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This time of year i like to focus on the LYMPHATIC system as a way to improve our ability to fight off those winter bugs! The first thing i do when i start to feel a scratchy throat...lymphatic drainage to the neck, face and armpits (i will show you in the next post). 💥Then i bump up my hydration, and take as many little movement breaks as i can throughout the day.💥 I remind myself to take a few deep belly breaths to mobilize the lymph in the abdominal area & then i make sure i find 5-10 minutes for a deep relaxation (usually with my legs up on the couch) followed by a solid night of SLEEP ...💥 Those are the things that support our LYMPHATIC system & remove the obstacles that make it challenging for our immune system to do its job! 💥This often ignored or forgotten system can help you to get through the winter & take better care of yourself! 😊 💥NOTICE how alot of these things are found in YOGA already?? Yoga is great for the lymphatic system!! 💪🐙... more lymphatic tricks coming up 👈👯 #lymph #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticsystem #certifiedlymphedematherapist #clt #immunefunction #dontgetsick #selfcare #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #yogafocus #yogaboard #knowyourbody (at Galloway, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-VyLTHR84/?igshid=1r6z3lwbdd8ui

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Another bit of STABILIZATION work to add to your YOGA practice- this time working around the PELVIS building awareness & control: 💥hip joint hinge forward/back WITHOUT moving the pelvis from neutral - it helps to put the hands on the sides of the pelvis to make sure it stays still! 💥 be especially careful to keep the lower abs engaged when the leg goes back so the pelvis doesnt fall into anterior tilt 💥 then transition to a wide stance and keep the spine neutral- pivit the body to the side lifting the opposite leg for counter balance 👍 the SLOWER the BETTER!! Alternate sides to challenge your control! 🙏🙏 in an upcoming video we will look at how to do a similar movement in table #yogavideo #yoga #yogateacher #yogaforstability #pelvis #hip #hipstability #control #mindfulmovement #meditationinmotion #lauragyoga #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #therapeuticyoga #balance 🏡filmed in my #tinyhouse #thow #stellathetinyhouse by a #tinyhouseyogi 🏡

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The last key🔑🔓 component in the Yoga practice focusing on FEET = toe spreading in a half gomukasana 🐮🐄. This targets hip rotation and mobility that is tied to foot function AND gives us a perfect opportunity to wiggle the FINGERS 👋 between the toes 👣 to improve separation (abduction) of the toes. Our feet get tight from being stuck in shoes 👟👞👡👠👢 for so much of the day- this is the antidote for stiff feet! #lauragyoga #yoga #yogafeet #footpain #healing #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #therapeuticyoga #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #gomukasana #selfcare #selfmassage ✨NEXT WEEK we focus on ✋🙌 hands 🙏 Filmed in #stellathetinyhouse (at Absecon, New Jersey)

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The #yogaboard for the energetic effect of LANGHANA = to reduce, to let go, to decrease. This is the effect of a restoratice or yin practice. Bringing in cooling pranayama, forward bends and supported poses will create a practice with an overall effect of REDUCING (langhana) stress, anxiety, worry, energy for a state of rest & relaxation or to prepare for meditation or sleep. #lauragyoga #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #restorativeyoga #yinyoga #props #yogavideo #yogateacher #yoga (at Absecon, New Jersey)

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If there is one myth in yoga that I would like to dispell it is that yoga is about FLEXIBILITY - especially the current pattern of hyperflexibility being glorified, encouraged and coveted (i blame social media for alot of this👎👎) - because it LOOKS nice & eye catching 👀 and gets people likes- the problem is that when we stretch & STRETCH & stretch 💥 to make our body fit a specific "advanced" asana we forget the long term effect of forcing our joints to these extreme positions. I have seen this Over & OVER 💫 in the therapy clinic : lower back pain / hip arthritis/ rotator cuff tears 😢 from chronic instability after years of dance training/ gymnastics & now YOGA! Is that perfect instagram picture worth it?? Instead... Can we start to shift our FOCUS to working on FUNCTIONAL 💪 strength/stability/mobility and even more importantly INNER PROGRESS that will actually help you in your daily life??? Seriousely yogis- stop the craziness! #ahimsa #yoga #flexible #flexibility #stoptheglorificationofhyperflexibility #hyperflexible #yogisofig #yogisofyoutube #realyoga #functionalmovement #yogatherapy #asana #yogachallenge #realyogachallenge #lauragyoga #yogatherapy #yogatherapist #theyogafocusmethod

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The second key 🔑 component of the FOOT FOCUS yoga practice is the TOE BALANCE FLOW! Here we work on balance, ankle stability, leg strength 💪 and putting the soft tissue on the bottom of the foot on stretch.⭐ Work this little transition into your practice between each vinyasa to give extra attention to the FEET 👣👣 and watch your balance improve 🙏🙏 work this one SLOWLY for extra challenge 😀 #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #balance #yogafeet #footpain #footyoga #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #therapeuticyoga #healing #flow #toebalance #toebalancepose (at Absecon, New Jersey)

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The first key 🔑 component in our practice is using a 🎾 ball. to work the soft tissue of the feet 👣 & increase our awareness of the feet- use this technique on the feet before doing your STANDING poses to bring attention to the FOUNDATION. After rolling the feet just stand in MOUNTAIN pose 👇 and notice how much sensation you have in the feet! Then go through some warriors & bring attention to the 3 ARCHES of the feet - the structure that gives our FOUNDATION strength 💪#lauragyoga #yoga #yogatherapy #yogafeet #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #therapeuticyoga #bodyrolling #plantarfasciitis #selfcare #happyfeet #footpain #massage #selfmassage (at Absecon, New Jersey)

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Its the first full week of november & that = KUNDALINI week in YOGA FOCUS!!🙌 We have worked our way up through the energy system to the Aura. This is great timing as it corresponds to the focus on IMMUNE FUNCTION we have been talking about over the past 2 weeks. 🎆The AURA is important in 2 ways: it is a layer of protection around us in an energetic and emotional sense, it is also the aspect of our energy system that extends out beyond the body & impacts those around us. 🙏 Think protection from being around people that drain your energy & making sure YOU arent one of those people that depletes the energy of others! 💥 The Mantra we will be using in the practice is ONG SOHUNG = mantra of heart opening and being a connected piece of the universe. See you @hummingbirdyoganj monday & wednesday 6:30 #yoga #lauragyoga #kundaliniyoga #aura #energy #protection #immunefunction #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod (at Linwood, New Jersey)

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THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: the 3rd heart based practice is the RAIN of compassion from Tara Brach ☔ this process goes really well with the loving kindness meditation- like an add on... Recognize what is happening, Allow the experience to be exactly as it is without needing to change (distract or fix) it, Investigate with curiosity, and end off with Nurturing self compassion (that is where the phrases from the loving kindness meditation comes in). 😊🐙 #meditation #rain #tarabrach #rainofselfcompassion #compassion #selfcompassion #selfcare #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #nurture #selfinquiry #yogaboard (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B41E4cynQAN/?igshid=15m6g2fkmu1fs

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THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: my personal favorite from the heart based practices in the #lovingkindness meditation. This always shifts my attitude in the best way...especially because it is built on a foundation of extending kindness to yourself (we so often forget) first & then expanding it out to others #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yoga #meditation #yogaboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #compassion #lovingkindness #lovingkindnessmeditation #selfcompassion (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sycdzDFXH/?igshid=16cwgr8tjm7n5

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This week we are FOCUSING on the FEET👣👣 as the FOUNDATION 👇of our yoga practice & an area of the body that we dont pay enough attention to. Get familiar with the 4 CORNERS of the feet and the 3 main ARCHES of the feet so that we have better foot awareness! 👀 Working the feet will create an immediate change in your standing poses and your forward bends. Lets look at some easy ways to add in some foot work on your mat this week...🙏🙏#lauragyoga #yogafocus #yogaboard #theyogafocusmethod #yogatherapy #footyoga #foundation #standingposes #flatfeet #arches #balance #selfcare #yogavideo

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YOGA POSE BREAK DOWN: Tree is a single foot asymmetrical balance with the main actions being axial elongation, hip external rotation, shoulder abduction and a strong pada bandha of the supporting foot. It is a great pose to explore the relationship between vision and balance or a pose to play around with unstable surfaces (stand on a yoga block or blanket).💫🙌 YOGA ANATOMY Workshop Series starts this weekend at @hummingbirdyoganj #yogaanatomy #anatomy #kinesiology #balance #tree #treepose #padabhanda #posebreakdown #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #theyogafocuspodcast #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yogatherapist #modernyoga #yogatherapy #yogini #yoga Book: "Yoga Therapy At The Wall" Podcast: "Yoga Focus" YouTube: LauraGyogaTHE YOGA WHITEBOARD: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fCsaYHl3s/?igshid=136yc03r4tgnq

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YOGA POSE BREAK DOWN: warrior 2: This is a pose that I frequently use when teaching anatomy & talking about joint position/action. - it is a great pose to learn how to break down a pose to the components and then to think about the prep poses that will get the body ready to practice Warrior 2. 🙌 YOGA ANATOMY workshop series starts this weekend at @hummingbirdyoganj 🙌 #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #theyogafocuspodcast #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yogatherapist #modernyoga #yogatherapy #yogini #yoga Book: "Yoga Therapy At The Wall" Podcast: "Yoga Focus" YouTube: LauraGyogaTHE YOGA WHITEBOARD: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  https://www.instagram.com/p/B2e8BplHOyi/?igshid=mxyn49bo6tm2

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Working on our BRAHMANA practice= expansion, increasing energy. Here we are using an alternating step back into HIGH LUNGE to increase the energy in our practice. Start slowly (try REALLY slow movement for a nice challenge) then increase the pace without getting sloppy! Add this between asanas to increase the effect of BRAHMANA........... Filmed in #stellathetinyhouse .............. #yoga #yogaeverydamnday #yogalove #yogainspiration #yogi #yogajourney #yogateacher #yogalife #yogagirl #yogaaddict #yogini #yogapractice #yogaeverywhere #yogaposes #yogalover #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogaeveryday #instayoga #yogagram #yogavideo #lauragyoga #yogafocus #njyoga #theyogafocusmethod #yogisofinstagram (at New Jersey)

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THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Ether is the formless, boundless element that helps us to look past the shape of the body to the area around the pose. In art this is called the "negative" space and it is just as important as what you draw on the paper! -  -  -  -  -  -  -  Ether represents the spaces between...between poses, between breaths, between jobs, between relationships...we are so often uncomfortable with undefined space that we try to cram things into every second without allowing the space to be a natural transition. Today botice the spaces and soak them in...even if is a bit uncomfortable...(without reaching to pick up your phone 😜) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #fiveelements #elements #energy #lauragyoga #yogateacher #theyogafocusmethod #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #yogatherapist (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03y1rRnEma/?igshid=4g9s5bronjd6

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THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: AIR Element .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Formless, movement, freedom, creative - related to Vata dosha: too much air element and we feel frazzled, scattered and unfocused 😨 This is a VERY common imbalance in the modern world and it is why grounding and stillness can be so balancing especially after a demanding day! -  -  -  -  -  -  -  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #yogisofig #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yogatheme #yogatherapist (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03x8_RHY0x/?igshid=cmwb7v6wo6x