Namaste Yoga With Dr Melissa West

Melissa West is a yoga instructor who helps people to surrender to peace in their lives by connecting to the vital energy within their bo...

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Namaste Yoga 99 Yog...
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00:01:23 09/14/11

The second in our series of classes on emotions focuses on karuna - compassion. "True compassion is a communication of truth in loving kindness." Peter Marchand, T...

Namaste Yoga 99 Yoga Of Emotions Compassion With Dr Melissa West

Added 09/14/11
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Namaste Yoga 99 Yoga Of Emotions Compassion With Dr Melissa West

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The second in our series of classes on emotions focuses on karuna - compassion. "True compassion is a communication of truth in loving kindness." Peter Marchand, The Yoga of Nine Emotions. In this episode we will navigate the emotion of sadness to find the true compassion that recognizes that the suffering of others is also our own. We will begin our practice with Loving Kindness Meditation and a mudra to open our hearts. Those with the kapha dosha ayurvedic constitution are more prone to sadness and thus we will engage in a practice to bring fire and lightness to the heavy watery and earthy quality of kapha. Remember to friend us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397

Namaste Yoga 98 Yog...
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04:33:43 09/08/11

We begin this new series of yoga classes on the emotions by exploring and navigating the emotion of fear. Those with a vata dosha are more prone to fear, worry and...

Namaste Yoga 98 Yoga Of Emotions Fear With Dr Melissa West

Added 09/08/11
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Namaste Yoga 98 Yoga Of Emotions Fear With Dr Melissa West

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We begin this new series of yoga classes on the emotions by exploring and navigating the emotion of fear. Those with a vata dosha are more prone to fear, worry and anxiety so asana practice is designed to improve apana vayu, the downward flow of energy to ground and calm agitation. This series is inspired by Peter Marchand's book The Yoga of the Nine Emotions: The Tantric Practice of Rasa Sadhana. Please read the introduction to this series here: http://www.melissawest.com/blog/2011/9/6/the-yoga-of-emotions.html and friend us on Facebook here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397

Namaste Yoga 97 The...
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03:40:37 09/06/11

We finished our series of classes on the five vayus with episode 97, vyana vayu. This is the expansive aspect of life force energy. Once we cultivate energy intern...

Namaste Yoga 97 The Five Vayus Vyana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 97 The Five Vayus Vyana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

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We finished our series of classes on the five vayus with episode 97, vyana vayu. This is the expansive aspect of life force energy. Once we cultivate energy internally through udana vayu, we can then begin to disperse it outwards like spokes on a wheel through vyana vayu. It is through vyana vayu that all things circulate through your mind and body. Vyana vayu is the network of 72, 000 energy lines or nadis throughout your body. It connects the functions of your nerves, veins, muscles, joints and circulate nutrients and energy .Vyana vayu moves from the center to the periphery. Hatha yoga and its endless yoga postures are fabulous for enhancing the flow of prana through vyana vayu and ultimately your circulatory system, lymph system, and nervous system. Through practicing hatha yoga we are able to remove the obstacles to the circulation of energy, and information through your mind and body.

Namaste Yoga 96 Uda...
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17:52:00 08/27/11

This week we continue our series on the five vayus with udana vayu. This is a more subtle prana of upward moving energy to express your truth, expand your awarenes...

Namaste Yoga 96 Udana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 96 Udana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

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This week we continue our series on the five vayus with udana vayu. This is a more subtle prana of upward moving energy to express your truth, expand your awareness and raise your consciousness. This vayu is active primarily region between your heart and your heat drawing prana to your energy centers deep within your brian. When we cultivate this energy we create a blissful consciousness of enlightenment by moving udana vayu up through the sushumna nadi. Remember to join in the conversation on Facebook - ask questions and add your comments. Like us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397

Namaste Yoga 95 Sa...
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15:41:20 08/24/11

This week we will investigate samana vayu - the great equalizer. The key location of this vayu is at the navel center (think third chakra). Samana vayu is responsi...

Namaste Yoga 95 Samana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 95 Samana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

[LESS INFO] 10 VIEWS | ADDED 15:41:20 08/24/11
This week we will investigate samana vayu - the great equalizer. The key location of this vayu is at the navel center (think third chakra). Samana vayu is responsible to assimilation of all kinds: food (nourishment - or lack thereof), thought patterns, emotions, sensory perception, and breath. When this vayu is strong you will experience strong digestion, vitality and balance. The asana practice in this episode will focus on twists and abdominal toners. Remember to join our community on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397, ask questions and join in the conversation.

Namaste Yoga 94 The...
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08:15:08 08/12/11

This week we will be working with becoming aware of and enhancing the downward flow of energy in our bodies. Apanvayu is located at the anus, but also runs along t...

Namaste Yoga 94 The 5 Vayus Apanvayu With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 94 The 5 Vayus Apanvayu With Dr Melissa West

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This week we will be working with becoming aware of and enhancing the downward flow of energy in our bodies. Apanvayu is located at the anus, but also runs along the base of the neck, down the spine, whole back and down through the heels. Apanvayu is responsible for elimination of all kinds from your body from exhalation to bowel movements, urination to childbirth. During this practice we will practice letting go through breath and body of thoughts, emotions, physical tension and anything that no longer serves us in our lives.

Namaste Yoga 93 The...
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04:07:59 08/05/11

This week we begin a new 5 part series to focus on the management of prana - vital life force energy that animates all levels of our being. Through these classes w...

Namaste Yoga 93 The Five Vayus Prana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

Added 08/05/11
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Namaste Yoga 93 The Five Vayus Prana Vayu With Dr Melissa West

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This week we begin a new 5 part series to focus on the management of prana - vital life force energy that animates all levels of our being. Through these classes we will become more attentive towards the energy flowing through our bodies and learn how to enhance and direct their flow. We will begin with prana vayu which has to do with the inward and upward movement of energy from our heart center up into our chest, neck and head. Prana vayu has to do with the reception of all things from food, breath, thoughts to our senses; anything coming into our body. Join us as we follow energetic flow inwards and upwards for an INSPIRING practice.

Namaste Yoga 92 Yog...
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17:30:37 07/27/11

This is the final class in the yoga story series. To finish off our series with will work with tree pose which is said to be symbolic of birth and death. The seaso...

Namaste Yoga 92 Yoga Stories Vrksasana Tree With Dr Melissa West

Added 07/27/11
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Namaste Yoga 92 Yoga Stories Vrksasana Tree With Dr Melissa West

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This is the final class in the yoga story series. To finish off our series with will work with tree pose which is said to be symbolic of birth and death. The seasonal nature of trees promises both death and rebirth. In this class we will transform our bodies into trees with our feet and legs being the roots, our torsos being the trunk and our hearts, arms, hands and fingertips will become the branches. This class promises to help you root down into the earth for nourishment, connect to the strength, stability, and power of your "trunk" and reach into the light, i.e. spirit, with your branches. We will finish the series with a powerful tree meditation. Thank you for all your positive feedback on this series, I love to hear how much you are all enjoying Namaste Yoga and how it is impacting you in your life. Best way to leave your comments is to like us on Facebook and write on the Namaste Yoga wall: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397

Namaste Yoga 91 Yog...
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22:02:38 07/20/11

Another story of rebirth and regeneration! (Has this been a theme in the yoga stories series?) The cobra is said to be a symbol of relinquishing our fears as we pr...

Namaste Yoga 91 Yoga Story Bhujangasana Cobra With Dr Melissa...

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Namaste Yoga 91 Yoga Story Bhujangasana Cobra With Dr Melissa West

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Another story of rebirth and regeneration! (Has this been a theme in the yoga stories series?) The cobra is said to be a symbol of relinquishing our fears as we progress on the spiritual path. Shiva wears a cobra around his neck symbolizing his deep familiarity with the fear of death (he is the God of destruction after all). His son, Ganesh, wears a snake around his belly, not only to cinch in his waist (because he eats too many sweets) but also to pay respect to his father and dedication to overcoming his fears. This episode is designed to free up your spine so you can lift and open your heart in your most beautiful cobra. This episode is dedicated to one of our sweetest, generous hearted viewers, Rondell Parker - thank you for all your support in its many forms. Like us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397

Namaste Yoga 90 Yog...
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17:29:36 07/16/11

In this episode of Namaste Yoga, real yoga for real people, we will practice all the various forms of chandrasana: lunge, cresecent moon, and balancing moon. This ...

Namaste Yoga 90 Yoga Stories Chandrasana With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 90 Yoga Stories Chandrasana With Dr Melissa West

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In this episode of Namaste Yoga, real yoga for real people, we will practice all the various forms of chandrasana: lunge, cresecent moon, and balancing moon. This pose comes with the most delightful and hilarious story about our beloved Ganesh. This episode will open your hips, lengthen your spine and help you work with balance. Be sure to like us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397?ref=ts

Namaste Yoga 89 Yog...
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01:59:33 07/07/11

This week's episode of Namaste Yoga reflects on Vishnu's eighth incarnation as Krishna and his life as a young cow-herder. In those days Krishna was know...

Namaste Yoga 89 Yoga Stories Gomukasana

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Namaste Yoga 89 Yoga Stories Gomukasana

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This week's episode of Namaste Yoga reflects on Vishnu's eighth incarnation as Krishna and his life as a young cow-herder. In those days Krishna was known as Govinda or Gopala. This class will release your ankles, hips, shoulders and chests to prepare you for cow's face pose. Cows are known for their gentle and peaceful nature and we will try to embody these qualities as we move into gomukasana. Krishna's days as Govinda or Gopala are symbolic of protecting the divine feminine represented by the cows.

Namaste Yoga 88 Yog...
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06:31:35 07/03/11

This week's episode of Namaste Yoga is Kurmasana, tortoise pose. Kurmasana was Vishnu's second incarnation. He took the avatar of a tortoise to offer his...

Namaste Yoga 88 Yoga Stories Kurmasana With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 88 Yoga Stories Kurmasana With Dr Melissa West

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This week's episode of Namaste Yoga is Kurmasana, tortoise pose. Kurmasana was Vishnu's second incarnation. He took the avatar of a tortoise to offer his back for the churning of the ocean to bring out the nectar of immortality. Tortoise pose reminds us of the value of withdrawing our senses from the world to find peace within. This pose is a beautiful class of hip openers. It will leave you with a wonderful broad feeling across the back of your pelvis and sacrum.

Namaste Yoga 87 Yog...
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10:22:59 06/30/11

In this episode of Namaste Yoga we will connect with our inner warriors who bravely battle with the universal energy of self-ignorance, the ultimate source of our ...

Namaste Yoga 87 Yoga Stories Virabhadrasana With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 87 Yoga Stories Virabhadrasana With Dr Melissa West

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In this episode of Namaste Yoga we will connect with our inner warriors who bravely battle with the universal energy of self-ignorance, the ultimate source of our suffering. Drawing from the story of Virabhadra who rises up out of one of Shiva's hairs thrown to the ground in a fit of anger, we will be practicing warrior I, II & III. Also thrown into the mix is "dying warrior" for good practice in letting go. By practicing the warrior poses we can learn to cultivate intelligent action over reaction. The true fight of the warrior is against our reactive minds.

Namaste Yoga 86 Yog...
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07:46:22 06/17/11

In todays class we explore the eagle pose, Gaurudasana: Mythical King of the Birds. The eagle pose mainly focuses on the shoulders and hips but also improves flexi...

Namaste Yoga 86 Yoga Stories Eagle Pose With Nienke From Yogab...

Added 06/17/11
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Namaste Yoga 86 Yoga Stories Eagle Pose With Nienke From Yogabliss Me

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In todays class we explore the eagle pose, Gaurudasana: Mythical King of the Birds. The eagle pose mainly focuses on the shoulders and hips but also improves flexibility in all the major joints in the body: ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows and wrists. Please be mindful of any shoulder or knee issues/injuries. The eagle invites us to connect with wisdom, clarity, freedom, strength, courage and illumination.

Namaste Yoga 85 Yog...
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23:06:02 06/07/11

In this episode of Namaste Yoga, real yoga for real people, we explore the king dancer pose. In this pose Shiva expresses himself as the cosmic dancer to release o...

Namaste Yoga 85 Yoga Stories Nataranjasana With Dr Melissa West

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Namaste Yoga 85 Yoga Stories Nataranjasana With Dr Melissa West

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In this episode of Namaste Yoga, real yoga for real people, we explore the king dancer pose. In this pose Shiva expresses himself as the cosmic dancer to release our souls from the snares of illusion. Throughout this class we will explore the cycles of death, birth and rebirth as a dance of bliss for our own welfare. If our soul goes through a cycle of births and rebirths as part of being human we can use the inspiration of Shiva to joyfully dance the dance of destruction to rebirth something even better. ;

Namaste Yoga 84 Yog...
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05:11:38 06/03/11

This week's yoga story focuses on trikonasana or triangle pose. This explores the "trinity" behind trikonasana. The trimurti of Gods: Brahma the creator, Vish...

Namaste Yoga 84 Yoga Stories Trikonasana/Triangle With Dr Mel...

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Namaste Yoga 84 Yoga Stories Trikonasana/Triangle With Dr Melissa West

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This week's yoga story focuses on trikonasana or triangle pose. This explores the "trinity" behind trikonasana. The trimurti of Gods: Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Siva the destroyer are mirrored by the trinity of Goddesses Saraswati, Lakshmi and Kali. The three gunas will be explored rajas, sattva and tamas. The class features three different breath practices to reflect the three gunas. We'll have some fun with tiger pose and of course, trikonasana will take front and center stage. ;

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Namaste Yoga 99 Yoga Of Emotions Compassion With Dr Melissa West
09/14/11

The second in our series of classes on emotions focuses on karuna - compassion. "True compassion is a communication of truth in loving kindness." Peter Marchand, The Yoga of Nine Emotions. In this episode we will navigate the emotion of sadness to find the true compassion that recognizes that the suffering of others is also our own. We will begin our practice with Loving Kindness Meditation and a mudra to open our hearts. Those with the kapha dosha ayurvedic constitution are more prone to sadness and thus we will engage in a practice to bring fire and lightness to the heavy watery and earthy quality of kapha. Remember to friend us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Namaste-Yoga/125188310845397

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