Atma Daya - Yoga with Parameshwari

The Bhagavad Gita says there is Action in Inaction. Rest well. 🕉️☮️🙏🏼💗

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Compassion Practice. Jai!

We discussed this in class last night. The same skill sets, mindset, relaxed effort, detachment, kindness, friendliness, etc that cause us to heal…. continues down the same pathway to set the foundation for Enlightenment. This healing of our individual deepest causes of suffering also helps us contribute to healing Mother Nature and society. Enlightenment is not a destination, it’s a journey.

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"What we are, what we have, even our salvation, all is gift, all is grace, not to be achieved but to be received as a gift freely given. " -Archbishop Desmond Tutu

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Grace knows no effort or cost, no merit or reason. It is the gift of divine support given freely. Remember that you are divinely supported in this moment.
—Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

The supportive presence of Spirit in our lives becomes visible as we follow through with the inner guidance revealed to us.
—Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

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Answers are not the goal of spirituality, and a search for certainty is fruitless. It is our acceptance and celebration of the mystery of life we are privileged to be part of, that guides and supports us. It is this connection to Mystery that ultimately brings us joy and freedom.

- Starr Regan DiCiurcio, Divine Sparks

Silence is a teacher, within it we learn some of the deepest lessons of our lives … There is so much that we do not know, so much that cannot be explained, and we learn to embrace and welcome that mystery. Taking nothing for granted, we enter each moment like a visitor, willing to see anew and to be touched by each unfolding moment. We discover within ourselves the willingness to be surprised and understand that our potential to deepen as a human being relies upon our capacity to be surprised. We learn the joy of the present.
- Christina Feldman, Silence

Silence is a teacher, within it we learn some of the deepest lessons of our lives … There is so much that we do not know, so much that cannot be explained, and we learn to embrace and welcome that mystery. Taking nothing for granted, we enter each moment like a visitor, willing to see anew and to be touched by each unfolding moment. We discover within ourselves the willingness to be surprised and understand that our potential to deepen as a human being relies upon our capacity to be surprised. We learn the joy of the present.

- Christina Feldman, Silence

Yoga is not about touching your toes, it is what you learn on the way down. – Jigar Gor

Yoga is not a workout, it's a work-in, opening our hearts and focus into awareness. ❤️

Creating a Nightly Ritual

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Creating a Nightly Ritual At the end of the day, as the sweet, dark stillness of night beckons us to lay down our bones and rest, we find ourselves at a clear transition point: Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds the unfolding of all that is yet to be. While many of us have...

6 reasons to add yoga into your training routine - Canadian Cycling Magazine

6 reasons to add yoga into your training routine - Canadian Cycling Magazine You can increase flexibility and sharpen your focus with a few minutes every day

Monday, January 9, 2023

It is human nature to love certain parts of our life and to reject others. But this may cause us to miss the blessings that hide behind distressing disguises. Accepting ourselves as we are brings healing.
—Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

Unconditional self-love - a gift we can give ourselves. 💝

Join us in January as we focus on reflection recommitment to health through the lens of Svadhyaya/Self Study

Self-study, in Yoga, is not merely contemplation of one's own motives and behaviors, but also of one's circumstances and the environment one is in, assessing where one is in one's life, what is one's life direction, if and how desirable changes may lead to a more fulfilling Self.

Join us for a class or private from the comfort of your own home.
Private sessions by appointment, available via zoom and in person
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have.

If live streaming has been holding you back, is intimidating or scary, and you need individual online tech support, please reach out to [email protected].
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Now, more than ever, we must show up with our best selves, we must become (or continue to be) part of the healing, rather than adding to the hurt. … Everything truly depends on our digging beneath the layers of our small, fearful selves, to the bigness that each and every one of us has inside. Everything depends on our resolve to stay in love.

- Julia Fehrenbacher, Staying in Love

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Practicing presence is training ourselves to “show up” … Whenever we realize we’re “absent,” we bring ourselves gently home. No self-blame. No negative self-talk. … By learning to be more present and gracious to ourselves, we simultaneously learn to be more present and gracious to the world around us.

— Phyllis Cole-Dai, Practicing Presence

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Happy New Year!
Start 2023 in a peaceful and restorative way. Join me next Sunday, January 8 at 2:00p PT/3:00p MT/4:00p CT/5:00p ET for our first Yoga Nidra practice of the year.

Additionally, I would like to announce my first Yoga Therapeutics Workshop for 2023 – Sciatica, What a Pain in the Butt! Do you suffer from a burning, dull ache or numbness down the leg coming from the butt or the low back? Then this workshop is for you. In this approximately two-and-a-half-hour workshop, we will explore the causes and symptoms of sciatic irritation as well as some tools to do on your own that can help provide relief from the annoyance and discomfort of this common condition. The workshop will take place online January 22, 12:00p PT/1:00p MT/2:00p CT/3:00p ET

Private Message me with your email and I'll send you the details for either of these workshops. Here's to a serene and happy new year!

Happy New Year! May 2023 bring us all serenity and sanity!

Part Six.

‘My Philosophy of Teaching Yoga in Eight Parts’

Jai!

The Tapping Solution App

Want to do something positive to help Ukraine and the world? Do this tapping meditation. I promise, it will be freeing and calming to your mind and will send the vibration of peace and love out across the world. Join me, and share your experience in the comments below ⬇️

The Tapping Solution App Come tap to not only reduce your personal stress about the situation in Ukraine and violence in the world, but to also connect with the feeling of peace in your body and mind so you can share that with the world.

Welcome! - Atma Daya Yoga with Parameshwari

I hope 2022 is treating you well so far. Don't forget self-care and join me for a Yoga Class or Yoga Nidra this week. Here's the schedule (all online):
Tuesday: 1:30p MT Gentle/Therapeutic Mat Class $10
Thursday: 10:00a MT Chair Therapeutic Class $10
Thursday: 12:00p MT Gentle/Therapeutic Mat Class $10
Sunday: 3:00p MT Yoga Nidra - By Donation
Learn more about all of these offerings www.atmadayayoga.com

Welcome! - Atma Daya Yoga with Parameshwari Yoga for healing with private and group sessions; specializing in Therapeutic and Hatha Yoga, stress management, mindfulness, and lifestyle counseling.

Happy New Year my friends. I hope this note finds you and yours well.

As we turn the page on the calendar, most of us spend time reviewing the past year and considering our goals and dreams for the year ahead. As I have contemplated the last year, I find much gratitude and love in my heart for all of you who have unconditionally supported me through the trials and challenges of 2021.

Looking towards 2022, I have decided to keep my classes and private sessions online only for the time being. As the COVID situation changes, I will re-evaluate bringing classes back in-person and hybrid as it feels appropriate to do so. If you have not yet tried the online class, I invite you to give it a go – I’ll even give you your first class free! If you participated at the beginning of the pandemic but dropped out, I urge you to give it another try. I’ve had almost two years now to work out the bugs 😊. (If you have not attended in over a year, consider yourself a first-timer!)

For now, the current schedule of Gentle/Therapeutic Mat classes twice a week and Chair Yoga once per week will continue as previously scheduled. See the Schedule page atmadayayoga.com/schedule/ to learn more. I hope to add another Chair Yoga class back into the mix and welcome suggested timeslots. Additionally, I am now substitute teaching online at my old Westchester (LAX area) California studio, LiveYoga Wellness. Watch their schedule for my cameo appearances!

I will continue to offer Yoga Nidra sessions by donation on most third Sundays of each month. Our first session of 2022 will be on January 16. Mark your calendar now and RSVP to reserve your slot!
I also now offer iRest (Integrative Restoration) Yoga Nidra in one-on-one sessions. iRest is more about Self-Inquiry than relaxation, and yet is it is deeply healing.
Learn more about iRest Yoga Nidra at https://atmadayayoga.com/irest-yoga-nidra/.

In addition to iRest, I also offer private and semi-private general Yoga and Yoga Therapeutic sessions online. No matter where you are located, I can work with you so you can feel better today!
Again, I am deeply grateful for your support in 2021. May 2022 bring us all peace and serenity and good health!

Namaste. Om Shanti.
Deanna (Parameshwari)🕉☮️🙏

The Healing Power of Contentment - Ellen Grace O'Brian

The Healing Power of Contentment - Ellen Grace O'Brian Contentment requires us to release the ego-based identification of ordinary states of consciousness and live from awareness of our spiritual nature.

Join me for a gentle/therapeutic yoga class on zoom today at 1:30p MT. PM me for details!

"Our bodies are speaking to us all the time—and if we pay attention, we hear the gratitude they hold." -Colette Lafia

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Join me this Halloween for a spooky (ha! not really) fun and relaxing Yoga Nidra at 3:00p MT. The best costume wins a private 60 minute session with me! Send me a direct message for details.🎃🤠👩‍🚒👩‍🔧👩‍🔬👩‍🏭🧟‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧝‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧜‍♀️

7 Weird, Sneaky Signs You Might Be Dehydrated

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S*x Differences in Blood Pressure Associations With Cardiovascular Outcomes

IMPORTANT ♥️ health information. While blood pressure (BP) 120/80 is considered normal for men, systolic BP OVER 110 in women is a predictor of heart attack and stroke and is equivalent to >160 in men. Also, if the difference in BP between arms is > 10 it is a predictor of heart attack in both men and women. ♥️ disease is the #1 cause of death in women and often the first “symptom “ is death because it affects the smaller blood vessels (micro vascular) thus the symptoms may be milder and often mistaken for anxiety or GI issues.
TIPS: take BP on bare arm resting supported ideally near heart level, feet on floor with legs uncrossed, don’t talk and check both arms. Empty bladder first and wait at least 30 minutes after caffeine or exercise. Inflammation is the cause of ♥️ disease so live a healthy lifestyle including daily exercise and relaxation, positive attitude and healthy diet. Even organic vegetables are nutrient deficient due to industrial farming so find a CSA that uses sustainable farming methods or grow your own as eating lots of healthy nutrient rich plants a key to reducing inflammation and heart health.

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"We must not wish for the disappearance of our troubles but for the grace to transform them." -Simone Weil

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Welcome! - Atma Daya Yoga with Parameshwari

MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
Blessings, dear ones!
I would like to announce I am offering another Yoga Nidra Session a week from Sunday, on October 25 at 2:00pm MT (1:00pm PT/4:00pm ET). Mark your calendar now!

WHAT IS YOGA NIDRA?
Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation while in Savasana to deeply relax the body. It starts with a prolonged body scan, to release tension and holding in the body, followed by a guided visualization for healing of the heart, head and body. Often affirmations are used to reinforce the healing. This is an effective and powerful practice that has been found to produce profound healing and stress reduction.
WHY SHOULD I DO YOGA NIDRA?
Yoga Nidra, especially in this new world we are living in, can help disperse the underlying anxiety and uncertainty of the times. It works very deeply to calm the nervous system and strengthen immunity. Some have reported that they have been able to release deep-rooted resentments and fears through this process. Additionally, this is an opportunity to escape the monotony of TV, Zoom Meetings, and Work at Home, and do some soothing self-care. Although we will be on Zoom, you can be completely passive and just follow along.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN THE WORKSHOP?
In this 90-100-minute workshop, we will begin with gentle stretching, and soothing pranayama to calm the nervous system, then move into the Yoga Nidra practice.
DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL EQUIPMENT?
You don’t need any special equipment – the practice can be done on the floor, in a chair, on the couch, or even on the bed! I recommend you have a blanket or two and a pillow for your head, and possibly another pillow under your legs to keep your back soft and comfortable. And of course, since we will be in the virtual space, you need a computer, tablet, or phone with a camera and microphone. (you can participate without a camera and microphone, but I won’t be able to see or hear you).
WHAT IS THE CHARGE FOR THIS WORKSHOP?
There is no charge for this workshop, but if you feel moved to make a donation, I ask you to please visit my website www.atmadayayoga.com, and I will bow deeply in gratitude.

If you are interested, please contact me to confirm attendance at [email protected] or text 310-749-8055. I will send the Zoom information on Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning to anyone who confirms.
Feel free to share with anyone you think would enjoy and benefit from this deeply relaxing, healing, and restorative practice, and ask them to contact me directly so I can add them to the official list.
I hope I get to see you on the 19th. Wishing you safety, serenity and deep healing.

Welcome! - Atma Daya Yoga with Parameshwari Yoga for healing with private and group sessions; specializing in Therapeutic and Hatha Yoga, stress management, mindfulness, and lifestyle counseling.

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