Movement as Meditation
This delicious and deliberate class with Guy uses a classical approach to dissipating physical and mental agitation and lethargy so that you can rest in clarity during meditation. It starts with a full-spectrum physical practice, followed by an extended savasana, and then into a breath practice and a final meditation. This is a great way to use your own body and breath to calm and center yourself, while fully experiencing the meditative shift from “doing” to “being”.
This can either be done as a stand-alone class or as Day 6 of Grounding and Strength 14-Day Beginner Yoga Challenge.
Movement as Meditation Playlist (to be played with the class)
Click on the playlist below at the 2 minute mark of the video to sync it with the class.
Note: You will need a subscription for access to Apple Music, and for music to play ad-free on Spotify and YouTube Music. You will also need to adjust the volume to your preference.
Comments
That was a really great comprehensive yoga lesson. It's very interesting doing the 14 day challenge because you have no idea what your coming to each day(Idon't spend time reading or looking ahead-just go for it). I was so surprised with yesterdays "total relaxation"! And now today's really excellent yoga workout. I've been needed to move out of very beginner to some of the more strengthening movements, this worked for me ; as well as the very relaxing meditation and breathing. perfect for me today! Thank you very much!
One note; I'm noticing it is very difficult for me to move into the cobra or upward dog. I know I need more muscle strengthening exercise and hoping I can find it through yoga practice.
Wonderful class Guy. I must admit I did struggle to keep up in some places with the standing portion. I would also have liked the final meditation to have been just a bit longer - there wasn't enough time to integrate the class for me personally. It certainly shifted my agitated state - thank you.
Wonderful class! Been on DYWM many years and Guy is one of my new favorites. Thank you Guy.
Great class. I found the combination of elements (movement, breath, meditation) really effective. It made sense and it also worked. I am going to come back to this one!