BlogHide Resteemshappyhopeyyogi (25)in yoga • 7 years agoMy Week in Ashtanga Yoga (1/1/18-1/7/18):This week, I've been doing my practice twice a day to make progress toward my current struggle pose, Eka Pada Sirsasana. Although this was meant to be a self-inflicted form of punishment for not…happyhopeyyogi (25)in life • 7 years agoNadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing):This type of Pranayama, i.e., method of controlling the body's energetic channels through breath, is meant to balance out Ida and Pingala Nadis in order to provide enlightened energy to Shushumna…happyhopeyyogi (25)in life • 7 years agoMy Week in Ashtanga Yoga (12/25/17-12/31/2017)I've been practicing Ashtanga Yoga daily (6 days/week) for about 8 months now. At first, what drove my asana practice was the progress I was seeing on my mat. Committing myself to practicing the…happyhopeyyogi (25)in introduceyourself • 7 years agoHappy Hopey YogiMy name is Hope and I am a dedicated yoga practitioner and instructor. I fell in love with the practice of yoga over three years ago on a dreary spring morning when I decided to try a vinyasa class…happyhopeyyogi (25)in love • 7 years agoLessons Learned in a HandstandLessons learned in Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand): Practice; patience; persistence. A change in perspective goes a long way. Breath is my best friend. Quality > Quantity.…happyhopeyyogi (25)in breath • 7 years agoBreathe.There is movement deep within Belly expands, alveoli waking Creating space between body and thoughts Illuminated Emancipated Full of life & breath & hope then.... almost too soon....…happyhopeyyogi (25)in breath • 7 years agoBreathe.There is movement deep within Belly expands, alveoli waking Creating space between body and thoughts Illuminated Emancipated Full of life & breath & hope then.... almost too soon....…
