happyhopeyyogi (25)in #yoga • 7 years agoMy Week in Ashtanga Yoga (1/1/18-1/7/18):This week, I've been doing my practice twice a day to make progress toward my current struggle pose, Eka Pada Sirsasana. Although this was meant to be a self-inflicted form of…happyhopeyyogi (25)in #life • 7 years agoNadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing):This type of Pranayama, i.e., method of controlling the body's energetic channels through breath, is meant to balance out Ida and Pingala Nadis in order to provide enlightened…happyhopeyyogi (25)in #life • 7 years agoMy Week in Ashtanga Yoga (12/25/17-12/31/2017)I've been practicing Ashtanga Yoga daily (6 days/week) for about 8 months now. At first, what drove my asana practice was the progress I was seeing on my mat. Committing myself…happyhopeyyogi (25)in #introduceyourself • 7 years agoHappy Hopey YogiMy name is Hope and I am a dedicated yoga practitioner and instructor. I fell in love with the practice of yoga over three years ago on a dreary spring morning when I decided to…happyhopeyyogi (25)in #love • 7 years agoLessons Learned in a HandstandLessons learned in Adho Mukha Vrksasana (handstand): Practice; patience; persistence. A change in perspective goes a long way. Breath is my best friend. Quality…happyhopeyyogi (25)in #breath • 7 years agoBreathe.There is movement deep within Belly expands, alveoli waking Creating space between body and thoughts Illuminated Emancipated Full of life & breath & hope then....…happyhopeyyogi (25)in #breath • 7 years agoBreathe.There is movement deep within Belly expands, alveoli waking Creating space between body and thoughts Illuminated Emancipated Full of life & breath & hope then....…