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Groove & Flow 9-28-2020

Groove & Flow 9-28-2020

About Sa Ta Na Ma:

https://agelessartsyoga.com/instructor-group-yoga/sa-ta-na-ma-meditation/ https://alzheimersprevention.org/research/kirtan-kriya-yoga-exercise/ https://www.kundaliniyoga.org/lesson_15

Today’s Playlist

E2E4 by Manuel Gottsching

Love Song by Garth Stevenson

Flying by Garth Steveson

Advanced Falconry by Mutual Benefit

Moments Descend On My Windowpane by Rafael Anton Irisarri

Sha…

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Groove & Flow with Eve: The 4 U’s

This is Kundalini yoga done my way. This is the set or kriya called the 4 U’s. They are for you! Through stillness, your Praha or life force is invigorated.

The full set would be 11 minutes for each pose with an 11 minute Savasana. in this video, each pose is 5 minutes, hence a 5 min total relaxation at the end.

The 4 U’s

The 4 U’s: Pose Adaptations

Here is the videofor you to follow.…

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I was inspired to create a chair yoga sequence with the aim to create healing energy for realignment physically, mentally and emotionally for a friend of mine, who is recovering from a Tibial Plateau Fracture . Not only does a physical injury throw the body out of physical alignment, like the game Topple where every little shift away from center creates the need for the body to readjust itself to be balanced. The left compensates for the right, the right compensates for the left and back and forth it goes. Like in the game, though if too much weight is shifted to one side, it topples over. In the human body,  this can lead to other injuries, depression and general deterioration of health.

Yoga’s goal is to balance body, mind and spirit. It uses various modalities to affect the positive effect on the physical body, the emotional state, the state of consciousness and the energetic impression , but not solely through postures that are often unattainable for injured, stiff, elderly and physically disabled persons. I realize one of my gifts,  is to help bring movement and balance back to these bodies, inside and out. I feel my yoga creates a safe space for healing, flying, dancing….wholesome goodness to create a pathway for self-healing.

The Sequence (click here for video of the sequence)

5-Minute Breathing (each section 1 min; between each section, release the nostrils and breath deeply several times with both nostrils):

Breathe only with the left nostril (male, calming). Block of the right gently.

Breathe only with the right nostril (female, fiery). Block the left gently.

Breathe in with the left and out with the right, only.

Breathe on with the right and out with the left, only.

Alternate Nostril Breathing: In with the left, out with the right; in with the right, out with the left

If you have trouble inhaling or exhaling, with a finger, gently lift the area on your face, near the cheekbone, on the same side as the nostril. Lifting that area can open the sinus passage and allow for freer breath. You can notice this in the accompanying  video of the sequence. Before beginning the next exercise, take a moment to make sure your feet are aligned properly-big toes slightly in so that the outer edge of the foot is parallel with the outer edge of the mat. Feel the triangle beneath the foot between the pads of the big and little toes and the center of the heel. Notice that the knees should follow the same line created between the second and third toes.

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Spinal Flex (2-3 min)

Suffi Grind/Coffee Grinder, both directions (2-2 min)

Side Twists/Washing Machine (2 min)

Shoulder Shrugs (2 min)

Lazy Neck Rolls, both directions (1-1 min or 2-2 min)

Alternate Leg Stretches (2 min)

Life Nerve Stretch with Breath-of-Fire (BoF) , both sides (1-1 min or 2-2 min)

Downward Facing Dog (2 min)

Bridge (2 min) or 12-26 times

Ego Eradicator w/ BoF (1-3 min)

Healing Meditation/Rest (5 min)

Play List:

Triple Mantra by Bachan Kaur*

Aeo (pts 1 & 2) by Brian Briggs

Circle by Adam F.

Expansions by Lonnie Liston Smith

Brazilain Rhythm (Fearless Mix) by Mondo Grosso (esp. good for Breath of Fire)

Life Is Something Special by NYC Peech Boys

Bah Sama (Yoruba Soul Mix) (esp. good for Breath of Fire)

Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung by Ajjet Kaur**

*Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh Sat Guray Nameh, Siri Guroo Dayv-ay Nameh  (Surrounds you with a power shield of protection)

Aad Such Jugaad Such Hai Bhee Such Nanak Hosee Bhee Such (Clears away obstacles that block your personal growth)

Aad Such Jugaad Such Hai Bhai Such Nanak Hosee Bhai Such (All obstacle remover)

**Ra Ma Da Sa, Sa Say So Hung is the healing meditation used to generate healing energy for friends, family, ourselves, the planet.

  Chair Yoga to Balance The Injured Body I was inspired to create a chair yoga sequence with the aim to create healing energy for realignment physically, mentally and emotionally for a friend of mine, who is recovering from a Tibial Plateau Fracture .

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OH, SHIIIIT!

Ballet this morning was 🙌🏻 ! A lot of tiny but profound breakthroughs/connections and now I am B U Z Z I N G !

also, one of those moments where I realize I could build on this by going to more classes and ugh, why do we have to work?

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July 15, 2019

Warm-up to Find Your Courage

Punch/March

Ego Eradicator

Cat/Cow

Boat

Forward Fold

Reverse Plank

Push-Up

Alternate Leg Lifts

Seated Meditation

Kriya to Balance The Mind In The Group Energy

Sit in a close-knit circle; everyone should choose a partner. If you have groups of 4, Patty Cake (if not enough people, switch to Rararara, Mamamama, Ramaramaramarama, Sa Ta Na Ma in partners)

Gratitude Hands w/ Clockwise Hip-to-Head Circles (see above)

Hold Hands in Silence (whole group holds hands; no one is left alone)

Cactus Arms & Spirit Fingers w/Counterclockwise Circles (see above)

Dance: Punjabi Style; Freely: Add Clapping

Patty Cake (would like to try it with Rockin’ Robin)

Surrender

Rest

Playlist:

Ong Namo by Shakta Kaur Khalsa

Ek Ong Kar by Tina Malia

Brazilian Rhyme (Fearless Mix) by Mondo Grosso

Hey Hey by Muete

Naive Melody (Young Edits Sophistaicated Melody Version) by The Talking Heads

Chattr Chakkr Vartee by Nirinjan Kaur

Hallelujah by Jai-Jageesh

Heartbeat by Taana Gardner

Shake The Mind by C Cat Trance

Adidas To Addis by Cut Chemist

Har by Snatam Kaur

Har by Tera Naam

Rockin’ Robin by Michael Jackson

Rararara, Mamamama, Ramaramaramarama, Sa Ta Na Ma

Fantasia Inca by Various Artists

Fantasia Inca by A. Caste

Long Time Sun by Paramjeet Singh & Kaur

The Accidental Kundalini: Courage and Balance July 15, 2019 Warm-up to Find Your Courage Punch/March Ego Eradicator Cat/Cow Boat Forward Fold Reverse Plank…

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Mindful Book Reviews by Eve: Two Wonderful Books By Gabi Garcia

  Listening To My Body by Gabi Garcia is a really nice, effective book to aid children in understanding about sensations and feelings and how these things interact to better help them navigate understanding their own needs. The book is written with compassion and obvious desire to help kids tune in and trust themselves. There are great short noticingactivities throughout and I really like the…

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Book Review: Sitting On A Chicken by Michael Chissick

Book Review: Sitting On A Chicken by Michael Chissick

I was so excited to receive my copy of Sitting On A Chicken, The Best Ever Yoga Games To Teach In Schools by Michael Chissick. I discovered Mr. Chissick awhile back when I reviewed Seahorse’s Magic Sun Sequence, how all children (and sea creatures) can use yoga to feel positive, confident and completely included. What I like most about his work is his focused attention on how to make activities…

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