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Marichyasana A, modeled with a block and a bind.

This pose has a peculiar demand: *major* ankle dorsiflexion. A requisite for this posture is strength and flexibility in the ankle such that the knee can go forward and beyond the toes so as to get the center of mass towards and beyond the center of the foundation.

This can be a struggle for some, as these deeper ankle positions were not commonly taught in yoga rooms for many years, nor was deep squatting common in gym settings.

Thankfully, that has very much changed in the last 5 years.

Finding a position that allows for controlled articulation in the ankle is key for improving controlled articulation in other places... but finding a manageable setup pays dividends that are not so easy to see here.

Forward folding and pressure onto the forehead region is associated with the relaxation response and a great way to bring a feeling of safety into your mind-body organism. Utilizing the parasympathetic nervous system (think: rest & digest), this posture is a great way to support both anatomical and physiological changes that benefit the practitioner. Don’t let this poses stress you out, in other words. Adjust the setup for maximum personal benefit.

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Anniversary #39

Unsolicited #4:
Be sensitive and patient with your friends.

It’s all a lot.

Best Option:
All 3.

(gentle reminder: save your vital life force for meaningful engagement. the bots are real and want us tired and divided. )

If you’re reading this you probably already identify as an ally. Great.

Speak up and create conversation. Don’t beat yourself up if you miss your first chance.

It’s never too late. It’s tough. Be brave and non-combative if your intention is to create healing and procure new anti racist allies.

WARNING: Pick a real person in real life. This is not the platform and you will waste your vital life force arguing with bots. Save your strength. #3: Non-Violent Communication: Get Uncomfortable

AAPI Women Lead and #ImReady Movement aims to strengthen the progressive political and social platforms of Asian and Pacific Islander communities in the US through the leadership of self-identified AAPI women and girls.

Their goal is to challenge and help end the intersections of violence against and within our communities. We do this work in solidarity with other communities of color. #2. Donate to @aapiwomenlead

@redcanarysong is a transnational focused organization supporting Asian woman in the sex work industry. OUR TENETS.

No more police raids and deportations. Policing is not social work. Arrest and and sentencing, even with diversion programming, is not a humane way to deliver social services.

Labor rights in our workplaces, regardless of immigration status: Freedom to openly assemble without fear, share resources, and collectively organize for better wages and working conditions

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Existential angst around unprovoked violence in marginalized communities?

Create impact through direct action and/or energy exchange—

Here are 3 ways.

Prasarita Padottanasana with heel grip. Focusing on posterior tilt of the scapula. I’m using this setup for alleviating alleviating upper crossed syndrome (commonly found in overhead athletes) and rounded shoulders (ashtanga/vinyasa practitioners). Excellent isometric strength training for shoulder posterior tilting, shoulder external rotation, and shoulder depression. Also good for forearm supination and grip strength. Base width and hip flexion can both create variability in shoulder upward/downward (superior/inferior) and spine segmentation. Focus on getting geniohumoral joint in line with elbows (approx 130) via abduction and thorasic segmentation. Application is particularly useful after pec minor stretching.

Found commonly in Bishnu Ghosh style yoga, currently being modeled with head in position to work anterior neck strength in conjunction with posterior scapular tilt and mild thorasic extension to create a well braced neutral upper back and spine.

Posture inspired by @holly.yogs.lightly

A pink triangle has been a symbol for various LGBTQ identities, initially intended as a badge of shame, but later reclaimed as a positive symbol of self-identity.

Passive range holds for hip external rotation and flexion for active strength at end range.

Which poses do you think this could help?

Kapo with blocks for upper chest opening.

joint strength training.

What is pratyahara?

What is pratyahara? It's the skillfulness of being with yourself-- free of a need for outside distraction. Talk about important (especially right now).

It brings with it other awesome skills: focus, resilience, and the ability to make meaningful, intentional choices that you can be confident you had a say in.

It's manageable, attainable, and opens the door for much more.

In this session, we'll work with time-tested sensorsy awareness techniques for the eyes, the ears, and the body-- and learn how to apply what we learn on and off the mat.

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Feelin like a proud
yogi bear rn

she feelin herself ya know

I love getting to bear witness to the struggle and the smile.

sharing in this process is dope.

“It doesn’t feel like it’s getting any closer,” she says. “Work with gravity— that’s good stuff, “ I say. watch the face. That eyeroll.