Category Archives: Back fence

General miscellaneous conversation that you would have over the back fence or after yoga class with your friends and neighbors

Lunar New Year 2021

Posted on February 14, 2021 by thinkfirst

It’s the year of the Ox, but since it’s a yin metal year, it could be also be called the year of the Golden Cow. The yoga practice this week at Rexburg yoga will feature cat/cow pose, and cow face … Continue reading →

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Winter Season of Water

Posted on January 21, 2021 by thinkfirst

Winter represents the most Yin aspect in Chinese medicine.  Yin is the dark, cold, slow, inward energy.  Growing, saving, and building potential for new life in the spring.  Rest is important for revitalizing the kidneys.  It is a good time … Continue reading →

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Chinese 5 element quiz

Posted on January 20, 2021 by thinkfirst

Here is a fun self-evaluation quiz to see what element or season you most naturally resonate with at the moment. As one grows up, matures, has life experiences, things might change and shift, but it is likely that one or … Continue reading →

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Yoga and Nature’s movement

Posted on January 20, 2021 by thinkfirst

Here in 2021 when Leslie is teaching, the theme will be on bringing together the seasons, Chinese 5 element system, movements of nature, and how those manifest thru the body in meridians, organ systems, and emotions. I’ll be posting up … Continue reading →

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Chinese New Year 2020 Year of the Rat

Posted on February 5, 2020 by thinkfirst

Our Chinese New year practice is always fun and this is the year of the rat. Rats and mice are small creatures but when they all are working together at a large obstacle – it eventually gives way. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Yoga Practice at Ballet Arts Studio

Posted on January 2, 2020 by thinkfirst

Yoga ongoing every Tues and Thur morning classes.8:45 AM – 10 AM $12 Drop in $55 Monthly566 S 5th W Rexburg, ID Ballet Arts Dance Studio Modern Hatha YogaFlow yogaJoint-friendly yoga –Education of our students is a priority––Beginners welcome at … Continue reading →

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6 poses a day

Posted on July 22, 2019 by shelly

The following poses are designed to overall address all the body’s major joints and muscles. It is a starting place. You can take 30 seconds to a minute for each poses. If for any reason you feel pain, back off … Continue reading →

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Lymphatic system

Posted on July 11, 2017 by thinkfirst

Our practice on Tues July 11, was one that focused on lymphatic drainage. We learned a self-massage technique in the neck area and then did plenty of long-held inverted postures. Since we don’t have a video of Shelly teaching this … Continue reading →

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Come as you are

Posted on April 25, 2017 by thinkfirst

A few weeks ago I watched the broadcast of the 2nd annual Accessible Yoga Conference. One of the presenters was Dianne Bondy She’s very passionate about bringing yoga to communities that don’t fit the common yoga population. This quote comes … Continue reading →

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Quote from Class

Posted on February 21, 2017 by shelly

A quote by Sally Kempton, shared in class in February. By improving your ability to fully receive, you will come to notice how many gifts are being offered to you at every moment. The wind in the trees, a stranger’s … Continue reading →

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