Yoga in Action - Moving from Beginner to Intermediate

 

Students of yoga often wonder when they might be ready to move into the intermediate class.  

In the beginning, the practice forms the foundation.  So in yoga, a strong, steady and stable foundation is required to proceed in yoga. It forms the basis to move into the next, or intermediate stage.  

One cannot neglect the practice of yoga that was done in the past as it creates the freedom of the body and mind to proceed. The beginner practice is a prerequisite.

Geeta Iyengar writes in Yoga in Action, "Performing the asana-s is one aspect of sadhana, but to understand one's own body, breath and mind through the practice is another aspect."

She writes, "Sometimes we limit the freedom of the body movements because of fear and/or pain or we attempt to break the limits using will power in the wrong way, resulting in injury.  When the body is unprepared, both approaches are wrong."

In over 20 years of teaching, I have seen many people hinder themselves in their practice because the physical may not be like the 'photos', and I have seen those that seem very adept at the poses hinder themselves thinking they are much further along the path because they look closer to the 'photos'.  I have been guilty of this myself in my own practice at times. We must learn that asana is a process to look into oneself and that every action has its effect somewhere, which has to be searched and noticed. 

I think it is good to question whether or not one is ready to move into a more intermediate class or not.  The fact you are questioning means you have taken time to consider some points, to look at your reason why.  Is it ego or are you prepared.  Whatever you do, set an intention, do the practice and see what happens.  If you are a more intermediate student, stepping back to the beginner stage can teach us even more about ourselves and our tendencies.  Have you been doing just what you like, have you created some bad habits?  

As Jack Kornfield says,"The goal of practice is always to keep the beginner's mind."

Om Shanti, shanti, shanti,

Pam 

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Interested in classes? Please email me for more class information.

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Fall Classes - Where the Mind Goes

 Hello!

I hope summer has been a time to relax and enjoy the warm weather, family and friends.

I haven't posted in awhile, but hope to more this fall.

I did want to post my upcoming fall classes.  I have been preparing classes with the theme of Where the Mind Goes.  Classes will be an exploration into the mind and how to let go of the chatter of the mind.

I also would love to lead a fall or winter retreat.  If you know of any great venues please share them with me.  I am on the look out for that perfect spot and hope you can join!

If you are interested in any of my online or in-person classes please let me know.  The details are in the posters below.

Thank you and hope to see you soon.

Om Shanti,

Pam

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Where the Mind Goes The theme of classes this fall is “Where the Mind Goes”.  We will explore concepts of the mind through body and breath awareness.  I hope you will join me either for the online session or in person in Christopher Lake or Prince Albert.  I will be teaching a live online class Monday mornings from 9-10:15 a.m.  The recording will be provided after, along with access to my full online library from the past 4 years. I will also have an in-person class Monday at noon in Prince Albert and Tuesday evenings in Christopher Lake.   Please see the posters below and message me for further details or to register. I would also greatly appreciate if you share the posters with anyone else you think might be interested. I look forward to seeing you soon and hope you have had a nice summer so far.  Still some summer left to enjoy! Peace and joy, Pam 🪷

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Online live classes with recording, plus access to my full playlist of classes from the past 4 years.  Enjoy yoga at anytime from your home or wherever you might be! Please register early so I know if have enough interest to run the session.

Noon yoga Monday mornings at the Margo Fournier Centre (formerly the P.A Arts Centre).  5 classes in each session.  There is a slight error on the poster as I am away October 7th also.  Please message if have questions, but registration can be done at the Arts Centre or online through the City of Prince Albert.  Please register early!

Tuesday evening classes will continue this fall through CPL Rec. Classes are by punchcard which can be picked up through Carmen at CPL Rec office or me. Although registration is not required it would be great to get an idea of how many are interested.  Please message me if you hope to join.  Thank you!🙏

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Summer In-Person Yoga Clases

 

I am happy to say that I will be teaching a Summer Yoga Session at the Anderson Community Centre in Chirstopher Lake starting July 8th.  The class will be on Monday mornings from 9-10:15 a.m.

Please pre-register and bring a mat.

Hope to see you soon.  Summer is a great time to start or nurture your yoga practice.  

Please email me at plnyogastudio@gmail.com or CPL Rec at cplrec@sasktel.net to register or for more informatin.

Thank you!
Pam 

Summer Yoga Class Special - Online Library

 

Happy Solstice!!!  

The longest day of the year and the official start of summer.

Although summer is a busy time, it is also a great time to build a consistent yoga routine.

I am offering a great summer special for July and August!

I am opening up my online library of classes from the past 4 years and creating a summer YouTube playlist that will be available to you on June 30th and stay available to you until September 15th.

There will be a multitude of All Level, Iyengar Flow and Restorative classes to chose from, as well as some new shorter classes that I will add this summer. 

A super great deal with a great summer price:

Only $80 for unlimited classes

(that's less than $10 a week for the summer)

Please contact me at: plnyogastudio@gmail.com to register or for more information.

Thank you,

Pam 

Upcoming Spring Classes!

 

New Monday classes are starting this MAY!  

I will be teaching a Monday morning online class that will also have a recording available until two weeks after the last class.  Please email me to join.  plnyogastudio@gmail.com

I am also teaching a noon class at the Margo Fournier Centre in Prince Albert on Central Ave.

Plus classes in Christopher Lake continue on Wednesday evenings until mid-June.

Please contact me to join or if you have any questions. 

Classes are for all levels, where modifications can be made if required.  

Thank you!

Pam :)  

Happy Earth Day!

 

Happy Earth Day!

To celebrate Earth Day I thought I would share an Earth Day class I did a few years ago.

Always good to find your roots and your shoots.  

Earth Day class!

Let me know how you spent Earth day and I hope you enjoy the class.

Take care,

Pam