ADHESIONS AND BEYOND : with Isabel Spradlin
People think that when they come to yoga class, or when they’re on my table, or when they’re doing the belly self-care videos, they should “get it” right away. They get frustrated when they don’t. And understandably so. Most people like to feel that they understand that whatever they’re doing, that they’re doing it well. … Continue reading …
I had a deep inner opening while teaching yoga last night. It was an accident – I’m never expecting the expansions when they arrive – and I actively try to avoid them while teaching. Classes are not my time, they’re my students’ time. But, when inner life comes, it comes. It doesn’t care what time … Continue reading …
Cheese-whiz. So many of my posts are so MEANINGFUL. And possibly helpful. Ugh. Are you getting tired of meaningfulness? Sick of helpfulness? Want a bit of levity? A bit of frivolity? Me too. How about this . . . I have some seriously smart-ass clients and students. Not all of them, but a good number … Continue reading …
Lame title, I know. But what’s a girl to do? Anyway, the teaching progresses so wonderfully. My regulars keep showing up week after week and we’re moving into some fun territory. We are starting to work on deeper breathing techniques, moving beyond the four basics into the anuloma vilomas. Starting to make the natural progression … Continue reading …
As a teacher still in her apprentice years, I am always so amused by the new and wonderful ways I find to confuse my students. The other day I was teaching a brand new beginner and I said “Breathe into your hips,” as part of the instruction for a pose. I always try to phrase … Continue reading …