EricaRasconYoga

Welcome! I'm Erica. Explore wellbeing with a mix of posts regarding health, yoga, locs, archery, and sustainability.

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I've been thinking a lot about how accountability and integrity are essential to good leadership. They're also necessary to any good relationship, whether it's with a friend, partner or yourself. For me, it's being a better listener and slower to respond. It's also being more consistent with my meditation practice. Where you can better hold yourself accountable to be the best you possible? #yoga (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHQSqZhDujk/?igshid=g4rdnetetexr

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Right side? ✔️ Left side? Struggle bus. 😅 How does it feel to be back on my mat after several days of packing and house staging? 💯 Beloved, do things that bring you joy this week. #yoga #armbalance (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHGPL1TjuRS/?igshid=cra8vj4u09p9

[loclovinyogini]

Our herbal salt blends can be used like incense during rituals to set your intention or goals. 🕯 . . . Pour herbal salts into a fire-resistant container. Gently shake. The light herbs rise to the top as the heavy salt settles. Select a few herbs and place in the center of your charcoal tab. Gently burn the herbs as you focus on your intention and goals. The salt at the bottom of the container minimizes heat transfer! Check out aroma options in our Etsy shop. {link in bio} . . . . . . . . #herbalism #ritual #power #selfcare #yoga #spiritual #apothecary #blackherbalist #blackapothecary #blackentrepreneur #blackbusiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CGkd8aljOax/?igshid=oupk9ve9sn3k

[loclovinyogini]

Arm balance transition from lizard to one-legged crow to EKP 2. There are some awkward moments 😅 but progress is progress. Don't be afraid to step into your dreams just because there will be some awkward or downright uncomfortable points along the way. Even when your dreams are big-- like social equality or better care for our earth home-- keep pressing forward. 💜 #yoga #armbalance (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGXkxQwj3L4/?igshid=dne864442ugs

[loclovinyogini]

After / Before - I've been more mindful of my backbending thanks to @tiffylou --making an effort to lift out of my natural hinge in the lumbar spine and distribute the arc through the thoracic region. It's slow progress, but it's worth it. 💜 Friends are good accountability partners. In the gentlest of ways, we can encourage one another to be our best self. Sometimes we do it by setting an example and not saying much at all... 💜#yoga #backbends #wheelpose #urdvadhanurasana https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQTyssjYaM/?igshid=19my5ssz4lrbs

[loclovinyogini]

My first recording for television is complete! 🎉 This morning I had the honor of filming at @lensheadstudios and interviewing with Michelle of @blackgirlsrock as part of their focus on wellness series. The Episode airs in January 😆 #yoga #representationmatters (at Lens Head Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGLMa4zDttW/?igshid=1usbvyji7roex

[loclovinyogini]

Wisdom and compassion, my prayer and aspiration. #yoga #compasspose #SuryaYantrasana (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGDD2ofD2JZ/?igshid=1j6eeyirhdnm5

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My fave prep options for crane with the most basic cues. I am often preoccupied with “progression” in my practice. The enticing next step. I do what I can, but I always know I can go deeper on and off the mat. . . . . That’s why I get confused: why is reforming and improving the justice system offensive? Why would moving towards a more inclusive and equitable society demonstrate a lack of patriotism? Improvement is my natural inclination. Sure, it may mean that things never feel “good enough.” But it also means we won’t wallow in our weaknesses, parading them as strengths...or be delusional enough to think life is as great as it can get. . . . . Fellow practicioners, put down your swords 😅 I know that striving isn’t yogic. That’s where this analogy falls apart. In our practice, it’s sweet to abide in the present. When it comes to human rights, pressing forward for acccountability, equity and compassion are the only way forward. #yoga #armbalance #socialjustice (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFzulxGjXNc/?igshid=1x3d24ygqo6fd

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#breonnataylor (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFgHEqwjUQh/?igshid=1rvqmtr1wybr4

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Remaining open when you're hurt or offended is challenging. It's easier to close off and self-protect. (In some cases, that's precisely what you must do.) But whenever there is any room, even a tiny corner, remain open so that love may flow out-- and in. #yoga #backbend (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEroGqUDzLD/?igshid=1ctr4fm27uf1f

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Please don't let anyone make you feel like you must choose between racial equality, child trafficking, public health, and social equality. They can all be important to you. 🖤 Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. 🖤 If your political affiliation encourages you to believe that's not true, ask why. And then do the work to shift your perspective. 🖤 Oh yeah, that's me practicing and inversion. I need to tuck in my ribs more. The end. #yoga #inversion #pinchamayurasana https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyo6XsjO7b/?igshid=jbruwn5py2aj

[loclovinyogini]

If energy around you is high to the point of being agitating, sit with it. 🌟 Take a restorative practice and notice the energy, how it impacts your mood and your body. Then notice how you can use your breath to regulate that energy. Once you're regulated, you're in a better place to put your energy into focused, constructive use. 🌟 #yoga #restorativeyoga #backbend https://www.instagram.com/p/CC9B-ozD05-/?igshid=1uqvwyel45ea9

[loclovinyogini]

If you ever find yourself standing as the sole steward of the The Truth, looking down on the brainwashed masses with a blend of pity and frustration—reconsider. . . . . . It doesn’t matter what the topic may be. Remain humble. Know that for most perspectives there are credentialed, experienced and reputable advocates on both sides. We are all making choices based on the information that we choose to trust. We are all growing at different rates in different areas. Let your advocacy—for whatever the cause—be rooted in love and humility. . . . . . #yoga #blm #socialjustice #blackgirlyoga (at Guanacaste, Costa Rica) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3whV2jVQ7/?igshid=tulfja57gcgz

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I can't press up into handstand yet. I haven't built the foundation. I hop up and then practice lowering down with control. This is how I'm building to what I want (along with other strengthening drills). 🖤 . . . When it comes to anti-racism, it's okay if you don't start with the hardest hearts. You don't need to storm a Klan meeting today. Build your foundation by examining your own thoughts and actions. Share with those closest to you, the softer hearts that you can influence towards equality, and equity. Build your foundation first. . . . . #yoga #handstands #inversions #equality https://www.instagram.com/p/CCG1EFFDmF5/?igshid=1797s76gygqsn

[loclovinyogini]

The first time that I transitioned from downdog to wild thing to wheel, I questioned if it was a thing shoulders could really do 😅 It's not the prettiest now (somebody help my heart open in wheel!) but the transition feels more natural than before. 🖤 Transitioning to a more just and equitable society isn't easy or smooth. But soon, I believe equality will be our nature and we will wonder how we ever tolerated racism, bigotry and any fear-based hate nonsense at all. We have to consistently work at changing ourself and our social circles until compassion and justice are our natural responses.🖤 #yoga #backbends #transition https://www.instagram.com/p/CCEhZEgDFNG/?igshid=gpqwfat6z20y

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Explore your passive flexibility (e.g. splits on the floor) and active flexibility (e.g. any split variation not relying on your body weight). You will quickly (!) find physical opportunities for growth. Likewise, let's explore our passive good character (I'm not hurting anyone) versus our active good character (I am taking action that promotes just, equitable, and peaceful life for all). We will find areas for growth here, too. 🖤 #yoga #handstand #inversion #blm #pride https://www.instagram.com/p/CBqgDkOjjje/?igshid=18dk0qwapczy6

[loclovinyogini]

Every fiery, passionate relationship encounters the follow-through period. Will the first date lead to a second? Will you continue regular practice at the studio when the Groupon is over? We, the social justice activists, are at that stage now. The injustice continues though many of the zealous protests have tapered off. Continue contacting your police departments and local officials to demand reform, accountability, and equal justice for all. Don't let the romance end 😉🖤 #yoga #armbalance (at Deeply Rooted Wellness + Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBoSNTPDZ6_/?igshid=3brl939q4spr