For as long as I can remember I’ve never loved the fast, power yoga classes and I’ve just realized why: I haven’t had any routine or stability, since graduating college in 2000. Every aspect of my life has been in flux and uncertainty: from health/cancer recovery, to physically moving all over the country, with lots of travel in between, to changing jobs and building businesses, to mental instability as I’ve recovered from depression, menopause at 25, and PTSD. With so many unstable events, 24-7, my threshold is at its edge, often. So, a tough, power Vinyasa yoga class or Buti class would send me over the edge, breaking me, when I’ve so often, in my normal life, felt broken. I’ve needed the therapeutic, slower, still strong, but much more self directed practices because my life has felt so out of control. I’ve needed the reminder that I am in charge of and have control over my life, when things around me have said otherwise, I’ve needed to drop inside and find sanctuary within with a gentle guide/teacher encouraging me that I make good decisions and am doing the best I can, given the situations and circumstances in which I find myself. A fast, power, or Buti class wouldn’t allow for that... I’ve also not found many people that can hold the space for the depth of pain and challenge I’ve experienced, so I’ve had to create it myself... and so, thus what I offer, filling a need.
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Thankfully it’s not about how well you do something, just that you do it! . (and you’ll get better each time you do)
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I came across a new to me Yoga Book last night (see my stories for which one, and watch a ridiculous video of me making my first attempt at a variation of tree pose🤣). So, I thought it’d be fun to try some of the poses from it,👆🏼this being one: you’re supposed to pinch your ears once you get your arms through your lotus locked legs. My right arm started going numb from the squeeze as I coached the new photographer on alignment (didn’t quite get the full lotus behind me, but this pic is otherwise good!👏🏼). The whole situation was hilarious and silly and fun! Exactly how I like it. 🍑 .
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Do you know the liminal space?👉🏼The space of pure potential, the border/threshold between possibilities, where anything is possible. It’s a powerful place to be, to wait, wait with confident and intuitive expectation, a space where the ego doesn’t exist and the path gradually becomes clearer as we watch, and trust.... this, this is where you’ll find me these days. Sharpening my intuition. .
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And, tonight, Monday, 2/11, I’ll be subbing a Level 1 and 2, Flow and Restore class, at @balance.yogacenter at 7:00pm. We may not do this pose, but we’ll be in this room. See you there?
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I’ve been leading feet🦶work in my Wellness and Private classes lately. Aiming to create space in the feet and independently lift each toe, separate from the others. I personally have a ways to go, but some of you in my sessions can do it! The feet are our foundation, so flexible and strong feet gives way for a flexible and strong rest of the body. 💪🏽 And, it’s something that can be done anywhere, at anytime. It’s a great brain exercise too! 🧠 .
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On this cold, windy and rainy day, it was SO nice to be under the warm far-infrared heat lights for my Warm Healing Flow this morning at @balance.yogacenter . Thanks to all who joined the play date. 🤗
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Wearing my fav eco yoga clothes: @wolventhreads get 20% off with code: AudreyDlong20 .
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When uncertainty abounds, it’s nice to get together, slow down, take some time, and breathe... .
Part of what makes yoga so special for me, is you.🤗 .
Message me if you want to give yourself some time and healing privately, or join me for my group classes, including Restorative’s (like this pic from last night). Monday, 2/11, I’m subbing a Flow & Restore at 7pm at @balance.yogacenter . See my regular group schedule and get details about Private Yoga via the link in the bio. .
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