"The mind, the dog and the leash"
Vinyasa Krama
•
1h 4m
My teacher says the mind is like a dog on a leash. Usually the dog (mind) is pulling us around, following every bright and shiny object. Through steady practice of dharana (concentration) we can learn to guide the dog comfortably (again, mind). A directed and steady mind is well prepared for meditation. This 60 minute vinyasa krama practice culminates in a portion of the meditative sequence and pranayama. Feel free to sit in meditation after and watch your breath flow in and out.
Up Next in Vinyasa Krama
-
"On Two Feet" practice
A grounding, mildly invigorating, profoundly simple, breath led practice to stretch the whole body, lubricate all the joints, steady the mind and drop in to the heart. Ending with a calming pranayama practice this vinyasa krama sequence is easily adaptable and highly effective for all practitioners.
-
"Complete Back Stretch"
This 55 minute Vinyasa Krama practice focuses on the utanasana sequence to provide an equal stretch for the "back"- ending with nadi shodhana pranayama this practice is stabilizing for the mind and lengthening for the back body.
-
Showing up as loving awareness
So often when we "show up" we are really just waiting and expecting. But yoga practice teaches us the value of showing up without agenda and in pure loving awareness. This practice flows around the midline asking us to explore all the doors to inner awareness. Ending with pranayama and meditation.
