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Shine Your Way to Firefly | Izumi Sato

We aim to improve the flexibility of hamstrings and shoulders, as well as the strength in the arms, thigh adductors, and the core. Variations are offered to develop the sense of balance on the arms. It is an exploration of your own expression in Firefly, whatever stage of life you’re in.

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Introduction to the Buddhist Mudras | Izumi Sato

Mudras are highly stylized and symbolized as non-verbal communication. In this introduction to the Buddhist mudras, we will learn five Buddhist mudras and the mudras of the five wisdoms, or five Buddhas. After learning the forms and meanings of the mudras, it’s fun to observe the arts such as Buddha sculptures and paintings.

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Chanting Gayatri Mantra With Mudras | Izumi Sato

In this mantra, the 24 Mudras are practiced while chanting the Gayatri Mantra which has 24 syllables. Gayatri Mantra is dedicated to Savitri, a Vedic sun deity. Among various translations of the mantra, I introduce the first line by Tias Little and the rest of the lines by Swami Vivekananda.

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How Mindfulness Can Help You Navigate Social Media

Now that social media has become an extension of our own communities, a lot of negative perspectives and habits have made their way from the digital world to our real one. By becoming aware of your emotions and actions, you can get past the bad side of social media and enjoy the company of your social circle.

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Judith Steger

Judith’s love for yoga started in 2003 when she experienced for the first time the transformation that takes place on the mat, making her feel present and at home in her body.

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Paige Stanton Wilson

Paige’s journey into the world of yoga began in the picturesque landscapes of France about 15 years ago, a time when she was blissfully unaware

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Kat Walser

Kat Walser (E-RYT 500) fell in love with the practice of yoga after walking into her first yoga class at the age of sixteen.

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MEDITATION

BREATH PRACTICES

Breathe & Thrive

We will practice the following breathing techniques: Kapalabhati, Box Breathing, and Nadi Shodhana.

On the Way to Ladakh

My spirit found an opportunity to gain purpose, something to grasp onto, and a measure of wisdom and insight that continues to guide my footsteps now – and, I expect, will for the remainder of my days. 

How Mindfulness Can Help You Navigate Social Media

Now that social media has become an extension of our own communities, a lot of negative perspectives and habits have made their way from the digital world to our real one. By becoming aware of your emotions and actions, you can get past the bad side of social media and enjoy the company of your social circle.

SANCTUARY

YOGA HISTORY

COMPASSION & GRATITUDE