by Solaluna | Aug 10, 2014 | Asana, Free audio learning, Practice, Yoga on the Mat
by Eric Stewart Today we have an audio class for you that works with lengthening and strengthening of the spine and trunk. It can be a helpful practice for back pain. Also, because an open and strong trunk is essential to the function of the limbs, this sequence can...
by Solaluna | Aug 2, 2014 | Asana, Practice, Yoga on the Mat
Happy summer to you! Happy summer, whether you are traveling for work, on vacation, wishing you were on vacation, or content that you’re not. Yes, those vacations can cut both ways: sometimes they’re a refuge, sometimes a living hell (sometimes both). A...
by Solaluna | Jul 20, 2014 | Asana, Practice, Yoga on the Mat
by Eric Stewart Today’s audio offering is a sequence of standing poses. This is meant for more experienced practitioners. It requires being able to balance on one leg in poses like garudasana (the eagle) for a sustained period of time. It also involves spending...
by Solaluna | Jul 6, 2014 | Asana, Free audio learning, Yoga on the Mat
By Eric Stewart Just a reminder that the early registration for the Summer Intensive ends tomorrow, Monday July 7 (see sidebar to the left). If you are interested but can’t do the whole schedule, it is possible to do parts. Let us know if you have any questions....
by Solaluna | Jun 27, 2014 | Attention, Body Awareness, Free audio learning, Meditation
The space around us is a constant, a given. At the same time, an individual’s perception of space is highly variable. Spatial awareness affects how people see the world. One aspect of this is what scientists term proprioception, which is a fancy word that refers...
by Solaluna | Jun 20, 2014 | Asana, Beginner, Free audio learning, Yoga on the Mat
by Eric Stewart Today we have a very basic, accessible floor practice lined up for you. It emphasizes activation and mobilization of the hips in several ranges of motion. This sequence is well-suited to beginners, though even accomplished practitioners may find it...
by Solaluna | Jun 13, 2014 | Free audio learning, Simple Yoga
by Eric Stewart Simple Yoga uses a process that is structured by four supports. They are: simple things, simple awareness, simple states, and simple actions. Our audio clip today describes how the four supports work in relation to one another, and how they can be used...
by Solaluna | May 31, 2014 | Asana, Beginner, Free audio learning, Yoga on the Mat
Here’s a practice that’s good for beginners. It’s fairly general, with some emphasis on alternately strengthening, then lengthening the hamstrings. The whole thing is around 22 minutes, a bit more if you do a resting pose at the end. Even as this is...
by Solaluna | May 22, 2014 | Asana, Practice, Yoga on the Mat
Has there ever been a yoga pose that you couldn’t do, and then one day, you did it? There is nothing quite like that feeling. I find this to be particularly acute when it’s a pose that requires balance, such as half moon pose or headstand. There is a...
by Solaluna | May 16, 2014 | Asana, Body Awareness, Simple Yoga, Yoga on the Mat
Spring can be a crazy-busy time. This is especially true in the setting of a college town like Oberlin, with everyone scrambling to finish the semester. Plus outdoor chores and recreation beckon. We’ve learned that a slight drop-off in our attendance always...
