Man! It's been awhile since I've written in my blog. Lots of changes and shifts happening and I will write about them later, I promise!
I wanted to announce a NEW yoga class that I'm teaching on Tuesday evenings.
Yoga Basics
Tuesday evenings
8:00pm-9:00pm
at the Yoga Garden of San Francisco
Yoga basics is open to anyone interested in practicing Yoga in a safe, beginner-friendly environment. Fundamentals of yoga practice are taught for all styles of yoga. These include standing poses, seated poses, and reclining poses, movements such as sun salutations, and beginning breathing techniques. Each class explores how to practice yoga in a way to best realize the benefits of health and well-being.
I'm so happy to be teaching, as well as providing massage, at the Yoga Garden. It truly is a wonderful community of teachers, students and practitioners of yoga. I hope to see you there!
Also, don't forget about the Massage Special for 2nd time clients! Receive $20 off when you book your 2nd massage with me!
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Thursday, December 16, 2010
5 Biggest Misconceptions About Yoga | Top Five Tuesdays | Yoga Blog | Yoga Journal
5 Biggest Misconceptions About Yoga | Top Five Tuesdays | Yoga Blog | Yoga Journal
I had to share this blog I read on the Yoga Journal blog. I have students who believe the first one, and I think I was even in that category as well. The first misconception about yoga: Yoga is just for _____ people. In other words, it's that chatter you may have in your head such as, "I'm not flexible enough", "I'm not thin enough", "I'm not young enough"; well, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! There is a style and pace for everyone, especially these days. It's just a matter of researching and trying different classes and teachers. I know if you have an injury or other restriction in your body, you may be scared to even try because of the risk of hurting yourself. Yoga teaches us to be in our own bodies, not what "other" body's are doing. I know, from experience, it's hard NOT to compare yourself. I still catch myself doing it after 10 years! Notice when you do that, and redirect your attention to your body and breath. Do the pose to the best of your ability, and what feels safe, but challenging to your body.
Yoga is a mix of awareness, concentration and movement. So you're basically mediating as you move from pose to pose. This comes from #3: The purpose of yoga is physical fitness. Not necessarily. The poses are great for the physical body to strength and stretch muscles, but it's not like an aerobics class you may take at the gym. I teach yoga at a gym, and I know some of the students are there for just the physical, especially if they're new. I always incorporate a little mindfulness techniques and meditation, so they get a little of everything. As a yoga teacher, you really can't leave that out if you tried!
Those were the ones that really spoke to me, as I run into them a lot. If you're a student of any level or a teacher, or thinking about trying yoga, read the short blog, link is at the top.
Namaste
I had to share this blog I read on the Yoga Journal blog. I have students who believe the first one, and I think I was even in that category as well. The first misconception about yoga: Yoga is just for _____ people. In other words, it's that chatter you may have in your head such as, "I'm not flexible enough", "I'm not thin enough", "I'm not young enough"; well, thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU! There is a style and pace for everyone, especially these days. It's just a matter of researching and trying different classes and teachers. I know if you have an injury or other restriction in your body, you may be scared to even try because of the risk of hurting yourself. Yoga teaches us to be in our own bodies, not what "other" body's are doing. I know, from experience, it's hard NOT to compare yourself. I still catch myself doing it after 10 years! Notice when you do that, and redirect your attention to your body and breath. Do the pose to the best of your ability, and what feels safe, but challenging to your body.
Yoga is a mix of awareness, concentration and movement. So you're basically mediating as you move from pose to pose. This comes from #3: The purpose of yoga is physical fitness. Not necessarily. The poses are great for the physical body to strength and stretch muscles, but it's not like an aerobics class you may take at the gym. I teach yoga at a gym, and I know some of the students are there for just the physical, especially if they're new. I always incorporate a little mindfulness techniques and meditation, so they get a little of everything. As a yoga teacher, you really can't leave that out if you tried!
Those were the ones that really spoke to me, as I run into them a lot. If you're a student of any level or a teacher, or thinking about trying yoga, read the short blog, link is at the top.
Namaste
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
So I guess I'll...
I haven't really been inspired to write lately. Or maybe I have and I'm just thinking about it too much. So I guess I'll just start writing and see what happens.
This past weekend I was suppose to have my last massage class EVER, and it was cancelled. Unfortunately, I wasn't notified, so I showed up and was told that it was canceled. Oh well. But WAITA MINUTE! Then again this is how my school operates sometimes, and everyone knows it. So that annoyed me, but I was happy I didn't let it ruin my weekend because the weather was beautiful here. I also got to attend a free two hour workshop on Optimizing Your Health. Another plus! But it's healthy to rant, right? Right!
I'm also preparing an application for a performance series. I want to present some recent work I did with my friend/collaborator, so I've been kicking myself in the butt to get that done. However, I'm close and it's due this Thursday, so I've got time on my side.
So I guess I'll just rant (which I pretty much just did). Right now, I wish I didn't have to work my day job. Right now, I want to teach, connect, share, dance, show, be, run, jog, laugh, cry, scream...I think the list could go on, but I'm gonna stop there before something happens at my work desk right now, where I scare or trigger someone (like my boss) around me.
Wow, sometimes ranting can make it all good.
This past weekend I was suppose to have my last massage class EVER, and it was cancelled. Unfortunately, I wasn't notified, so I showed up and was told that it was canceled. Oh well. But WAITA MINUTE! Then again this is how my school operates sometimes, and everyone knows it. So that annoyed me, but I was happy I didn't let it ruin my weekend because the weather was beautiful here. I also got to attend a free two hour workshop on Optimizing Your Health. Another plus! But it's healthy to rant, right? Right!
I'm also preparing an application for a performance series. I want to present some recent work I did with my friend/collaborator, so I've been kicking myself in the butt to get that done. However, I'm close and it's due this Thursday, so I've got time on my side.
So I guess I'll just rant (which I pretty much just did). Right now, I wish I didn't have to work my day job. Right now, I want to teach, connect, share, dance, show, be, run, jog, laugh, cry, scream...I think the list could go on, but I'm gonna stop there before something happens at my work desk right now, where I scare or trigger someone (like my boss) around me.
Wow, sometimes ranting can make it all good.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Yoga-Beginning-Continuing starts April 5!
This yoga class is a continuation of Yoga-Beginning. You will not only learn more poses, but you will begin to refine the poses you learned in Yoga-Beginning. You will gain more strength, flexibility, body awareness and relaxation techniques. Students who have had prior yoga experience are welcome. Please bring a mat and a blanket. NO TOWELS please.
Location:
War Memorial Community Center
6655 Mission Street, Room 201
Daly City, CA
Rates: $60 residents/$61 non-residents for 6 classes
To register, call 650-991-8012 or at the first class.
For additional information, go to www.doelgercenter.com
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