In our lives, we tend to hold a lot of unnecessary tension. We build up all this stress in ourselves and we hold it in our bodies, hardly ever giving it the outlet to let go. Between driving, office jobs, and working on computers we put a lot of strain on our bodies, hunching over and tensing up. We need to learn to release, to counter these unhealthy habits we are creating for ourselves. On top of this, most of…
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir I am learning that nature and my soul are inseparable. You cannot take one away from the other. My heart longs to be under the stars, my body aches to walk along a dirt path. My ears listen for the rustle of the wind as my eyes seek the abundant colors of the sun rising and setting. A full day in nature is more living…
“Place your hands into soil to feel grounded. Wade in water to feel emotionally healed. Fill your lungs with fresh air to feel mentally clear. Raise your face to the heat of the sun and connect with that fire to feel your own immense power.” – Victoria Erickson Tune In Tune into today’s class near the base of Mt. Peale, the tallest mountain in the La Sal range, outside of Moab, Utah. Enjoy this series of poses used to help…
Travel alone. Find places that baffle your mind and expand your soul. For this class I went on a journey to the top of Long Canyon, by the recommendation of a friend (thanks Michelle!). This trip allowed me to let go of some expectations I had been holding on to. What I had planned to be a trip with a friend, ended up as a lone journey (still with Ocoee of course) and being very much what I needed. I…
“I am grounded. My spirit is grounded deep in the Earth. I am calm, strong, centered and peaceful. I am able to let go of fear and trust that I am eternally safe. I am worthy of all things beautiful.” – Carly Marie This week we address breath more intensely. Take the time to review the beginning part of the video, where I walk you through how to breathe correctly, what a full breath is and we (begin) to…
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” -John Burroughs This week I drove the rough and winding road up to Hurrah Pass. I gazed at the canyons on either side of me, climbed the rocks and mediated among the whipping wind and dancing dust. I listened and laughed with the with the lust of nature. How can one ever feel alone in such a place? How can one look at the…
“Dance with the waves, move with the sea, let the rhythm of the water set your soul free.” – Christie Anne Martine This week we head back to the ocean to explore a full body flow. Our environments affect us more than we can imagine, so let this peaceful day in Marco Island spread to your mat. Let the sun shine on your skin, the sound of the water calm your thoughts, the salty wind soothe your worries; just be….
In todays society, we do a lot of sitting. At work, at meals, driving… it is a big ole part of our lives! What we do not do? Give our hips some love. They hold a lot of tension and weight from us, but we do not generally pay them the attention they need to counter it out. Let us give them some love back! This weeks class is dedicated to our hips. Let us open them up, stretch them…
“If you knew yourself for even one moment, if you could just glimpse your most beautiful face, maybe you wouldn’t slumber so deeply in that house of clay. Why not move into your house of joy and shine into every crevice! For you are the secret Treasure-bearer, and always have been. Didn’t you know?” -Rumi This weeks class is an Ocean Flow practice!! It is a bit fast paced, so feel free to pause the video and move at your own…
Yoga is practiced many different ways in many different places. This week, I thought I would switch it up on how the practice is delivered. The practice above is a beginner flow, designed to help one balance and ground. Flip your way through the poses, pausing, passing and modifying as necessary! Choose your favorite Yoga music and get your flow on! I recommend each pose be held for a minimum of 3-5 breathes. REMINDER: Breathes should be taken in and…