Healthy Living

Bold Alignment with Nancy Kate Williams

If you are looking for an inspiring and informative class in Boulder, Colorado, check outNancy Kate Williams (see nancykateyoga.com), at The Yoga Pod. (See: http://www.theyogapod.com/teachers.html). She also teaches at Om Time, which is a great Boulder studio. (See: http://omtime.com/). Asana Practice: The hour long practice focused on closed hip standing poses such as: Virabhadrasana I (Warrior I) Parsvottanasana (Intense Side Stretch Pose) Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle) “Closed hip” refers to the fact that the pelvis is facing forward and both hips are level with the front of the mat. Additionally, the hips are equal distant…read more

Jan.29

Activate

Posted by Katie Armstrong in Yoga

The intensity of your practice is completely within your control. If you ever find yourself in a lethargic pose or want more sensation, ask yourself, “where can I activate.” I am blessed with natural tightness, so the first several years of my asana practice were very intense and exhausting. I rarely found surrender or relaxation within yoga, even restorative postures. However, lately, as my body finally shows signs of objective openness, I’ve noticed certain postures losing their intensity. I gained perspective on what yoga feels like for the naturally flexible….read more

Feb.07

Jan.27

Commit to a Plan

Posted by Katie Armstrong in Yoga

Decide what style of meditation you are practicing before you start your practice. There are many different forms of meditation. It can be tempting to jump around during a practice. Do your best to set up a plan before you begin and hold strong to it. My personal opinion is that most meditation styles take you to the same place. Some styles are better suited to different personality types, settings, lengths of time in practice, and egoic restraints you are overcoming. Nonetheless, if you decide to practice in a certain…read more

Hanuman Festival

Posted by Katie Armstrong in Yoga

I’m delighted to announce that Boulder, Colorado is going to have its first Yoga/Music Festival and Expo this summer. This lovely event will happen June 16-19, with fun for all ages. http://hanumanfestival.com/ The main yoga teachers include: Seane Corn, Darren Main, Kathryn Budig and Amy Ippoliti. Oh boy! I was asked to teach a yoga class for adolescents and teenagers for the festival. I am so excited. I found my practice inspired today by what I would like to share with people of this age. In addition, I will have…read more

Jan.07

Jan.02

Bright and Shining Velocity Control

Posted by Katie Armstrong in Self Help, Yoga

I woke up enthusiastic and playful and I wanted to be sure to take that energy to the mat. I set the intention of a solar (as opposed to lunar) practice that would be upbeat and challenging. I found myself very well-balanced and able to pay attention to detail. It surprised me to find that I could slow poses way way down and maintain vibrancy. I actually found the partnering of high vibrations and slow movements to be very vitalizing and will intentionally slow down the next time I find…read more

365 Day Yoga Commitment

Posted by Katie Armstrong in Moon Cycle, Yoga

January 1, 2011: The new year has begun and after soul searching and intention setting I vow to explore the many facets of yoga for 365 days and record my experience. My hope is that this journey will dive me deeper in to my asana and meditation practice and encourage me to explore the other limbs of yoga. I warn my audience, I intend to be very raw and honest about my experiences. Specifically, as I take this journey through the mind, body, and spirit I will be forthright with…read more

Jan.01