Asato Ma Part 1

Happy Winter Solstice! This is a time of gift-giving and light sharing, so I wanted to share this sacred and beloved mantra with you.  It says: “lead me from darkness to light.” Part 1 of this podcast explains the mantra and give a little bit of practice chanting it with me on the harmonium. Part 2 is several minutes of just chanting the mantra so you can meditate.  Enjoy! Namaste.

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।

मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |

Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |

Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

– from the Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upanishad

(above Sanskrit and transliteration from Greenmsg.org)

Happy Winter Solstice!

Asato Ma Free Meditation is a present for you! This is a time of gift-giving and light sharing, so I wanted to share this sacred and beloved mantra with you.  It says: “lead me from darkness to light.” Part 1 of this podcast explains the mantra and give a little bit of practice chanting it with me on the harmonium. Part 2 is several minutes of just chanting the mantra so you can meditate.  Enjoy! Namaste.

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।

मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

Om Asato Maa Sad-Gamaya |

Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya |

Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya |

Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||

– from the Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upanishad

(above Sanskrit and transliteration from Greenmsg.org)

Free Breath Meditation podcast leads you in Nadi Sodhana or Alternate Nostril Breathing.  This breath exercise is calming, and helps focus the mind.  It is appropriate for all levels, just be sure to take a break if you feel strained while practicing.

This is Jnana Mudra, performed with your left hand during the exercise:  http://bit.ly/1IUE4gg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is how to hold your right hand during the exercise:  http://bit.ly/1yT8M18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Music on this podcast is from AMBASSiDOR EHANi via Youtube,

Thanks for listening! Visit me at one of my regularly scheduled Public Classes and feel free to Contact Me with questions or feedback.

 

 

 

This is the 3rd episode in a series of podcasts for beginners to Yoga.  It is 35:30 minutes long including Savasana – final relaxation.  You will need a yoga block or other support, such as a sturdy, large, book or stainless steel waterbottle.  This podcast includes:

* “thread the needle” pose

* introduction to Downward Facing Dog

* Triangle Pose with a block

* lunge twist

* butterfly pose

* Pranayama or breath control exercise

* Savasana  or final relaxation

For helpful images and notes visit: http://wp.me/p3BtTE-tG

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As always, you can find me at my regularly schedule Group Classes (http://wp.me/P3BtTE-j), and feel free to Contact Me (http://wp.me/P3BtTE-15)

I recorded it live, in session on November 8th at Pranatonic in Golden CO. This Vinyasa  is approximately 65 minutes long, including a 5 minute Savasana and short chanting meditation. Practice a “twist” on the wonderful psoas stretch and balance pose, half moon.  It is appropriate for intermediate to advanced practitioners.

Parvrtta Ardha Chandrasana:

 

I recorded it live in session on November 6th, 2014. It is approximately 75 minutes long, including Savasana.  As a Yin Yoga Podcast, it is appropriate for all levels of practitioners.

View the pictures below for hints on how to perform the shapes: (or at http://wp.me/p3BtTE-xk)

 

As always, feel free to Contact me (http://jenmccarronyoga.org/contact-me/)  with questions or comments, or visit on of my Public Classes (http://jenmccarronyoga.org/group-class-schedule/

 

This is a BONUS podcast, meaning I recorded it live in class (on November 5th, 2014) rather than in my home studio.   It is approximately 55 minutes long  including Savasana (Corpse/Final Relaxation Pose) and is the 2nd in my series for Beginners. It introduces:

* linked breath and movement or vinyasa style yoga

* child’s pose

* chair pose

* using props – a strap for supine hand-to-big-toe-pose

* Pranayama or breath control practice

* (there is a short discussion with a student about an adjustment to plank pose due to shoulder issues after the practice)

Please visit http://wp.me/p3BtTE-tu for more details on this practice.

 

As always, please feel free to Contact Me (http://jenmccarronyoga.org/contact-me/) with any questions, or visit my Public Classes (http://jenmccarronyoga.org/group-class-schedule/) around Lakewood, Littleton, and Golden CO.

Music on this podcast, I HIGHLY recommend Adham Shaik:

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Free Wild Thing Vinyasa Yoga Class is approximately 75 minutes long, including Savasana and closing meditation. It is appropriate for experienced yoga-asana practitioners.  When you practice wild-thing, think about lifting your hips ABOVE your shoulders.  This makes the complex rotation and weight bearing of the lower shoulder safer.

If you are unfamiliar with “Wild Thing”, here is a picture:

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As always, feel free to Contact Me (http://jenmccarronyoga.org/contact-me/) with questions, or visit one of my Public Sessions (http://jenmccarronyoga.org/group-class-schedule/) in Lakewood, Littleton and Golden CO.

AMAZING music from Akal Dub used on this podcast is exclusively available on YogiTunes  You can also check them out on bandcamp:

[CLICK HERE http://wp.me/p3BtTE-tl for helpful pictures]

This approximately 35 minute podcast is appropriate for almost all beginners to yoga. It introduces:

* a basic, gentle warm-up including: standing cat & cow, staff of Bhraman (shoulder warm-up) and tadasana (mountain pose)

* Central Standing Poses: Warrior II, Warrior I, Tree Pose

* Central Floor Poses: Plank, Cobra, Half & Double Wind-removing pose, Simple supine Twist

* Savasana  or corpse pose

* Simple Pranayama or Breathwork integrated into the practice

As always, please Contact Me with any questions, or visit one of my Public Classes.  

 

Music on this podcast:

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Lunar Namaskar – Moon Salutation

This ~10 min. vinyasa yoga podcast is appropriate for all levels. For visual guidance, see the image below (http://bit.ly/1tCownU). There is also a good picture of “Rocket Cat” below. (http://bit.ly/1qJX3lE)

A Lunar Namaskar means you move a little slower – like walking on the moon! You also will stay closer to the earth, generating less heat than the usual Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation).  This is a good practice for days when you want the cool, graceful energy of the moon.

Music from: Akal Dub – Beloved

* Track 1 – Dropping IN

* Track 2 – Tides

As always, please Contact Me with any questions, or visit one of my Public Classes.