WILDCAT YOGA CLUB

Episode 15-- Open your Heart to JOY!

Namaste dear ones! Thank you so much for sharing your time with the Sunrose Yoga Podcast.  I am so grateful for you and your support.  This week's class focuses on the ultimate heart opening postures: back-bends.  This class is the first in a two part series on back bends.  Today's class emphasizes the anatomical subtleties of these postures, culminating in urdhva dhanurasana, while next week's class will turn to the energetic properties of the same postures.  Backbending postures require strength in the quadriceps, shoulders and core.  To create space in the low back (instead of compression), we draw the tailbone toward earth, while widening our pelvic bowl (spreading the outer thighs and sitting bones).  Lift the heart, while relaxing the shoulders.  Fill your heart with JOY in the postures! With love & gratitude, Kelly Please connect with me: email: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com phone: (503) 583-5299 twitter: @yoginiinthehood Thank you thank you!  Leslie, for the sweet review in iTunes! Amy for your donation! Listeners, please visit The Prana Mama, a donor to this podcast. The postures: Easy seat, anjali mudra. Bhaktasana (devotional pose). Adho mukha svanasana (downward-facing dog) to three-legged dog. Deep lunge. Ardha uttanasana- uttanasana (1/2 lifts). Anjaneyasana (crescent pose). Plank. Sphynx. Bhujangasana (cobra). Adho Mukha Svanasana. Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended lateral angle). Virabhadrasana i with garuda arms (warrior i with eagle arms). Natarajasana (dancing Shiva). Dhanurasana (bow). Eka pada kapotasana (pigeon i, ii). Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (bridge). Urdhva dhanurasana (upward bow). **Tip: if you are fearful about upward bow, begin by backbending over an exercise ball (photos to follow). Happy baby. Savasana (pose of rest). OM! Shanti!

Episode 14--Liberation!

Namaste dear yogis, Thank you so much for joining me for today's podcast, a live, full-length level 2 class.  This class emphasizes strengthening the shoulders and core.  I hope it inspires a bit of joy in your life.  YOU inspire me!! I feel deep gratitude for each and every one of you.  Thank you for your emails and donations (Maria, Amy, Nancy, Trina-- THANK you for the big LOVES).  Please do connect with me by emailing sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com or by calling (503)583-2599.  You can also follow me on twitter--- http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehood. Peace. & LOVE. always.  kelly Balasana-Child's pose/ Bhaktasana-devotional; Adho Mukha Svanasana-down dog; 3-legged dog; 1/2 lifts; surya namaskar a; flip-dog & vasistasana;  surya namaskar b; surya c; plank-forearm plank;   anjaneyasana namaskar (anjaney, ostrich, twist, lizard); ustrasana; navasana hops;   sarvangasana; halasana; matsyasana; bridge; dead bug; hip rolls. Savasana.    

Metta meditation:

May you be happy.  May you be healthy. May you be free. May you be at peace. May you know love. May you be awakened to your own true nature.

Namaste.

Episode 13-- What is REAL.

Namaste, dear yogis. Thank you for joining me for this week's podcast, a full-length yoga class at the intersection of matter, energy & consciousness.  This week's podcast is an all-levels class.  Music for the intro provided by Satya on Podsafe Audio. Please please please get in touch.  I love receiving your messages and emails.  This podcast is for you, dear listeners, so let me know what you are looking for in your practice. email: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com phone message line: (503) 583-2599 please subscribe! please review me in iTunes!  LOVE LOVE LOVE. All good things, Kelly *** Intention: To relieve suffering in all beings.  To connect to what is real... LOVE.                      om. om. om. Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!

Episode 12--Deep Awareness.

Namaste, dear-ones.

Episode 12 focuses on cultivating awareness of the connections in our own body, so that we can tune into the connections between all beings.  Allow yourself to notice your body coming into complete integration within... and without. Dedication: To the open expansion of channels connecting all beings to each other and to our true nature. Blessings. Kelly Thank you all so so much for listening and for your support.  If you'd like to give me an early holiday gift, please write a review in iTunes.  Share this podcast with your friends and family.  Please subscribe if you haven't already. Connect with me via-- email: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com voice mail: 503-583-2599 twitter: @yoginiinthehood tumblr: sunroseyoga All LOVE! Always.                      om.

Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu. {May all beings everywhere be happy & free.}

Episode 11: Empower yourself with LOVE

Hello hello, dear friends.

 

Thank you so much for joining me for today’s podcast. 

Today’s episode features a full-length, level 2 class focusing on empowering ourselves with LOVE.  Transform your fears into love and you will be blown away by what happens.

 

With LOVE + Gratitude, I offer this up to you.

All good things.

Namaste.

 

Thank you Travelbean for your review in iTunes.  Thank you to Trina for your email & ideas for future podcasts.  Thank you each and every person for listening and for sharing your magic with the world.

 

If you are interested in supporting this podcast, please write me a SWEET review in iTunes.  It only takes a minute—tell the world what you love about it!

 

To connect, email me at sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com.  Leave me a voicemail at 503-583-2599.  Follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehoodor tumblr http://sunroseyoga.tumblr.com/.

 

BLESSINGS.

Kelly

 

 tall seat.  chakravakasana vinyasa.

  3-legged dog, plank, dynamic lunge

 anjaneyasana, parivrtta anjaneyasana, ostrich

 virabhadrasana ii, reverse warrior, utthita parsvakonasana

 dolphin, adho mukha svanasana, shift

 standing split, L-pose, urdhva vrksasana

    urdhva vrksasana, diamond, saddle

 seal, dragonfly

 savasana

 

om. om. om. shanti! shanti! shanti!

 

 

 

Sirsasana-headstand Video Workshop

Dears,

Click here to view the headstand workshop.

Namaste Kelly email: sunroseyoga@gmail.com twitter: @yoginiinthehood tumblr: http://sunroseyoga.tumblr.com phone: (503) 583-2599 LISTEN:

Video Workshop 1-- Sirsasana I

Namaste, dears. Today's episode features a video workshop on headstand (Sirsasana I).  This class is intended for students who have been exploring the possibility of going into headstand, but who could use a break-down of the various components. Thank you so much for joining me.

Connect with me:  email me at sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com; follow me on twitter http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehood/or on tumblr http://sunroseyoga.tumblr.com/.  Call our message line (we give and receive messages) 503-583-2599.

Yoga Journal outlines the many benefits of Sirsasana, including:

Calms the brain and helps relieve stress and mild depression

Stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands

Strengthens the arms, legs, and spine

Strengthens the lungs

Tones the abdominal organs

Improves digestion

Helps relieve the symptoms of menopause

Therapeutic for asthma, infertility, insomnia, and sinusitis

Before practicing sirsasana, warm up with surya namaskar (sun salutations), followed by core strengtheners (bridge, boat, locust, standing poses with belly pulled toward spine). Follow sirsasana with sarvangasana (shoulder stand), halasana (plough), matsyasana (fish) or saddle, and apanasana. Finish your practice with hip rolls, savasana (corpse, at least 5 minutes), and a seated meditation (need help starting? check out this video). Namaste. peace. & LOVE. always. kelly {Click this image to view the video.} Considerations: Please do NOT begina headstand practice if you are pregnant, though experienced practicioners can continue practicing sirsasana throughout pregnancy.  If you have high blood pressure, heart conditions, eye injuries, neck injuries, or back injuries, please do not attempt headstand without first consulting your healthcare provider AND working with your regular yoga teacher in-person.  This video is intended for yogis who are familiar with headstand, but need additional mechanical advice. MUSIC:  Seruiqam, Sevish, and Jack Jeffrey

Episode 10-- Yoga for a Good Night

  Namaste, yogis. Rest is an important component of our overall health.  Like the breath, our sleep can be both an indicator of and a product of our present mental state.  By that I mean that on one hand, an agitated mind can cause fitful sleep, and on the other hand, a night without rest can lead to agitation in the mind and body.  The sequence of postures featured in this podcast invite calm, to assist in creating an environment that encourages restful sleep.  You may wish to incorporate the whole sequence into your evening routine, or just a few of the poses that most assist you in transitioning from wakefulness to sleep. This podcast features podsafe music by Seruiqam and The Eternal via Podsafe Audio. Thank you all so much for listening. Please do get in touch: email me at sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com, follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehood, or follow me on tumblr at http://sunroseyoga.tumblr.com/.   Tell me your story. Much gratitude to those of you who have donated to this podcast.  My heart is open to you. peace. & LOVE. always. Kelly  viparita karani  sarvangasana halasana  matsyasana  diamond bharadvajasana  saddle supta baddhakonasana  savasana.  rest. rest. rest.

Episode 9: Beautiful Morning

Namaste, Dears. Today's podcast features a 30 minute yoga class intended to begin your day with ease & calm.  Our intention is to remain with the present rather than jumping ahead to our to-do list.  Thank you for joining us in this practice. Thank you for your emails.  Contact me via email: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com.  Also, a wonderful gift would be a few sweet comments in iTunes-- thank you thankyou! All good things, Kelly  anjaneyasana  adho mukha svanasana plank cobra sunflowers horse cowgirl squat  diamond  paripurna navasana roll-ups   parivrtta anjaneyasana  vira 1 vira2  reverse warrior  ardha matsyendrasana  sit. thank you. breathe.

Episode 8-- Make fire & let go.

Namaste my dears, Today's episode features a live recording of my Monday afternoon flow class.  This class is a strong level 2 and focuses on the Manipura Chakra (solar plexus, seat of power).  The point of building heat and fostering strength in this practice is to let go of thoughts that interfere with our return to the divine.  Focus your attention on the process, rather than the "product".  Feel prana penetrating each cell of the body.  Let go of what you do not need, and let your divine nature shine. Begin in child's pose (balasana).  (My recording began after we already assumed child's pose.) Thank you so so much for your support. Thank you Miss Sara & Miss Amy for your sweet support! Namaste. Email me: sunroseyoga {at} gmail {dot} com Follow me on twitter: http://twitter.com/yoginiinthehood/. Music in this podcast is provided by Seruiqam.