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Each week, the editors at Yoga Journal compile moments—sometimes mind-bending, sometimes simple—that remind us yoga is, in fact, everywhere.
OVERHEARD
“It was all you. I was just your tour guide.” This is one of our Kundalini yoga teacher’s standard response every time students thank her after an amazing experience, as if she were the facilitator of a psychedelic therapy session. Actually, that’s kinda the vibe of her class.
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RECOVER
The lineup of yoga studios and teachers offering support to those affected by the devastating fires in Los Angeles continues to grow. Here is a short list of resources for those in the Los Angeles area seeking calm and solace as well as ways the rest of us can help.
IN-PERSON YOGA + MEDITATION
Empowered Yoga | Free classes for anyone struggling
Insight LA | Free meditation classes
ONLINE YOGA + MEDITATION
Yoga Glo | Free 60-day membership
Noah Maze | Free access to the three-week Yoga Strong series
Ashe Yoga | Free access to two weeks of online practice
Insight LA | Free access to meditation classes
DONATION CLASSES TO SUPPORT FIRST RESPONDERS OR THOSE WHO LOST HOMES
Empowered Yoga | Purchase a Pay-It-Forward class package for someone in need
Jivana Heyman | Couch Yoga (register for the recording of the class)
The Fit Clinic | Two-Day Yoga Event
Emma Patrick | Gentle Yoga + Reiki
MINDFULNESS
An article published in the New York Times outlined more than 30 everyday hacks from contemporary health experts that can change your life. Out of these, 11 relate to pausing and slowing your breath, setting aside a few moment to meditate, or simply being aware of your (faulty) perspectives and runaway thoughts. Although yoga experts have taughtt these for centuries, reminders are always appreciated.
PRACTICE
This week we practiced alongside a woman of a certain age—and accumulated wisdom—who stacked two mats on top of one another for added cushioning in yin class. We got to chatting and she explained not only is the cushiness unparalleled for long holds in seated and reclined poses, but when someone else forgets their mat, she’s able to provide one. That is yoga.
PODCAST
Each conversation on The Funny Thing About Yoga Podcast with teachers Bradshaw Wish and Giana Gambino explores of-the-moment topics that aren’t being talked about enough in most studios and yoga spaces. The latest episode with guest J. Brown explores the responsibility inherent in having a platform as a yoga teacher. These insights should be required listening in yoga teacher trainings.
