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This is an intermediate class with Dagmar Spremberg from Montezuma Yoga. Shot on location, very close to the beach, in Montezume Costa Rica

Sadness happens to all of us at some point . Whether we are simply a little blue, or dealing with life’s more challenging circumstances sometimes daily life becomes hampered by the emotions we hold in our bodies.
Regular practice of this flow will stabilize your mood and lift your spirits as well as provide a no-impact [...]

Guided Meditation to Discover Source is a meditation about letting go. When we let go we permit an opening to happen where Source is revealed. Duration: 30 min
Teacher: Stan Lipkin
Contraindications: If you are being treated for any form of depression or mental illness consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any form of meditation.
Much [...]

Dagmar from Montezuma Yoga presents this is an intermediate class.Shot on location, very close to the beach, in Montezume Costa Rica.

Many of us in today’s world (myself included) spend a lot of time sitting in front of computers; this tends to wreak havoc on our necks, shoulders, hamstrings, sciatic nerves and piriformis muscles, all of which can lead to widespread body pain. For instance, did you know that the majority of chronic headaches and migraines [...]

There is always a deeper or safer place to go in any yoga practice so there is something for yogis of every level in this Hatha Yoga class with Diane Jacobs. This class is great for beginners but more experienced yogis are encouraged to go deeper into the poses to make is a more challenging [...]

Can’t sleep? This sequence is the ideal remedy for insomnia and late night tension. Andrea guides you gently through this hatha yoga flow that soothes your mind and nervous system to ensure a restful night of sleep. Duration: 35 min
Benefits: stress release, eases tension in the back, hips and neck, improved sleep
Teacher: Andrea MacDonald

Hatha Yoga for Endocrine Health is a gentle, restorative yoga class that addresses the health and balance in your endocrine system. The endocrine system is a ductless glandular system featuring the thyroid, thymus, hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands, as
Unlike the digestive system, which secretes enzymes through ducts into the digestive organs, the endocrine glands [...]

Yoga & the Art of Aging is part one of a seven part series . (61 minutes)
www.yoga.org.nz Presents the Complete Yoga DVD “Yoga & The Art Of Aging ” Free on You Tube in High Definition. Part 1 of 6 . Sarsha takes Al & Alena through a yoga series to aid the aging process. [...]

This mat based hatha flow is gentle and perfect for a “lazy” yoga day. Diane leads you through a gently active sequence that awakens your body without any strain, leaving you calm and refreshed. Duration: 43 min
Benefits: increased flexibility, increased breathing capacity, opens the hips and releases tension from the lower back, relieves symptoms of [...]

Join Sarah through this gentle, vinyasa based yoga flow, designed for all skill levels. This class covers many of the basic postures found in any given yoga class and is both short and thorough. Sarah leads you throw the postures with easy to follow instructions that leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. At only 42 [...]

This is a favorite of people who like their class to “move along”. Each movement flows into the next in this gentle sequence. Duration: 56 min
Teacher: Setareh

The most important part of yoga practice is the ability to breathe deeply and fully. Proper breathing is vital to our health, mental focus and sense of calm.
In this free, introductory class, Kavita guides you through simple techniques to bring fullness to your breath; these techniques are useful both on and off the yoga mat. [...]

The introduction to meditation provides an excellent and practical foundation for further meditation study; you will begin to learn how to accept and guide your mind toward quiet contemplation. Duration: 9 min
Contraindications: If you are being treated for any form of depression or mental illness consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any form of meditation.
Teacher: [...]

Ancient yogis discovered that we don’t breathe through both nostrils at the same time and that each of our nostrils share characteristics of brain hemisphere dominance: for instance, when we breathe through the left nostril, the right side of the brain (creativity) is dominant and when we breathe through the right nostril our left brain [...]

This quick, refreshing pranayama instantly lifts your spirits and clears your mind of negative thoughts and tension. The first portion of this practice is a breathing exercise, followed by a Zen inspired relaxation sequence using small stone to help focus your concentration (you may also use a crystal, bead or other small sacred object). Be [...]

This pranayama exercise is great for clearing negativity from the mind and the body, ventilating the lungs and cleansing the system. This is also known as the Whistle Breath, due to the sound you make while inhaling and the fact that you purse your lips as though you are about to whistle.
You can do this [...]

Also known as the Dirgha Pranayama, this is a more advanced form of the Full Yogic Breath and should only be done after you are comfortable with basic pranayama and yogic breathing – it takes strong lungs to do this breath and you should work up to it over the course of a few weeks, [...]

The Full Yogic Breath is at the core of yoga practice. When you learn to breath from your deep belly instead of your chest you increase your lung capacity, increase circulation, send more oxygen to the brain and reduce stress and tension quickly and effectively. Duration: 4.5 min
Benefits: reduced tension, increased lung capacity and circulation, [...]

Sometimes it is helpful to use a sacred object, or external focal point in meditation, to give the restless monkey mind something to do while the rest of you creates stillness.
In this more advanced meditation practice, the object is held in your minds’ eye – for instance, you can hold the image of a candle [...]

This basic meditation is also one of the most powerful ways of attaining inner peace, as well as learning techniques that you can carry into any meditation practice. Keep in mind that simple does not mean inferior, merely uncomplicated and accessible. Duration: 9 min
Contraindications: If you are being treated for any form of depression or [...]

Join Kavita in this ancient meditation, taught by the Buddha himself, and bring unconditional love to your Self, your loved ones and even learn to send unconditional love to your least favorite people. Visualizing a beautiful green light around your heart chakra encourages open and encompassing love that leaves you feeling good through and through! [...]

The Retained breath is an extension of the Full Yogic Breath and serves two basic functions: it strengthens the lungs and allows them to clean out old oxygen, giving rise to a fuller, more energizing breath. This deeper breathing also benefits the nervous system and improves digestion. Kavita guides you through this short tutorial. Duration: [...]

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. It was rediscovered by Gotama Buddha more than 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art Of Living.
This non-sectarian technique aims for the total eradication of [...]

Learn a meditation using the correct pronounciation of Om, the sound that represents the entirety of the universe in yoga. Durations 13, 24 and 36 min
Contraindications: If you are being treated for any form of depression or mental illness consult your healthcare practitioner before beginning any form of meditation.
Medium duration version:

Long version:

Contraindications: If you are being treated for any form of depression or mental illness consult your health care practitioner before beginning any form of meditation.

This short meditation turns your meditative attention to any part of your mind, body or spirit that requires healing or a little boost of energy. Using meditation techniques from our basic meditation classes, Kavita gives you tools and tips for using your own energy and the power of your mind to heal yourself, one healing [...]

In yoga sciences, the practices of breath work are both subtle and powerful, and essential to good health and vitality. Once again, Padma guides you to inner awareness through this energetic breathing practice. Using a combination of Belly Breathing, Ujayii/Ocean Sounding Breath, and Alternate Nostril Breathing /Nadi Shodhana, Padma shows you how to stimulate your [...]

Can your meditation practice truly be a gift to yourself, a place of peace? We certainly think so – and part of that is to create a space that is yours and yours alone. We are very fortunate to have Padma’s teachings as part of our project. During this meditation, she will guide you into [...]

The Full Yogic Breath with Retention is at the core of yoga practice. When you learn to breath from your deep belly instead of your chest you increase your lung capacity, increase circulation, send more oxygen to the brain and reduce stress and tension quickly and effectively. Duration: 3.5 min
The Full Yogic Breath with Retention [...]

This breath is called Kapalabhati in Sanskrit – ‘Kapala’ means skull and ‘Bhati’ means to clean or shine. This pranayama is very purifying and stimulating.
Through the rapid succession of sharp expulsions of the breath the nasal passages are cleaned and purified, this breath uses powerful contractions of the abdominal muscles as well, toning the belly. [...]

Sometimes in our day-to-day life we get a bit hot-headed about things – even the coolest cucumber occasionally feels hot under the collar. The cooling breath is designed to do just what it suggests – cool the body, mind and spirit. Duration: 5 min
In Sanskrit this is called the Shitali Pranayama and it is especially [...]

Listening Meditation teaches you to listen passively and be detached from your environment while observing it. Using music or natural sounds of your choice, you focus on the breath and ‘unhooking’ your ego from the thoughts and sensations that float by the landscape of your mind. Duration: 7 min
Contraindications: If you are being treated for [...]

In order to have all round good health, we must have proper digestion and elimination. For many people today, bowel health is an issue, especially those who do not get enough exercise, sit for too long and practice poor nutrition . Improper diet and elimination can lead to such conditions as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), [...]

If the Full Yogic Breath is the foundation of breathing in your practice, then Diaphragmatic Breathing is the foundation of the breath in general. When you shift your breath from the upper chest to the diaphragm, you increase the quality of your breath, the amount of oxygen to your blood and calm focus in your [...]

This kriya will strengthen your immune system by stimulating the Root Chakra, the Third Chakra (endurance and self-esteem) and the Heart Chakra; this combination of meditation and subtle internal movements guards against succumbing to illness. Repeat this kriya three times per session during cold and flu seasons and you are sure to stay healthy, wealthy [...]

This sequence will help you find relief by releasing tension with neck presses, gentle twist, forward bend with legs crossed, cat stretch, down dog, child’s pose with hands in prayer and with hands in yoga mudra, patchimotanasana, reverse plank, plow and reclined twist. Foundations Class is a classical Sivananda flow. Duration: 57 min
Teacher: Michael A. [...]

Ianna will guide you through this pranayama which creates a bellows style action in the chest and abdomen that is both purifying and energizing. Duration: 8 min
Benefits:invigorating, purifying, energizing, increases lung capacity, tones abdominals
Contraindications: do not perform this pranayama if you are pregnant, menstruating, have untreated high blood pressure; also, avoid if you are recovering [...]

The practice of Jal Neti is a gentle irrigation of the nasal passages using salt water; ideally you will use a neti pot but a sports bottle is certainly a suitable alternative, some people prefer to neti using a simple glass of water – this is a more intense method and we recommend you do [...]

The Ocean Sounding Breath is also known as Ujayii Breathing, Victory Breath or, for the cheeky yogi – the Darth Vader Breath. To create the proper “hah” sound, hold your hand up to your mouth and exhale as if trying to fog a mirror. Inhale the same way. Notice how you constrict the back of [...]

Introduction to fasting most based my personal experiences reported via a daily video blog.
I will shortly add a new video above outlining my goals for this section.
Considering starting a fast? Here are two great places to start: Raw Food Explained.com and Curezone’s great article “common stages of water fasting ”

Day 1, another fast begins.

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