Episodes
Tuesday Jun 22, 2010
Meditation: Create Clarity with Visualization
Tuesday Jun 22, 2010
Tuesday Jun 22, 2010
Thank you so much for listening. View the show-notes at www.sunroseyoga.com. BLESSINGS of love + light. Kelly
Thursday Jun 17, 2010
Episode 40--Dharana
Thursday Jun 17, 2010
Thursday Jun 17, 2010
Thank you so much for listening. View the show-notes at www.sunroseyoga.com.
Tuesday Jun 08, 2010
Episode 39-- Varaigya (Non-attachment)
Tuesday Jun 08, 2010
Tuesday Jun 08, 2010
Thank you for listening, dears. For the complete show-notes, visit www.sunroseyoga.com. Blessings, Kelly
Monday Jun 07, 2010
Meditation Extra: Concentration
Monday Jun 07, 2010
Monday Jun 07, 2010
Please visit www.sunroseyoga.com for the show-notes. All goodness, Kelly
Thursday May 20, 2010
Episode 36-- Finding Ease
Thursday May 20, 2010
Thursday May 20, 2010
The Yoga Sutras say very little about the physical practice, asana. What they do say, however, reveals that to find one's self in the posture (asana, which translates literally to "seat"), one must embody both effort and ease. So often, we neglect the ease. We decide that effort requires more obvious work, so it must be superior. But establishing ease in the posture (on and off the mat) is infinitely more difficult. When we are straining less, we are more susceptible to the thoughts that arise in moments of quiet. Whether you are a new or veteran student, I invite you to approach this sequence (about 25 minutes) with ease: hold your body at ease, let your breath flow easily in and out of the body and go easy on yourself when thoughts arise. I do hope you love this practice. My dears, I thank you so so much for joining me on this podcast journey. I appreciate your support and hope you will get in touch with your yoga stories. {Hello to Patrizia in Switzerland! Thank you for the email! Welcome back Peggy!!} Dears, if you listen to this podcast and enjoy it, I hope you'll consider supporting me by writing a review in iTunes. Thank you! Blessings of love. Kelly Photos of the Postures are available in this photoset. (or click- through the photo below)
Thursday May 13, 2010
Episode 35-- SHINE! A look at Aparigraha.
Thursday May 13, 2010
Thursday May 13, 2010
Blessings, dears.
This is episode 35 of the Sunrose Yoga Podcast with me, Kelly Connor. Today’s class is about 40 minutes long, all levels. Our philosophical focus of this class is aparigraha, non-possessiveness—one of the yamas. I’ve been writing and talking about aparigraha quite a bit lately. You can learn more about it at here on my blog, where I’m also in my last leg of the 30 day video blogging challenge.
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Thank you all so so much for listening. I appreciate your support and offer this practice up to you with deep gratitude. I just read the most wonderful tweet from Deepak Chopra and feel it’s most appropriate given my feelings about this podcast:
I make my vocation my vacation. I know that I am following my bliss when my work is an act of love and devotion. Every day is a joy to live!
I actually have a bit of embarrassing news: I have been giving out the wrong phone number for months…on accident! My google voice message line is ACTUALLY 503-583-2599. Please call. I update the outgoing message with something new all of the time~~ You don’t even need to leave a message, you can just call to listen.
Or.
Email me: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com
Twitter: twitter.com/yoginiinthehood
Web: www.sunroseyoga.com
Also, I have a teeny favor, since my birthday is coming up in June. If you enjoy the podcast, could you take a moment to write a review of it in iTunes? That would be fantastic! Thank you.
And so, with that. I wish you peace on your path, love in your heart, and light in your eyes until we meet again and always, Namaste.
Photos of the asanas are available in this photo-set.
Today’s Chant is the Lakshmi Mantra: Om Shreem Mahalakshmeyei Namaha.
Asanas:
Sukhasana.
Soft side stretches.
Sukhasana fold.
Adho mukha svanasana (down-dog).
Twisting lunge.
Adho mukha svanasana (down-dog).
Virabhadrasana i (warrior i), Parsvottanasana (intense stretch), Parivrtta trikonasana (revolved triangle).
Adho mukha svanasana (down-dog).
Koala bear (twisted down-dog).
Table.
Squat, utkatasana (lightning bolt).
Table.
Ardha bhekasana (half frog).
Dolphin, 1-leg dolphin.
Table.
Eka pada kapotasana (pigeon).
Paripurna navasana (boat).
Setu bandha sarvangasana (bridge), Urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow).
Reclined leg stretch.
Windshield wiper legs.
Savasana.
OM.
Tuesday May 04, 2010
Episode 34-- Spaces in Time
Tuesday May 04, 2010
Tuesday May 04, 2010
Jai! Yogis.
Welcome you to Episode 34 of the Sunrose Yoga Podcast. Today’s class is a live recording from an hour-long level 2 class where we turn our attention to the spaces between—spaces between movements, spaces between breaths, spaces between thoughts. This begins with a strong flow and works into some arm balances and inversions. I hope you love it!
There were technical difficulties with last week’s video class. If you haven’t been able to watch this 30 minute video class, please visit my blog—sunroseyoga.wordpress.com to view that class.
I thank you all so much for your support. Thank you Cathy and Sandra!
Please connect:
Email: sunroseyoga@gmail.com
Voice: (503) 523-2599
Twitter: http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehood
Wishing you peace. & LOVE. On your path.Always.
Namaste.
Kelly
Beautiful seat.
Chakravakasana (table).
Adho mukha svanasana (down-dog).
3-leg dog with hip peel.
Anjaneyasana (crescent lunge).
Plank, floor, bhujangasana (cobra).
Uttanasana (forward fold).
Chaturanga dandasana (4-limbed staff).
Utkatasana (fierce, chair…lightning BOLT)
Urdhva mukha svanasana (up-dog).
Parivrtta utkatasana (twisted lightning).
Virabhadrasana I (warrior i).
Parsvottanasana (extreme stretch).
Parivrtta trikonasana (revolved triangle).
Salabhasana (locust).
Vasisthasana (peaceful sage…side plank).
Anjaneyasana, twisted anjaneyasana, lizard, twisted lizard mermaid.
Cat.
Bhakasana (crow/crane) & baby Crow.
Sirsasana I (headstand).
Sarvangasana (shoulderstand).
Halasana (plough).
Matsyasana (fish).
Setu bandha sarvangasana (bridge).
Urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow).
Jathara parivarthanasana (hip rolls).
Savasana (restful corpse).
Om-Shanti-Om.
*LOVE*
kelly
Thursday Apr 15, 2010
Episode 31--The Miracle of Mindfulness
Thursday Apr 15, 2010
Thursday Apr 15, 2010
Blessings, dear Yogis.
Sending you LOVE from Seattle and much gratitude for your support of the podcast. Today’s class is 60 minutes in length and is a level 1-2 class. Thank you for joining the class! I am grateful that you share your practice with me.
If you enjoy this podcast, please consider writing us a review in iTunes. This helps get the word out about the Sunrose Yoga Community~~ and we want to share the yoga!
News:
- My month of video-blogging has begun. It’s day 3—check it out at sunroseyoga.wordpress.com. I’m sharing yoga tips, philosophy nuggets, chants, and some mini-interviews.
- If you are curious about the difference between cobra & upward dog, check out DAY 2!!
- Seattle yogis, Sunday 4:30pm, I’m teaching at Community Fitness in Ravenna. All-levels, hatha flow. 2113 ne 65th street.
Shout-outs:
- Hello to my Kasey and to Michael. Hello to Anne!
Tell your yoga stories, ask questions, Connect:
Email: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com
Voicemail: 503-523-2599
Twitter: @yoginiinthehood
Blog: www.sunroseyoga.wordpress.com
Again, I am so grateful for your support of this podcast—simply by listening you are sending a bit of your love!
~LOVE~
kelly
MUSIC in this class is by Deva Premal, Massage Zen Garden, and Natural Massage.
Asanas (Postures)~~ View photos of asanas by visiting this photoset. Tall seat~ Chakravakasana vinyasa (chakravakasana, bhaktasana, adho mukha svanasana) Adho mukha svanasana Deep lunge Uttanasana-to-Monkey x 3 Utkatasana Plank, Bhujangasana Ardha uttanasana Anjaneyasana Urdhva mukha svanasana Parivrtta anjaneyasana Parivrtta adho mukha svanasana Virabhadrasana i Salabhasana, variations. Vrksasana Octopus Natarajasana Prasarita Padottanasana. Heart like a wheel. Wide down-dog. Horse. Malasana. Pasasana. Paripurna Navasana. Marichyasana i. Ardha Matsyendrasana. Viparita karani. Sarvangasana. Halasana. Matsyasana (supported). Jathara Parivarthanasana. Savasana.Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Episode 29--Spring Sensations
Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Wednesday Mar 31, 2010
Namaste, dear YOGIS.
Spring blessings to you! Today's class is 30 minutes in length. This is a level 2 class (basic knowledge of postures is implied in instruction) focusing our reconnection with Earth-energy during the glorious months of spring. We come back into our bodies during this time. Let's connect more deeply with the natural world around us. To that end, find your favorite animal or plant posture and practice it often outdoors! {To view photos & videos of today's class, click this link.} The music you hear in the background of today's class is by Deva Premal, who I had the great joy of experiencing live in concert last week. If you have the opportunity to hear Deva, Miten & Manose, you simply must-- they bring such love to the music. Introductory music is by Seruiqam via Podsafe Audio. Thank you, dears, for your sweet support of this podcast. Special thanks this week to Peggy, Jenny & the other lunchtime yogis who practice with them! I am so happy to be a part of your practice. A shout-out to Ms. Audrey who let me know she stepped into the world inversions this week and is now dancin' on the ceiling! I hope you share your yoga story with me too-- or just let me know you are listening.*Connect*
Email: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} comVoice: 503 523 2599Twitter: yoginiinthehoodWeb: www.sunroseyoga.comBlog: www.sunroseyoga.wordpress.comALL LOVE,
always.
Kelly
Thursday Mar 25, 2010
Episode 28--Spring Santosha
Thursday Mar 25, 2010
Thursday Mar 25, 2010
Blessings, dear yogis.
THANK you so so much for joining the Sunrose Yoga Sanga (community) and for sharing your practice with this podcast. Today's class was recorded live at Community Fitness, where I teach on Thursday nights and Monday afternoons. This class is an hour long and focuses on Santosha-- the yogic concept of contentment. We began our study of Santosha several episodes ago. Today we look at this niyama (observance) a bit more closely, and cultivate deep contentment within our practice, our SELVES, in order to share the love with others more readily. This seems particularly appropriate to me around the Spring Equinox--which is the new year in some parts of the year-- a time to reflect on our intentions for the year and move into the fullness of their expression. Thank you so much for your emails, tweets, comments and donations. We are now up to over 3,000 subscribers!! You are amazing, dears!Please get in touch with your yoga stories!
ALL LOVE,
Kelly