Practice of the Day from Niroga

Samasthithi (Equal standing pose) : 10 breaths, gazing at the fingertips

Vrksasana (Tree Pose): As many breaths as you can on each side. Contemplate inner stillness as you feel your breath moving. Place your gaze softly on one spot to help with balance.

Here is a short video demonstrating Vrksasana by one of our yoga students from Rudsdale High.

For this next week, as you go about each day, tune into your breathing by noticing the movement of your abdomen as it expands on the inhale and contracts on the exhale. Notice what this does to your general awareness of things. Notice too, how it feels to be more connected to your body while you are going about your normal activities and whether you cane see any changes in the way you are seeing things and feeling about yourself. Read more…

Keeping one teen in juvenile hall costs $500,000 a year. 75% of those released end up back in juvenile detention. Mind-body breath practices can help 2,000 kids a year make better choices… for what it costs to keep one teen in detention for a year.

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Several Niroga students talk about how yoga has affected their lives:

Introduction to an asana sequence as taught by Niroga in after-school programs and juvenile hall.

Senior Psychiatric Social Worker, Mr. Baruti, talks about the importance of Niroga Institute’s Yoga program at the Alameda County Juvenile Justice Center.

John Friend generously donated the proceeds to the first day of his “Open your Heart, Blow Your Mind” tour to Niroga Institute.

This benefit class at Yoga Tree Castro was attended by Anusara Yoga teachers from the Bay Area on Feb. 6, 2010.

One of Niroga’s Yoga students, Genai, speaks out about her experience with Yoga and how it is changing her life.

This week, make a concerted effort to consciously breathe throughout your  day. Whether you are doing your dishes, talking to a friend, working on your computer, etc., try to notice your breath. Read more…

5 rounds Surya Namaskar

Lie on the floor for Supta Padangushtsana: 10 or more breaths for each part

When finished, hug knees to chest

Savasana: 5 minutes

Sukhasana: 15 minutes, observing your breath

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