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Yoga Tip
Just before sitting in Awkward Posture, ask students
to place weight on their heels as they sit back on that imaginary chair.
Affirmation for back bending when heart chakra
is open:
I lovingly live my life to the fullest!
Yoga Tip
When instructing cobra, give the direction to push
tops of the feet down causing the raising of the kneecaps off the floor prior to lifting from the belly button up... with
elbows tucked close to sides...it really makes a difference!(from Melinda's class!)
Affirmation in cobra and other
spine strengthening poses:
I am supported by Life.
Yoga Tip
When standing in mountain pose visualize your skeleton
and each bone strengthening with each breath.
Affirmation for skeleton: I stand up for myself and Life supports me
in unexpected, loving ways.
Yoga Tip
Standing in mountain pose prior to Pranayama Breathing, tilt the pelvis forward
and feel the elongation of the spine throughout the breathing. (from Tevi in NYC Bikram Yoga)
Affirmation for breath:
I love life. It is safe to live.
Yoga Tip
Begin each posture standing in stillness. Be open and receptive, relaxing
the legs, letting go of tensions in body/mind and receiving earth energies into our bodies. (Kriya yoga class with Marshall
Govindan in Toronto Yoga Show)
Affirmation: I am the loving operator of my mind.
Yoga Tip
When setting up
for spine twist, sit up and forward and breathe deeply as you elongate the spine before you turn your head and shoulders.
(from Bea's Vinyasa class)
Affirmation: I am supported by life.
Yoga Tip
Camel
Prior to starting the back
bend and lifting your upper torso, concentrate on your shins-send your grounding there. Then place your hands on your hips
fingers pointing downward to that grounding.(Patricia-Ft. Lauderdale)
Affirmation: I bend and flow with ease and all
is well.
Yoga Tip
Meditating
Learning to meditate is a lifelong endeavor...Focus on the sensations of each breath
feeling your lungs expand as you release your thoughts like flowing water...patience, love, and self-acceptance result. (Randy
at Canyon Ranch-Tucson)
Affirmation: I feel tranquility in each thought ...releasing that thought to the universe I
find inner peace.
Yoga Tip
Standing in Warrior with arms reaching east and west; use your middle finger to send
the energy out, strengthening your arms reach with each exhaling breath in a symphony of movement. Change your warrior direction
from left to right, rotating your shoulders and feet back and forth feeling the release this powerful pose. (Dana at Laughing
Lotus, New York City)
Affirmation: I am at one with the dual forces of nature.
Yoga Tip
Concentration in
all of the postures requires discipline..."Slow down and think about each movement in your postures. Driving a car 10 miles
at 60 miles an hour and then writing down what you saw would be much more difficult than driving 10 miles at 10 miles per
hour. Imagine how much more you would see and feel, just by slowing down!"
(Chrissy at Ft. Lauderdale Yoga with Jimmy Barkan)
Affirmation:
I am safe. I AM good enough.
Yoga Tip
Awkward Posture: Second part as you come up on your toes, bend your knees
slightly and then lift the heels higher and slide down that imaginary wall keeping those heels lifted. (Tami at Ft. Lauderdale
Yoga with Jimmy Barkan)
Affirmation: No matter how dark the path, it always leads to light.
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