This workshop is for anyone who would like to learn the basics of backbends and inversions. Join Melanie Buffett, RYT as she guides you through a sequence designed to help you become stronger and more flexible so you can practice these poses with confidence and enjoy a whole new perspective in your practice. Students should be prepared to go upside down and press up into a full backbend with help and support. Seasoned Beginner/Intermediate Level. Some Yoga Experience Required. 2 HOURS $20 pre-register. $25 day of. Workshops are non-refundable.
New Cute Clothes Online in Fairhope, Alabama
The Yoga Birds boutique has a new and improved Online Store where you can buy yoga gear and cute new clothes, Brands such as Hard Tail, Be Present, OM Girl and more! Please come by the studio at 458-N Section Street, Fairhope, Alabama or CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE.
LFYB Episode 3
This is an hour-long yoga class that was recorded on May 26, 2009 at Yoga Birds. The class is led by Melanie Buffett and is a heat activating, relatively physical peaceful warrior vinyasa sequence.
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Bliss On A Bolster
Supta Baddha Konasana, aka reclined bound angle pose, is one of my all-time fave restorative poses. Draped over the support of the bolster I go deep into relaxation in this one. The shape of the ‘propped-up’ pose makes for an effortless opening of the front body and a natural lift of the heart. It always leaves me high and full of light.
Judith Hanson Lasater is the queen of restorative yoga. I love her and have read most of her books. Check out her web site at http://www.judithlasater.com/about/
Yogipod Flow
Today my bod is rollin’ with flow yoga and the iPod is rockin’ original music by Cale Pellick (www.calepellick.com). He is the producer extraordinaire of my husband Burke’s c.d. Independence, Louisiana (www.burkeingraffia.com). Get it. Got it. Good!
Get Up Stand Up
Once again, consistent practice negates a ‘never’. As in i’m never gonna be able to do that.
I dropped back into a back bend. So what now?
So now you see the light… Get Up Stand Up.
Keeping Kula in Alabama
Have been lucky to study with two Certified Anusara teachers in Point Clear the last couple of weeks. Cheryl Catranbone and Scotta Brady visited. It is fascinating to watch the transformation of Self awareness by assimilating into my practice, the valuable information that they shared. I am experiencing core awareness and internal locks with deeper knowledge than before. Jumpings and full arm balance are beginning to take flight. My chest feels lighter, easier to lift up to the sky. Most profound is the awakened awareness of the psoas–seemingly the gateway to ananda. Many thanks to the Ladies for making the trip to Point Clear. I bow.
I Heart Everywhere
Coming down from a week in SoHo. New York has everything. One would think Point Clear might feel quiet and sleepy compared to the City. The cacophony of birds chirping here is gloriously loud. Do you ever wonder sometimes that your life could have been completely different had you but made the ‘other’ choice that ‘one’ time? Do you ever wonder if you’re missing out by being where you are? Last night I recharged my nerves and senses with a restorative inversions practice. On the iPod… Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks by Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Please listen to this beautiful music. I can’t remember a more ethereal yoga practice – a priceless experience. A floating sensation, high and light, bones settle into the support of the earth holding me. Stepping into the current of grace through a practice of yoga is deeply satisfying. Purna, or fullness is here and now and ordinary because everyday I take the journey to the inner landscape of my heart where Everything resides.
Below, you can sample and purchase the MP3’s of this music mentioned above.
Attitude of Gratitude
This is a Thank You note to Jordan Bloom who taught us to dance at the edge of the universe at Tammy Brahan’s studio, The Yoga Room, in Hattiesburg MS.
Birthday Backbend
Playing with my new pose, and my new camera. Namaste.