Tonight we will be continuing our Sun Salutation series-- this shows a great break down of the steps.

It is very fun and challenging-- One of my personal favorites!

I hope to see you all tonight! 

Buddha was asked: What have you gained through Meditation?

Buddha replied: Nothing at all.

However let me tell you what I have lost through Meditation;

I lost Anger, Depression, Insecurity, Burden of Old Age & Fear of Death

Sometimes we all need a little inspiration-- that extra push to get us where we want to be. I find that looking at beautiful yoga photography inspires me to do a little be extra, and it serves as a great reminder to take some time out of my day to practice yoga. I am simply a yoga novice. We I began Yoga Moves Club, Neva's class was the only one I was attending, and I couldn't think of anyone better to teach me the fundamental's-- Yoga at it's core. Neva has drilled into my head that Yoga mean's "to yoke" the body and the mind, and we do this through our breathing-- which can be argued as the most important aspect of yoga and is often over looked in many practices. Over the past couple of years, Neva has taught this girl, who run's around a million miles an hour all day, to sit still, to breath, to meditate, and to relax (not an easy task I assure you)

Today I would like to encourage you to remember the things we have learned in Yoga Moves club, but to practice yoga more than our once a week meeting. This may mean getting up a few minutes early and beginning your day with meditation (something I HIGHLY recommend). It may also mean branching out an trying a new class, as I have recently done. Here is an interesting article from Yoga Journal about different types of yoga. If you have a break from 12:30 to 1:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Sanderson Center offers a great (and challenging) class.  If that one is hard to make, explore what Bliss Yoga in Columbus, MS has to offer-- it's a great studio. 

"A photographer gets people to pose for him. A yoga instructor gets people to pose for themselves."

--T. Guillemets

Get inspired today, yogis, and do something for yourselves!

Written by Christine Lemon. Photo found on Pinterest (could not locate original source).

Happy Valentines Day!

Show yourself some love and practice yoga today. Click here for some poses from Yoga Journal focused on the heart. Don't forget to do your Ujjayi breathing because breathing is the most important part of yoga ( click here for a refresher)

Open up that heart of yours today!

Happy Friday!

For those of you looking for a great date option or dinner with friends I highly recommend Thai Siam. This restaurant has a charming and quaint atmosphere. The menu offers vegetarian dishes, and the prices are great! You can really taste the freshness in all of their ingredients. Their sushi selection is vast and again, very fresh!

Check out their full menu

(pictures via Thai Siam Facebook page)

  

Well, it went from a pretty gloomy morning to a beautiful day! I must say that I am loving this mild weather and the flowers it brings. Many people I've talked to this week are having their first influx of tests.... hold on guys, the weekend is almost here!

I'd like to encourage everyone who is feeling stressed to take a deep breath......

...... and let it out. 

So Hum.

So on the inhale.

Hum on the exhale.

This natural mantra declares:

I am that,

that I am,

at one with the universe,

beyond the limitations of body and mind.

So Hum. 

Feel better?

If taking a breather isn't enough, maybe it's time to get out of the library for a quick walk on this gorgeous day!

Hello, Yoga Moves members, and welcome to the new Yoga Moves blog.

I am creating this blog in hopes to enhance your experience in our club. I envision a mix of new yoga vocabulary, articles, videos, and interviews in addition to posts about our practices. I think it will be a fun way to gain new members and keep in touch with our members who may be unable to make it during a semester. 

There will be lots of fun things happening spring semester in Yoga Moves club. Currently your officers are working on flyers to hang on bulletin boards around campus (which will be featuring the image above) and  ordering new mats and straps for the club-- It's exciting stuff! 

If you have any request for poses or sequences at our upcoming practice (Tuesday, February 7) please e-mail me at: cel148@msstate.edu