The clothes we wear connect us to the world around us. We don't often recognize it, but how we dress can have a positive or negative impact on others.
That is what I offer. I offer myself, as I am, regardless of the opinion of others. First and foremost, I extend a warm welcoming with a persistent smile.
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He is often referred to as the father of modern yoga…Not only did he revive the practice of hatha yoga, he was also responsible for modernizing the practice and bringing this yoga to the west.
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We love practicing this bow as a part of our sun salutations! It it a nice deep stretch for the shoulders and pulls the shoulder blades down the back in a very satisfying way.
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The clothing industry has one of the highest impacts on the planet. High pesticide, petroleum and water usage, pollution from chemical treatments…are some of the environmental hazards of mainstream fashion.
Ethical fashion is about more than just clothing, it is casting a vote for the type of future you want for the world and the people who live on it.
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This month as we focus on transformation at OWY we are featuring a pose that represents the profound transformation of a seed growing into a tree
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Andrea Petersen completed OWY's teacher training last spring and is teaching in our Norwalk Studio - Andrea shares some the joys and challenges she experienced on the deep internal dive that yoga can inspire.
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My community has helped me in so many ways. I have grown in confidence from my students sharing with me how much stronger and relaxed they feel after my class.
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I like to think of Eagle Pose as a self-hug... and it is so much more! Strengthening, stabilizing, focus building, shoulder and back-of-heart opening.
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Imagine sitting quietly feeling safe and comfortable. Your breath is calm and slow. All of your muscles slowly relax.
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The past few weeks I’ve been contemplating Compassion as the agreed upon theme for month of February…When I read Judith’s words it became clear to me: I do not have a strong experience of compassion for self.
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Contrary to popular opinion love does not move from the outside in, from others into us. Love is an experience that radiates from the inside out.
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What we practice in ourselves shines through to others. Yet, for many of us our feelings about ourselves and our bodies are less than compassionate.
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So what is the relationship between our personal practice on the mat and our action in the world? Between equanimity of body/mind and skillful action?
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I noticed my mind thinking things like, “Stupid body, why can’t you just do what you are supposed to do (not poop every few minutes), so I can do what I am supposed to do (teach my yoga class)?” As if my body were separate from this “me” I imagine.
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Upon first meeting Bev Henderson, it’s difficult to guess her exact age. She has a timeless beauty, ethereal white hair and seems as hard-core at the glorious age of 82 as she is delicate.
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I still get nervous when I teach… Every time I teach.
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The inclusivity statement that follows is a direct statement of welcome to all people interested in yoga. As we continue to grow we want the ideals and values of inclusivity to be foremost in our minds and reflected in the way we do business.
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Sometimes showing up unapologetically as yourself is the most rebellious thing you can do.
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