yoga lessonshttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/en-US2012-02-23T19:57:45ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)spoiler alerthttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/2/13/spoiler-alert.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-02-14T03:42:51Zbob marley evenyoga.com everything is going to be alright. yoga lessons

my friend, celine, posted this on facebook, which compelled me to like and share it on my own page.  for some reason it really speaks to me, so here i am sharing it again.  i think it's an amazing reminder that while it's important to live in the moment, if you let the stressful moments pass, everything turns out just as it should in the end. and now i think it is time to add bob marley to my yoga playlist....

]]>monotask - yoga in your everydayhttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/2/7/monotask-yoga-in-your-everyday.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-02-07T16:08:48Zmonotask yoga lessons

live the yoga, even if you are not on the mat.  try monotasking.  as a known multitasker myself, it can be hard to put down my phone or tablet, as i always have the urge to stay up-to-the second on my twitter feeds, fb updates and my new latest obsession, words with friends.  so try it.  shut off your devices and focus on the present. bring your attention to the person, place, thing, feeling or emotion that is your present moment.

]]>even german kitties do yogahttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/27/even-german-kitties-do-yoga.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-27T13:25:33Zyoga lessona

]]>yoga sandbox moment: get benthttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/24/yoga-sandbox-moment-get-bent.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-24T23:21:34Zbendy straw pinterest yoga sandboxbe flexy, be bendy.  live the yoga!  hope this pic helps you get over the mid-week hump! 
(image found while purusing pinterest)

]]>yoga > stresshttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/23/yoga-stress.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-24T04:49:05Zstress yoga yoga lessons

it's only the beginning of the week, are you feeling 'whelmed already?  (ok, maybe that's my inner narrative) instead of freezing up and dwelling in the stress, tap into your yoga.  be present, even if just for a minute at a time.  don't bother worrying about what might happen, it's a waste of time. and remember where your mind goes your breath follows, so bring your thoughts to your breath and there you'll be - present.

yoga lesson:  mo' stress, mo' yoga, less problems.

]]>yoga sandbox: t-rex hates chaturangahttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/20/yoga-sandbox-t-rex-hates-chaturanga.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-20T12:57:48Zchaturanga t-rex yoga sandbox

this pic is dedicated to all the yogis starting out in their practice that have a love-hate with chaturanga.  think of it this way, as challenging as chaturanga is, be grateful your arms can support you or at least brace our body as you lower down :)

]]>meditation dropout seeks twitter buddies for #imeditated initiativehttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/13/meditation-dropout-seeks-twitter-buddies-for-imeditated-init.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-13T23:15:00Zmeditation twitter yoga lessons"all of human unhappiness is due to the inability to sit still in a room alone."
these are the wise words written by philosopher blaise pascal who explored the human condition. 

and so i begin again...
to sit still that is; trying once more to find my meditation practice and stick with it. 

i know exactly where i go wrong everytime, i'm competitive, even with myself and i tend to overdo it from the beginning.  so instead i will but my ego aside and start small, a 3 minute meditation every day or night (mornings have been a struggle due to other projects). i promise to tweet #imeditated everytime i finish. 

please join me and let me know that you are trying too!

]]>take only what you needhttp://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/9/take-only-what-you-need.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-10T04:16:27Zaparagraha asteya spaceballs yamas yoga sutrasyoga is a philosophical approach to life that goes beyond the physical asana practice on the mat.  sometimes i forget this, when i am so consumed with 'getting to yoga class' that i lose sight of the other 7 of the 8 limbs that make up yoga, the yamas being one of those. the yamas basically give you guidelines for 'playing nice with others,' or in other words, how to be a good human to the rest of society.  among the yamas there are two less talked about ones (or at least i don't think of them as much, probably because they are harder to pronounce) - asteya (non-stealing) and aparagraha (non-possessiveness). so when i saw this quote,

 "there is no need to build a mansion when all you need is a house."

it really resonated with me, because it makes an easy, concrete example for me to wrap my thoughts around - take only what you need in life, and that is precisely one of the main takeaways i get from the yamas.

(click 'take only what you need' for a funny take on this idea - thanks to princess vespa of spaceballs.)

 

]]>stick figure yoga - surya namaskar (sun salutations)http://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/3/stick-figure-yoga-surya-namaskar-sun-salutations.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-03T13:00:00Zsun salutation surya namaskar yoga lesson yoga stick figuresi often hear folks say that they can't do yoga by themselves at home. my best advice is to start simple - just a few minutes a day (think 5-10 minutes) can really make a difference. 

i am indeed a yoga dork, and as a way to help me study, i like to draw stick figures.  so follow my new little friend, 'stick,' and practice this version of sun salutations.  aka surya namaskar, sun salutations are a great way to get an all-over body warmup. start a daily practice with 3+ rounds each morning to wake you up and get you going!

 

yoga lesson:  some yoga, is better than no yoga at all!

]]>choose your challenge (30 days at a time)http://www.jennpesce.com/yogalessons/2012/1/2/choose-your-challenge-30-days-at-a-time.htmljennifer (aka jenn)2012-01-02T16:48:51Z30 day challenge new year's resolution yoga lessonsthis inspiring video is really helping me get over my resolution block in this new year. since a year seems so long for my fickle mind, i realize that i need to start smaller and maybe just maybe i can stretch out my challenges longer each time i choose one!

my first 30-day challenge starting today 1/2/2012 - is to give up processed sugar - that means no yummy cookies, cakes, chocolate, etc.  instead of eating these, i will opt for fresh and dried fruits.  my approach will be treating every day like the first day.  well, here i go.... what will you choose?

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