happy diwali ~

Diwali: The Festival of Lights

"just coloring inside the lines won't help you succeed.  more esoteric character strengths like optimism and zest are things that can be taught and are also predictive of success."

                                        ~ paul tough

     

yoga workshops in new york city by studio:

genny kapular

• anatomy workshop, tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm

jivamukti yoga studio

• november monthly inversion workshop 11.10 6-8:30pm
• headstand conditioning mini workshop  11.18 8-9:00pm
• december monthly inversion workshop 12.9  6-8:30pm

ishta yoga

• joythi: finding your joyful inner light w/michael bartelle 11.8 6:30-8:30pm
• restorative yoga nidra workshop to balance muladhara chakra w/mona anand 11.9 2-4:00pm
• depths of sa ham kriya with alan finger 11.10 9-11:00am
• world of medicinal grade essential oils, intro w/catherine garro  11.11 2-3:30pm
• yoga and the shoulder w/dr. loren fishman and cathy lilly 11.15 7:30-9:30pm
• master class : inversion clinic w/ marco rojas 11.18 9-11am
• essential oils : natural immune booster w/catherine garro 11.29 7:30-9:30pm

laughing lotus nyc

• 3 week beginners series  nov.10,17 & dec. 1   3-4:30pm
• 3 week lotus meditation series dec. 1, 8 & 15  3-4:30pm
• monthly inversion workshop 12.2 2:30-4:30pm
• ayurveda : vata immersion season 12.8 2:30-7:30pm
• holiday restorative relief & aromatherapy 12.9 2-4:30pm
• rodney lee & colleen saidman 12.19 6:30-8:30pm
• rasa restorative 1/25-1/27 fri-sun

the breathing project

• anatomy and breathing clinic, wednesday's 4:15-6:00pm  free*

iyengar nyc

dharma yoga center 

yoga works

• anatomy & movement w/paula lynch  11.10 1:30-5:30pm
• yin yoga journey series 11.11-12.9 2:15-3:45pm
• arm balances 12.1 1:30-4:30pm

sacred sound yoga

• detox & relax post thanksgiving workshop 11/24 3-5pm
• yoga immersion w/fergus higgins 12/2 1:45pm-5:15pm
• chaturanga: a workshop w/ sara nicole baxley 12/9 2-4:00pm

teaching this thurs. at cynergy spa in ft.greene ~

Yoga class this Thursday night 11/8 7-8:15pm at

Cynergy Spa

87 Ft. Greene Place

Brooklyn, NY 11217

Limited Space. RSVP to reserve a spot.

email: digyoga@gmail.com

November 2012 : Ujjayi Breathing

Hello Friends,

Get your vote on. ~

I hope this note finds you and your loved ones safe midst the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.  St. Jacobi Church in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is a hub for distribution of supplies and volunteers needed at this time.

November Focus:  Ujjayi Breathing

Yoga instructors often guide you to breathe in/out of your nose in class with your lips sealed.  Ujjayi or 'victorious breath' invigorates your practice.

Why?

• The nose/sinuses warms and filters the air as it enters your lungs
• Sinuses produce nitric oxide when air passes through them
• Nitric Oxide kills bacteria and stimulates tissue for better exchange of gases between blood/air
• Expands the nostrils, which are linked to emotions
• Ujjaji breathing expands your chest and stimulates confidence and communicates power (ie. sunken chest vs. lifted heart)

References

Yoga Anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff

Mid Walsh Blog, Dancing Crow Yoga

Respiration - 3D

Hurricane Sandy Relief

Hub for Supplies & Volunteers:
St.Jacobi Church
5406 4th Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Contact: 347-470-4192