Why do we practice? I am inspired by my students for sure, as in yesterday’s post, by my teachers, by my friends, by my children, even by myself some days. But there is one special person that rocks my world, that always makes me want to be a better person, that makes me want to be my best self. That inspires me to give the most that I can, as in this crazy transition still a work in progress, to and from chin stand. Who is that person? My partner, my beautiful man, and parenting partner. Happy Father’s Day M. You inspire me the most of all. Thank you for all that you are, and all that you do.

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Yoga Nag

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These students, man oh man, they inspire me. Today, one makes a pose up, mid class, by accident. I say, ooooh, let’s try that. Then another adds a pose, shouting “chin stand,” as I try to demo the first addition. And then that one puts it all together with elegance and such a sweet gift for fun. Here she is, the ever amazing Yogi, continuing her practice in her kitchen. VIDEO AT http://www.YogaNag.com.

All of it makes my heart sing a little song, do a little dance.

I love being a yoga teacher. So grateful for you fine yoga students, for all that you are and all that you do.

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From my mat to yours,
Yoga Nag

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School is out, but I still have homework.

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Yoga Nag

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Summertime is backbend time, whether I like it or not. It isn’t easy. It is super challenging for me. But some days, my home practice can feel a lot like homework. And I need to work on the hard stuff. Hunker down and study. So, here I am. At least Charlie is keeping me company.

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Yoga Nag

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Squatting for the mamas. By request, this mid-week, hump day Nag is for you women with your beautiful humps. Practice your yoga, perhaps your squat. Start high, wide legs, thighs working parallel to earth, toes turned out, knees tracking toward 3rd toe, forearms on inner thighs pressing out, knees pressing back, and add a little cat/cow action, just the way we do in class. Then from table position, give yourself a lunge or two on each side. One with back knee down on padded surface, hands on front thigh (can cat/cow here too) and one with back knee lifted, hands on floor, probably on big toe side of foot so there is room for baby. And then find your mama squat, toes turned out, but get down. Squat low. Keeping heels landed on floor or blanket. If you feel wobbly, take your back against a wall. Or butt to stool. Or hold onto door frame and walk your hands down. Or find friend/family member to help hold you, as in this picture. Or, if you feel good, squat on your own, bringing hands palm to palm in front of your heart. Breathe. Feel your mama legs beneath you. And your mama heart beating. Feel your power. Feel your softness. Feel all that you are. Press into your feet, using wall or friend, as necessary, and rise back up to standing. Give your legs and feet a little shake. A little dance. Go mamas!

Do yoga. Today. Every day.

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Yoga Nag

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A pose that once made me feel awful, weak, tight, even inadequate can some days now feel the complete opposite. And more. It reveals the amazing outcomes of a dedicated practice, accomplishments I can feel in body, mind, heart. Down deep. This wise, ancient practice has so much to offer.

Do yoga. Today. Every day.

From my mat to yours,
Yoga Nag

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Fun new class offering. Yoga at Sub*urban Trading in Kensington.

Tuesday mornings 9:00 am. As in tomorrow morning!

This is not your regular yoga class. In the midst of the morning preparations of a local restaurant while it is closed, we move the tables aside and have a yoga class. It is a very practical class. Yoga taking place within the framework of life. Pausing where we are, where we live. There is some bustle in the background behind the music, some sweet smells from the kitchen. If you don’t like the studio or gym scene, this may be your class. If you do like the studio and gym scene, you may also like this practice. If you have never tried yoga and are feeling shy about going to a studio or a gym class, this may be your class.  We are very casual. Come try it out. Everyone welcome. $12

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From my mat to yours,
Yoga Nag

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Aerial yoga where? Everyone is asking. Yesterday, the great @ExtendYoga studio had an art event with an aerialist, @JessicaSnow. She demonstrated and helped some of us try it out. She was great. Where to get this fun action, I am no expert. But I will be looking. There are several studios around town that do it I am told. If any of you have recommendations, please share. It is definitely worth trying. At least once. So fun. Amazingly stable. And stabilizing. Hips and sacrum were super happy all evening.

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Yoga Nag

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Okay, now this was awesome. I am hooked. Must have more aerial yoga. Wow.

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Yoga Nag

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My world is so bright when in the company of these three sparkling women, even after a physically and emotionally demanding backbending class (that I requested!!).

I tried to bend. To open. Again and again. I cried. I recovered. I kept practicing. I tried to bend some more. Class ended. My friends were there. My dear friends. We played. We laughed. We took pictures. And then I cried some more, coming home, big grateful tears for this practice and the beauties I am meeting along the way. Maha gratitude 🙏 Crying again! It’s all so good. This life. This practice. These friends.

Do yoga. Today. Every day.

From my mat to yours,
Yoga Nag

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