Asanas and Mudras-Archives

Here are Ryan and Mike in a double gate pose. Way to stretch guys!

Quote of the Week-Archives

"Stop playing the negative tapes in your head, just stop it!" Guruatma.
I love this quote! It is so easy to fall into the trap of getting down on yourself and start focusing on the things that are "wrong," as opposed to what is going right! Playing the negative tapes takes too much energy and takes away from personal growth. This is one of Guruatma's all time classics; she says it often so I know she means it! The next time you catch yourself playing the negative tapes, just turn them off. I bet that will bring a smile to your face and a spring to your step!

Rise and Shine Yoga

We started our week back to school from vacation with a very energizing, yet relaxing yoga class. Everyone set their intention for class while thinking about the fact that there are only 42 more days of school left! We reviewed "being in our breath awareness," and introduced "breath of fire." Our set today was a yoga story called "walk in the woods." We encountered many different animals on our walk, ask your child to tell you about some of them. For our game today,we participated in a trust circle. Check out the video, we will be doing this activity again because so many yogis want their turn at being in the middle of the circle. Also, there is a new gadget called, "desk strategies." I am creating a list of yoga strategies for students to useat their desks, during the day. Finally, Mr. Williams has set me up with a Twitter account. When I figure out how to use that, I will be tweeting about yoga. I can't wait!

Thanks for sharing your children with me!

Mrs. Williams

Asanas and Mudras-Archives

Here is Gracie in Cobra. This pose works on flexibility and releases tension.

Quote of the week-Archives

"Find your center, and don't let anyone or anything take you away from your center." Guruatma

Guruatma is so ON with this statement! This quote is one of the first ideas that I REALLY embraced when I started my yoga practice. It is so simple, yet can be so hard to do at times, especially when I let my ego get in the way! When I am in my center, nothing bothers me, I am productive, positive and full of energy. As soon as I start to drift away from my center, I get agitated, frustrated and focus on the negative. Taking a deep breath and finding my center is one of the best strategies I have for maintaining a yoga state of mind. Guruatma really knows what she is talking about!

News Flash

Our yoga class made the "Teacher Corner," of the Radiant Child Yoga newsletter. Click here to check out Shakta's website, there is a wealth of information for parents about the many benefits of yoga for children. There are some great videos as well. Thanks to Shakta for featuring us! Enjoy!

Rise and Shine Yoga

It was a great second week at Rise and Shine Yoga. This is such a low key group that it is great to relax and meditate in such a deep way. See everyone on Monday morning!