Category Archives: Practice and principles

Focus on a Pose – Lying Down

Lying down is easy and relaxing – it’s also a pose where the mind can wander or we might doze. In Tao Yoga we practice keeping a relaxed and alert awareness in this pose by paying attention to alignments. The … Continue reading

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Focus on breathing

As we learn new poses, much attention is on remembering what to do, getting any necessary props situated and getting comfortable. Once in the pose, sometimes we still feel mental distraction from the process of getting there, and usually the … Continue reading

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What does it feel like to be aligned?

In Longevity Breathing Yoga we begin most classes going through specific areas of the body to feel and, when necessary, adjust alignments. Getting into alignment is an essential foundation for gaining the most benefit from the yoga postures. Working with someone else … Continue reading

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Start with What’s Easy

You may recognize the BTC mascot in this photo, demonstrating a good attitude for getting into your LB Yoga practice – start with what’s easy. It’s much more enjoyable and useful to start in your poses with enough propping, whether on … Continue reading

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What if it hurts just to sit?

In Longevity Breathing Yoga, one of the basic principles is that all the postures derive from physical, mental and emotional relaxation – we talk about practicing without strain – but what if it hurts just to sit? This question is a common … Continue reading

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