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OK Everyone! Most of you are getting the hang of things and catching on that each of these weeks has been themed around one of the Chakras. You have also noticed that we are moving in an ascending order. If one does the math, since we started this two weeks ago, that means this week is the Third Chakra, Manipura.⠀
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Most people think that we will do lots of abdominals since this is the belly center. Sure, we will do some of those. And, the core is not just abdominals. A strong core helps us sit and stand straight, with a sense of comfort and stability within. A strong, kind, inner power. Come join us!⠀
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TANTRA FLOW YOGA (livestream and on demand)⠀
Tues 9:00 - 10:15 am Full flowing practice, all levels⠀
Thurs 9:00 - 9:30 am Pranayama & Meditation⠀
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@centerforyogala (live, in person)⠀
MWF 12:15 - 1:30 pm Level 2 & 3 Flow⠀
Sat 10:00 - 11:15 am Level 2 & 3 Flow⠀
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See my BIO for Links to join us⠀
#manipurachakra #chakra #applecore #findingyourcenter #tantraflowyoga ⠀
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📷: @lenkaminarik ⠀

Yahooo! I am so excited to announce a wonderful collaboration with the divine @renequenell as we take you through the nine nights (and days) of the sacred Navaratri season. ⠀
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Navaratri is a very special time in India, yoga`s homeland, as a time to call upon the Divine Mother to help us through our challenges and obstacles. Each day is devoted to one aspect of Her and practitioners use mantras, prayers, rituals to pay homage to each aspect. We call upon the qualities and use them to help us through our day, seeing divinity in our daily life. ⠀
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Come join René and I as we take you through a very accessible method to participate in Navaratri, while still tending to your responsibilities. We will meet in two weeks for an Opening Ceremony and short practice. Then, each morning we meet for 30 minutes to do specific practices for each deity. The last day is a celebration and closing ceremony and we have a fun mantra to share with you.⠀
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The whole program is offered livestream via Zoom with recordings available if you can`t be with us live. All levels and body types welcome. This is for your soul. ⠀
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NINE DAYS TO AN OPEN HEART⠀
Honoring the Sacred Season of Navaratri⠀
Sat. 10/14 Opening Ceremony⠀
10/15 - 24 Morning Practices⠀
Price: $199 Early Bird Discount available until 10/7⠀
$249 Regular Rate⠀
https://bit.ly/3ta4Xxv ⠀
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#navaratri #ninenights #divinemother #sri #tantraflowyoga

Something very exciting is coming! ⠀
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SAVE THE DATES: Oct. 15 - 24 for an opportunity to weave more of the sacred into your practice for a deeper experience. This will be offered online so that you can participate in the comfort of your own home with short, sweet sessions. ⠀
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More soon! Are you on my email list? Go to my website and sign up. The newsletter with huge announcement comes verrrryyyyy soon......⠀
(See Link in my BIO for website)⠀
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#madurga #sacredtimes #deepenyourpractice #alignwiththedivine #tantraflowyoga⠀

This is a photo of me demonstrating some Hands-On Adjustments to Dandasana, the seated staff position. I was finishing with the student and tending to a question from across the room

An experienced teacher is one who is able to address a specific note to one student, while still running the whole class. During COVID when we were teaching everything online, even when I couldn`t see students, I knew most of the possible misalignments from the decades of teaching in person. I knew specific notes to offer to prevent potential problems and how to help most people get the most out of an experience.

This is not a bragging of my skills. Anyone who keeps showing up and teaching gains this skill. So, when people express that they feel as if I have eyes in the back of my head, well, .... maybe I do. And, maybe I`m just so familiar with the potential pitfals and want to prevent them no matter if I can see you or not. Because, I care about you.

Sending you care for your practice, and for you.

#yogateaching #handsonadjustments #eyesinthebackofthehead #abhyasa #continuedpractice #earthyogamallorca #teachertrainingmemories#tantraflowyoga

The theme for this week`s classes is the Second Chakra, Swadhisthana Chakra. ⠀
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The element for the Second Chakra is water. Water is symbolic for movement; when it`s completely still it is no longer water but ice. We can tap into the fluids that are continuously flowing within us. We can also connect the water within us to the water outside of us that is in our oceans, lakes, pools, faucets... everywhere. We are part of the water that is all around us.⠀
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While many want to talk about the sensuality and sexuality of the Second Chakra, the root of that sexy stuff is the ability to flow with our desires and aversions without getting hooked. Can we be OK if our desires are not met? Can we be OK while experiencing hurt and discomfort, or do we harden to prevent vulnerability? Can we flow with life, especially when things are not going our way? ⠀
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We will be playing with the Swadhisthana Chakra, mostly through asana in my public classes at @centerforyogala. We will dive deeper through more esoteric approaches in my online classes through Tantra Flow Yoga. Come join me. ⠀
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MWF 12:15 - 1:30 pm @centerforyogala ⠀
Tues 9:00 - 10:15 am Tantra Flow Yoga Full Practice⠀
Thurs 9:00 - 9:30 am Pranayama & Meditation⠀
Sat 10:00 - 11:30 am @centerforyogala ⠀
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See Links in my BIO to join. ⠀
#swadhisthana #secondchakra #belikewater #letitflow #centerforyogala #tantraflowyoga #vam⠀

Happy Autumn Equinox to those in the Northern Hemisphere!
Happy Spring Equinox to those in the Southern Hemisphere!

.... (now I know why they call it Fall. Everything falls. And that is Natural.)

#fallseason #autumnequinox #portlandoregonmemories #tantraflowyoga

Did you know that you can take as many classes with me, livestream and on demand, for a whole week - for FREE?

This includes over 200 asana classes, gobs of Pranayama and Meditation classes, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, and even talks on the Bhagavad Gita and Katha Upanishad.

Come join me at 9:00 am PST today for a class that is focused on the Muladhara Chakra, the First Chakra. We will weave subtle body, Tantric aspects, into a fun flowing practice. The class is uploaded to the On Demand Library soon afterwards. So, if you can`t make it live via Zoom with us, go to the New Releases to catch it at your convenience.

Come join me on Thursday morning at 9:00 am PST for a 30-minute Pranayama and Meditation practice focused on the Muladhara Chakra.

After a whole week of fabulous yoga, let the weekly membership go if you desire. Or, choose to stay and continue practicing with us for the monthly subscription rate is quite affordable. Either way, this is just proof that there are some good things happening in this world. 😉

See Link in my BIO to sign up.

#tantraflowyoga #onlineclasses #livestream #thereismoretoyogathanasana #thisisthemore

This past weekend I began teaching a 50-hour module, part of a 200-hour yoga teacher training for @centerforyogala. We are using the journey of the Chakras as an outline for learning. The focus for this past weekend was First Chakra, Muladhara Chakra. ⠀
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It is likely that some of those students will be taking my classes. And, students from the Master Training in Subtle Body have been showing up to take classes. Everyone wants to see how I am weaving this material in my classes. ⠀
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So, this week`s theme is: Root Chakra! Let`s get rooted, stable and steady to handle anything that comes across our moments. Remember, we don`t just practice to feel good. We practice to manage those moments when we don`t feel good. Both feelings are part of life and it`s an honor to have all experiences.⠀
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@centerforyogala (live, in person)⠀
MWF 12:15 - 1:30 pm Level 2 & 3⠀
Sat 10:00 - 11:30 am Level 2 & 3⠀
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Tantra Flow Yoga (livestream and on demand)⠀
Tues 9:00 - 10:15 am Flow w Pranayama & Meditation⠀
Thurs 9:00 - 9:30 am Pranayama & Meditation⠀
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See Links in my BIO⠀
#yogapractice #rootchakra #getgrounded #innerstability #centerforyogala #tantraflowyoga #yogaismedicine

#witness #buddhi #wisdom