Winter Solstice 2019 & New Year 2020 Yoga/Qi Gong/Meditation Sadhana...All welcome! - Page 13

toaster · 01-20-20, 10:57 AM

So, Henry, what are you reading? I have still been trying to find a Yoga Nidra that I like (not that I dislike; it just hasn't resonated with me the way some people talk about). I have a practice saved in my YouTube "watch later" folder by Dr. Melissa West, as I generally like her; maybe I can do it today! I'm also thinking I might like it better in an actual class setting, and there are a few options for that locally.

This morning I went to a Flow & Restore yoga class that was very nice, although the only "restore" part was a long shavasana at the end (nice, but I like other restorative too!). Also, the schedule said that it was 75 minutes and it was only an hour, so that was a little disappointing.

yogapam · 01-21-20, 12:50 AM

Day 31:
~Reading: The Daily Stoic, day 20
~yoga sequence....half forward fold, deer, intense shoulder stretch, half frog in sphinx, figure 4 at the wall, twisted roots, legs up the wall

Pat58 · 01-21-20, 09:58 AM

Catching up!

Saturday, Sadhana Day 26 - Tias Little, Building Better Bones in Yoga.

Sadhana Day 27 - my YTT grandniece led me and her mother in a private yoga class at the arts center where she works.

Sadhana Day 28 - took a break from binge reading and worked on some of the asana from my niece's class: lunge-y variations and kneeling half moon pose.

The yoga class with my grandniece was heavenly. She challenged us but it was still doable, with some shaking and grunting/groaning both on my part and my niece's part. She began with an open heart meditation, and after savasana she led us in a so hum meditation.

toaster · 01-21-20, 10:00 AM

Pat, how sweet that you could do yoga with your grand-niece!

Pam, that sounds like a nice sequence--did you do it yin-style?

I have to be at work a little late tonight; I'm going to try to get in meditation during the day and a quick asana practice tonight.

Pat58 · 01-21-20, 10:12 AM

Beth - my heart was just bursting with love and pride.

She really has the soul for it - uses nice metaphors, gives good adjustments, etc.

toaster · 01-21-20, 10:17 AM

Sounds wonderful! My own metaphors tend to be very goofy.

Pat58 · 01-21-20, 10:57 AM

She had a nice playlist too - a little Jai Uttal, John Lennon and George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, Amy Winehouse and some more current stuff. The Beatle-y Marvin Gaye songs were not the usual radio ones.

Okay I'm done bragging now.

sherry7899 · 01-21-20, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pat58

She had a nice playlist too - a little Jai Uttal, John Lennon and George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, Amy Winehouse and some more current stuff. The Beatle-y Marvin Gaye songs were not the usual radio ones.

Okay I'm done bragging now.

The playlist sounds fantastic!

Catahoula Cate · 01-21-20, 10:36 PM

Pat, sounds like a really fun day! And I agree with Sherry, playlist sounds fantastic!

Day 21: Yoga for Scoliosis, Centering Poses

Pat58 · 01-22-20, 08:56 AM

Sadhana Day 29 - Sarah Beth Yoga Full Body Flexibility Yoga Stretch and Lower Body Strength Mat Pilates with Kit Rich. The Pilates was not technically yoga of course, but it's from YogaGlo.

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01-20-20, 10:57 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	So, Henry, what are you reading? I have still been trying to find a Yoga Nidra that I like (not that I dislike; it just hasn't resonated with me the way some people talk about). I have a practice saved in my YouTube "watch later" folder by Dr. Melissa West, as I generally like her; maybe I can do it today! I'm also thinking I might like it better in an actual class setting, and there are a few options for that locally. This morning I went to a Flow & Restore yoga class that was very nice, although the only "restore" part was a long shavasana at the end (nice, but I like other restorative too!). Also, the schedule said that it was 75 minutes and it was only an hour, so that was a little disappointing. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

01-21-20, 12:50 AM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	*Day 31:* ~Reading: The Daily Stoic, day 20 ~yoga sequence....half forward fold, deer, intense shoulder stretch, half frog in sphinx, figure 4 at the wall, twisted roots, legs up the wall __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

01-21-20, 09:58 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Catching up! Saturday, Sadhana Day 26 - Tias Little, Building Better Bones in Yoga. Sadhana Day 27 - my YTT grandniece led me and her mother in a private yoga class at the arts center where she works. Sadhana Day 28 - took a break from binge reading and worked on some of the asana from my niece's class: lunge-y variations and kneeling half moon pose. The yoga class with my grandniece was heavenly. She challenged us but it was still doable, with some shaking and grunting/groaning both on my part and my niece's part. She began with an open heart meditation, and after savasana she led us in a so hum meditation.

01-21-20, 10:00 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Pat, how sweet that you could do yoga with your grand-niece! Pam, that sounds like a nice sequence--did you do it yin-style? I have to be at work a little late tonight; I'm going to try to get in meditation during the day and a quick asana practice tonight. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

01-21-20, 10:12 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Beth - my heart was just bursting with love and pride. She really has the soul for it - uses nice metaphors, gives good adjustments, etc.

01-21-20, 10:17 AM
toaster Exchange Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Western NY	Sounds wonderful! My own metaphors tend to be very goofy. __________________ Beth aka Toaster (she/her) *Follow me @YogiBethC* YouTube\|Instagram\|Facebook And yes, I am Reviewer Dr. Beth on Amazon.

01-21-20, 10:57 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	She had a nice playlist too - a little Jai Uttal, John Lennon and George Harrison, Marvin Gaye, Amy Winehouse and some more current stuff. The Beatle-y Marvin Gaye songs were not the usual radio ones. Okay I'm done bragging now.

01-21-20, 10:36 PM
Catahoula Cate Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Big Sky	Pat, sounds like a really fun day! And I agree with Sherry, playlist sounds fantastic! Day 21: Yoga for Scoliosis, Centering Poses __________________ Don't be afraid to celebrate your Victories! Quit sitting!! Joints and muscles love motion! Do The Next Thing!

01-22-20, 08:56 AM
Pat58 VF Supporter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Connecticut	Sadhana Day 29 - Sarah Beth Yoga Full Body Flexibility Yoga Stretch and Lower Body Strength Mat Pilates with Kit Rich. The Pilates was not technically yoga of course, but it's from YogaGlo.