Yoga with Sina

Yoga & Hiking
The great thing about yoga is it offers total body conditioning, incorporating strength work, aerobic exercise, flexibility training and stretching. Like hiking, yoga brings you into the present moment and is mindfulness practice.

With increasing age the importance of maintaining a strong and flexible body for improved physical fitness while hiking in the mountains goes without saying. I don’t want to take it for granted that my body is in good condition.

It goes without saying that breathing is the most important thing we do. It keeps us alive and allows us to be in the present moment which is important during my hiking adventures.

So why do I believe yoga and hiking are a great combination?

* Yoga helps to improve your balance, which reduces your chance of getting injured while hiking
* Yoga strengthens your core muscles, which are important for your hiking endurance
* Yoga promotes strength and mobility and will enable you to move more efficiently through the mountains and expend less energy
* Yoga reduces tightness in the key areas affected by hiking (shoulders, hips, hamstrings and lower back)
* Yoga helps you feel more mentally balanced and helps you to relax which is important in challenging situations while in the mountains

For me yoga has helped me experience nature and my surrounding more fully and taught me to appreciate the very moment I am in

Hast du gewusst dass ich dieses Jahr einen Bewegten Adventskalender für Alt & Jung anbiete? Jeden Tag gibt es hier eine neue kurze Einheit mit einfachen Bewegungen die dem Körper und der Seele guttun.
Klick auf diesen link und sei dabei

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIlOI2qwZboYNLy9Pw1ERJiIB0hqrLTmj&si=6lACnqWrRfSTf79T

Ich wünsche dir eine gesunde Adventszeit
Deine Sina

YOGA EVERY DAMN DAY 💪 It doesn’t matter if it looks perfect! My practice is my time to feel alive, loved & free ✨✨

SEPTEMBER 23rd 9am/UK 10am Germany and 5pm in Japan/ Korea. 60 min Online Class to celebrate and honor the shift from summer to fall. In our modern world we often become disconnected from nature and rhythmic changes of the seasons. Autumn Equinox is a wonderful opportunity to (re-) ignite your practice including more gentle asanas into our physical practice. Let’s come flow together to celebrate all that we have achieved this year and reflect on how we have grown and how we continue to show up for ourselves!

https://youtu.be/PEPJ1-AnQco

Click on the link for a new Power Yoga Flow 🔥🔥🔥
Let me know how you like the Voiceover compared to my “live” recordings ❤️

Hi, I am Sina, a yoga teacher. 10 years ago I completed my first 200 hr yoga teacher training in Bangalore, India with and ever since I have studied with different teachers and explored different styles of yoga. Why did I become a yoga teacher? someone asked me recently and my reply was that I couldn’t find that one style or one teacher I 100% loved so I decided to study and learn by myself so that I could create the yoga that worked 100% for me.
I still cannot do all the postures even after 10 years of practicing almost every day and I came to the liberating realization that my students don’t care - my body doesn't care & I don’t care because I own my imperfections and have learned that fancy postures are fun and allow me to grow and feel challenged.
But I want to focus on alignment and functional movements that keep us strong and healthy. Finding balance as we connect to our bodies while we flow.
I continuously evaluate myself and look at how to improve and deepen my skills to better serve my students. That is one reason why I love to provide modifications so that all my students can practice within their own personal limitations and adapt the asanas to their needs rather than getting hurt trying to fit in.

Finding alignment on the mat has an effect on my life off the mat and helps me find alignment within myself and I want to support others in also finding their way of “fitting in” without breaking.
Thank you and for teaching me so much more in this teacher training I have just finished.
Your teacher and forever student
Sina

Good morning! Start your day off slow, gently and with ease. Today's practice is a full body, well rounded practice, and perfect to add for your morning routine! Energize your body and mind with a series of gentle stretches and yoga poses that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. Unroll your mat with me for 20 minutes of self-care to help you release stress and physical tension.
This video was recorded in beautiful Koh Samui.
Link in Bio or on my YouTube Channel ‚YogawithSina‘

Viparita Karani - Legs Up the Wall

Viparita Karani can ease a range of ailments, including anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. It’s a perfect pose to help you unwind, calm down and relax before going to bed. It improves circulation (both lymphatic and venous), reduces swelling in your ankles and feet.

My personal favorite benefit is that this pose activates the relaxation response (parasympathetic nervous system) and deactivates the stress response (sympathetic nervous system)

The Bhagavad Gita says that yoga is the balance of the mind. It’s not about the poses you do or do not do. It’s not about how many times you strike a pose or fall out. It’s the quality that you are cultivating inside of yourself throughout. Establishing that unshakable inner balance! Knowing that building this skill of balance on your yoga mat will support you off your mat in your life day after day

Yoga Advent Calendar
(2020 Edition) LINK IN BIO
Treat yourself to 24 days of yoga wellness all for FREE and see for yourself how much I still had to learn about creating videos and perfect sound 😆
Each day provides you with a yoga practice full of magic to uplift you and improve overall health and well-being!
Let‘s begin this season with some daily fun yoga sequences, forget about perfection and join in for a moment of calm to bring a smile to your face ❤️

Any plans for the public holiday this Wednesday? Fancy an intermediate vinyasa flow? Then sign up and join me for a 90 min class from 10.30am online or in person in Tokyo

いつでもこのポーズに戻ればいいんだ。
You can always go back to this pose.

今週も一緒に #下向きの犬のポーズ
Let’s have together in this week as well.

ご予約はプロフィールのリンクから。
Reserve your spot from the link in bio.

今週水曜は祭日スケジュール🗓です。
We have holiday irregular schedule this Wednesday.
Wed Nov 23
10:30am Vinyasa Flow with Sina (in-studio or online)/ヴィンヤサ with シナ(スタジオまたはオンライン)

3pm Vinyasa Flow with ユリナ (in-studio or online)/ヴィンヤサ with ユリナ (スタジオまたはオンライン)

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Yoga with a pet
My dog loves to join me for yoga and often takes my moves as an invitation to play. Apparently the transitions between poses and the ones on the ground transform me into a yoga playground and areas such as my neck and face are suddenly in perfect reach for her to lick 👅
This interaction forces me to increase my muscular tension eg tightening my core even more to avoid collapsing in a fit of giggles.
I also need to improvise many times as I find myself shifting my center and using my arms or legs to move her off my mat!
It also trains my proprioception as I need to sense where she is as I don’t accidentally want to kick her.
The distraction caused by my dog causes me to focus a lot harder and challenges my patience when licked over my face in Shavasana again and again.
Eventually we both get to enjoy a nice relaxation together after the class. We lie next to each other, slow down and then there is nothing but each other’s breath and heartbeat.
I’m so very fortunate to have my furry friend join me for my yoga.
How about you? Do you have a pet that joins you during yoga?

It's been almost 10 years I have been teaching yoga to so many of you and I would love to continue growing so that I can serve you in the best possible ways.
Your honest and constructive feedback means a lot to me and it will help me stay a lifelong learner and improve my teaching. I would love it if you could share your experiences and leave a feedback here:
https://www.facebook.com/yogawithsina/reviews

Thank you ✨✨✨

I couldn’t have wished for another partner in this! Collette ReWild Child you have been my rock when in doubt, my balance when I was off and you have shown me how beautiful it is to connect to nature all over again!
I am so proud of us for this and so grateful for all that joined us outside their comfort zones and became a part of our tribe Women Be WILD tribe 💕✨💕

During the last 3 days I had the absolute pleasure of deeply connecting with 12 beautiful women who joined our Women Be Wild Retreat. All came with the goal to unplug, slow down, surrender and restore on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. We held space for each other, we lifted each other up, we shared we listened, we filled our own cup, we grew and inspired each other.
Through yoga, meditation, journaling, hiking, connecting to nature and plant based food we laughed and we cried and we all healed a little bit of ourselves ♥️

When women come together magic happens and wow was the magic beautiful ✨✨✨

Women Be WILD Retreat in October is almost here!!

We have 2 spaces left so book soon to be sure not to miss out!

The Women be WILD Retreat is a weekend combining nature adventure and yoga. It's co-hosted by myself and and deliciously nourishing food will be freshly prepared by the wonderful

There will be adventure, rejuvenation, connection, exploration and relaxation. And most probably the magic that comes when women gather!

Come and be free of whatever you need to leave behind.

No expectations or judgment. Only acceptance.

Don’t listen to the doubt…. Sometimes, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone" Neale Donald Walsch.

Weekend Packages start at Y67,000.

More information in my bio

Women Be WILD Retreat in October is almost here!!

We have 2 spaces left so book soon to be sure not to miss out!

The Women be WILD Retreat is a weekend combining nature adventure and yoga. It's co-hosted by myself and ReWild Child and deliciously nourishing food will be freshly prepared by the wonderful -Rish

There will be adventure, rejuvenation, connection, exploration and relaxation. And most probably the magic that comes when women gather!

Come and be free of whatever you need to leave behind.

No expectations or judgment. Only acceptance.

Don’t listen to the doubt…. Sometimes, "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone" Neale Donald Walsch.

Weekend Packages start at Y67,000.

More information here
https://rewildchildcom.wordpress.com/womens-be-wild-retreat/

September 23rd marks the first day of Autumn. A transition from summer to fall which I see as natures reminder to slow down.
A time to reflect, to embrace change and an invitation to find balance.
A perfect time to reflect on intentions and to contemplate and go inwards ✨

„Hurt people, hurt people“
This is how pain patterns get passed on, generation after generation after generation.

Why not break the pattern today?

Meet anger with sympathy, contempt with compassion and cruelty with kindness. Greet grimaces with smiles. Forgive and forget about finding fault.
Love is the weapon of the future ❤️

Have you ever considered taking your yoga practice outside? Yoga in nature is such a wonderful opportunity to step out of your comfort zone. If you love the feeling of sunshine on your face, the sensation of a soft breeze on your skin or want to feel your bare feet kissing the the lush green grass come and give outdoor yoga a try. EVERY FRIDAY IN YOKOHAMA 9-10AM

Taking in deep fresh breaths and increasing our awareness while we embrace the elements of nature.

Outdoor classes are open to all levels. Expect a light-hearted, fun-filled and detailed class that provides modifications from beginner to advanced levels. The uneven terrain allows us to play with balance and teaches us to be humble. Better quality air and deep breathing revitalizes the lungs and increases the performance of your heart. Vitamin D enhances mood and leaves you feeling energized. Practicing yoga outside relieves stress, increases balancing skills and helps develop inner strength and stability. *tapark

Love has many different forms… this is one way my cat shows me hers! 9 out of 10 times when I plan for my yoga classes it’s almost as if she feels the change of energy I am in and she comes, cuddles, purrs, gives and takes and then finds her own way again! How are you making sure you share and receive love?? Would love to know …

Modern life takes a toll on our physical and mental wellbeing. Although we try to take our breaks and vacations we still come back tired, mentally foggy, and lagging. Why is that? Truth be told the best medicine is NATURE and MOVEMENT. Exploring nature improves your brain function and reduces stress, anxiety. Yoga increases vitality, body awareness, cardio and circulatory health and generates an overall feeling of balance and calm.
Link for details in Bio

My dear friend is looking for a volunteer!
I’ve been to her little pocket of peace and beauty nestled in the forest by Hayama.
Do you think you can be a great role model for the future generation?
Are you looking to get your hands dirty, to breathe deep fresh replenishing breaths and to unplug away from the hustle and bustle of city life please come forward and contact Collette or myself!

REWILD CHILD IS LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER!!!!
https://www.facebook.com/ReWild-Child-106673441677382
I'm looking for occasional volunteers to help me out during some of my weekday forest sessions at the Forest.
This is a voluntary role, so unpaid, although I'd be willing to cover travel (or offer travel with me).
Its a great chance for anyone who loves being in nature to come and spend a morning in the forest, observe the wonder of kids roaming free, enjoy the company of lovely others and soak in the beauty of the forest space.
I'm looking for individuals who really love and embrace nature, understand the concept of forest school and/or appreciate the importance of outdoor nature based unstructured play. A willingness to get a bit dirty and engage with children as they explore the nature around them.
If you are interested, please PM me. Duties are light and can be discussed.

My dear fellow yogis,

its been a litte quiet around here but I am back from my summer in Europe and I am recharged and excited for what the next weeks and months have in stall for me!

I am going to start with asking for your help!
My teacher, mentor and friend EmYoga is facing what is probably her hardest challenge in life right now and had to leave Japan (her home for over 20 years), her husband and her cats very suddenly to go back to the UK where she is receiving medical treatment.
Em has been a part of my yoga journey and has been a source of infinite support and inspiration for me over the last 6 years. She always puts the needs of others first and speaks up for the voiceless and passionately steps up and takes action for her beloved and endangered dolphins and rescued animals.

No one can replace her but a few teachers have come forward to sub her yoga classes at Sun and Moon Yoga https://www.sunandmoon.jp which is where Em has been teaching and building and nurturing her community. I will be subbing her Vinyasa Flow class (in person and online) on Wednesday evening 7.30-9pm (Japan time) and would be thrilled to see some familiar faces. It will be around lunch time for all of the yogis in Europe. Please check their website for more details.

Until the day Em will be back in Japan, she needs your help. Please donate whatever you are able to. Em faces large bills for her treatment, most of which she will have to find the funds for herself. All funds raised will go directly to Em’s medical expenses and to helping her afford necessities whilst undergoing treatment.

https://gogetfunding.com/em-bettingers-cancer-treatment/

Thank you for your support however big or small it is. Em would do it for you 💜✨

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I’ve read the book „The Universe has your back” from a few years ago and this sentence stood out for me.
I am very good at avoiding confrontation and discomfort and I need harmony within my immediate support people.
Sometimes my emotions are too big, too scary and so damn unpredictable, so that I have developed strategies to avoid having to sit with my emotions and to ride the waves allowing them to pass through me.
Today reminded myself of what I preach 😉
Some of you may know that my daughter is going to start University in a few days and I will return to Japan and leave her behind. And although my clever, protective and rational mind tells me she is ready and all will be ok my emotions are on a roller coaster ride. I know this this too will pass and I will continue to practice with the tools I have and continue on my journey 💚
But I remembered that it is important to create the time to allow myself to be vulnerable and emotionally drained when I am dealing with those difficulties emotions. Thank you for my people who have my back these days 😇

Feeling overwhelmed ?
Try this simple grounding technique that even works for mini humans

Name
5 things you can see 👁
4 things you can hear 👂
3 things you can touch ✋
2 things you can smell 👃
1 thing you can taste 👅

Keep calm and adjust to what is.
I am usually super motivated, energetic and can do whatever I put my mind to.
The last few days I feel fatigued and less productive. Yin Yoga is my go to for those days I want to move but keep it simple and slow.
I am accepting that I can’t always fly high, I also need to rest and give myself permission to be.
It’s a journey as everything in life is too and I am getting better at recognizing my needs, slowing down and adjusting my yoga practice.
Some days breathing, being and feeling alive is enough 💕

I know who I am
I like who I am
I love what I do
I accept my body
I am enough
I am unaffected by the judgements of others
I am ok with the ups and downs and the pace I learn
I am on my way to become the best version of myself
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Gratitude turns what we have into enough - Melody Beattie