Still Mind Yoga White Plains

The body is one with its own breath. The body loves its breath just as we love one another in utter connectedness, by which new life comes We are not different,... cannot be different from Nature, which sustains us in a vast interdependence with everything. The universe comes perfectly and is awesome in its integration and infinite existence. This is our natural state. Yoga of Heart: The Healing Power of Intimate Connection Mark Whitwell Yoga [practice] is the [primary] support for siddhi and mukti (liberation). On further investigation, [it becomes clear that] Yoga is indeed the inferential means to complete knowledge. It is the ultimate means to become cognizant of the Paramtman (Supreme Self), which is devoid of any defect. It is also the best means to integrate with the Paramtman. Excerpt From Yoga Makaranda T Krishnamacharya #heartofyoga #thepromise #yogaofheart

Are you always busy? Take a few minutes and read this!

This is a long read, but sums up nicely our business model here at Still Mind. Authentic yoga, non-commercialized.

Check out this article about 5 behaviors that can help you to live longer. Although yoga is not specifically mentioned, these are five behaviors that a yogic lifestyle will lead you towards. And if you don't have these habits--but want to---the skill of mindfulness that you develop in your practice will help you toward habit change. Have a great day! --Kim

Take a look at these health benefits of Yoga and how it can be therapeutic while increasing quality of life! #StillMindYoga #stillmind #westchester #whiteplains #yoga #health

THE CORE AND ITS RELATION TO THE BREATH This article is worth reading if you are interested in 'core strength.' Activating our 'core' isn't only contracting certain muscles, or doing certain exercises, as is popular in modern fitness culture. It has to do with the breath and coordinated movement. As with most things in yoga, it all comes back to the simplicity of breathing and moving with ease. We try to make it more complicated, but simple is the most profound! ... Why is this? I believe it is because our bodies already have innate wisdom. This wisdom is obscured by our daily stresses and habits. Once we calm the mind and body and come into union with ourselves, we tap into that inner wisdom, both on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Enjoy the day, and hope to see you in class today for some of that breathing and moving with ease---2pm! --Kim

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Check it out...our own Robbin Christopher Ramos! You can make it to a Sat. 12:30 yoga class and then over to the bookstore to say hi

Check out this video about how to root and ground. This is a very important principle common to yoga as well as martial arts. And enjoy this sunshine---a welcome break from all the gray! --Kim... #yoga #stillmind #stillmindmartialartsyoga #yogawestchesterny #yogapractice

ARE YOU LEAKING ENERGY? Chances are the answer is yes. Yoga practice helps us to become aware of ourselves as energy. During, and shortly after practice, you may feel balanced and energized. But that all starts to leak away when you go home, get into an argument with someone, read the news, (or even worse, read the comments section of the news! ). A yoga practitioner becomes skilled at cultivating and maintaining their energy, and managing their lives to avoid situations that... drain energy. Below is a blog article from a scholar/practitioner. It is worth reading to the very end, because he really knows his stuff (I just finished reading two of his books "The Recognition Sutras" and "Tantra Illuminated") and employing these suggestions can make a huge difference in your life. Enjoy! And hope to see you in class! -Kim http://tantrikstudies.squarespace.com//understanding-energ

MY YOGA CLASS Hello everyone! I hope you all made it through the "bomb cyclone" storm all right!! I think it actually lived up to its name. Here is a little video where I describe my personal style of yoga teaching---what I've come to call the "Still Mind Sequence." My original training was in a consistent sequence, so naturally as I evolved my teaching and practice, that is what I teach. Check it out to find out more about what it is and how it can benefit you! Even better......come to class today at 12:30 and experience it for yourself --Kim If you are a You Tube watcher--subscribe to our channel! Steve and I are putting up videos now as an extension of our teaching. We're also on Instagram at @stillmindmartialartsyoga #yoga #yogawhiteplains #yogapractice #yogasequence #yogawestchesterny #stillmind #stillmindyoga #stillmindmartialartsyoga #yogaeveryday #simpleyoga #slowyoga #gentleyoga

INTRO VIDEO --- TAKE 2! Making videos definitely has a learning curve! Here's a new intro video that is also on the home page of the website. The other one came out a bit dark. Upcoming videos over the next few weeks include: --An explanation of the Still Mind sequence and the benefits... --How to have a home practice ---What is a 'practice' and how to make one into a habit ---Addressing the question of "how do I know if I'm doing a pose correctly?' And more...I'm also happy to make a little video (they're all around 2 or 3 minutes) about any question at all...just let me know!! Have a great day! --Kim