BruceYogi Yoga Classes

Contentment (or Santosha in Sanskrit), is a quality that essential required for realizing states of higher consciousness - to experience Yoga.

The experience of fullness or completeness (Samadhi) can only manifest through inner contentment - this is because the mind is at peace no matter what ! There is no preference (pulling towards), no prejudice (pushing away), only an attitude of completeness. 

Contentment is the basis for non-attachment (Vairagya in Sanskrit) because it transcends cravings and desires of any kind, from which the yogi can finally LET GO of ego, and transcend to higher states of consciousness, free, uninhibited, and joyful.

TIP: - In the practice of Vinyasa yoga, the student is slowly conditioned to be OK, with whatever happens, how it happens as it happens - physically with poses, energetically with breath, and mentally with feelings.  Allow these to come, be Ok, and allow them to go, be Ok. This is Santosha - an attitude of contentment of mind.

Namaste.

(an accessible class for most yogis, always stick to a safe practice, and always be OK)

PS: Santosha is the 2nd Yama or inner-observance in Patanjali's yoga sutras (YS 2:32)

Backward-bending poses helps us move forward into our future with grace and freedom by relieving related fears and other negative emotions.

These mental blockages are held in our physical body as tightness in the thighs, abdomen, chest, throat and face,

Relieving this tightness by opening up the front of our body (i.e bending backwards), we can start to work with these negative emotions, "let them go", and open ourselves up to future possibilities.

This class is based on a Vinyasa flow format, where movement and breath are the key to shifting blocked energy.

Namaste.

(a class for advancing yogis)

Spinal health is a requirement for vitality - and vitality is LIFE. 

The ancient yogis realized this, and modern medicine confirms this.

I sequenced this class for a student who had minor spinal issues, so that he could keep his spine mobile and supported.

As with all classes I teach, the poses will encourage flexibility through a release of tension, and supported-ness, through building muscular strength to support the flexibility.

It is a class open to all yogis, whether a beginner, or an adept.

Namaste.

(It is important that you always consult a medical professional if you experience any discomfort or pain during a yoga practice).

Yoga is a systematic practice, that evolved and was perfected over millennia. Follow the steps, to find peace.

Moving through the steps, or "yoga limbs" the student can deconstruct the "parts", but ultimately re-integrate them into a liberated whole, that vibrates in harmony with the universal whole.

In this vinyasa class, we will use the sides of our Body to find freedom from residual tension, create a little more openness, to find the harmony that we seek. In a similar way you can work also with Breath and Mind, though more challenging !

My sincere hope is that by using these podcasts with determination, you will, over time, create an open stillness in your life - a steady and joyful re-connection to the Earth!

Namaste.

(a slightly advanced class, but open to all levels, if practiced with compassion to self).

Restorative Yoga Part 2:- A Gentle Restorative Jivamukti Yoga Class.

This class is Part 2 of a Restorative Yoga practice, using asana, or poses, to restore your natural balance.

(see Podcast #74 for a firm Vinyasa restorative yoga class, if you would like a stronger class).

All yoga practices lead the yogi from disharmony back to harmony - internally and externally - a natural balance.

All yoga practices should be restorative - restoring you back to your natural state of BEING.

This is a gentle practice, open to all yogis with all levels of practice.

Namaste.

Restorative Yoga 1:- A Firm Vinyasa Yoga Class.

All yoga practices lead the yogi from disharmony back to harmony - internally and externally - a natural way of harmony.

All yoga practices should be restorative - restoring you back to your natural state of BEING.

I refer to this class as a Restorative Vinyasa Yoga practice.

This is a Firm Steady Class, but open to all yogis who have been practicing regularly for at least a year.

Namaste.

Modern life imprints daily stress and tension on your shoulders.

Shoulder 'tightness' affects your health - mental health and also physical health.

Open and strong shoulders will give you the ability to more easily 'shrug-off' this daily stress, like water off a ducks back.

Resulting in a happier more positive YOU!!!

Give it a try.

Namaste.

(a class for all levels)

A compact, balancing, yet energizing class, perfect for your Weekend.

This is a class accessible to all yogis...  easy enough... yet firm enough.

Namaste.

The Yoga Birds:  Heron + Crow + Feathered Peacock + 1/2 Pigeon

- Krounchasana + Bakasana + Pincha Mayurasana + Eka Pada Kapotasana

This time its an "stronger" class taking you through the Yoga Birds.

Difficult, challenging and fun, if it proves to much, then look for the easier version - podcast #70.

Have fun, and stay safe.

Namaste.

The Yoga Birds:~ Heron + Crow + Feathered Peacock + 1/2 Pigeon

- Krounchasana + Bakasana + Pincha Mayurasana + Eka Pada Kapotasana

This is an "easier" and more accessible class introducing you to the Yoga Birds.

The difficult and challenging version will come next week.

Have fun, and stay safe.

Namaste.