My Father used to tell me , “If you want to make god laugh, make plans.” Because more often than not, life dishes up the unexpected, changing our precious plans. Planning is good in the sense that having direction and feeling prepared is valuable. Some personalities need to plan more than others. Yet, ironically, theContinue reading “Letting go of expectations”
Author Archives: Shannon Eyre Yoga
Private Yoga Sessions
Join me at your convenience in my 91 square foot practice space for personalized yoga Sessions. For those of you who need some more one on one time in your practice, or don’t prefer a heated environment to begin on your yoga path, or you can’t afford a regular yoga practice. Whether you are wantingContinue reading “Private Yoga Sessions”
S.A.D vs. contentment
Three years ago, if I had looked out my window this morning to see the soggy grey sky, I would have let that determine more of how I felt internally. This piece is focused around “Santosa.” Santosa (Contentment) is the second Nyama (personal ethics), the second limb in the 8 fold path of Astanga yoga.Continue reading “S.A.D vs. contentment”
No fail Green Drink
One of my favorites! Kale, celery, green apple, cucumber, ginger and Lime! If you don’t have a juicer make a smoothie with kale, banana, almond coconut milk, spirilina, cashews, a few carob nibs, and a touch of cinnamon. Enjoy ❤
Maintaining Zen during the Holidays
The Holidays. A time to celebrate tradition, honor your beliefs, change, joy, gratitude, and grace. . . maybe break out your showy decorations, make or buy presents, But we all know what this time of year also has a tendency to bring with it; The stressfullness of getting everything done in time. The obligation to seeContinue reading “Maintaining Zen during the Holidays”
On top of the world for today
New Years Yoga Immersion series
Join me for an integrative, educational, playful workshop series as we deepen our practice and broaden our sense of what it means to take our yoga practice off the mat. January 4, 11, 18, 25 11:30 – 1:30 price $350.00 Place: Sweat Hot Yoga register under the “workshop” tab at: http://www.sweathotyoga.com #yogaeverydamnday #pirateyogini
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YIN YOGA
Glad to start my saturday mornings sharing my love of peacefullness and relaxation. Saturday Morning YIN YOGA is one of my most well attended classes. I’m glad to see that people are recognizing the impact of slowing down the mind and calming the heart. So often, people tend to only pay attention to bodily sensationsContinue reading “YIN YOGA”
Energy of Instinct
Chakras are thought of as wheels or vortices of energy. In alignment with the spine, mostly seen through the nadis, the esoteric centers of energy located in the central channel of the body in the practice of kundalini yoga. Chakras are perceived as focal points for receiving and channeling energy throughout centers of the body andContinue reading “Energy of Instinct”