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Day 16 - Urdhva Mukha Paschimottasana #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalleyyoga @larugayoga Freedom in yoga is the experience of a self, a consciousness that is not dependent on external actions or circumstances, but is an internal, uncaused happiness. It is the happiness of knowing who you are at all times and in all circumstances. @eddiestern The 5 Niyamas -Shaucha (cleanliness of the mind & body) -Santosha (contentment) -Tapas (discipline) -Svadhyaya (repetition of mantras or study of scared texts) -Ishvara pranidhana (surrender or devotion to God, or the unknown) The Niyamas are ethical guidelines that help maintain a positive internal environment for ourselves. They outline an attitude of self-discipline and inner-strength that we should adopt towards ourselves. They provide the groundwork for transformation as we progress along the path of yoga. They are observances we simply try our best to stay on course with. #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #asana #balance #urdhvamukhapaschimottanasana #niyamas #saucha #santosha #tapas #svadhyaya #ishvarapranidhana #yogachallenge

Day 15 Supta Padangusthasana #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalleyyoga @larugayoga Loving-Kindness Meditation or Metta Bhavana is comprised of the repetition of a few simple phrases. With each repetition, we are expressing an intention, planting the seed of loving wishes, over and over in our hearts. We begin by directing the phrases towards ourselves. - @eddiestern May I be safe May I be happy May I be healthy May I be peaceful Reflection on Unilateral, or Single-Nostril, Breathing This breathing practice is so simple and has immediate effects in calming the mind and body. Within a few breaths the tension from my jaw, shoulders and stomach seemed to have melted away. It’s been an effective practice to incorporate into the middle of my day as moment to pause and refresh. #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #meditation #mettabhavana #sevendays #suptapadangusthasana #safe #happy #healthy #peaceful #yogachallenge

Day 14 Baddha Konasana #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalleyyoga @larugayoga Changing the shape of the body automatically begins to change the shape of our mind, because mind and body are a continuum. Expanded capability of the body and expanded sense of our potential for growth, go hand in hand. However, there is a threshold for this. We get to a point where out hamstring or hips are not opening naturally on their own, or our patiences starts to slip. We have to apply extra effort to get something to move. Yoga practice can quickly have some beneficial effects on our body, mind, and ability to handle stress, but then it will level off, and we see that we have to apply a little more effort. When we are ready to start working deeper, the yamas and the second limb of niyamas become the typical next steps of a yoga practice. They are the boundaries we purposefully set for ourselves in regard to our personal behavior. -@eddiestern ⁣The 5 Yamas⁣ ⁣- Ahimsa ⁣(non-harm) ⁣- Satya⁣ (honesty) ⁣- Asteya⁣ (non-stealing) ⁣- Brahmacharya⁣ (sexual responsibility) ⁣- Aparigraha⁣ (non-grasping) The Yamas teach us that we are all connected and to cultivate an attitude of peace and respect within ourselves and with all beings around us. Each day I come to practice I have to be in acceptance of where I am, so I can enjoy the practice instead of coming up again injury or pain. Its fining ease and forgiveness toward myself and toward others. It’s a practice of being aware, something that inspires thought, and helps point you in a direction of inner peace and connection. #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #baddhakonasana #limbs #eightlimbedpath #yamas #ahimsa #satya #asteya #brahmacharya #aparigraha #yogachallenge

Day 13 Navasana #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalley @larugayoga According to the yoga sutras, people come to the practice of yoga only after they have recognized, to some degree, that they are suffering, or that something is missing in their lives. Suffering is caused by obstructions in the field of consciousness. - @eddiestern Yoga is optimistic about suffering and the can work on the kleshas (obstructions) by actively doing three specific things: * Tapas - practices such as asana and pranayama * Svadhyaya - Study of philosophical texts * Ishvara pranidhana - surrendering to God, the Devine or the unknown 5 Kleshas 1. Avidya - not knowing who we truly are, or ignorance 2. Asmita - create a story about who we think we are 3. Raga - attachment to things that are pleasant 4. Dvesha - attachment to things that are unpleasant 5. Abhinivehsa - fear of death or unknown The kleshas act as hidden forces in our lives which influence our actions and perceptions. Past experiences and personal judgement cloud our perception or ability to see things clearly. They are obstacles that prevent us from recognizing things as they really are. They influence our behaviour consciously and unconsciously. As you start to become aware of them you can use your practices to learn how to free yourself of them. #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #navasana #kleshas #tapas #svadhyaya #ishvarapranidhana #avidya #asmita #raga #dvehsa #abhinivehsa #whoami #yogachallenge

Day 12 Marichyasana D #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalley @larugayoga Our bodies are the homes in which we live, and are the physical expression of our mind, nervous system, emotions, karma, and potential. The ancient yogis presented the idea that we have not just one body but three. •The physical body - can be strengthened, stretched, molded, and changed through diet, exercise and environment, also extends to the world around us •The subtle body - breath, mind, and intellect •The bliss body - our innate essence of existence All actions that we perform leave an impression, called samskara. Samskara is memory and is stored is the bliss body. Vasana is the desire that arises from memory and karma is action. -@eddiestern The law of karma says that any action we perform will be reciprocated at some point. (Even after we are gone, the bliss body holds our stored karmic debts until taken on by a new form) Yoga as a practice was designed explicitly to address, strengthen, and purify all three bodies and to move us toward a continuous experience of freedom. Today’s reflection: How can we move from the physical body to the deeper levels of our being? The first step is to ask, who am I? #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #marichyasanad #threebodies #fivelayers #samskara #vasana #karma #contemplation #yogachallenge

Day 11 - Marichyasana C #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalleyyoga @larugayoga “One of the meanings of yoga is “union” - that special time when all things come together. When we bring our body, nervous system (through breathing), and mind together at the same time, and they being to cooperate, interesting things begin to happen. We release stress, we heal old traumas, and we prevent ourselves from collecting new ones. We learn how to harness our ability to choose wisely, and override compulsive tendencies of the mind to overdo it - or underdo it; by moving, breathing, and concentrating in a particular way, we will bring our body, nervous system, and mind into a coherent, cooperative state. - @eddiestern My practice has been a tool in developing the body-mind connection. The longer I practice the more unified my mind and my body become. The more I can tune in and be aware, the better I can take care of myself. It takes effort, but the connection is inevitable. Over time the practice builds a relationship between the body and mind, teaching you how to listen to what your body needs and teaching you to listen to the mind and what’s happening in there, separate from all the external noise. • “We cannot exist, and do not exist, separate from the world we live in: this planet, the air, the water, and the land and the food that grows from it. We are a bundle of processes. The concept of union: The first of the eight limbs; yamas teach us that we are all an equal part of the world around us, which we all share. When we follow the yamas, we improve our own lives and the lives of all beings around us due to the interconnected nature of the world. #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #marichyasanac #mindbodyconnection #union #body #mind #nervoussystem #yogachallenge

Day 10 - Janu Sirsasana B #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalleyyoga @larugayoga The Seat of Awareness - One Simple Thing “Within the practice of postures, there are three areas that we must pay attention to: the body, the breath, and the mind. To put it very simply, postures steady the body, breathing steadies the nervous system, and gazing steadies the mind.” Drishti is a Sanskrit word that means “vision, sight, point of view” or, as a verb, “to fix the eyes on.” “Softening the eyes, especially the outside corners of the eyes, can have a mentally calming effect, as the nerves that innervate this area are from the parasympathetic branch of our nervous system.” -@eddiestern We use nine different drishtis, or gazing points in the yoga practice to steady the mind and focusing our attention to help to support keeping us present and calm. The next time you find yourself in a stressful situation, soften your gaze and still your eyes and notice how your body responds. #mindfulnesspractice #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #janusirsasanab #body #breath #mind #drishti #soften #calm #alwaysastudent #yogachallenge

Day 9 - Purvattanasana #purplevalleyseptember2019 @purplevalleyyoga @larugayoga The ability to stick with something that is difficult, and do it with a calm mind is one of the primary principles of yoga practice. Through consistent practice we develop an ease of effort, and by keeping the mind focused in a relaxed way on the breath in difficult postures, we learn to bear difficulty. Not only on the mat, but through the ups and downs of life. -@eddiestern Awareness is being present, it’s noticing your inhale and your exhale, it’s paying attention while you are washing the dishes and noticing the experience. It’s focusing your attention on one task, one person, one situation instead of trying to accomplish a multitude of things at once. Awareness is pausing in the middle of a busy day or stressful situation and taking a conscious breath. It’s the ability to be truly present. #yoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #practice #purvattonasana #upwardfacingplank #asana #awareness #alwaysastudent #yogachallenge

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