Neesha Zollinger explains the basics of how to fix those detested sore knees. Starting with the feet and working our way up. Stacking bone on bone for proper alignment, greater motion and more flexibility.
Some days it can be hard to spring out of bed with a smile - at times, the body needs a little coaxing. It is my hope that this short sequence will help do just that. Designed to shake the cobwebs and relieve morning stiffness, it will leave you feeling alert and oxygenated for the start of a productive day.
Feel free to modify and do as may sun salutations as are appropriate for your body and your schedule - sun salutes wake up every major muscle group and release the vitality that you’ve recharged through the night. Have a delightful morning!
As we head into the holidays, it’s easy to become caught up in the crowds and the shopping and the planning. At times, it can be tough to remember what the season is really all about - the simple giving and receiving of thanks and love. Sometimes, it’s necessary to stop for a moment and check in. That’s what this sequence is all about.
We’ll begin with a short series of hip opening postures that will prepare your body to sit comfortably for a moment of reflection. From there, we’ll move into a short meditation that will help you feel the simple presence of your physical being. May the recognition of this gift of your body bring an innate sense of thanks from the inside out.
Happy Thanksgiving!
hiking in gothenburg
Teaching over here has been a lovely experience! I started my journey in the beautiful city of Gothenburg. Located on the southwestern coast of Sweden, the people of Gothenburg are intelligent, gentle and open to the teachings of Anusara yoga. My week began at Yoga Buddhi, which is an up-and-coming center for yoga education in this second largest Swedish metropolis. Read the rest of this entry »
Feeling sluggish and stagnant after hours in front of your computer is completely normal. It’s important to take regular breaks to keep productivity high and prevent physical injury. Oxygenate your blood, clear your mind, and stretch & tone your muscles with this energizing office workout with Neesha. It’s quick and can be done at your desk, in business attire. Take ten minutes for yourself - you’ll be back to work in no time; feeling and working better than ever!
I am still vibrating in the wake of 800 yogis playing together in Estes Park, CO a few weeks ago for the first ever Anusara Yoga Grand Gathering! We convened together with beloved teachers and friends from around the world to celebrate our connection, weaving our unique personalities into one colorful, creative display of living art and yoga!
At this 3-day gathering, we began each morning with a guided meditation. Sally Kempton, Douglas Brooks and Bill Mahoney led the group through profound inward journeys. After that, John Friend led all 800 of us through a yoga practice for 3 hours. His ability to extend himself to everyone is phenomenal. As he skillfully led us through masterful sequencing, he focused on embodying basic virtues of the heart.
I spent Monday afternoon with Douglas Brooks. Like a sponge, I soaked up his inspired and light filled reflections on the Bhagavad Gita. One of the most profound teachings I walked away with was an opportunity to open up the midline of my own experience- to become Read the rest of this entry »
Sitting in front of your computer for hours on end is physically and mentally taxing. Take a break to pamper your mind and body, the natural way. This sequence will stimulate your circulation, stretch out your muscles and give your brain the energy boost it needs to be productive for the rest of the day. It’s particularly important as the seasons change to avoid dehydration throughout the workday. Grab a glass of water and honor yourself with this quick and relaxing sequence! It’s only 5 minutes of your day and you’ll be happier for it:)
This quick sequence is for the intermediate practitioner looking to re-energize the mind and clear the cobwebs from the hips and shoulders. Enjoy!
It’s great to be back in Jackson with my home kula!
My retreat with Paul Muller-Ortega and his friends rocked my world in the most positive ways. Paul teaches clarity, understanding, and deep respectful love. The combination of his teachings and the opportunity to practice with like-minded soul buddies transformed my inner landscape to one of greater ease and strength. His guidance has prepared me even more for the journey ahead!
Neesha and Paul
Speaking of which …
I’m headed to Estes Park this week to the Yoga Journal/Anusara Yoga Grand Gathering! Read the rest of this entry »
A wonderful journey has invited me to soften and settle into the culmination of a year of study. During the past 12 months I have committed to practice with Professor Paul Muller-Ortega in a course of philosophy and meditation. We have our final retreat together this coming weekend. In preparation for this amazing time with teacher and community, I am fortunate to step into some non-structured time.
My boyfriend and I have traveled from Wyoming to California over the past few days, practicing yoga at Yoga Kula in Salt Lake City, climbing rocks in Nevada, playing in the Pacific Ocean, more yoga at Soul Yoga in Encinitas, and meditating wherever we find ourselves.
Throughout this experience we have found ourselves surrounded in the love of friends, the texture of learning about each other and the laughter of our fun together. I look forward to this time with my teacher with a rested, clear and refreshed perspective.