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Yoga for Self-Compassion

Beginner II
(170 Reviews)
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This class is a more challenging beginner yoga flow that invites you to cultivate self compassion. Coming from a “no pain no gain” culture, many of us benefit from being reminded that practising yoga in a way that helps us honor the experience pleasure in the body can be a more effective way to calm the nervous system, while still building strength and alignment. This class can also help you appreciate the experience of pleasure in your daily life.

Equipment

  • Bolster

Focus

  • Twists
  • Stress/Anxiety
  • Balance
  • Neck/Shoulders

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
  • Vinyasa/Power Yoga
Luna.Fjora
January 17, 2019
Comment:

I really appreciated Ron's teaching on self-compassion and what he says about finding pleasure in the poses as if you would stay in them for a very long time is so true. Thank you.

Sharyl M
January 17, 2019
Comment:

I find it very hard, every time a session starts to sit cross legged, even on a bolster. I will look up stretches I can do prior to starting, even a beginner class.
As the session continues it gets easier, but it s difficult to painful initially.
Great class. Great reminder not to be judgemental.

Comment Replies

Ron Stewart
May 4, 2019
Comment:

HI Sharyl! Thank you for doing my class, and I feel compelled to respond to your comment about sitting cross legged.
The ability to sit cross legged really isn't that important, I like to find a seated position which starts your practice in comfort. I have done classes which start on a stool or physio ball, what is important is to have your knees lower than your hips, so you may need to have your legs extended a bit, placing your feet on the ground, feel your sitz bones on the chair and your crown reaching skyward, then breath. I hope this helps! Ron

SMT
January 16, 2019
Comment:

This is my first class with Ron. It was lovely. Thank you

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