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Scorpion

Posted on November 13, 2017 by thinkfirst

During these last months of the year, the morning class will explore and play with scorpion pose. It takes strength and flexibility so we will build up to it over time. Even then, since scorpion is an advanced arm balance, … Continue reading →

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Ustrasana – Camel Pose

Posted on September 4, 2012 by thinkfirst

We have little proverbs and sayings in English like – Don’t judge a book by its cover, or He who laughs last, laughs best or Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. Any of these could be the moral to … Continue reading →

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Vulnerability in the heart center

Posted on October 18, 2011 by thinkfirst

The heart is physically the most vulnerable spot in the body, and emotionally we relate to the heart as being the seat of emotions like grief, vulnerability, insecurity, shame, sadness, betrayal and heartbreak. So to practice Ishvara Pranidhana, we must … Continue reading →

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