The Yoga At hOMe Podcast

Episode 40: Durga and the energy of the mother

Padmasana, part 1. In this episode we begin to look at padmasana, the lotus pose, and one of the most overlooked ways to prepare the body for this posture. We also focus on the symbolism of the lotus as a symbol of fertility and the energy of Durga as an aspect of the Mother Goddess.

 

Level 2

Suggested props: blanket, 2 blocks

 

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 39: Pranayama and Meditation

A short practice of mindful breathing and meditation. These simple practices help restore and rejuvenate the mind. 

 

Level 1

 

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 38: Have patience

The mental and physical aspects of yoga are a slow and steady process. Patanjali indicates this in sutra 1.14 when he says a practice is built over a long time with patience, devotion, and faith.  In our physical practice we can’t expect to experience full freedom in our postures without first taking the time and developing the patience to focus on detailed attention. In this class we’ll slowly build to our peak pose, ardha chandra chapasana.

 

Level 3

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, blanket

 

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 37: What's the rush?

With the regenerative spirit of spring and the increased activity, are you feeling pulled to take on more commitments?  What’s the rush?  What if instead of speeding up this spring you were to slow down and just enjoy the vibrant beauty of the season? In this asana practice you’ll slow down and pay detailed attention to slow preparation for our peak pose, baby rainbow.

Level 1

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, blanket

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 36: Bloom where you are planted

Like a lotus rising out of the muck, you don’t have to wait for your circumstances to be different in order to grow. Systematically prepare your body to rise like the lotus.  This class features excerpts from Nicolai Bachman’s book Path of the Yoga Sutras.

Level 3

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, blanket

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 35: Reset your internal clock (slow flow)

This is the slow flow companion episode to episode 34. This practice was recorded the Monday after the change to Daylight Savings. The sequence is designed to gently energize the body and help reset the internal clock. Use this practice anytime you’ve had a restless night, stayed up past your bedtime, or experience jet lag.

Level 2

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, blanket

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 34: Reset your internal clock (level 1)

This practice was recorded the Monday after the change to Daylight Savings. The sequence is designed to gently energize the body and help reset the internal clock. Use this practice anytime you’ve had a restless night, stayed up past your bedtime, or experience jet lag.

Level 1

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, blanket

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

EPISODE 33: Ayurvedic Yoga: The 5 Vayus

Prana, our vital life force, moves in 5 different ways. In this class we’ll work through a sequence 

that brings these movements of energy into harmony, leaving you feeling refreshed and balanced.

Level 2

Suggested Props: 2 blocks, blanket

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

EPISODE 32: Practice L-shaped handstand

Have you ever just stopped to ask yourself what YOU want? Not what society expects or wants from you, but what YOU really want. Make a connection to the unchanging part of who you are, your purusha, 

Level 3

Suggested Props: Blanket, 2 blocks, strap

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid

Episode 31: Finding True Happiness

Vinyasa 90 Minutes

Reading an excerpt from Nicolai Bachman’s Path of the Yoga Sutra, we focus on the awareness that we are more than the outer forms that are constantly in flux and instead connect to the unchanging light within.

Level 3

Suggested Props: Blanket, 2 blocks, strap

Intro Music: Magic Hour by Dj Taz Rashid