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Tuesday 18 August 2015

Belated Ashtanga - Tim Miller @ Triyoga




Love a selfie. Especially with Tim Miller :) Just spent the weekend on an Ashtanga workshop with  Tim Miller from The Ashtanga Yoga Centre Los Angeles. Tim was the first American to introduce Ashtanga to the States. He has been teaching for 35 years and was at Triyoga Soho this weekend. He is also my LA yoga teachers, teacher, lucky them.

It's the first time I have had a class at Triyoga and I must say I loved the atmosphere. Very friendly staff and a no fuss studio. Simple and it works. Being in the middle of Carnaby Street is an added bonus of the areas historic link to the 60's and it's bohemian vibe.

First I took the Teacher's adjustment class and Tim delivered expert advice on how to adjust the more able body and how to get a bit more from each pose. Hands on adjustments help you to open up as you trust your weight onto the teacher to allow the body to surrender/release the stretch. It's just the best feeling.

On Saturday morning we did The Primary Series after an hours talk on the Sadhana Pada. Second part of the Yoga Sutras. That's always the best bit for me. It's the philosophical side of yoga that interests me the most. I can't get enough. And it reminds me of how much reading and studying I should be doing and I don't. Things need to change :)

Sunday morning it was an Introduction to Intermediate. I've been doing the Primary for a year now and although that is not long at all in the 'Ashtanga' scheme of things I feel there's some stretching and strengthening I am missing out on with the Primary. So it totally validated my presence in a class that I knew was going to be extra challenging but hay, why not give it a go. You can - yoga.

Fully embalmed in China Gel I collected myself and my breath in samasithi to say the opening chant. To be honest I would of liked to hear Tim say the chant and we repeat it. He is well read in sanskrit and I could have learnt something there. However, the Aum is over and the first inhale takes us into  Surya Namskara A and we are off.

It now makes sense why we need to get the fat off in the Primary series as when you hit the first new exercise in Inter you are not going to be able to do it with too much excess fat! Squat, twist, bind & balance. Thankfully, Tim shot a block under my heels, literally,  as I struggled and boy did it work.

I was soon lying prone and trying to lift my upper and lower torso at the same time. I felt I wasn't getting anywhere but I was using so much effort. I heard him say "your back is not bending" Was that directed at me? Surely not :)

Will my back ever bend that way again? Well, they say if you could do it as a kid it will come back. Yep, I did acrobatics as a child but what about 50 years on?

Tim sits in ....... which is a quad stretch when he was talking to us. I took it as there was a message there for me. Sit how Tim sits and your quads will remained stretched for many years ahead :)

I must say Tim's body was seriously toned for his age. Infront of me was a man who has had a daily practice for most of his life and the benefits of such a devoted Ashtanga asana's practice was obvious.

After my last class on Pranayama I came away relaxed, refreshed, re motivated, re balanced and once again re connected to the wonder of yoga on my spiritual body.

All I need to do now is to keep it up.!!!!  The benefits of this type of excerise to mind body and soul is beyond fantastic. Just love it!

Sky




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Monday 17 August 2015

You can do that - Yoga


Just found this pic on google and I think this picture is another blog! but anyway, on with this one. Always remember at some point in time asana / postures became traditional. Before that they were working things out on what is what. Then they said, this is it. This is Hatha Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga
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Wednesday 12 August 2015

The 30 Day Yogance Challenge - A Personal Achievement



I'm 12 days into a 30 day Yoga come Dance ' Yogance'  challenge with a friend. Getting back on track and pushing ourselves to achieve something.

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Tuesday 30 June 2015

SKYYOGA in the PARK



Hay Yogini's and Yogi's,
What's with this fantastic UK weather! It's time to do yoga LA style......in the park.

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Monday 15 June 2015

POP UP Shala 20th & 21st June KENT


I'm in Hildenborough for the next week and I will be doing my own daily Ashtanga Yoga process.  
So I'm inviting you to join me for an early morning Ashtanga Mysore! NO charge! Want to come?


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Saturday 21 March 2015

I've got that Lahu feeling


It's that time of year when I start to think about Thailand, Chaing Mai and especially the Lahu Hilltribe. Ever since I travelled there two years ago I have promised myself I would return. It's shamanistic energy, it's beauty and simplicity fills my soul. I long to return.


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Thursday 19 March 2015

Juicy : Los Angeles


As soon as I arrived in Los Angeles I bought a Nutri Bullet Juicer because I just have to start my day with some kind of fresh juice. Be it sweet or savoury.

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Sunday 15 March 2015

Physically doing and wondering

Hi Everyone,


So this morning I was off to do my own practice. I try to go to a class at least 3 times a week and this morning it was Ashtanga London which is one of the few places that do Mysore - on a Sunday - in London. 


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Tuesday 10 February 2015

Fascinating Fascia


I've been reading about Fascia lately. No longer is fascia a mysterious tissue, it's now seen as a dynamic communicative integral part of the body. 

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Friday 30 January 2015

Hello Feb! - 2 Mysore Challenges!

Hi Everyone,

That first month of the year ! trying to get into any type of routine has been challenging, to say the least. So much I've wanted to do but so little done. However, I'm determined February will be different :)

It's Mysore time! I am offering a Mysore challenge in February and if you can't do that how about March!

14 weekday morning classes starting at 6.30am 

The Mysore Challenge FEBRUARY  - 3 weeks 
11 classes £75

Week 2. 9/10/11/13
Week 3. 16/17/20
Week 4. 23/24/25/27

The Mysore Challenge MARCH - 4 weeks
14 classes £95

Week 1. 3rd /4th /6th
Week 2. 9/10/11/13
Week 3. 16/17/18
Week 4. 23/24/25/27

Arrive at Shala at 6.30 and finish by 8am. You will start to learn Ashtanga Yoga The Primary Series which is a set sequence/routine. Once you have learnt the asanas you can do self practice, at home, in class or even when your abroad! This is Mysore style Ashtanga, it's global. Together with the physical you will be encouraged to develop an understanding of what yoga really is, it's philosophical background and how you can incorporate that into your life to create stillness and balance.

Classes will be on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The shala is closed on Thursdays. Weekend classes are not included in the challenge. 

February Moon Days 3rd and 18th - Shala closed
March Moon Days 5th and 20th- Shala Closed

Has the time come to commit to some exercise? .... a fitness challenge has appeared to you.....are you ready? here's your chance! 

Call me on 07584169070 to talk it through if your not sure what Ashtanga Mysore is.

See my other posts aswell for information.

#Loveandlaughterx

Sky 


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Monday 19 January 2015

Breathe in the morning and breathe out the day

Hi Everyone,

The Secret Shala in Chiswick is a place where you can practice your asanas if you follow Ashtanga Yoga. It opens at 6.30am during the week for Mysore style practice. I's a bright, heated space for 7 mats.

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Tuesday 6 January 2015

Healing Massage @ Crisis Homeless London



Artwork on this blog is by Isobel Williams   www.isobelwilliams.blogspot.co.uk
It was my first Christmas helping out at Crisis Homeless London.

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