One of the great things I love about attending True Hot Yoga classes is the incorporation of breathing techniques within the poses. These not only help in releasing physical tension, but also in dispelling the stresses built up over time. Slowing down and paying attention to the breathing is a calming practice that can open the gateways to a deeper awareness of oneself and … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Incorporating Breathing Techniques in True Hot Yoga Classes
Daily Yoga and Meditation Practice
Something So Small Can Make a Huge Shift
I got up to the alarm at 2:30 am. I was awake at 2 am but chose to stay in bed. The surprising insight from today didn't come from the practice rather the change I made to my morning routine—this morning when I went to the kitchen, rather than simply drinking some water and having a spoonful of coconut puree, I made my morning tea and filled up a glass of water to take with … [Read more...] about Something So Small Can Make a Huge Shift
Just a Reminder Not To Do Too Much
Yesterday’s practice was awesome. And I got excited that yesterday’s practice was going to carry over into today .In all that excitement, I forgot that less is more. And rather than being satisfied with the box breathing and doing the Mula bandha on the holds during half sun salutations. I decided to do the Mula bandha lock for the whole practice because imagine how … [Read more...] about Just a Reminder Not To Do Too Much
The Smoldering White Heat Of The Practice
Last night I was exhausted and couldn’t breathe through my nose. A part of me was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to breathe through my nose this morning. Also, I cut short my evening practice but still got in my 35-minute meditation, which is the most crucial part of my evening practice. When I got up around 4, it was a challenge to breathe through my nose; however, within a … [Read more...] about The Smoldering White Heat Of The Practice
A Breakthrough Saturday Morning
I finished my morning practice around 15 or 20 minutes ago (I think), and I'm still not fully grounded in this reality. I tried writing in my journal but couldn't keep coherent thoughts or progression in my mind long enough. After eating some coconut puree and a couple of guacamole mini packs, my partner put some grounding essential oils on me and gave me some carrots to … [Read more...] about A Breakthrough Saturday Morning