Slow Flow Yoga: Stand up and Reach out

Stand up ~ Reach out

If you have experienced a yoga class with me, you know my style is a mashup of slower moving shapes guided by comfort and breath. I like to focus on the in between spaces, add in opportunites for longer held poses, and give choices within each pose or transition of poses. I hold a space of safety and support for people to connect to their bodies. Quality time is spent on the breath to center the mind, and give the body time to pace with the rhythm of inhale and exhale. For me, the mind body breath connection happens in the heart - at the center of it all. When you place your hands to head, ears, eyes, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, upper chest, belly, hips, legs and feet it is a compassionate practice that extends from the heart.

After some years of teaching mindful movement, breath and meditation, I like to cultivate a flow that invites opportunities to challenge the effort, sit in discomfort, and find true gratitude in the rest. At the end of a class, the body needs time to re-establish its equilibrium. Try not to skip this part of the practice, it is meant to be a whole experience from centering on sensation and breath to coordinating breath and movement. I share these practices to explore the power of listening and observing to uncover the language of the body. In movement and stillness, the flow is an interpreter for enhanced mind and body communication. All parts working synergistically together towards wholeness.

My goal is to offer a free video class on movement, meditation or breathwork every few weeks until we can meet again in person. Please consider donating to your local yoga studio, business, restaurant, or charity as compensation for this offering. Take this time to educate yourself, look deeply into your heart, and find a way to use your voice and create action for what and who you can support. We must stand up for racial and social injustice and reach out with open hearts. Remember, the purpose of self care is to sustain our capacity to be of powerful service to others.

For a list of organizations to donate to and more details on this 'call to action', please read my previous post.

We carry each other.

Slow Flow: Soften and Release

This flow focuses on softening into the areas of the body that have built up resistance.
Note: This video ends before relaxation. Please follow up with the guided meditation link below.

Guided Meditation/Rest

This video is meant to provide closure for Slow Flow: Soften and Release. Lie down, or find a comfortable position to relax body and mind. This meditation can be used independently of a movement class to assist in deep relaxation.

Thank you for reading and listening. You can find all my videos on YouTube under Michelle Heron Yoga and free guided meditations on Insight Timer. If you take the time to watch or listen, subscribe and leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you. 

Warmly,

Michelle