Yoga at The Redding Senior Citizens Center

09/24/2025

Recap from todays class - template to come out of stress/anxiety:
-Find safety, remove yourself from the situation
-take support from a trusted friend, from the earth, from the
breath
-slow down in the body, the breath, and the mind
-let go, soften the body using the effortless part of the exhalation

09/18/2025

Asana has nowadays been reduced to the pursuit of the external shape of the postures. The deeper goal of asana in classical yoga is not only for the body. The goal is to change your mind, your senses, and your behavior, so that they way you see yourself and the world is fundamentally transformed for the better - moving toward steadiness, kindness, and peace.

⭐️ Book link: Krishnamacharya: His Life and Teachings. See more at: https://geni.us/Z9FZe.
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09/14/2025

Several people in class have recently shared that they're nursing a back injury. Here is an affordable online low back class offered by Ganesh Mohan (my yoga therapy teacher) that is gentle, progressive in the movements and effective.

Relax, strengthen, align, stretch, and stabilize your low back in 10 easy-to-follow practice sessions.

08/14/2025

Yoga isn’t just about poses—it’s about mastering yourself, step by step. Teachers can guide you, but progress only comes when you honestly assess your own weaknesses and practice with full awareness.

Ancient wisdom warns against pramada (mindlessness) and reminds us to stay vigilant over our actions, senses, and mind. True freedom starts with controlling the senses, because only then can the mind be steady.

Detachment must be real, not just for show, and self-checks help reveal where attachments still pull us off balance. Grace may come from surrender, but discipline and effort are non-negotiable.

In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali lists nine common obstacles—like illness, doubt, laziness, distraction, or regression—that can sneak in at any stage. Spot them early, work through them mindfully, and your path to inner stillness stays clear.

👉 The Svastha Yoga Therapy Training offers comprehensive 300 and 800-hour programs, now available online. Explore more at: on.svastha.net/3IcJFAZ.
⭐️ Our upcoming course, Yoga Sutra & Samkhya, will delve into the profound wisdom of this ancient text. Learn more at: on.svastha.net/3UVjx6A

07/29/2025

When you get the urge to stop, drop, and Child's Pose 😂

07/27/2025

Many of our members have asked about an online daily yoga practice. This is a beginning series of 3 classes in the Iyengar style. The first class focus is hips, shoulders, and spine. Just remember that we all have different needs so listen to your body. The teacher has very open hips and shoulders and chest so best to pay attention to gently feeling what she is cuing vs copying what her poses look like. There are many other classes to explore on her youtube channel as well...Enjoy!

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07/25/2025

Bruce took this picture during last night's storm...Looks like warrior 3 to me! 😉

07/25/2025

Not yoga related, but, Bruce will have some pieces in this art show at Old City Hall. Opening reception is Friday, August 1st,
5-8pm. Complementary food and drinks will be served..
We will be there and would love your company!