Happy New Year

Every single time you step onto a mat is your chance to start new and begin a life changing journey.  No confetti or new year's hats are needed- just your intention and an open heart to desire change.

Happy New Year!

Love to all,

Patricia 

Meditation and Yoga Challenge, starts today

Meditation changes everything, it really really does.  I just don't find the time and my meditation practice is not as consistent as I would like.  In between random waking-up schedules, my boyfriend staying over (it's very hard to get up just to meditate), the cold weather, etc. etc.  It doesn't help that I have started drinking coffee since I have early clients and classes, and meditating after drinking coffee makes it a bust.

So, my plan is to meditate in the late afternoon, every day for the month of December.  This way, my caffeine boost is over, it will break my day, and soothe my evenings.  I will write my meditations everyday and journal it here.

Happy Friday!

Patricia  

Kids yoga!

I am teaching at Lucky Lotus in Brooklyn, starting today.  I start teaching toddler yoga (1.5 to 4 years old). I am looking forward to it!

Beginner's mind

Tadasana looks so simple, right?  But, there is so much more going on here. 

TADASANA 

- The foundation for Tadasana is locking in energy in the center body.  The tail bone must be tucked in, and the navel is up towards the spine.  This, my friends, changes every single pose in yoga tremendously.  The precious energy you build during your practice is kept right in the body.... 

- Shoulders are up and back

-  Collarbones are wide so the heart center can open.  

- Spine is straight. 

-  Chin is gently tucked in so your neck can elongate. 

- Crown of the head reaches up towards the ceiling, creating more space in the spine. 

-  Feet are grounded.  All ten toes are touching the earth, and the arch of the foot lifts. 

- Hips should feel even

- Palms are active.  You should feel energy all the way into the fingertips. 

When you apply all the foundations of Tadasana to every single pose, you will feel a major shift in your practice. 

More classes at Go Yoga!

Tomorrow I start teaching the GoBasics at 8:15 at Go Yoga in Williamsburg.  I am joining some of the best teachers at the best studio of the neighborhood, so every Thursday will be a celebration.  Join me! 

Go Yoga!

I am so excited to be part of the best yoga studio in Williamsburg! Starting this Monday, I am teaching the Monday at noon class!   Also, subbing tomorrow at 10:00 am, and more classes to come.

Hugs to all!

Patricia