yoga

restored!

margi — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:29:47 +0000

yesterday a student asked “if i’m feeling down is it better for me to practice restoratives than take a nap like i usually do? my intuition says yes but i’m not sure why.”

well, if you need sleep you need sleep. there is a minimum amount that we need in order to function. sometimes however, restlessness keeps us from getting the sleep we need, and sometimes, we use sleep as a way to avoid discomfort. in both of these cases restorative yoga may serve you better than a nap. restorative (supported) yoga is empowering!

the practice of arranging support for the body and encouraging the alignment of body, breath and consciousness will be remembered by the mind, the brain, the muscles. the ability to pay attention to sensation, even when uncomfortable, and to facilitate a movement towards ease, is one that translates to asanas, decisions, and relationships. you can use the practice to restore a sense of joy and ease in your body and compassion in your convictions, with full awareness of having done it!

next restorative workshop is sat, march 31 at inner dance. come see for yourself!

learning language

margi — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:11:28 +0000

last weekend i taught an expanded studies weekend for the inner dance teacher training program. what a dynamic and intelligent group! there is so much wisdom in the broad and varied experience of the participants. there is so much wisdom in our bodies. sometimes there is a gap between this wisdom and our ability to access it. practice listening to your body the way you would listen to learn any new language. start to identify repeating patterns, even expect them…
see how your thoughts and your actions align. choose wisely. body fluency will follow!

strong from summer

margi — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:46:57 +0000

running, biking, packing, moving, traveling, painting, digging, building: these movement makes the body stronger. staying still makes the mind stronger. we practiced deep forward bends after powerful standing today. used strong legs, flexible shoulders, patience and, determination to find balance. these sunday afternoon classes are going to be fun!

fall has fallen

margi — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 05:57:30 +0000

lovely crispy clear fall, it’s here. new yoga class on Sunday afternoons at 4:30p at inner dance yoga will start next week: mixed levels flow&form. good luck to klondike runners! hope to see you after the race!

sunny seldovia

margi — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:48:13 +0000

a wonderful weekend. time stood still for a few moments. lovely setting, thoughtful presence, warmth. thank you sarah, theresa, meghan, marybeth, diane, paige, patty, amy, kyle, tony and maryjane.

headless headstand

margi — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 06:38:44 +0000

on two chairs… head hanging, spine aligned to the wall. then a long slow lift of all ten toes off the floor, quivering legs past the belly and up overhead. caution against flipping back up with exuberance to make prop modifications. blood travels more slowly than nerve impulses!

yoga at the cancer center

margi — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:22:32 +0000

we’re working on a new program for fall. not sure if I’ll be able to teach it or not but would sure like to. I taught a class for survivors and families about 5 years ago and it was truly transformative.

summer camp

margi — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:34:25 +0000

i’m heading to fairbanks tomorrow for operation military kids teen wilderness camp. i’ll be there as a military family life consultant and as far as i can tell will get to run in the woods, climb trees and paddle a canoe!

there will be a bevy of beauties covering my classes: kristiann in gentle on wednesday, lisa on thursday night and megan monday at spenard. enjoy!

memories

margi — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:19:18 +0000

blazing sun in prince william sound, dusty road to enormous blue glacier, wet feet and smelly loo. uddiyana bandha on the bike, adho mukha vrksasana on line for the ferry, meditation on the water. joyful friends and tired dogs.

UAA yoga institute

margi — Wed, 25 May 2011 05:49:43 +0000

wow, amazing teacher/students! lisa wiley and i are team teaching a two day yoga institute for teachers in the anchorage school district… they sure make great students! we’re hoping they find yoga for themselves and to share with their students. calming the fluctuations of consciousness, cultivating balance, strength, ease and lovingkindness. more tomorrow.