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BruceYogi Yoga Classes#96 Star Pose - Yoga for an allround tension release (60min)This is a gentle Jivamukti Yoga flow class emphasizing hip-openers.
The peak pose is Tarasana - or Star Pose - a gentle hip opener to release tension in hips, buttocks and lower back.
It is a simple and accessible class, open to all levels of yogi.
Namaste.2020-12-2856 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#95 Strong Core Yoga - a hard core class (90min)A Strong Yoga Core helps create core stability.
Once you program core stability into your "mind-body system", you will experience a profound steadiness in your life - physical steadiness, as well as energetic and mental steadiness, leading to balance and clarity.
A strong and stable core consists of all those muscles that support and stabilize the abdominal region of your body. Your front, back and sides need to be worked in a conscious way to "switch-on" that stability. Further to physical stability, yogis work on creating openness, linked to energetic and mental stability, through Bandha...2020-12-231h 30BruceYogi Yoga Classes#94 Core Yoga - build a Stable Core (60min)A Complete Yoga Core Work-Out to create core stability.
Once you program core stability into your "mind-body system", you will experience a profound steadiness in your life - physical steadiness, as well as energetic and mental steadiness, leading to balance and clarity.
A strong and stable core consists of all those muscles that support and stabilize the abdominal region of your body. Your front, back and sides need to be worked in a conscious way to "switch-on" that stability. Further to physical stability, yogis work on creating openness, linked to energetic and mental stability, through...2020-12-1957 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#93 Gentle Core Yoga - a Jivamukti Yoga Class (60min)A Jivamukti Yoga class with emphasis on working your core gently.
Once a stable core is "programmed into mind-body" system", the yogi will experience a profound steadiness in their lives - physical steadiness, as well as energetic and mental steadiness, i.e. balance and clarity.
The core can mean many things to different people. Some believe a "6-pack" is equivalent to a strong core, but this is simply not true, as a 6 -pack alone will not stabilise the lumbar/abdominal region of your physical body (strong belly muscles alone will do the opposite).
...2020-12-1355 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#92 Fourty-5 minute Yoga (45min)A shortened Jivamukti Yoga class for when you have limited time available for your yoga practice.
Alternatively, you can practice this class before you practice pranayama and meditation - - -> for a steady-easier meditation.
- set your intent.
- practice with Ujjayi Pranayama (victorious breath) and use Bandha (locks), together with Dristhi (steady gaze).
- practice with a steady-easiness.
Namaste.
2020-12-0744 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#91 Intentional Vinyasa Flow (75min)Vinyasa is a Sanskrit word meaning conscious joining / linking / placing your actions.
If this is done unconsciously, the end result will be arbitrary.
Through conscious intent, the Yogi can choose to undertake a series of actions for a desired effect. Thus it is your INTENTION, that consciously links the postures and breath, in a series of conscious actions. If that intent reinforces the ego self, then selfishness and self-serving habitual tendencies will arise. The Yogi should therefore practice with sincere, compassionate actions to benefit others. In this way, ego-self will weaken its habits, and compassion wil...2020-12-031h 11
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#90 Power Yoga in 60minsPower-up your Yoga, with a steady flow, in a rhythmic 4-count breath.
For Yogis wanting to sweat.
This is live-recorded post lock-down class.
Namaste.
(a class for those with a regular and steady yoga practice)
2020-11-2658 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#89 Feel-Easy Yoga-Flow (60min)At last an "easier" class, this time, a gentle and easy vinyasa flow.
"Feel easy, and feel free."
Take your time, ease your way into the sequence, try practicing with super-awareness... allowing a deeper practice if you have it in you.
Repeat this class again, and again, that way you can get to be a little more confident with the flow.
This is a class for all levels of yogi, including Beginners.
Namaste.2020-11-2158 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#88 Astanga Primary Series in 60minsThis is a shortened (more accessible) version of the full 90 minute Astanga Vinyasa Primary Series.
This sequence of poses, linked with ujjayi breath, movement, gaze and intent, originated with Sri Pattabhi Jois of Mysore in India.
It is a strong vinyasa yoga sequence which is ideal for yogis who wish to have a strong 60 mins of yoga, or for those who seek to deepen and expand their yoga practice.
Namaste.
(Note Well: This sequence requires focused concentration and a fair understanding of yoga skills. If you are new to yoga, you...2020-11-1558 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#87 Shoulder Stand into Candle Pose (60min)Vinyasa Yoga flow taking you into Candle Pose - or Sarvangasana in Sanskrit.
In this class you can progress to Candle - or unsupported shoulder stand.
This is an open class, which means that all students can practice. BUT, always practice with full consideration for your own well-being, what you can do, what you cannot do. Additionally - don't practice inversions if you have neck issues, shoulders issues, blood pressure issues, any eye pressure issues, or if you are pregnant.
Shoulder stand is the queen of yoga poses - so called because of t...2020-11-1257 minBruceYogi Yoga Classes#86 A firm hour of Yoga Flow (60min)A firm weekend class of Vinyasa Yoga - conscious placement with intentional effort.
Focus on steadiness in each pose:- a steady body, a steady rhythmic breath and a steady focused mind.
Focus on easiness of transitions:- letting go, releasing, then placing body, breath and mind.
This requires effort and easiness.
From effort, steadiness arises, which expands to an experience of open easiness.
Enjoy the class.
Namaste.
2020-11-0757 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#85 Jivamukti Yoga - "May all beings be happy" (60min)Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu - "May all beings be happy and free."
Vinyasa Yoga practiced with this intent releases us from bondage and leads us steadily in the direction of freedom.
Compassion for all is a higher practice that frees us from egoic self-centered-ness, and expands our consciousness into peace.
Repeating the sanskrit mantra "Lokah samastah sukino bhavantu" reminds us that our freedom depends on freedom for all, selflessly motivating us to help others.
Our freedom lies in compassion for all beings. Www.jivamuktiyoga.com explains the practice of compassion for a...2020-11-0559 minBruceYogi Yoga Classes#84 Chilled Sunday Yoga (90min)Perfect "SUNDAY MORNING YOGA."
This is a strong class for the "purists", but give it a try even if you are newish to yoga!
Yes it is 90 minutes, but it will seem as though time stands still.
It is "chilled", but requires active participation and focus, your reward will be a super relaxed day.
Namaste.
(take care of your-self, and always practice to your abilities).2020-11-011h 29BruceYogi Yoga Classes#83 Jivamukti Yoga - focus on Wide Legs (60min)A practice including Wide Leg poses promotes access to many therapeutic benefits.
- e.g. Muscular, skeletal, abdominal, as well as their digestive, reproductive, circulatory, energetic, and mental concentration benefits.
Prasarita Padottanasana (standing wide leg forward bend) and Upavishta Konasana (seated wide leg forward bend).
Although these poses are "safe" for most yogis, always practice with appropriate care, never to hurt oneself, or extend beyond your abilities.
Enjoy the sequence.
Namaste.
(a class suitable for those who are advancing in yoga).
2020-10-291h 03
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#82 Total Recovery Yoga (60min) Re-lease and Re-balance so that you Re-charge, Re-store and Recover.
If you ever feel the need to recharge and restore, then give this recovery yoga class a try.
Try it on a weekly basis....... every Friday afternoon after work (for example), or at any other time you feel.
This class is gentle restorative yoga, from me to you.
Namaste.
(a class for all levels of yoga student)2020-10-2458 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#81 Feel-Good Yoga (60min)60 mins of "feel-good" vinyasa yoga.
This is a Jivamukti Yoga Class I created when I first started teaching yoga. I have kept in my "back-pocket" to teach every now and again because it really does make you feel good!!!!
It is a strong-ish class that should be accessible for all levels of yogi, give it a try.
Namaste.2020-10-221h 00BruceYogi Yoga Classes#80 Elements of Vinyasa - Classic Vinyasa Yoga (60min)A Jivamukti Yoga class - focusing on classic Vinyasa Yoga practice.
If you would like to expand your understanding of Vinyasa Yoga, give this class a try.
Vinyasa - "Conscious Placement" - placing our whole being in space and time with awareness and direction.
1) Intent - Sankalpa - or willpower, directing our spiritual being.
2) Gaze - Drishti - steadying, directing and focusing our mental being into one pointed and directed action.
3) Breath - Ujjayi - victorious breath - calming, steadying, energizing and "linking" our mental and physical action energetically....2020-10-1758 minBruceYogi Yoga Classes#79 Jivamukti Yoga - Contentment (60min)Contentment (or Santosha in Sanskrit), is a quality that essential required for realizing states of higher consciousness - to experience Yoga.
The experience of fullness or completeness (Samadhi) can only manifest through inner contentment - this is because the mind is at peace no matter what ! There is no preference (pulling towards), no prejudice (pushing away), only an attitude of completeness.
Contentment is the basis for non-attachment (Vairagya in Sanskrit) because it transcends cravings and desires of any kind, from which the yogi can finally LET GO of ego, and transcend to higher states of c...2020-10-151h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#78 Backward Bending Vinyasa Yoga (75min)Backward-bending poses helps us move forward into our future with grace and freedom by relieving related fears and other negative emotions.
These mental blockages are held in our physical body as tightness in the thighs, abdomen, chest, throat and face,
Relieving this tightness by opening up the front of our body (i.e bending backwards), we can start to work with these negative emotions, "let them go", and open ourselves up to future possibilities.
This class is based on a Vinyasa flow format, where movement and breath are the key to shifting blocked...2020-10-111h 12
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#77 Yoga for Spinal Health (60min)Spinal health is a requirement for vitality - and vitality is LIFE.
The ancient yogis realized this, and modern medicine confirms this.
I sequenced this class for a student who had minor spinal issues, so that he could keep his spine mobile and supported.
As with all classes I teach, the poses will encourage flexibility through a release of tension, and supported-ness, through building muscular strength to support the flexibility.
It is a class open to all yogis, whether a beginner, or an adept.
Namaste.
(It is i...2020-10-081h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#76 Jivamukti Yoga - Vinyasa Yoga to Liberate Body (60min)Yoga is a systematic practice, that evolved and was perfected over millennia. Follow the steps, to find peace.
Moving through the steps, or "yoga limbs" the student can deconstruct the "parts", but ultimately re-integrate them into a liberated whole, that vibrates in harmony with the universal whole.
In this vinyasa class, we will use the sides of our Body to find freedom from residual tension, create a little more openness, to find the harmony that we seek. In a similar way you can work also with Breath and Mind, though more challenging !
My...2020-10-031h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#75 Jivamukti Yoga - Restorative Yoga Part 2 (60min)Restorative Yoga Part 2:- A Gentle Restorative Jivamukti Yoga Class.
This class is Part 2 of a Restorative Yoga practice, using asana, or poses, to restore your natural balance.
(see Podcast #74 for a firm Vinyasa restorative yoga class, if you would like a stronger class).
All yoga practices lead the yogi from disharmony back to harmony - internally and externally - a natural balance.
All yoga practices should be restorative - restoring you back to your natural state of BEING.
This is a gentle practice, open to all yogis with...2020-10-0158 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#74 Jivamukti Yoga - Restorative Vinyasa (60min)Restorative Yoga 1:- A Firm Vinyasa Yoga Class.
All yoga practices lead the yogi from disharmony back to harmony - internally and externally - a natural way of harmony.
All yoga practices should be restorative - restoring you back to your natural state of BEING.
I refer to this class as a Restorative Vinyasa Yoga practice.
This is a Firm Steady Class, but open to all yogis who have been practicing regularly for at least a year.
Namaste.
2020-09-251h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#73 Yoga for Healthy Shoulders (60min)Modern life imprints daily stress and tension on your shoulders.
Shoulder 'tightness' affects your health - mental health and also physical health.
Open and strong shoulders will give you the ability to more easily 'shrug-off' this daily stress, like water off a ducks back.
Resulting in a happier more positive YOU!!!
Give it a try.
Namaste.
(a class for all levels)2020-09-241h 03
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#72 Yoga for your Weekend - Vinyasa Yoga (60min)A compact, balancing, yet energizing class, perfect for your Weekend.
This is a class accessible to all yogis... easy enough... yet firm enough.
Namaste.2020-09-181h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#71 Part II of the Yoga Birds - Strong Vinyasa Yoga (75min)The Yoga Birds: Heron + Crow + Feathered Peacock + 1/2 Pigeon
- Krounchasana + Bakasana + Pincha Mayurasana + Eka Pada Kapotasana
This time its an "stronger" class taking you through the Yoga Birds.
Difficult, challenging and fun, if it proves to much, then look for the easier version - podcast #70.
Have fun, and stay safe.
Namaste.2020-09-171h 17
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#70 The Yoga Birds (Part I) - Introductory Vinyasa Yoga (70min)The Yoga Birds:~ Heron + Crow + Feathered Peacock + 1/2 Pigeon
- Krounchasana + Bakasana + Pincha Mayurasana + Eka Pada Kapotasana
This is an "easier" and more accessible class introducing you to the Yoga Birds.
The difficult and challenging version will come next week.
Have fun, and stay safe.
Namaste.2020-09-121h 13BruceYogi Yoga Classes#69 Lotus and the Scales (60min)This class is fun, but challenging.
You can explore Lotus Pose (Padmasana), as well as the Scales (Tolasana).
Lotus Pose (Padmasana in Sanskrit) is the primary pose for Yoga Meditation. Its main purpose is the perfect grounding of Muladhara Chakra combined with an optimum pranic seal (called Mudra) for Kundalini meditation.
Scale Posture (Tolasana - sometimes called Uttpluthi) is a pose which re-energizes the yogi after a strenuous practice.
Namaste.
(this is a class for more advanced yogis, but give it a try no matter your level of practice. Ple...2020-09-101h 02
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#68 All-Body-Gently ~ Recovery Yoga (70min)Accessible to all, deep enough for the advanced yogin.
A combo class - Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, even a little Yin Yoga.
Give it a try, its perfect.
I created this class for a student who needed an "easy way back" to Vinyasa Yoga.
Namaste.2020-09-051h 13
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#67 Legs in 60 minutesAccessible and effective !
An ideal yoga workout: -
- to release stiffness from your legs.
- to build strong, shapely, flexible legs.
This yoga class is ideal for those trying to build general fitness, good for runners, walkers, or if you are a beginner yogi trying to build flexibility.
Namaste.2020-09-0357 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#66 Half Pigeon - a strong vinyasa yoga flow class (75min)Half Pigeon - is a pose requiring flexibility and strength.
The power of opposites work together for success in steadiness of pose.
Thighs, buttocks, hips, lower abdomen, psoas, back, chest and shoulders, all require the ability to be held steady, strong, yet open.
Breath plays the integral part in this practice, and without strong, steady breath, stillness cannot be achieved.
(a strong vinyasa yoga class, for the advancing yogi)
Namaste.2020-08-281h 16
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#65 Let Go ! ~ Jivamukti Yoga (60min)Jivamukti Yoga teaches meditation in 3 easy steps.
1. Sit still ! (you can sit still, so do it, do not get distracted).
2. Focus your awareness on breath moving at the tip of nose (a focused awareness on just one thing, breath, no distractions).
3. Silently repeat your personal mantra, or else alternatively say to self silently on inhale breath "Let" and on exhale breath "Go".
"Let Go" - Let Go of all tensions, worries, concerns and transcend all thoughts of the mind, and cross-over to a deeper peace.
Om shanti shanti shantih. (O...2020-08-2659 minBruceYogi Yoga Classes#64 Astanga Yoga for Steadiness (75min)If you seek steadiness in your life (physical, energetic and mental steadiness), then the yoga therapy required is to open, strengthen, purify and then stabilize our being - in harmony with itself - and also with the Earth.
The 8 Limb Yoga path of Maharishi Patanjali, provides us with a systematic, step-by-step method to find harmony and peace, with ourselves within our existence.
8 Limb Yoga, or in Sanksrit "Astanga Yoga", helps us balance outer and inner worlds, achieve a vibrant healthy life - physically, energetically and mentally, giving us the strength, open-ness and the courage to...2020-08-211h 12
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#63 Recovery Yoga - "An Easy Stretch" (60min)This class is part of the "recovery series" that I have been teaching.
Have 2 blocks handy, for... 60min of opening up, shifting in, and expanding stillness.
A little Yin Yoga, some Hatha Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga sequences, blended into a simple, accessible and easy yoga practice.
If you are looking for a beginner yoga class, search for Beginner Yoga in these podcasts...
Namaste.
(this class is easily accessible to all levels, and especially suitable for those who are feeling in need of self-nurture)2020-08-201h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#62 Yoga for Runners (60min)If you are a runner, a casual jogger or you simply have tight legs and hamstrings, you NEED yoga. Give this yoga class a try at least 2x weekly.
Tight legs normally transfer their tightness to the lower spine where it is experiences as discomfort, or sometimes as a spasm. The long-term solution is to lengthen the muscles of the legs so that the spine is then freed up from muscular tightness and free to move again.
Note: - you have spent many hours running on the road, you will need to spend considerable time...2020-08-1559 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#61 Challenge for Change ~ Vinyasa Yoga (60min)Challenge Your-self to Change Your-self .... A challenging Jivamukti Yoga class to shift you beyond your comfort zone ...
Patanjali - author of the ancient yoga sutras - gives the following advice in Yoga Sutra 2:46, sthira sukham asanam:- the yoga seat shall be both steady, and joyful.
Meaning, that in order for you to be at peace with your-self, your relationship with the earth needs to be steady in peace.
Tip for practice: Through awareness find steadiness (sthira), and by acceptance find joy (sukham), in every moment in every pose.
Tip for livi...2020-08-131h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#60 Tense & Release with Crow Pose - Yoga to Release Tension (75min)Practicing crow pose provides you with a golden opportunity to acknowledge, experience and therefore identify internal tension... and "Let it Go" !
Give it a try. You may just surprise yourself...
A Jivamukti Vinyasa Yoga class, for a more experienced yogi.
Namaste.2020-08-101h 12
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#59 Recovery Yoga - Hips+Spine+Shoulders (60min)For when you don't felt too well, lack energy, or simply need a gentle, slow yoga practice.
This class takes care of your whole being - consciously breathing, with a deeper awareness of moving systematically into and through your physical, energetic and mental states of being.
Namaste.
(a class for all levels)
- apologies for some poor audio quality in places-2020-08-0859 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#58 Breath Exercises that may help Covid patients (7min)2 simple exercises that may help.
I received a request from a friend for breath exercises to help a friend of hers that was suffering from Covid. I am always mindful that yoga exercises need to supplement professional medical treatment, so this breath work is intended to supplement such treatment.
He messaged her afterwards explaining how the exercises helped him during his illness and with his recovery. His encouraging words inspired me to create this podcast that may help others:-
"Hi, I received and jumped straight in. I really appreciate the simplicity first o...2020-07-3107 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#57 Nurture Yourself with Jivamukti Yoga (60min)Nurture... nourish... attend to... look after.... and be kind.... to your-self.
Because no one else can do this, only you.
Compassion or kindness is the essence of Jivamukti Yoga. If you truly want to know Self, then the only method is to be kind and nurturing to self. Through this kindness, the ego-self perceives no threat and will relax and let go, revealing the higher Self, your true nature, which is loving kindness in the first place. Piercing the veil of illusion, you will finally SEE, all beings as an expression of consciousness, one-and-the-same.
2020-07-301h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#56 Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior - Yoga Class (60min)Jivamukti Spiritual Warrior is a classic Jivamukti Yoga sequence. It was taught to me by my yoga teachers Sharon Gannon and David Life.
"This is a brisk, guided, led vinyasa class in which the teacher calls out the asanas and provides the breath count, but gives minimal instruction as to how to do the various asanas. The class offers a well-rounded practice as a set sequence that includes a warm-up, the setting of an elevated intention, chanting, surya namaskar, standing asanas, twists, balances, backward bending, forward bending and inversions, as well as meditation and relaxation, and is design...2020-07-2600 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#55 Half Moon Happiness - Yoga Vinyasa Flow (60min)A fun yoga class exploring half moon pose (ardha chandrasana).
If you are familiar with Jivamukti Yoga, you will be familiar with the sequencing, which subtly pre-programs the mind-body system leading into exploration of deeper poses.
This is a challenging class in places, but is accessible to all.
Always be respectful of your limitations and practice accordingly.
Have fun, and enjoy your practice.
Namaste.2020-07-241h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#54 Wild Thing - a Jivamukti Yoga class leading you into Wild Thing (60min)Wild Thing, a fun pose, "inverting" down dog is an energizing pose that requires open front-body, hips, shoulders, as well as a the strength to maintain steady openness.
This class will prepare you for the pose, slowly, steadily leading you closer to that Wild-Thing Moment.
And if you can't, or don't, it doesn't matter, simply practice what you can (safely) and have fun.
Namaste.
(for all levels, practice within your limits)2020-07-1859 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#53 Gentle & Deep - Jivamukti Yoga (60min)Simple, slow, deep.
Moving into and transitioning between poses with super-conscious awareness.
A Jivamukti Yoga class to be enjoyed by all levels of yogi.
Namaste.
(an easier, yet challenging class, great for beginners and also advanced yogis)2020-07-1659 minBruceYogi Yoga Classes#52 Side Crow - A Strong Vinyasa Yoga Class (75min)Side Crow and Crow will help build your confidence, concentration, strength and your resilience.
It strengthens your core, is an excellent tonic for your internal organs and will also release tension that is carried in the shoulder area.
Tip- Take your time preparing your core and your shoulders, and use firm ujjayi breath to help engage your core, to bring extra stability to your crow.
Namaste.
(This is a class suitable for yogis who have a consistent practice).2020-07-101h 12
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#51 Crow for Beginners - beginner yoga series (60min)Crow will help build your confidence, concentration, strength and your resilience.
It strengthens your core, is an excellent tonic for your internal organs and will also release tension that is carried in the shoulder area.
Beginners- will learn crow (bakasana) and gain confidence in your practice.
Adepts- refine your practice to a deeper level of experience.
Tip- Take your time preparing your core and your shoulders, and use ujjayi breath to help engage your core, to bring extra stability to your crow.
Namaste.
(This is a class s...2020-07-0959 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#50 "May I be Happy" - Jivamukti Yoga with Loving Kindness (75min)"Loving Kindness" and the cultivation of benevolence to all beings is the cornerstone of all great spiritual traditions.
In Buddhism this practice is called Metta Bhavana. In Yoga it is called Maitri Karuna.
Jivamukti Yoga, uses the mantra Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu, "may all beings be happy" for compassion - as the method for enlightenment.
Whichever you practice, the intent is to awaken compassion for all sentient beings.
May all beings be happy.
Namaste.
(a more advanced class, but if you are starting yoga, give it a...2020-07-041h 16
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#49 Beginner Yoga - Inversions (60min)Being upside-down is an excellent practice that will shift your perspective on your life.
Beginner Yoga Class - Inversions are beneficial to us physically, energetically, mentally and spiritually! Primarily, they help shift our (blocked) perceptions on life.
Beginners- can learn the basic poses and gain the confidence in their practice to shift to trying new classes.
Adepts- can use simplicity to refine their practice to a deeper level of experience.
Tip- Take your time preparing the body and your shoulders. Use your breath to help engage your core, and bring extra s...2020-07-0259 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#48 Release & Recover (a super-chilled 60min)This therapeutic yoga class was created specially to release tension, and promote recovery.
You do not have to know yoga to practice this class.
(It is suitable for all).
Enjoy.
Namaste.2020-06-261h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#47 Hero Headstands - Jivamukti Yoga (75mins)Hero Pose (virasana) - known as one of the great meditation poses.
Headstand (sirsasana) - known as the king of poses.
Woven together into a Jivamukti yoga sequence, these poses create a clear, steady and stable inner-world, ready for deep meditation.
Enjoy the sequence!
Take care of your knees as hero can be difficult (sit on a block or folded blanket) and take care of your shoulders and neck (only practice headstand if you have an established headstand practice, try dolphin pose instead).
Namaste.2020-06-251h 13
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#46 Hips, Thighs & Abdomen - Yoga (75min)A yoga class for:- opening hips, working thighs, and toning the abdomen.
Jivamukti Yoga inspired - so its suitable for all levels of yogis who have a regular practice.
(all levels of yoga).
Namaste.
2020-06-191h 14
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#45 Recovery Yoga (30min)A short and gentle class that focuses on accessible poses.
This yoga may help assist and speed-up recovery from illness, minor injuries, or surgery.
It is a Hatha Yoga class that you can combine with breath and meditation practices.
(a yoga class suitable for all yogis).
Namaste.2020-06-1830 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#44 Balancing - Jivamukti Yoga (75min)Yoga which emphasizes balancing - body, breath, mind.
Keeping you grounded, feeling balanced, and more confident.
(A stronger Jivamukti Yoga class, suitable for those with a steady practice)
Namaste.
2020-06-131h 14
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#43 Beginner Yoga – Simple Back-Bends (60min)Beginner Yoga Class - emphasizing heart-openers (backward-bending poses), to release tightness trapped in thighs, hips, chest and shoulders.
Back-bends /heart openers help open us up to a joyful life.
Beginners- can learn the basic poses and gain the confidence in their practice to shift to trying new classes.
Adepts- can use simplicity to refine their practice to a deeper level of experience.
Tip- Take your time preparing the body and spine for backward bending; thighs, hip flexors, psoas, chest and shoulders. NB:- always lengthen the front of your body before b...2020-06-1259 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#42 Open doors to a fuller life - Jivamukti Yoga (75min)Your greatest opportunities lie behind closed doors!
Yoga, will give you the courage to open up doors that are closed.
Namaste!
(A Jivamukti yoga class that is accessible to all yogis, as long as you practice mindfully, and with care for self)2020-06-041h 13
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#41 Beginner Yoga - Twisting (60min)Beginner Yoga Class - emphasizing twisting poses, to mobilize the spine, and re-vitalize our abdominal organs.
Beginners- can learn the basic poses and gain the confidence in their practice to shift to trying new classes.
Adepts- can use simplicity to refine their practice to a deeper level of experience.
Tip- Always ground both sit-bons, then sit as comfortably tall as is possible, then twist evenly.
Namaste.2020-06-041h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#40 Release Yourself - Jivamukti Yoga - (65min)This class gives you a "Release."
Physically, Energetically, Mentally - Let Go, into the Spiritual !
Namaste!
(a Jivamukti Yoga open class for all levels who have a steady practice).2020-06-021h 07
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#39 Beginner Yoga - Forward Bending (60min)Beginner Yoga Class - emphasizing forward folding poses, to release tension in the back of our bodies and legs.
Beginners- can learn the basic poses and gain the confidence in their practice to shift to trying new classes.
Adepts- can use simplicity to refine their practice to a deeper level of experience.
Tip- Try and emphasize the stretch, or "release" evenly along the whole of the back of legs (calves, hamstrings, buttocks) and back of body (lower back, upper back)
Namaste.2020-05-291h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#38 Firm & Powerful Hour - Vinyasa Flow Yoga (60min)A powerful vinyasa flow class - a power hour - to build strength and improve flexibility.
Try and expand your breath from your center.
Namaste.
(a strong class, give it a try)2020-05-271h 00BruceYogi Yoga Classes#37 Maitri (Kindness) - Jivamukti Yoga (75min)Yoga Sutra 3:24 - Maitri Adisu Balani - From kindness comes great strength, power, energy.
A yoga practice of kindness and compassion will create an attitude of great power and strength that is aligned with kindness.
Taking good advice from Maharishi Patanjali's yoga sutras (the 3rd book on yoga-powers that come from practicing yoga).
Namaste.
(a class for all, but always practice with inner kindness)
2020-05-221h 14
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#36 Beginner Yoga - Standing Poses (60min) (+short meditation)Beginner Class - emphasizing standing poses, to promote a steady connected-ness.
Beginners- can learn the basic poses and gain the confidence in their practice to shift to trying new classes.
Adepts- can use simplicity to refine their practice to a deeper level of experience.
And after the class there is an optional Meditation for Beginners - we are all beginners in some way, this is a guided meditation to complete your practice.
Namaste.2020-05-221h 08
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#35 Be Powerful - Vinyasa Flow Yoga (75min)Utkatasana - sanskrit for "Powerful or Strong Pose", or the "Seat of Power".
True power is energy that is directed for the good of all.
Being kind, is true power, so practice kindness.
Namaste.
(a Power Yoga Class, but open to most yogis).2020-05-181h 10
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#34 Ease-Y-oga ... an easy start to the week (60min)A simple, easy, beginner class can be perfect "medicine" for all yogi skill levels.
Beginners can gain the confidence in their practice to shift to trying new classes.
Adepts can use simplicity to refine their practice to a deeper level of experience.
Or maybe you simply need a more relaxed attitude in yoga.
Most of all.... simply enjoy your practice !
Namaste.
(Advanced:- an "attitude" that is sealed within is called MUDRA. The objective being the mudra of Sthira Sukham, or steady joy in each pose).
2020-05-171h 02
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#33 "Evolutionary Progress and your Chakras" - Jivamukti Yoga (75min)"Check" your spiritual evolution and progress in Yoga using your chakra.
A simple accessible journey of SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION through your CHAKRA system using poses with conscious breath.
This is a Jivamukti Vinyasa Flow class accessible to all - physically, energetically and spiritually !
"May all beings be happy and be free of suffering."
Namaste.
(this is one of my favorite classes to practice)
2020-05-171h 14
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#32 Transitions with Conscious Decisions - Vinyasa Flow (75min)In life we often "wake up" to that all-important moment, after it "happened" to us, wishing we had acted differently.
Conscious awareness to the transitions leading up to that moment, help create an optimum outcome.
(yoga for the yogi who wishes to advance their practice).
Namaste.
This vinyasa flow class was an Online Yoga Class taught thanks to The Yoga Experience.2020-05-131h 16
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#31 Astanga Vinyasa, made easy - A Good Morning Practice 60minA simplified Asatanga Primary Series, a perfect introduction to Astanaga Vinyasa Yoga.
The Astanga Vinyasa primary series is called Yoga Chikitsa or "Yoga Therapy".
Practice this every morning to purify on all levels and feel alive again.
(for yogis who wish to expand their practice).
Namaste.2020-05-101h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#30 Full Moon Vinyasa Yoga Sequence 75minThis is a Moon Class which follows a vinyasa yoga format.
My intention is to provide you with a class which promotes inner nurturing.
It is more suited for an advanced yogi, but is accessible to all if practiced with awareness to your abilities.
Namaste.
2020-05-101h 15BruceYogi Yoga Classes#28 An Introduction to Conscious Breath (Ujjayi Pranayama) - 60minHow to use Ujjayi Breath in your yoga practice, in order to infuse your whole being with calm, steady, ease.
This was an introductory class given to Hot Pod Yoga students.
Namaste.
(an easy and relaxed class suitable for all yogis)2020-05-081h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#29 Find your Core, Find your Balance - Vinyasa Yoga 75minActivate your power center, and find balance with it.
A fun Vinyasa Yoga class.
(Accessible to most yogis.)
Namaste.2020-05-041h 15
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#27 "Be Kind... to be Happy" Jivamukti Yoga for 1st May - 75minThe Dalai Lama has a simple recipe for happiness, be kind to everyone.
Treat everyone as your dearest friend, as you would treat yourself.
Practice Kindness at all times and Happiness will Flow.
Give it a try !
Namaste.
(Yoga that is accessible for all, but be kind to self at all times) .
2020-05-011h 14
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#26 "May All Beings be Happy" - Jivamukti Yoga 75minLokah samastah sukino bhavantu - "May all beings be happy and free of suffering."
Compassion for all is the higher practice that releases us from deep-rooted egoic self-centered-ness, and expands our existence to freedom from karma / suffering (or liberation, moksha).
Daily practice of happiness-friendliness re-establishes and expands the innate serenity of our minds. And through this regular practice we can experience the true self that is free of karmic imprints and afflictions. Firmly established in the eternal self, all actions are pure.
Namaste.
(a Jivamukti Yoga class open to all levels...2020-04-271h 14
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#25.2 Breath Meditation for a Steady-Easy Life (Part 2:- 7 min)A Simple Breath Meditation will help create an imprint of steady-easiness on the mind-body system.
This, combined with Part 1 - Vinyasa Yoga - grounded - centered - steady - easy - creates qualities than can help all of us in our daily lives.
A somewhat steadier and easier life brings relief from the stress and worry of every day.
Give it a try!
Namaste.
(accessible breath meditation for all)2020-04-2507 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#25.1 Vinyasa Yoga for a Steady-Easy Life (Part 1:- 60min)Vinyasa Yoga with intent helps create an imprint of steady-easiness on the mind-body system.
- grounded - centered - steady - easy - These are qualities than can help all of us in our daily lives.
A somewhat steadier and easier life brings relief from the stress and worry of every day.
Give it a try!
Namaste.
(an accessible yet firm vinyasa yoga class for the average yogi)
2020-04-251h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#24 Warrior Flow with Steady Transitions 60minA firm 60 min of vinyasa yoga flow requiring super-concentration.
The class builds gradually through the warriors.
(open to all levels of student who have an established basic practice).2020-04-2059 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#23 Jivamukti Yoga - "Re-Connecting" 75minRe-Connecting Physically, Energetically, Mentally with others is essential for our well-being.
The connect of Self back to Mother Earth, nature is established using a vinyasa yoga practice.
This leads the yoga practitioner slowly and steadily beyond egocentric selfishness, to a compassionate life of being at ease with self and the world.
Namaste.
[ a physically, emotionally and mentally challenging class, but is accessible to the average yogi ]2020-04-191h 13
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#22 Power-Hour Vinyasa Flow 60min1 hour of powerful yoga, with classic inversions, in the tradition of vinyasa yoga (with awareness to conscious placement).
An accessible 60 minutes of yoga for the yogi who has a confident practice.
If you are a beginner you can give it a try, but only practice inversions if you have received prior inversion instruction.
Namaste.
[a class for the adept yogi]
2020-04-171h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#21 Jivamukti Yoga - BOOST your Immune-System 75minA classic "immune-booster-shot" to rev up your system.
Keep your mind-body-system alive and strong on a cellular level with this Jivamukti yoga class, created especially to help all yogis be strong and resistent.
Namaste.
[open to all levels, but practice according to your limits]2020-04-131h 15
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#20 Release & Restore Yoga 50minIn just 50mins - Release - Recharge - Restore.
You will feel like a whole new person.
Namaste.
[Suitable for all levels... even beginners with a basic knowledge of yoga]2020-04-1249 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#19 "Shift your Perceptions" with Jivamukti Yoga 75minInversion poses help release sub-conscious blockages that manifest as narrow-mindedness, e.g. prejudices, and preferences.
Once these are made conscious, the yogi can work towards opening their awareness, to make their actions conscious compassionate actions (e.g. thoughts, words, deeds).
This leads the yogi toward moksha, or freedom.
Namaste.
Inversions must always be practiced safely, with safe regard to your state of health.
(a more advanced class, but still accessible to most yogis.)2020-04-101h 13
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#19 Just Breathing > Natural-Equal-Alternate-Free 7minThe perfect start, or end to a yoga practice, conscious breathing.
Alternate nostril breathing to bring balance to the internal world.
Namaste
(accessible to all levels)
2020-04-0907 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#18 Breathe into Vinyasa Yoga 65minThe class starts with preparation breath-work leading into Ujjayi breath (or Victorious Breath).
Ujjayi is rightly called a "liberated breathing pattern." Used properly, it will create a deep release of embedded tension (body tension, breath tension and mental tension).
This deep release creates a calm centered-ness that will help the Yogi through their day.
A Vinyasa Yoga class that is accessible to all levels, but especially useful as an introductory class to using Ujjayi as the linking mechanism for the poses.
Namaste.
(all levels, with emphasis on creating breath...2020-04-081h 04
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#17 "Clean, Pure, Resilient" - Jivamukti Yoga 75minJivamukti Yoga - a vinyasa yoga class better-suited to those who practice yoga regularly.
CPR = Clean,pure, & resilient !
Twists - cleanse the internal organs, through the gentle application and then release of pressure which stimulates oxygenated blood flow through all internal organs and hormonal glands (brain included).
Rotations - mobilize the joints, ensuring that these are cleansed and functioning in a healthy way.
Inversions - promote lymphatic flows, balance the hormonal system and boost the immune system.
The outcome - when this yoga is practiced consistently, is a healthy re...2020-04-071h 15
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#16 Ease your way in... Vinyasa Yoga 60minSometimes you need a short & sweet yoga practice simply to ease your way in...
Into -today -this week, or even -into yoga. Its even perfect for a yoga-re-start after a little break from yoga .
Call this class simple, easy, call it recuperative, call it sweet, give this class a try-out, you are guaranteed a good out-come...!
- its Short and Sweet ...
(all levels, but its a basic class more suitable for those looking for a simple and quick practice)2020-04-061h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#15 "Balancing & Flowing" 75minA firm balancing vinyasa yoga class...
- groundedness - steadiness - confidence - balance - acceptance - clarity - ease -
This prepares the yogi for living in the flow of life with confidence and ease.
"Sthira Sukham Asanam" in sanskrit, meaning that the yogi is steady and easy with life at all times.
This is the key to enjoyment!
Namaste.
(stronger class for an adept yogi, but "ok" for beginners if practiced lightly)2020-04-041h 13
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#14 Beginners - Simple, Slow and Easy Yoga 45minMy intention was to create a simple class that is accessible to Beginner Yogis.
This class is suitable for all - maybe you are feeling sensitive, or in need of self-nurturing, or maybe recovering from illness or injury. Or maybe you simply overslept and don't have sufficient time for a longer class.
Then this is the class for you.
Namaste.
(beginner beginner level, but suitable for those who are tired, recovering from illness or simply not feeling strong)
2020-04-0145 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#13 Jivamukti Yoga "Life is a Continuous Movement" 90minLife is a continuous flow, moment to moment.
Awareness to the transitions with acceptance, "I am OK" creates a contentment that allows the dedicated Yogi access to the fullness of life.
Intent or "sankalpa" sets the direction for the flow. Fully aware of their actions that cause movement, the Yogi consciously manifests.
"Lokah Samastah Sukinoh Bhavantu" - may all beings be happy and free.
Namaste.
(a firm vinyasa class, open to all levels - but basic yoga fitness is required !!!).
A live class taught at www.LivingYoga.co.za...2020-03-301h 25
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#12 Jivamukti Yoga "Moment to Moment" 65minBonus: - Yoga Nidra practice -
A short Jivamuktu Yoga class, ending with 15 mins Yoga Nidra.
"If your inner world is as chaotic as your outer existence, you are probably tossed about in this chaos like inside a whirl-pool, and miss the opportunity to experience the fullness of the moment. But if you can experience and therefore know stillness, you will be able to exist calmly in the eye of the storm, witnessing this chaos. This presents you with an opportunity to begin the work of stilling your inner chaos."
For me, the p...2020-03-281h 06
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#11 Guided Meditation-10minA gentle guided meditation.
Suitable for any time of your day.
Body-Breath-Mind-Peace.
Namaste.
(all levels)2020-03-2810 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#10 Meditation in 3 Parts - 5minThis is a very simple and easy 5 min Jivamukti Yoga Meditation in 3 parts.
1. Sit still. 2. Focus on breath. 3. Let go.
This meditation may be practiced after any class or at any other time of your day when you need to release anxiety or tension. It can also be practiced after any yoga class and after #9 Breath Meditation.
This is the standard Jivamukti meditation. It is simple and accessible to all, everywhere, no matter who. The method is simple and easy to learn by yourself. I made it 5 mins so that it is accessible...2020-03-2705 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#9 Easy Breath Meditation in 3 Parts - 5minThis is a very simple and easy 5min Breath Meditation.
1. Belly. 2. Diaphragm. 3. Nose.
This meditation may be practiced after any class or at any other time of your day when you need to release anxiety or tension.
It can also be practiced together with and before #10 "Meditation in 3 Parts"
It is simple and accessible to all, everywhere, no matter who.
The method is simple and easy to learn by yourself.
I hope it brings you a little more inner peace
Namaste
(all levels, but especially accessible...2020-03-2705 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#8 Jivamukti Hour, a simple and easy chilled 60minA simplified class No 6 - 60mins of Jivamukti Yoga bliss
give it a try
Lokah Samastah Sukino Bhavantu
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih
[All levels]
2020-03-2356 minBruceYogi Yoga ClassesA quick helloCome practice yoga with my free audio classes - I will always try and make yoga accessible and and as beneficial as possible - if you are looking for a healthier and happier life, free of turmoil then give these classes a try - yoga works it’s magic slowly and gently on the sub-conscious stratum of your existence, so you will need to be consistent over at least 3 months - If you are looking for a little joy, then let’s have some fun as well - either way, you will benefit - namaste2020-03-2200 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#7 Meditation - Sit, Breathe, Let Go 6minThis is a mediation for any time and any place
Relax, Open up, Let Go and Clear
Find your Inner peace in 6 minutes
-Sit still, Focus, Let Go-
Namaste
[Beginner, suitable for all]
2020-03-2205 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#6 Jivamukti Yoga "Now is Yoga" 90minJivamukti Yoga Open Class 90mins, accessible to all levels, but challenging !
"Atha" is a sanskrit word meaning Now.
Now is all there is, now is everything, within the infinitesimally small, exists ALL of creation. Now is the only thing that matters. Nothing else.
And only in ATHA, will you find YOGA.
If you are serious about yoga, and finding the depth of yoga, ATHA is the key that opens the door to ALL, to everything, to YOGA.
Namaste
(You are welcome to contact me, to learn more.)
[strong class, all l...2020-03-211h 26
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#5 Jivamukti Yoga Spiritual Warrior 60minThis is one of my favorite practices
Magic 10, Chanting and Intention, Asana, Meditation
Powerful and transformative
[strong class, all levels]
2020-03-201h 01
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#4 Vinyasa yoga flow class 60minAccessible to all levels, but with a few "sneaky twists and turns", have fun, you will be rewarded.
PS the students in the class all elected to end the class on their backs with legs up against the wall
so if you wish to end with a shoulderstand, please do the shoulderstand-plow-fish pose cycle before savasana
ENJOY!
[all levels, but a challenge]2020-03-1958 min
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#3 Vinyasa yoga flow class 70minVinyasa yoga class that is accessible for all levels
- you will work hard but be rewarded -
no work = no results
focused work = desired result
[level=intermediate]
2020-03-191h 10
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#2 Vinyasa yoga flow class 70minVinyasa yoga class that is accessible for all levels
Any level, be prepared to engage and switch on your mind-body system
A live recording (slightly muffled - apologies)
[level=intermediate]2020-03-191h 10
BruceYogi Yoga Classes#1 Simple vinyasa flow class 60minFirm, gentle vinyasa yoga, for all levels
"Take it easy"
Namaste
[all levels]2020-03-191h 00
BruceYogi Yoga Classes# Who, What & HowA quick yoga intro,
to me,
what i teach
how the yoga classes work.2020-03-1902 min