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07/21/2021

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This Restorative Yoga Āsana pose provides SO MANY benefits – if you only have time for one pose, this is a great one!Spe...
06/14/2021

This Restorative Yoga Āsana pose provides SO MANY benefits – if you only have time for one pose, this is a great one!

Spending just five to ten minutes a day in Legs up the Wall, will help you relax as it triggers the parasympathetic nervous system (rest & digest), relieves anxiety, fatigue, improves blood circulation and it’s a passive pose that can also help open the hamstrings.

Arms can be placed above the head, in cactus or out to the sides. Variations can include a bolster or blanket under the hips (more restorative). You can also vary how far from the wall your hips are, for different experiences.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine explains “fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, bloo...
06/07/2021

Johns Hopkins Medicine explains “fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue that surrounds and holds every organ, blood vessel, bone, nerve fiber and muscle in place. The tissue does more than provide internal structure; fascia has nerves that make it almost as sensitive as skin. When stressed, it tightens up.”

Why is this important to know? Well, fascia, or connective tissue, is the key to mobility within the body. For a more graphic view of fascia you can watch this video about “the fuzz”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FtSP-tkSug

Fascia is considered elastic and produces the “slide & glide” functionality of the body. Yoga Āsana can be extremely helpful in breaking up the fuzz, as well as other therapies such as massage therapy, physical therapy, foam rolling, and more.

Personally, I find gentle stretches throughout the day and a regular Yin Yoga practice help me to feel my best.
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Prop it like it’s hot 🔥 Yoga props are wonderful! Props can help modify a pose to make it more accessible and functional...
06/04/2021

Prop it like it’s hot 🔥
Yoga props are wonderful! Props can help modify a pose to make it more accessible and functional for YOU. The props I personally use the most are a bolster, blanket, blocks, and a strap. You can also use items around the house if you don’t have these props. A pillow or cushion can be used in place of a bolster. A towel can be used in place of a yoga strap.

Props are often available in Yoga Studios and you should never hesitate to use one if you need it.

What is your favorite yoga prop? Tell me below! 👇

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On Memorial Day, we remember all of those who have served in the United States Military throughout history.The red poppy...
05/31/2021

On Memorial Day, we remember all of those who have served in the United States Military throughout history.

The red poppy is often a symbol of remembrance on this day.
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Judith Hanson Lasater defines Restorative Yoga as “the use of props to create positions of ease and comfort that facili...
05/28/2021

Judith Hanson Lasater defines Restorative Yoga as “the use of props to create positions of ease and comfort that facilitate relaxation and health.”

Restorative Yoga is highly adaptive and is about ｏｐｅｎｉｎｇ the body, not stretching. In this practice, we aim to trigger the relaxation response in the body. The relaxation response is the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for rest & digest. This is in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, which is the flight or flight response.

The great news is you can trigger your parasympathetic nervous system by placing your body in a comfortable position and staying there for just 10 minutes!

Pictured here is a variation of Butterfly 🦋 pose, where the hips are resting on a bolster and blanket and the feet are supported by the wall, while the soles of the feet are together. This could also be called a “Wall Butterfly” and be practiced in a more Yin way, without the bolster.

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In Chinese culture there is the concept of Yin & Yang, relative terms that describe two facets of existence. Yang is ac...
05/26/2021

In Chinese culture there is the concept of Yin & Yang, relative terms that describe two facets of existence. Yang is active, while Yin is passive. A Yoga Āsana practice can include both Yin & Yang ☯️as they are not static states.

Bernie Clark explains “Yin Yoga allows us to work…the deeper “yin” tissues of our ligaments, joints, deep fascial networks, and even our bones.”

Yin Yoga is simple in concept – but that doesn’t necessarily mean easy.

In a Yin pose you stay still for longer periods of time. This stillness is where you gain the benefit of the practice -physically and mentally. Being in a single pose for 2-5 minutes provides the body time to find it’s edge. And with a regular Yin practice, that edge can change. Being still in a pose can also be challenging mentally – but that is part of the Yoga practice.

Pictured here is one of my favorite Yin poses – Butterfly. Butterfly or Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle) has many variations. I love this pose because it helps to open my hips and stretch my low back.

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Next up in our exploration of Yoga Āsana is the softer side of Yoga! Āsana is often thought of as a workout and can be ...
05/24/2021

Next up in our exploration of Yoga Āsana is the softer side of Yoga! Āsana is often thought of as a workout and can be very physically demanding.

The softer side of Yoga Āsana offers options that can be gentler and more accessible – these options include Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga.

I personally believe it’s important to vary your Yoga Āsana practice between more movement based options (such as Vinyasa, Hatha, or Ashtanga) and the more still practices of Yin & Restorative. Some studios & teachers even offer a combo class!
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New Blog Post! Watercolor Wednesday – Freedom from Attachment I have learned many lessons from watercolor painting. In ...
05/19/2021

New Blog Post! Watercolor Wednesday – Freedom from Attachment

I have learned many lessons from watercolor painting. In addition to the neuroplasticity of the brain I talked about in a previous blog post, I’ve also been practicing letting go of expectations and attachments. I found I wasn’t enjoying the painting process as much when I had an expectation regarding the finished product. My favorite paintings were the ones I did for myself, for fun, without expectations.

Expectations are simply premeditated resentments. Have you ever been really attached to an outcome? (HINT: the answer is yes because we all have attachments and expectations). You can practice letting go of some of these, especially little things that “aren’t brain surgery” or “rocket science.” Unless you actually are a Brain Surgeon or Rocket Scientist 🤪.

It’s important to note that releasing attachment is not the same as being indifferent. Thich Nhat Hanh explains that indifference leads to a lack of joy or meaning to life.

Based on my personal experience, letting go of expectations can create more space in your life for focusing on the most important things, like your happiness and wellbeing, family, friends, and your passions!

I’ve been enjoying my watercolor painting and artwork more since I intentionally decided to stop placing expectations on myself and my paintings. The result is paintings that I really love, like this sunflower.

Read the full blog post here: https://risinglotusleadership.com/attachment/
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🧠 May is brain tumor awareness month. This is important to me as someone living with a form of brain cancer, Glioblastom...
05/17/2021

🧠 May is brain tumor awareness month. This is important to me as someone living with a form of brain cancer, Glioblastoma. Glioblastoma is a highly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer.

I share this here because my own intuitive leadership practice has been supportive to me during the past few months as I’ve navigated a recurrence. It was not easy but I worked hard to let things unfold, gather information, and determine the next right step for me. As much as I’m not looking forward to it, I’m preparing to undergo brain surgery again. If I end up having a craniotomy, it will be my third, the first two being in 2019 when I was diagnosed.

I’ve been fortunate to go almost two years without a sign of recurrence. Unfortunately, this might not be my last battle with this disease. We need a cure. I hope for this everyday. This is why I .

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What if … I can’t touch my toes? Can I still do Yoga? The answer is 𝓨𝓔𝓢!!! This is a real photo of me in my forward fold...
05/12/2021

What if … I can’t touch my toes? Can I still do Yoga? The answer is 𝓨𝓔𝓢!!!

This is a real photo of me in my forward fold, and I’ve never really been able to touch my toes, sometimes I get closer than other times. But I’m not mad about it.

Yoga is about meeting yourself, where you are, as you are. Yoga is for everybody, in 𝓔𝓥𝓔𝓡𝓨 𝓑𝓞𝓓𝓨.

Is there something you wonder about that is holding you back from trying Yoga? Tell me below! 👇

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Vinyasa is both a style of Yoga Āsana AND a sequence of Ashtanga Yoga. An Ashtanga Vinyasa is the sequence of Chaturang...
05/10/2021

Vinyasa is both a style of Yoga Āsana AND a sequence of Ashtanga Yoga. An Ashtanga Vinyasa is the sequence of Chaturanga Dandasana, or low plank, into Upward Facing Dog, then Downward Facing Dog. In between 𝓮𝓪𝓬𝓱 posture in the Ashtanga series, you “take a vinyasa.” This helps create heat in the body (remember Tapas?!) and contributes to the overall strength building benefits of the practice.

Vinyasa means linking one pose to the next in a flow. This style of Yoga Āsana can also be called “Flow,” and can be fast or slow paced. Vinyasa classes are often very creative and fun to experience!

Do you have a favorite Vinyasa teacher? Tell me below!

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