Autumn Yoga & Meditation
Practice for the elements of earth and metal, late summer and autumn, the energy of harvest and transition, lungs/large intestine meridians and spleen/stomach meridians.
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{Y}indulge Home
Where is home? What does home feel like, look like, sound like, taste like, smell like? What makes a home? Is it four walls? People? Things?
In this practice we explore the concept of HOME and what the really means to each of us on a very personal level. Come home...
By the way - Lucy is h...
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Elemental Yin Yoga Metal | Autumn | Quieting
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Metal element peaks in Autumn - a natural time of quieting and turning inward. Many people find they become more introspective and nostalgic during this season and it's a great time to work with your creative side (coming up with new ideas and plans for the w...
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Metal Element Yin Yoga Snack
In Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element Theory, the Metal element is related to Fall and the Lung and Large Intestine meridians. This is a natural downturn point of our energy as we turn further inwards before the Winter season. This is a beautiful time to soften and reflect on the past ye...
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Yin Yoga ☯️ Balance & Bliss | Equinox Full Body Yin
The Equinox means a point of balance - where two opposites are at an even point. Our practice today honors that balance - the balance between Summer and Fall - the transition time right after the harvest where there is a fullness and sense of completion before the long winter. This 50 minute Fu...
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Autumn Equinox Yin Yoga
Here we are at the Autumn Equinox - a time of BIG transition. From the warmth of summer and the fire and earth energy to the cooler temps, change in food, and nature transitioning. Just like the trees, we go through this transition and supporting this transition is pivotal in making it go smoot...
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{Y}ingenuity | Lungs | Prime Minister
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, our Lungs are the Prime Minister or Minister of Heaven for the body - protecting and detoxifying the body through the skin and the breath - taking in fresh prana to "feed" the body, and helping maintain balanced fluid through working with the kidneys.
The Lungs...
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Pranayama | Presence in the Pause
At the beginning/end of each inhale and exhale there is a natural, organic pause - a gap - a still point. In this practice we explore that gap, lengthening it, feeling into it and discovering what this feels like for mind and body.
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Deeply Soothing Pranayama for Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Trauma
Pranayama or breath practices are a powerful way to get into our bodies and release trauma and also a way to calm anxiety and panic attacks. When we are in a traumatic situation or suffering from trauma or anxiety, we breathe shallow, short, small breaths. By working with the breath in multiple...
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Nadi Shodhana A | Beginner Pranayama Practice
Nadi shodhana or alternate nostril breathing is one of the most effective pranayama techniques and can be used by everyone, anytime, all of the time to bring balance and steadiness to your mind and body. If you have practiced this before and found it a bit challenging, this practice is here to h...
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Nadi Shodhana D | Alternate Nostril Breathing | Intermediate
Nadi Shodhana D or alternate nostril breathing is an intermediate practice that includes kumbhaka or retention. In this practice we will be working with antara kumbhaka or retention at the top of the inhale while our breath is full. If you are comfortable with the basics of alternate nostril br...
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Grounding & Centering Meditation | Anxiety & Stress Relief
Anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelm - we all experience them from time to time. For me, focusing on breath, connecting to earth and feeling stable are pivotal in helping me move through periods of stress. In today's meditation, we take some time to explore our breath, connect physically to our bo...
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Connecting to Mother Earth | Elemental Meditation
Sense the basic elements within each of us - plant, animal, human - connect to our interbeing through this guided visualization of the beautiful interrelation between all things on Mother Earth. A great way to develop presence and awareness...
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Root Chakra Mantra Meditation | Grounding
In this meditation we use mantra - repeating a phrase to ourselves - to help steady and balance our Root Chakra (Muladhara). Many of us live lives that are hectic, overwhelming, unsteady and the Root Chakra is all about realigning with our inner sense of stability, steadiness and peace. Join me!
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Ancestral Connection Meditation
We are the result of our ancestors hopes, dreams, choices, and deep abiding love. Connecting to that energy, asking for support and messages, forgiving and healing can be powerful in moving forward in our lives. Join me for this guided visualization meditation as I take you on a short journey t...