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Experimenting with Props

Hanging from the sturdy Yoga Wall (@ Yoga Health Center with Jason Cull, Yoga Therapist, yoga teacher training I & II levels- something like 20 hrs.) allows us to feel soooo good ! Release in the shoulders which you never get in the usual inversions – relief for the whole back – stretch of hamstrings and Achilles then … all good effects of an inversion … without the risks of harm to shoulders and neck  … just enjoy the brain cleanse !

Yes, while headstands and handstands look awesome, there are some contraindications and even dangers associated with those poses, if done incorrectly or done by those who probably best not.  There are two carotid arteries moving through the neck to bring oxygen from the heart/body to the brain – Neck region is a major thorough-way so be prudent whenever you exert pressure/weight by loading in a certain way that affects the cervical spine – sure, we don’t fear falling but … it’s more about how stacked your spinal column from top to bottom will be and how that’s support by your core muscles and skeletal balance – so …exercise caution people especially if you suffer from high blood pressure, glaucoma or some eyes/neck related issues.

With this Yoga Wall – some of aforementioned concerns and risks are minimized  – breathe easy 🙂

Finding pelvic freedom … with support.

See the head placement in mid-air – without block;

then observe the triangle pose with block – chin centered and leveled.  Which so you think is better for you? Do you notice the subtle difference?  A lot of things that makes a world of difference is … subtle. Sharpening our sensory system so we can actually take notice … it’s the Princess, it’s the noble royals who with refined sensitivity notice and feel that little tiny pea under the mattress – as fairy tales are told.  When you have sharpened sensitivities and an ability to zoom in, one-pointed focus, tune in, a whole world opens up to more abundance. The dull fuzzy feelings of a … sloth … make way to crisp, fresh clarity.  Precision and that subtle intuition … give way to stability and ease … to sense of calm strength.  A place of no agitation; angst … fear.

With sandbag – with and without blocks

Going a little deeper with support … yummy.  Sandbag placement … by the esteemed teacher as she watches my alignment and weight distribution for … safety.

Experienced teachers look out for students’ … first and foremost. As Matsy Ezraty once said in a workshop, best teachers may not necessarily be popular but they know what’s best for the students and not caught up by ego and insecurities in measuring self-worth through headcounts. Each person entering the practice room is not a dollar sign but a spirit, another soul, a light, with its own story, and is here to be seen and honored.

Their concern is safety and ease while challenging the students to always find the better versions of themselves – they are concerned with creating that safe sacred space built on trust.

By Kay T. Ananda

Yoga brings Joy!
Joy to your body, heart, soul and allows your mind to settle all the debris to the bottom of the lake, ripples gently subsides so that like that shining water, your lake in your mind is still and crystal clear. Only then, you can find your truth... when your mind clears and all distractions are gone, leaving you - stillness and clarity. Peace.
Dog is doing yoga all the time and brings you laughs!
Anger is borne out of fear; how do we find that fearless path of inner peace?
Why Bark when you can Wag to express your JOY Joy joy !!!???
無心でしっぽをふる喜びを表すあの子犬のようなJOYを糧に無理ない、各自のコンデイションに寄り添いながらもチャレンジ精神をとりかえす…そんなヨーガを:)
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帰国子女としてニューヨーク、テヘラン、カリフォルニアと転々、いずれ東京に帰る意識で日本語高等部卒大卒後シリコンバレーにとどまる。ヨガはカリフォルニア州立、バークレー大学時代、ストレス解消に効くと教授に教わり試してみるが... 合わずジャズサイズ、ウェイトトレーニング、エアロビックスのクラスに移転の20代、30代、産後、過労で体調を崩し大病も治癒。死ぬかと思った~大病後、久しぶりに足を踏み入れたヨガスタジオのヨガが大学時代のスローでポーズごと器械体操ごとく、つまらなーいヨガとはまったく違い進化していた。流れる踊りの振り付け的なヨガに魅せられる。数々の流派があることを習い、数種類のスタイルを試す。ビクラム、ホット、アイヤンガー、ヴィンヤサ、アシュタンガ・パワー、などなど。数年前サンフランシスコにて、ヨガアライアンス認定インストラクター養成を経て、インストラクター証書習得。同じ年にキッズヨガインストラクター証書ゲット。リストラテイブヨガ、インストラクター認定、陰ヨガのインターン、アシスト後、陰とヴィンヤサ、レギュラーハタクラスを教える。又プライベート、セミプライベートレッスンをクライアントのニーズの合わせ、ヨガセラピストとしてセラピー集中ヨガ提供。その為に2年間のアドバンスコースに挑みc-IAYT証書習得!ヨガ療法士としてIAYT(国際ヨガセラピスト協会)認定のヨガセラピスト、C-IAYT(Certified-IAYT) 10年以上、ベイクラブ、ヨガスタジオ、シリコンバレー社などで子育て中週4-5回レギュラーレッスンの講師を務める。3月2020にあの頃は最後とは知らずの週2教えていたスタジオにてのインパーソンヨガクラスを後に…遠方介護ニーズとコロナ禍を機に当分はパブリッククラスリードからはリタイア。
自分自身が心と体の調和で得た平穏…日常の小ちゃな事に見出す喜びをヨガ愛好者のどなたとでもと共有できたらと願うばかり。ジョイを共有し、ジョイフルライフを。そう、もし犬に例えるのであれば、恐れや威嚇で吠えまくる犬ではなく、シッポふりふり笑顔で愛と喜びに満ちた心持をヨガを通しシャア。恥じる気持ち等恐れず誰でもできる自身ジョイフルヨガを肝に銘じりたい。LOVE LOVE LOVE:)Shanti Shanti Shanti:)