Not sure what to bring to a Vinyasa Yoga Class?
This is all you need: 1. Water bottle. 2. Yoga mats are provided however if you prefer to use your own, your more than welcome to bring it! 3. Make sure you are wearing comfortable sports clothes that allow you to stretch. 4. A spare hair tie in case of yours breaking during class. 5. Yourself! 6. A positive mindset and being willing to learn! Have a favourite item you love to bring to class? Let us know!
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LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!
During yoga classes your instructor will tell you do move a certain way but that doesn't mean that you need to. Sometimes you just have days where your body and your mind just aren't on the same page. This is where people (all of us at some point!) let our ego get in the way. Your ego is that little voice telling you to push even further in a pose even though you are in so much pain! I could do this pose yesterday!! Why?! This is where you need to listen to your body and accept it that you can't move that way for today. Otherwise if you keep pushing and fueling your ego you normally end up with an injury! Not long ago I did exactly that with my neck! So modify, modify and modify for YOUR OWN BODY!!! If your unsure how to modify then always ask your teacher! With love & light Sophie Sitting comfortably or lying down with eyes closed, let's begin by becoming aware of the breath...... Feel the breath as it enters with a cool feeling and then warming as it gently travels down into the lungs..... Fill the lungs with a deep inhale, bringing in energy, vitality and prana, the life force..... As you exhale, feel the body releasing toxins, stress and any negativity that has accumulated, as it drains down into the ground..... Stay with this breath, focusing on the feeling of deep peace for ten deep inhalations and exhalations.... Feel the subtle vibration of energy that runs through the body.... Become aware of the warmth and tingling of every cell..... Feel the energy that is in the extended environment, out to infinity, in the entire cosmos, in every part of nature and in every living thing..... Bring all those energies together and feel them as one..... Visualize all of that energy shining as brightly as a thousand suns..... Bring the shining glow of bright energy over the crown of the head..... Feel it starting to funnel down into your body from the top of your head, slowly going down into your face and neck, traveling down into the shoulders, down the arms, all the way down to the fingers..... Feel the healing energy and light going down into your chest and let that healing light fill your heart. Allow your heart to feel the magnificent healing, warmth and unconditional love.... Stay with this feeling of warmth and love for five deep slow breaths..... Feel the healing light go down into your hips..... Feel it continue traveling down your legs all the way down to your toes..... Your whole body is now filled with Divine Healing Light and Energy..... Allow that Healing Energy to completely fill all physical areas that need healing energy..... Feel it warming, healing and expanding through the areas...... Now bring your awareness to any emotional difficulties and allow the Divine Healing Light to bring peace and healing to any emotional issues or traumas..... Bring your awareness to any intentions or desires that you may have..... Hold the thoughts of those intentions or desires as you allow the Healing Energy to bring your deepest desires to life and your intentions into reality..... Feel your connection to Divine Energy and Light, and know that all is ONE..... Stay with this deep, relaxing, peaceful feeling of bliss. When the guided meditation is over, stay seated or lying down, then gently bring your awareness back into the room. Stay in this place of deep peace and relaxation as you surrender completely for a few more moments, then give thanks to your Higher Self and know that you have completed a very healing and profound practice. I hope you enjoyed this, If you would like to see anything in particular on this blog please let me know! With love & light Sophie Ever wondered why yoga teachers say at the start of your class "Set your intentions for class"?
Yoga is the practice in being your best self, no I don't mean being perfect ;) I mean being the best you, setting yourself good intentions even out of your yoga class. This could be a range of different things, even as simple as putting aside a certain amount of time for yourself by waking up a little earlier than you have to (worth it). In this time you could make yourself a nice healthy breakfast to start your day right and have time to appreciate it. Or even by doing a quick 15 minute yoga class online. However in a yoga class setting your intentions doesn't mean to push yourself to your extreme. It means to acknowledge where your body and mind is at on the day and accepting it. It is so hard to not get your ego in the way but it is so important to listen to your body. If you don't you could injure yourself or injure yourself even more. It has happened to all of us, admittedly to me not long ago too. It is such a frustrating place! You know you can do it but for some reason it's just not happening! Please be patient and with determination and regular yoga classes you will get there. With love & light Sophie |
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