Bhava Yoga Studio

3 C’s on how to give back;

1. Care
2. Compassion
3. Concern

Giving back brings your awareness into the world around you and gives you the chance to help and support some one else.

Why does this matter?

1. Takes the selfishness in our lives and replaces it with selflessness
2. It builds stronger social connections to friends and community
3. It also makes us happier and healthier too

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The 3-G’s to maintain a healthy life:

1. Create a Growth Goal every day
2. Give back… One small act of kindness daily
3. Gratitude… Give gratitude or even the tough lessons.

Right now is a huge time of change in Albuquerque with students going back to in person schools. The teachers are managing both in person and still virtual for those who chosen to stay. These are the times we are maintaining healthy habits will help so much.

Fill in the blank:

Just because _______.
Just for the fun of it _______.
Just right now________.

What bring back to your inner knowing? ... that sense of ease & enjoy?

“March”ing toward your wellness goals.

Goals are steps toward something bigger.

What inspires you to keeping marching forward?

What inspires you to create a life that feels good?

How to be happy:

The good news is we are happy and joyful. We came into this world in this state. Through our experiences and choices we have moved away from this state. This quote says it all.

“I have lived a long life and had many troubles, most of which never happened.” – Mark Twain

The challenge is choosing joy over suffering. Here are a few ways to short circuit your habits and practice happiness.

Return to this state joy:
1. Taking a movement break
2. Jump rope or hola-hoop
3. Practice Breath of joy
4. Puppy memes

Take time for yourself. This is how we show we care. Caring about yourself might actually be the one thing you haven’t taken time to do.

How?

Start your day with a glass of water
Take 5 minutes to just breath
Celebrate small wins
Take a lunch break
Stand-up and stretch
Give yourself time & space
Listen to your favorite music
End your day with a cup of tea

“Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”

Guillaume Apollinaire

It’s all about ...

Foundation. Foundation. Foundation.

Foundation in standing poses is created from the waist to the souls of the feet. The perineum 🤔 or the base of the pelvic floor when lifted and toned established a foundation that is not only stabile but easeful. In yoga this is known as the root lock or mula bandha.

Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana 1) the sword wielding warrior is a posture with the whole body facing forward with a strong and intentional foundation. The legs and the hips, in a wide stance, are strong and sharp that create balance and stability. With the chest and eyes rotated forward and the arms overhead, the posture is powerful.

If you want a good story about being a warrior, look up the story of Virabhadrasana.

Curious about hip posture. Ever wonder how to hold you hips in yoga?

It begins with understanding some typical cues.

Everything is energy! When we feel stressed, sad or mad we get tight. Our emotions effect our body. Over time our posture shows how we live.

With mindful breathing and yoga postures, we can start to let that sh*t go and feel better.

Judgement vs Discernment

As a yoga teacher I hear all of the time from people, “I’m not flexible enough to do yoga.” I’m sure resting this now feels much different than when it’s said. Basically, this is a form of self judgement.

Judgement is widespread in the world we live in. On social platforms it’s easy to look at a video and make a snap judgement. It doesn’t matter if we think it’s right or wrong, it degrades our sense of trust in the world and others. Over time, it causes suffering.

Good news! Our tendencies to judge ourselves and others is a habit we can change. It takes practice to discern or resolve a situation or event for what it is. Practicing yoga with a new perspective is one way to practice.

When we feel good physically we feel better mentally. This is what physical strength can do for us. We feel more capable and confident. This is what getting strong in our bodies can do for anyone. Anyone can get stronger through willpower alone with equipment and a plan. But, getting strong together can be more inspiring and help create a more sustainable routine.

Intro to Yoga for Strength
With Marisol
Thursdays beginning in Mid Jan
Check www.bhavayogastudio.com/events

⭐️Balance is not a destination. It’s a dance revolving 💫around your own center. Find your center and step up into 2021 with a clear vision. ✨✨✨✨ We love this time of year and the deep inward nature of winter, inviting us to reflect and dream into the year ahead. @pasho60 and @marisollovesyoga crafted a class that brings will bring you inward, connecting you into your intuition where you can listen and cultivate a clear vision moving into 2021! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ We would love for you to join us today at 4 PM. Link in the bio. Happy New Year and hasta la vista to 2020!!! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥 #2021 #newyearsyoga #burqueyogis #gratefulyogi #yogapractice

Yoga means to bring together. So, there are always 2. Bringing two things together is about creating a relation. And, we all know how relationships can be very tricky.

Arm balances help us create a trusting relationship with our selves. These poses teach us to trust out selves.

With winter officially here, celebrate the light inside. This 6 minute mindful yoga routine is a great way to start your day.

Breath is the fastest way to change your mood. It has an immediate impact on your energy and emotions.

Too 3 ways yoga helps you feel lighter:

1. Releases tension
2. Reverses depression & anxiety
3. Replenishes the effects of stress

It’s biscochito season. I just love biscochitos. It’s one of my favorite holiday traditions. What are your favorite holiday tradition?

Nature can help us navigate change. Stepping into the natural world there is an obvious shift in energy. Science says that everything is energy and we step out of our electronic world and into nature the energy moves and feels different. Sitting with and observing nature as a wonderful way to move with change. Nature is constantly changing and shifting ... paying attention helps shift our own energy moving with change 

🌟Connections & Your Yoga🌟
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This is been one crazy year. It has challenges in ways that we could not have imagined. Regardless we continue forward because the sun rises each day and we are blessed with life. With each new day, the pull of our physical needs to eat, sleep and stay CONNECTED with others guide us into our day. This isn’t always easy and some days it feels like it will be easier to stay in bed. But there is an Instinctive sense in our hearts that life is worth it. When it feels easier to succumb to the heaviness, our CONNECTIONS to others motivate us to do what is needed.

From Nancy:
“I want to let you know how much I love and appreciate all you have done during this pandemic to keep providing such healing classes. I am so thankful to be part of this community and your weekly classes to help me through, and will keep getting me through. I am so revitalized after each and everyone Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”

Two things I’ve learned during the pandemic:

1. Stay connected - Bhava has connected with students during over 600 virtual classes and 6500 student visits.

2. Keep your practice close. Practice yoga helps us all feel better. Including yoga in your weekly routines helps everything else.

We appreciate staying connected with and serving our community. Throughout the pandemic we constantly hear from our students how much they appreciate us and how much yoga has helped maintain their well-being during this time.

We are grateful for you, our yoga community. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Can you let go of what is holding you in holding back? Can you see what you are holding on to?

Fire 🔥burns away and clear space to hear. Let that sh*t go and find yourself at ease. Practice creating heat so you can find balance again. Don’t be swayed by anger and fear, be enlivened with joy, your true self.

Twists and counter twists (burn away and recenter).

Gratitude

Can you say “thank you” and frown at the same time?

Gratitude instills positive energy. How do you show gratitude?

Voters across the country express hope for unity, healing after election

Elections by there nature are divisive. Now, when all is said and done, is the time to heal our country, our communities and our own hearts.
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After a contentious campaign, voters from across the country express similar post-election hopes. They want healing and unity, no matter who heads to the White House in 2021.

Does Zoom have your back feeling like 😩😩😰.

This video will help you feel better.
3 simple and easy to exercises just for you.