Yoga Focus

What is the experience of living with "High Functioning Anxiety" and how can Yoga Therapy Help?

This is part 1 in a multi-episode series on understanding and overcoming the pressure of High Functioning Anxiety - through building a better relationship with SELF.

Thanks for being here!

-Laura

Occupational Therapist

Yoga Therapist

www.LauraGyoga.com

The Virtual (Yoga Therapy) Studio: Our Community for Healing & Personal Development: Here

In this episode, Patrick and I go over the 3 main categories of grounding techniques and give a simple practice for each. These are techniques that you can use to manage strong feelings or overwhelm from stress, anxiety, or PTSD.

For more first responder yoga therapy resources visit www.LauraGyoga.com

In this episode, I am joined by my Husband, Patrick, A retired police officer living with PTSD. We talk about one of the techniques he finds to be the most useful in managing his symptoms...Grounding.

Visit my website for more police & first responder resources: www.LauraGyoga.com

In this episode I talk about how the 5 Elements of yoga show up in the techniques that we use on the yoga mat: poses, sequences, breath, mudras, mantras and more...

By picking the techniques you incorporate in your practice it can work to foster balance or to push you farther away from balance...toward dis-ease.

Learning how to balance your elements is a basic foundation for self care and self regulation, so you feel your best more of the time :)

You can join us for the 5 Elements of Life on the Yoga mat at www.LauraGyoga.com Starting July 9th Live or by replay video

To see the Yoga Board that goes with this episode- head over to my instagram: LauraGyoga

Welcome to this video about Modern Kundalini Yoga: Using science, psychology and ancient wisdom to make the Practice of Kundalini Yoga applicable for Today's World

1. Informed by Human Anatomy, Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology

2. Focused on the Individual's Needs (adaptation, modification)

3. Trauma Informed (Student Choice, Safety & Empowerment) There is no "Have To" & this is not an Authoritarian form of teaching

4. Not Yogi B's Lineage (Moving away from his unacceptable conduct)

5. EMPOWER the student to use their own inner wisdom & intuition (Moving away from the "gatekeeper" pattern to access information)

6. Integration & Union within Yoga: blending traditions, techniques, and tools to support the healing, decreasing suffering, self-development & the path to enlightenment for each individual student

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Yoga therapy is a new and growing field that bridges yoga practice & healthcare. In this episode, I will talk about 6 great reasons to work with yoga therapist, as well as what makes yoga therapy unique and effective!

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Laura Goellner OTR/L, E-RYT, C-IAYT

In this episode I will talk about how working with a Yoga Mentor is a great way to move your career forward as a Yoga Teacher.

I will list 6 main benefits that I see from working with a Mentor...because being a Yoga Teacher is not as easy as it looks :)

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If you would like to join me in this Meditation Workshop Series: go over to www.LauraGyoga.com

or click: https://www.lauragyoga.com/offerings/the-5-elements-of-life-meditation-series

This Meditation Series will help you to better understand the 5 Elements of Life (Tattvas) and how they contribute to your health.

In the healing system of Ayurveda (The Science of Life) all things are made up of 5 Elements.

The physical world, our bodies, our personalities and experiences all relate back to the 5 Elements of life. Our health, happiness and success rely on the proper balance of these elements.

Earth - Water - Fire - Air - Ether

Your own expression of these Elements is unique like your finger print. This is why "one size fits all" health advice seldom works. What may bring one person into balance, could throw another out of balance. Learning about the elements in YOUR life & within YOURSELF can give great insight into maintaining balance & wellness throughout your life.

Understanding the Elements creates a solid foundation to study Ayurveda and learn about your Dosha (Mind Body Composition based on the elements). Think of this course as the foundation for a deeper study of Ayurveda, self care & yoga as therapy.

This course will have 6 Zoom sessions: 1 hour each: 7pm EST

You can attend Live or view a Recording which will be provided after each session

Mon May 1st: Earth Element

Thurs May 4th: Water Element

Mon May 8th: Fire Element

Thurs May 11th: Air Element

Mon May 15th: Ether Element

Thurs May 18th: All the Elements & an Introduction to Ayurveda & the Doshas

Class Structure:

Each Session will include a talk about the Element's qualities & characteristics

Breathwork to settle the mind & connect to the Element

Guided contemplation to gain insight on the element in your life, your personality & your health

A Meditation to deepen your awareness & connection to the element

A bit of homework to take with you off your meditation cushion & into your life

You will be amazed how an awareness of the elements changes the way you relate to yourself & the world around you!

See you in the Zoom RoOm!

-Laura

Yoga Alliance CEU credits available to Registered Yoga Teachers

IAYT PDU Credits available for Yoga Therapists

The final Episode of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" I talk about the Light & Shadow (good and bad) that I have experienced in my 2 Decades of Yoga Practice.  There were several times over the past 20 years I nearly quit the practice...thankfully I was able to gain new perspective and my relationship with my practice & the landscape of yoga as a whole matured. Now I take the stance that Yoga is NOT perfect...But that is OK...I Love it anyway!

With that being said- we need to take a hard stance against unacceptable behavior in the yoga community. There have been far too many teachers/gurus that have perpetuated abuse under the pretense of teaching yoga. We need to be aware of this & prevent it from occurring ring in the future. 

It is important for NEW yoga practitioners and teachers to understand that not everything that is conveyed or practiced in yoga circles is healthy- you need to keep your eyes open and your powers of discernment sharp. Decide what you want in your practice & what does not serve you (right now). YOU retain your personal agency & decision making skills. 

I hope that the struggles and realizations I have experienced will be useful to you. I recognize that these topics are controversial & not everyone will agree or have the same experience - and that is OK. It is important to bring light to these areas & let people decide for themselves :)

This is the introduction to a much longer text ("Light & Shadow in Yoga") & discussion that I am currently putting together (who knew I had so many topics to talk about under this concept!)

To download your FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www.LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my Newsletter- you will get an instant email with your PDF. You will also be notified when "Light & Shadow in Yoga" is complete. 

Thanks for being here!

- Laura 

In the 20th segment of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" we are looking at just a few of the major texts that you can study to learn more about yoga history and philosophy. 

To download your FREE copy of "Deep Dive Into Yoga" head over to www.LauraGyoga.com and sign up for my newsletter- you will get an email sent right to your inbox with the PDF download

Thanks for being here!

- Laura