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 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 | 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...
by Solaluna | Feb 15, 2014 | Asana, Attention, Simple Yoga
Last month I got a phone call from someone who was confused that our class schedule has different levels of Simple Yoga. Her assumption was that something simple must be for beginners. Experienced Simple Yoga just wasn’t making sense. The Simple Part I explained...
