Special guests give a brief talk on different topics related to yoga, meditation and nutrition just before class.
The Roots of YogaThe practice of Yoga being passed down through stories and archetypes such as Ganesha or Krishna. Three forms of yoga Jnana, Karma, and Bhakti that influence what we know as the 8 limbs of yoga, today in modern yoga. The concept of yoga reaches beyond wearing the stretch pants on the mat and the movement is just one part of the 8 limbs of yoga. The 8 limbs and sharing the whole experience of what yoga is. Touching upon the yamas, niyamas, pratyahara, raja yoga and samadhi.
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Rina Deshpande
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Melody SchroeerYoga Instructor
New York |
Dharma Talk“Your hand opens andcloses, opens and closes. If it were always a fist or always stretched open, you would be paralysed. Your deepest presence is in every small contracting and expanding, the two as beautifully balanced and coordinated as birds' wings.”
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Nutrition, Detox & Skin HealthSimple Detox Methods for Fall
Going into fall and flu season, with tips on what you can do now to set you up for success in the new season. DeclutterIng your diet after coming off of a season of potlucks, summer parties, and feast food. How eating foods that are not right for you create stress and burden on your body organs. Foods to favor for the colder months that don't make you feel over sluggish. Make little shifts that Incorporate lifestyle habits that set you up for good health.
Heal Your Skin From Inside Out for Fall
Factors that go into beautiful glowing skin make sure you have your diet dialed in, eat in a way that supports your body, getting rid of food allergens and eliminating sugar when you have acne or eczema. Sugar is inflammatory and throws off blood sugar balance, dairy contains hormones even if organic. Breakouts on cheekbones is an indicator of dairy sensitivity. As we get into the winter months, we are prone to dry skin so favor fish oil vegan or algae oil .
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Fauzia MorganNutritionist & Esthetician
Hawaii |
Photos by Joelle