Yoga By Britt

04/24/2023

Before YTT, I knew OF meditation, I understood the premise of meditation, and I knew it was a healthy mental practice, yet I rarely did it. 🥲

I told myself meditation takes time in an already busy day. I was transfixed on obtaining tangible outcomes instead of the mental, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth that stillness inspires.

Meditation doesn't need to be an obligation. And, it doesn't need to involve sitting cross legged, with calm music, and deep breathing (although this is an awesome method if you choose it). It can begin by a 5 minute withdrawal of the senses (pratyahara), closed eyes, deep breathing, anywhere and anytime. Simply let thoughts drift away. 💨

So if you are anything like me and want to habituate meditation, find what deters you. For me, a nagging to-do list thwarts me from practicing meditation, yet the mental clarity meditation brings is what makes the to-do list no longer 'nag'. Peter McWilliams beautifully describes this counterintuitive result.

04/19/2023

04/12/2023

Sasangasana 🐰
I hope everyone had a happy Easter 🤍.

Cheers to the season of growth, warmth, new life, and a clear mind. For me, this is something I look forward to each year and really cherish. February and March can be tough months, at least for me. The end of Winter and lack of vitamin D brought stagnancy in my life and goals. So if you are anything like me have struggled with a low mood, join me and integrate rabbit pose into your practice to centre the mind + body.

🤍Increasing blood flow to the brain brings mental clarity.
🤍Unlike many inversions in yoga (headstones, shoulder stands, etc...) rabbit pose is relatively low effort and accessible when we feel fatigued or a unmotivated.
🤍 Spinal flexion and scapulae protraction releases stress we store as spine and shoulder tension.
🤍Connecting the head to the mat grounds us to our surroundings. For me, this enables my mind to free from chitta vritti and strengthens my awareness of my physical body's presence in the world.

02/11/2023

All I can say is wow! Never did I expect to have 500 people supporting my videos. Thank you.

I decided to create videos because it is a creative outlet for me--it is purely fun to do. But what I appreciate even more, is that I have the chance to share the therapeutic benefits of yoga with others and be a resource for mindful movement, and empower a positive mind-body connection...something I struggled with for most of my life.

Moreover, connecting with subscribers and reading comments makes me smile every single day. To anyone supporting my videos, I love to hear feedback! If you send me a dm and let me know what you would like me to add/change/maintain in my future sessions, I would love it.

I am feeling especially grateful for you🙏.

See you on your mat 🤍.

01/22/2023

I love this quote because it consistently reminds me to have an open mind and give my breath the reigns to shift my perspective. Once I give my breath the reigns, I can slow down the racing stallion I like to call 'life', learn to enjoy the ride, notice when I get lost and need to get back on track, control my destination, and stop to smell the roses along the way.

Just another reason to yoga😁🤍

01/11/2023

अहिंसा - Ahimsa - Non-judgement

Something I appreciate about yoga is that there is no measure of 'success', unlike many sports. Ahimsa ('non-judgement') is embedded in yoga philosophy itself. There is no such thing as being 'good' or 'bad' at yoga. Yoga actually enables such characterizations to be dispelled.

So, if you are like me, and have avoided trying something because you wouldn't be 'good' at it, or do not feel 'flexible', I invite you to challenge these limiting beliefs with me 😊.

Join me for a stretch session, no matter your flexibility experience, identity, or body type. I have a playlist available on YouTube. (See the link in my bio!)

And yes...that is a bird on my head.

01/09/2023

Join me (AND my pet bird, Bella 😄) on YouTube for free therapeutic yoga teachings and creative classes.

There is something for everyone: stretching, vinyasas, meditations, Yin relaxation, strength, and both beginner & intermediate classes available.

Link to Youtube:
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Namaste and have a lovely day.

-yogabybritt