Sunday Inspiration Week 30

A Special Note from The Twisted Monkey Yoga Studio:

Dear Friends,

On this last Sunday of 2013, we would like to thank all of those who made this year a huge success. This past year we introduced new classes to the studio, started up our website and newsletter, made some minor renovations, and opened up the second yoga room! We couldn’t have done it without your continued support and dedication. Thank you. 

This coming year will bring about more growth and change. If you take a moment to look at our Class Schedule you will notice that we have added even more new classes beginning on January 2nd! (Help you keep those resolutions!) Additionally, we will be hosting different Yoga Events on selected Friday evenings. These will include: Yoga and Wine Tasting, Ladies’ Night Yoga, Hot Happy Hour, and other unique and fun classes and events. We hope you will join us and help spread the word. To make some of these things happen, we will be working on the studio again to make some minor renovations and repairs. So, please pardon the dust and mess ahead of time. 🙂  Lastly, “The Stretch Gazette” will start up again in 2014 with a whole new format. We will still include “Words of Wisdom” and inspiration and motivation for your Yoga Practice, along with Studio News, updates and more.

We hope you are all enjoying your holidays and we want to wish you a very prosperous, blessed and happy New Year. Namaste.

~The Twisted Monkey Yoga Studio

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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Aerial Yoga: a newer style of practice that incorporates the use of suspended fabric (circus) hammocks. This allows the students to more easily get into traditional Yoga poses and hold them longer. The practice is designed to help advanced yogis challenge themselves in a safe manner, while also helping beginners to better understand yoga postures and their purpose.

While many yoga studios and health clubs are beginning to offer their own version of aerial yoga, the original is known as Aerial Yoga BT (Bernasconi Technique), created by aerial dance artist and yoga instructor Jayne Bernasconi. Bernasconi blended the arts to help students to target specific areas of the body with deep stretching and strengthening, particularly of the torso and shoulders, to achieve proper alignment and maximize their results. Students are also introduced to the endless health benefits of the “art of inversion”, such as decompressing of the spine and circulation of blood flow.

 Pose of the Week

 Aerial Yoga Poses

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Sunday Inspiration Week 29

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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White Lotus Yoga: a vinyasa flow based practice created by Ganga White and Tracey Rich. Its well-balanced and open-minded approach to both the spiritual and physical aspects of yoga makes it popular among students. White Lotus Yoga offers something for any yogi, from gentle to rigorous and more advanced levels. Classes focus on proper alignment, breathing, and philosophy of yoga.

 Pose of the Week

Revolving Half Lotus Pose

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Sunday Inspiration Week 28

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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ISHTA Yoga: Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda. This blend of traditional and contemporary yoga practices was created by Alan Finger and was inspired by his Sivananda Yoga studies. ISHTA focuses on the student’s individual needs and promotes everything from flexibility and strength to deeper spiritual practice. The sequence and combination of poses, however, is said to really open a student’s senses, helping them connect to the self, as well as the life energy force.

Pose of the Week

Half Lotus Pose

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Sunday Inspiration Week 27

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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Kali Ray TriYoga: a Hatha based practice that incorporates a flowing series of dance-like movements. Developed by Kaliji (Kali Ray) in the mid ’80s in California, this type of yoga consists of seven different levels and emphasizes natural alignment, breath, focus and relaxation. Each class ends with deep meditation.

Pose of the Week

Corpse Pose

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Sunday Inspiration Week 26

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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Tibetan Yoga:  A term and styled used by many Buddhists. Not much is known about this practice in the West and classes may be difficult to find. It consists of meditation and breathing, with the physical practice focusing on a sequence of poses of Tibetan origin called “The Five Rites of Rejuvenation.” Today they are also known as the “The Five Tibetans”.  These five Tibetan Yoga poses are designed to flow in movement, exercising your whole body, while promoting health and energy. Beginning yogis may start with 10-12 repetitions of each, working their way up to the goal of 21 repetitions for the complete routine.

Pose of the Week

The Five Rites

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Sunday Inspiration Week 25

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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Svaroopa Yoga:  In this practice traditional poses are done in a different manner to emphasize the opening of the spine. Precise angles and adjustments are used, as well as soft blankets and other props. By releasing core tension from the muscles around the spine, you will find it easier to develop your inner conscious. Likewise, by creating an inner experience you will find that this yoga is more than precise poses. It promotes physical and mental healing and transformation. This inner experience was given the name “svaroopa” by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutra. Svaroopa Yoga was created by Rama Berch, founder and director of the Master Yoga Academy, and also known for her work at Dr. Deepak Chopra’s center for Well Being.

Pose of the Week

Half Revolved Belly Pose

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Sunday Inspiration Week 24

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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 Bikram Yoga:  This popular “hot yoga” was started in Los Angeles by Bikram Choudhury. Stemming from Hatha Yoga, this practice focuses on proper alignment. It is known for its standard 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises that are done in the same exact sequence each time for 90 minutes. It is best known for its 105°F (and 40% humidity) heated yoga studios. Bikram Yoga can only be taught by those who are officially certified as Bikram teachers. Because of these very restrictions, other styles of “hot yoga” classes have recently emerged and continue to gain popularity.

Pose of the Week

Bikram Yoga Sequence (26 postures)

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Sunday Inspiration Week 23

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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Prenatal Yoga:  Designed for expectant mothers, as well as those who have given birth and looking to get back into shape, this practice focuses on strength, flexibility, and breathing. Prenatal yoga incorporates modified, traditional postures and props to assist the pregnant woman. This practice is said to help alleviate aches and pains associated with pregnancy, as well as help prepare the body for delivery. Breathing exercises may also translate into a more positive labor and delivery experience, making yoga one of the best exercises for moms-to-be.

Pose of the Week

Chair Pose

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Sunday Inspiration Week 22

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

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Viniyoga:  Not to be confused with Vinyasa Yoga, is a personalized practice.  It incorporates traditional postures, placing emphasis on breathing, and may also include chanting and meditation, depending on the student’s needs.  It is considered a great practice for those who have injuries or other physical limitations and has shown great success with alleviating lower back pain.  It can be gentle, if needed, or adapted to suit a student who is more proficient.  Viniyoga is the adaptation of yoga.

Pose of the Week

Warrior 3

Sunday Inspiration Week 21

“The Stretch Gazette” is a special collection of weekly posts which feature popular and original Yoga articles, quotes, pictures and other inspirational material. Every Sunday, The Twisted Monkey will bring you some words of wisdom, yoga tips and facts, and highlight a specific Yoga Pose for the week. You can subscribe to “The Stretch Gazette” and receive email notifications of new posts by entering your email in the box found on the sidebar. Namaste.

Words of Wisdom

“…yoga is a path to undo the root of all types of misery through the direct experience of deep, clear, open awareness.”

~Richard Freeman, Yoga Instructor

“At first you might find that nothing happens there. But if you have a sacred space and use it, eventually something will happen. Your sacred space is where you find yourself again and again.”

~Joseph Campbell

“For what we seek is within, and in yoga, this is where we dive headfirst.”

~Max Strom 

“The practice itself, done consistently and accurately, is the real teacher.”  

~Tim Miller, Yoga Teacher

Types of Yoga

Kripalu Yoga:  This is a form of Hatha yoga that consists of three parts. You will begin by learning how your body works in different poses.  Your body is the teacher. You will continue by holding poses longer and practicing mediation.  The final goal is to find an inner focus that quiets the mind and emphasizes self-acceptance and spirituality.  Kripalu teaches to follow the life-force energy and to incorporate what is learned into our daily lives.

Pose of the Week

Upward Warrior 2

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