This is a 60 min yoga practice of Ahimsa(Non-harming, Non-violence, Compassion), starting with a 5 min meditation on Ahimsa.
From this week, let's practice asanas(Postures), pranayama(breathing), Pratyahara(withdrawal of senses, meditation) as well as dive into Patanjali's Yoga Sutras little by little in each class. I invite all of you to not only practice yoga on the mat, but also in your life.
There are 8 Limbs of Yoga. Yamas(moral and ethical guidelines, relationships with others and self) are the first limb of yoga. The first of the five Yamas is Ahimsa. Ahimsa is non-harm in words and actions and thoughts. And Ahimsa is the foundation of all the other Yamas. In fact its also the foundation of our entire yoga practice. Because Ahimsa is rooted in love and that love is based on a concept of unity. There are three main aspects where we tend to not practice ahimsa. First, physically, maybe the foods we are eating are not good for us. Maybe we are pushing ourselves until the point we get sick. Second, we can add a little more Ahimsa to our words. How we are speaking to others. How we speak about others and ourselves. Third, add Ahimsa to our thoughts. Practicing compassion with our thoughts in mind. When we have these judgments criticisms towards ourselves, towards others, that’s violent thinking. Ahimsa needs to be practiced. You don't have to good at yoga to practice yoga, you don't have to be flexible to practice yoga. Yoga has so much wisdom for us to explore beyond the mat. It's a life journey. Let's practice together.
Check out the videos about the second and third Yama practice:
Satya: • Satya Truthfulness | Quarantine Yoga | Yog...
Asteya: • Asteya Non-Stealing | Quarantine Yoga | Yo...
Brahmacarya: • Brahmacarya | Yoga Philosophy | Young Yoga...
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The followings are my schedules for Live yoga classes via Zoom with the Sanctuary Wellness Center and Yoga Studio.
Vinyasa Flow
Mondays 9:30-10:30am
Beginners Gentle Flow
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 7-8pm
Basics of Yoga
Saturdays 9-10:15am.
Please register at http://www.awakensanctuary.com/yoga.html to get a zoom link for each class. Donation-based and free payment options available.
We are here to take care of you!
Wherever you are, whatever levels your yoga practice is at, you can all join us now! Hope to see you on Zoom!
Stay safe and well!
Sylvia
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