BruceYogi Yoga Classes

At last an "easier" class, this time, a gentle and easy vinyasa flow.

"Feel easy, and feel free."

Take your time, ease your way into the sequence, try practicing with super-awareness... allowing a deeper practice if you have it in you.

This is a class for all levels of yogi, including Beginners.

Namaste.

This is a shortened (more accessible) version of the full 90 minute Astanga Vinyasa Primary Series.

This sequence of poses, linked with ujjayi breath, movement, gaze and intent, originated with Sri Pattabhi Jois of Mysore in India.

It is a strong vinyasa yoga sequence which is ideal for yogis who wish to have a strong 60 mins of yoga, or for those who seek to deepen and expand their yoga practice.

Namaste.

(Note Well: This sequence requires focused concentration and a fair understanding of yoga skills. If you are new to yoga, you should only practice those poses which you have knowledge of directly from a teacher).

Vinyasa Yoga flow taking you into Candle Pose - or Sarvangasana in Sanskrit.  

In this class you can progress to Candle - or unsupported shoulder stand.

This is an open class, which means that all students can practice. BUT, always practice with full consideration for your own well-being, what you can do, what you cannot do. Additionally - don't practice inversions if you have neck issues, shoulders issues, blood pressure issues, any eye pressure issues, or if you are pregnant.

Shoulder stand is the queen of yoga poses - so called because of the may benefits (physical, energetic, nervous, mental and spiritual benefits) that the yogi will gain from the practice. This is the reason that I always teach a supported shoulder stand in all of my classes.

Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana = all body pose)  is challenging pose because it requires solid grounding to the Earth through open and steady shoulders, as well as a strong core (abdominal and lower back), firm yet open ujjayi breath, as well as a sharply focused and tuned mind.

- Essentially, a well-refined Vinyasa Yoga practice is a requirement for candle pose -

This class is a Jivamukti Yoga class - for those students who have a love for it.  I hope you enjoy the yoga.

Namaste.

A firm weekend class of Vinyasa Yoga - conscious placement with intentional effort.

Focus on steadiness in each pose:- a steady body, a steady rhythmic breath and a steady focused mind.

Focus on easiness of transitions:- letting go, releasing, then placing body, breath and mind.

This requires effort and easiness. 

From effort, steadiness arises, which expands to an experience of open easiness.

Enjoy the class.

Namaste.

Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu - "May all beings be happy and free."

Vinyasa Yoga practiced with this intent releases us from bondage and leads us steadily in the direction of freedom.

Compassion for all is a higher practice that frees us from egoic self-centered-ness, and expands our consciousness into peace.

Repeating the sanskrit mantra "Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu" reminds us that our freedom depends on freedom for all, selflessly motivating us to help others. 

Our freedom lies in compassion for all beings. Www.jivamuktiyoga.com explains the practice of compassion for all beings.

Namaste.

(a firm Jivamukti Yoga class open to all levels, but if you are beginner, please practice with consideration to your abilities)

Perfect "SUNDAY MORNING YOGA."

This is a strong class for the "purists", but give it a try even if you are newish to yoga!

It is "chilled", but requires active participation and focus, your reward will be a super relaxed day.

(take care of your-self, and always practice to your abilities).

A practice including Wide Leg poses promotes access to many therapeutic benefits.

 - e.g. Muscular, skeletal, abdominal, as well as their digestive, reproductive, circulatory, energetic, and mental concentration benefits. 

Prasarita Padottanasana (standing wide leg forward bend) and Upavishta Konasana (seated wide leg forward bend).

Although these poses are "safe" for most yogis, always practice with appropriate care, never to hurt oneself, or extend beyond your abilities.

Enjoy the sequence.

Namaste.

(a class suitable for those who are advancing in yoga).

 Re-lease and Re-balance so that you Re-charge, Re-store and Recover.

If you ever feel the need to recharge and restore, then give this recovery yoga class a try.

Try it on a weekly basis....... every Friday afternoon after work (for example), or at any other time you feel.

This class is gentle restorative yoga, from me to you.

Namaste.

(a class for all levels of yoga student)

60 mins of "feel-good" vinyasa yoga.

This is a Jivamukti Yoga Class I created when I first started teaching yoga. I have kept in my "back-pocket" to teach every now and again because it really does make you feel good!!!!

It is a strong-ish class that should be accessible for all levels of yogi, give it a try.

Namaste.

A Jivamukti Yoga class - focusing on classic Vinyasa Yoga practice. 

If you would like to expand your understanding of Vinyasa Yoga, give this class a try.

Vinyasa - "Conscious Placement" - placing our whole being in space and time with awareness and direction.

1) Intent - Sankalpa - or willpower, directing our spiritual being. 

2) Gaze - Drishti - steadying, directing and focusing our mental being into one pointed and directed action.

3) Breath - Ujjayi - victorious breath - calming, steadying, energizing and "linking" our mental and physical action energetically.

4) Body - Asana -  the physical vehicle for the action, pose to pose, breath by breath, moment by moment.

5) Locks - Bandha - sealing, bringing together, joining all the above "layers of our being", so that the actions are ONE. 

The end result of a series of actions is where we consciously direct ourselves, step by step, breath by breath, moment by moment. The practice of Vinyasa yoga trains us to be fully mindful of all of our actions in our life time.

Namaste.

(an accessible, but firm class - practice consciously and with kindness to self, honoring any physical limitations)