety and feel grounded. Stretch the hips, legs, and back in a sequence of floor postures for grounding, centering, and relaxation as you soak in a healing soundbath. Option to use folded blanket or yoga block.
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Long-held floor postures for grounding, centering, and relaxation.
#206 - PRACTICE TO ORIENT YOURSELF (EARTH)
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Framed by an arching passageway of trees with light seeping in, “Practice to Orient Yourself” is a spherical practice that increases your range of motion as you move and stretch in all directions representing the earth as a sphere. Become oriented in time and space as you revolve and stretch the side body through postures that arc and incorporate circular movements -- the front body through back bends and the back body through rounding the spine. This therapeutic and creative practice, enhanced by a soundscape, helps connect you to your center, so you have the ability to look around yourself and broaden your perspective.
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Under an arching passageway of trees enhanced by inspiring light and a drumming soundscape, this therapeutic and creative spherical practice increases range of motion in all directions with movements inspired by the revolution of the earth. Postures incorporate circular movements, rounding of the spine, and backbends to find your center and to expand your perspective.
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A therapeutic and creative spherical practice increases range of motion.
#207 - PRACTICE FOR LIGHTNESS (AIR)
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Breath creates space and lightness within. “Practice for Lightness” is an all-encompassing, gentle practice bringing mindfulness to the breath and body connection. As the breath guides the practice and coordinates with the movement of the body, the mind slows down, and the body feels lighter and more vibrant. This class strengthens you and helps improve flexibility as well as balance, and brings awareness to how our breath impacts how we feel and creates peace within.
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An all-encompassing, gentle practice brings mindfulness to the breath and body connection to strengthen, improve flexibility and balance, and create peace within. As the breath guides the practice and coordinates with the movement of the body, the mind slows down, and the body feels lighter and more vibrant.
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An all-encompassing, gentle practice brings mindfulness to the breath and body connection.
#208 - PRACTICE FOR STILLNESS (AIR)
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One of the biggest gifts and most challenging to achieve is stillness and rest. “Practice for Stillness” begins with a breathing exercise to quiet the mind. Nadi Shodhona /alternate nostril breathing will clear out the energy channels: the right, which is the Pingala Nadi represented by the sun and correlates to the left side of the brain, and the left, which is the Ida Nadi represented by the moon and correlates to the right side of the brain. The clearing of these energy channels helps the energy rise up the central energy channel, the Sashoomna, to bring profound peace and connection. The breathing takes you into a blissful guided meditation to soak in stillness and recharge your batteries. Meditation is the highest form of yoga.
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Use Nadi Shodhona alternate nostril breathing, to clear out the energy channels and achieve stillness to bring profound peace and connection. This breathing exercise anchors you in the present moment and eliminates distraction so you can rest. The breathing exercise is followed by a blissful guided meditation, the highest form of yoga.
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A breathing exercise followed by a guided meditation for deep relaxation.
#209 - PRACTICE TO IGNITE THE FIRE WITHIN (FIRE)
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Our inner fire and source for confidence and willpower to go after what we need lies in the solar plexus, which is above the navel area in the abdomen. “Practice to Ignite the Fire Within” strengthens your abdominals in an all-encompassing practice to awaken and balance the solar plexus chakra/energy center. The extra abdominal work strengthens your core, gives your back and whole body more stability, improves your stamina, and, most importantly, empowers you to listen to your gut and connect to your inner strength.
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An all-encompassing practice focusing on building abdominal strength awakens and balances the solar plexus chakra, our source for confidence and willpower. The extra abdominal work strengthens your core, gives your back and whole body more stability, improves your stamina, and, most importantly, empowers you to listen to your gut and connect to your inner strength.
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Practice to improve your core strength and ignite the fire within.
#210 - PRACTICE FOR INTROSPECTION (FIRE)
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With the warmth of candlelight, bring your focus inward as you have a transformative yoga practice to strengthen you from the inside out. “Practice for Introspection” fuses together different disciplines of yoga to work every part of the body, so you feel full of vitality and at the same time maintain a quiet mind. With clear alignment instruction, feel your breath soothe you and take you on a journey. In the right structure our body is safe, and as you bring your focus inward you gain more insight into your practice and life. Observe with no expectations and judgements to receive the most from your practice.
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In the warmth of candlelight, a transformative yoga practice combines different disciplines of yoga to work every part of the body so you feel full of vitality and at the same time maintain a quiet mind. Clear alignment instruction and an atmospheric soundscape lead a journey to bring your focus inward to gain insight into your practice and life.
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A transformational and insightful yoga practice combines different disciplines of yoga.
#211 - PRACTICE FOR MOTIVATION (FIRE)
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Like flames of a fire, our self-discipline fuels the transformation. Think of what motivates you in life and use this inspiration on your mat. You are stronger than you think. “Practice for Motivation” is a more vigorous vinyasa practice fusing together different disciplines, with modifications explained and ways to amplify your practice included. The breath guides you through the flow to sharpen your focus as you improve flexibility, strength, and endurance, physically and mentally. When we recognize our inner strength, we have the motivation and inspiration to create positive change in our life.
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A more vigorous vinyasa practice by a bonfire finds inspiration in the flames to fuel self-discipline and personal transformation. Fusing together different disciplines and inspired by your inner fire to guide the practice, the flow sharpens focus as you improve physical and mental strength and endurance to create positive change. Options to modify or amplify are explained.
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A vigorous vinyasa practice by a bonfire fuels transformation and motivation.
#212 - PRACTICE FOR CONNECTION (SPACE)
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Channel the nurturing energy of the moon as you move through a fluid practice with clear modifications in “Practice for Connection.” This practice improves your strength, flexibility, and insightful alignment with building the right structure to keep your body safe. The breath guides the body through a steady flow to build connection within you and around you. Take time on your mat to comfort and nurture yourself with your breath and a mindful yoga practice. You deserve to feel your best. You can have two blocks with you if you have them. You can also do the practice without blocks.
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Channel the nurturing energy of the moon in a fluid practice emphasizing insightful alignment and mindfulness. The breath guides the body through a steady flow with modifications to build connection within you and around you. Take time on your mat to comfort and nurture yourself with your breath and move safely. Clear modifications with blocks are offered.
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The energy of the moon inspires a mindful practice to nurture the body and soul.
#213 - PRACTICE FOR EXPANSION (SPACE)
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Allow your body and presence to take up space in “Practice for Expansion” as you channel the expansive energy of the universe. This vinyasa practice filmed outside at night links the breath with the body, which has a profound effect on quieting the mind and making the body feel full of vitality. As the rib cage expands and contracts with each breath, we need to create space for our body and mind to expand and release limitations. The world needs your light, so embrace where you are, energize yourself with this invigorating practice, and share your light with the world.
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A vinyasa practice filmed outside at night links the breath with the body to channel the expansive energy of the universe. As the rib cage expands and contracts with each breath, we need to create space for our body and mind to expand and release limitations. Build upper body strength, quiet the mind, and feel full of vitality. Energize yourself with this invigorating practice.
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A vinyasa practice outside at night channels the expansive energy of the universe.