Beyond the mat
Yoga can be described as a range of practices to bring our attention inward to see the nature of our being. The practice is not rolled up with our yoga mat after our asana session, the embodied teachings from this practice are taken onto our daily path.
Beyond the mat are resources of meditations and short talks to support this inward inquiry of this practice we call yoga.
Widening the lens of our awareness- 12 min
Meditation
A meditation practice that allows us to stay anchored while widening our awareness to capture what each moment has to offer.
Chakra Meditation - 17 min
Meditation
According to yogic philosophy, prana is our vital life force that circulates the body in many rivulets (nadi). Prana pools in certain locations in the pranic system, namely along the central channel (shushumna) and these hot spots are called the chakras.
This meditation will bring awareness to the locations of the chakras and their associated bija mantra.
A simple breath meditation - 12 min
Meditation
A meditation with the breath as the anchor to invite tender attention into the present moment.
Philosophy Nuggets - What is yoga -5 min
Yoga philosophy
This is a new addition to the on demand portal. As curious yogis we may find ourselves seeking the deeper dimensions of this practice we call yoga.
This first episode illuminates the classical definition of yoga.
Philosophy Nuggets Episode 2 - Reducing Dukkah (suffering)
Yoga Philosophy
How does the state of yoga as described by Patanjali as stilling the fluctuations of the mind help us?
What happens when we are able to calm our inner landscape?