Sublime

We practice in an intelligent and disciplined manner in the service of truth. This ensures that the practices remain in the practical realm of relating to the world and other sentient beings in a joyful and unselfish way.

Cultivating a yoga practice is not just about physical flexibility and strength. Cultivating awareness is not about race, gender, or class—it’s about waking up to who we are and our place in the world. That is why we start with the yamas.

The Forward Bend

As you work through the patterns try not to be critical of yourself. Let your new awareness of your breathing be cause for celebration.

The Body as a Practice

Taking care of our body is an important practice. We need our body to be healthy in order for us to practice. Mindful Movements and Deep Relaxation can support our health and happiness in the practice, and keep us in touch with our body.

Each day we practice the 10 Mindful Movements, which is an opportunity for us to unite our

Materials. Roster, sign-in sheet, bell or chimes, raisins (in individual small boxes or 2 to 3 small bowls with a spoon), yoga mats if people can lie down for the Body Scan, and handouts if you have planned something to share

Dissolving in this way into the heart of yoga is an act of honesty. It is the art of humility and of genuine awe and appreciation for the life process as it is.