How can I safely exercise and improve my fitness, with a bad back?
Is there anything I can do to relieve back pain, stiffness and tension?

#BadBack #BeginnersYoga #AdaptiveYoga #Yoga1to1 #PersonalisedYoga

Watching and listening to the video, contemplate the words:

'Observing the river's flow, I am aware of river, flowing.

Seeing and hearing the river's flow, I am aware of river, flowing.'

#Zen #Tao #meditation #dharana #focus #concentration #jnana #insight #consciousness #yoga

This evening's beginners' yoga class will explore core strength with uddhiyana bandha in down-facing yoga pose.

I offer online 1 to 1 yoga training, as well as community classes.

Https://yogacoachuk.com

#beginnersyoga #stalbans

Beginners' Yoga class at 7pm tonight will focus on core strength and stability, with mūla bandha training. Mūla bandha - root or pelvic floor lock - is vital in strengthening and stabilising hips and lower back for stronger poses. Check my website for full class details.
#BeginnersYoga #StAlbans

Out hand-delivering flyers in my village and decided to treat myself to a vanilla shake, which is absolutely delish.

I offer online yoga & wellbeing personal training, group workshops and bespoke retreats. Visit my website at yogacoachuk.com

#yogaPT #yoga1to1 #wellbeing #yogateacher #shakeitup

"Not forgotten" - retained, stored - considering memory as the wider neurophysiological sense of storing, holding past experience and recalling and remembering.
Detachment - non-attachment.
Fluctuations of mind - see notes on vI.6 - 9 in previous post ⬇️
Stilled - settled, quietened, calmed.

Yes, she speaks to me.

I.5 vrttayah pañcatayyah kliṣtākliṣtāh.

these mind responses are five and may be painful or painless.

I.6 pramāna viparyaya vikalpa nidrā smrtyah
(the five are) understanding, misunderstanding, imagining, deep rest, and remembering.

#threads #yoga #sutras #female #translation #Patanjali

I.3 tadā draṣṭuh svarūpe avasthānam.
thus consciousness abides in itself.

I.4 vrittisārūpyam itaratra.
otherwise absorbed in Mind's responses to change.

#threads #yoga #sutras #female #translation #sanskrit

samadhi pada
consciousness pillar (foot, root, chapter)

I.I atha yogānuśāsanam.
here and now yoga training begins.

I.2 yogah cittavrittirnirodhah.
yoga empties (clears, frees, settles) Mind of responses to change.

#threads #yoga #sutras #feminine #translation #sanskrit #Patanjali

This evening I was out delivering gift cards to a random selection of local households. But I don't think anyone in my local community is on here yet. Is anybody out there #BricketWood #StAlbans ? 🤔😆👋🏼

This chant or prayer song is in praise or appreciation of yoga, and is suitable for opening a chanting or singing practice.

only through yoga, yoga is known
only through yoga, yoga progresses
one who is patient with yoga
enjoys the fruits for a long time.

#sanskrit #yoga #prayersong #chant

Practicing yoga can help to deepen and expand our connection with all aspects of nature, the physical realm and its forms, or manifest existence - both inner and outer. This can bring lightness, wholeness and a sense of freedom. #samadhi #light #nature #blossom

Here and now, unity is guiding
unity is the settling of mind
realising full understanding and integration with Nature
instead of living through Ego.

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali vI.I - I.4

Yoga can be practiced anywhere. Quiet places, in nature can aid deeper reflection, contemplation or meditation (dhyana), especially for sensitive people.
#meditation #nature #dhyana #yoga #sensitive