The fourth Niyama (self-observance), is Svadhyaya. Sva in Sanskrit means “self” and adhyaya is translated to “inquiry, investigation or education.” Svadhyaya is about self-reflection. Many consider meditation to be the essential road to self-inquiry, but any study, be it star-gazing, baseball, gardening or knitting, can bring us to a deeper understanding of ourselves. This is Svadhyaya.
In our yoga practice, through asana and pranyama (postures and breathing exercises), we learn to see ourselves more fully. When we move mindfully, our actions provide a pathway for self-discovery. We learn about our body’s strengths, but we also learn more about who we are and how we are in the world.
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Even the kids may love! I’ve tested this on my own two picky toddlers, and they ask for more most of the time. Honestly, sometimes I do have to pour it into a non-clear cup as one of them may not drink it, just because it’s green!
A breakfast on the go or an afternoon boost, pick your color and that’ll determine your pick. Green makes me so satisfied and energized longer especially when it tastes good. I start by filling a blender 1/3 to 1/2 full of raw washed spinach, then adding some citric juice to get the iron out of the spinach (orange/lemon juices). Pulse and shred until smooth, and afterwards, add a kiwi, avocado, spirulina/chloreal/ your favorite green powder. To sweeten the shake, try honey, maple syrup, or agave, and finally to dilute it more, your preference of milk; soy, rice, almond, dairy, etc. You may enjoy it like this, smooth and creamy, or add some ice to make it frappe!
From Virasana, or a comfortable supported Hero Pose, interlace your fingers behind your back reaching the knuckles to the earth. Breath in to expand the rib cage from bottom to top, side to side, and front to back. As you exhale, relax the chest and begin to round into a ball by bringing the chin into the chest. Slowly winding one vertebrae at a time until the top of the head is on the ground, and the knuckles reach towards the sky.
Breath deeply through your whole body, while keeping just a small fraction of the weight in your head. Spread the majority of your body weight throughout the limbs, and also breathe into the space between the discs, ribs, and muscles. Visualize white, all the colors in the world conjuring into one massive bright white light. Another color that helps to stimulate the Crown Chakra is violet. After a few breaths, unwind gently back to Hero’s pose and rest in Child’s. Ah, sweet relief.
Join Lydia Hill for an eventing of restoring and rejuvenating on Friday, April 27 at 6 PM. Using blankets, bolsters, straps, and eye pillows, Lydia will guide you through a series of restorative poses meant to open you up to Spring and restore energy from the winter months. This is a perfect way to start the weekend: RELAXED.
We hope you’ll join us for a very special night. Kirtan Soul Revival is New York City’s newest, funkiest devotional music experience – and, they are dear old friends of Susan’s and Christine’s! We are so excited to have them come to evolution and we hope to share the joy with you. Listen to 13+ minute recording of Ganesh from Kirtan Soul Revival.
We’ll love to see you whether you purchase a ticket in advance or walk-in, but we’re encouraging advance ticket sales so we know how many to expect.
This salad can be eaten cold or warm, it’s quick and easy because only one ingredient needs to be cooked. Boil some soba (buckwheat) noodles according to the instructions. Toss together equal parts of shredded carrots and zucchini cuts, as well as a handful of gogi berries. In a separate container, make your dressing; olive oil, lemon, salt, pepper, spices, crushed garlic/ginger ~ all your favorites! Once you’ve tasted and approved your sauce, coat the noodles and then add your vegetables to the mix. Diversify this salad or by substituting and playing with all sorts of veggies, fruit, nuts/seeds/berries and dressings. One of my simple rules is to pick different colors, shapes, textures and try something new often!
Yoga Instructors and Students Gather in Burlington from around the world on Friday through Sunday, May 4 – 6 2012 at UVM Davis Center, Burlington, VT. Yoga workshops, Community-building, Fundraiser for VT Foodbank, Meditation, Ayurveda, Mindful Marketplace, Kirtan, Liberate Dance Party, Lectures, Therapeutic Treatments., Local Organic Catering, All levels and people welcome!
Begins in ONE week! Next Monday from 5:45 - 7:15 PM and for 5 weeks to follow. This is Yoga for Vermont City Marathoners with Erika Nestor, ready, get set, and go on April 23!
Join this series to challenge and support your body as well as provide stress relief, after your weekend runs. Prepare and recover from your run!
The fourth Niyama (self-observance), is Svadhyaya. Sva in Sanskrit means “self” and adhyaya is translated to “inquiry, investigation or education.” Svadhyaya is about self-reflection. Many consider meditation to be the essential road to self-inquiry, but any study, be it star-gazing, baseball, gardening or knitting, can bring us to a deeper understanding of ourselves. This is Svadhyaya.
Begins in ONE week! Next Monday from 5:45 - 7:15 PM and for 5 weeks to follow. This is