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Nude Taoist Yoga: Grounding (Naked Yoga School video)

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:24:05 +0000

(ALL LEVELS) This video explores an in depth introduction to some of the major principles of Taoist Yoga. Exploring the basic attitudes and approaches to movement and breath. We learn how to stand in natural stance; a powerful posture that brings are totality into alignment and where all movement comes from. We discover techniques for grounding and ways to explore our body awareness.This practice is an amazing foundation for all Yoga systems.

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Organs of Action: The Mouth (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:21:06 +0000

(Intermediate Level) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Mouth is the organ of speech. Through it we share our thoughts, externalizing our inner existence. This lesson will refine your awareness of the physical organ, as well as the aspects of consciousness that underlie its actions. Starting with self-massage and a physical exploration of the Mouth, the practice continues with an awareness of The Mouth through asana, and concludes with a guided relaxation and an invitation to explore the subtle nature behind this organ of action.

This teacher-and-student video includes a playful approach to mouth-based movement, sound formation, and the following asana: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose), Simhasana (Lion Pose), and Savasana (Corpse Pose).

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Co-ed Nude Partner Yoga: Balance of Intimacy

admin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 03:03:18 +0000

(All levels) Allow the energy to teach you. When you are encountering your power and vulnerability, you are making conscious choices of how to perceive a particular situation. We have a choice in our energy, attention, intention, oxygen, tone, circulation, rhythmic pulsations. Our breath needs to stay free to respond! This practice is about learning how to charge energy throughout your being without contracting (clamping down on energy) physically, emotionally, mentally; learning how to stretch your capacity to contain that charge. Balancing postures connected to intimate eye contact forces your to become completely present in your body and in your feelings in relationship to yourself and the other. These postures deepens the awareness which builds the intensity – a commitment to be fully alive. This is a practice of stepping into gratitude with your partner.

Asana presented in this video include: Vrkasana (Tree Pose), Nataranjasana (Dancer Pose), Uttitha Hasta Padangusthasana (Standing Big Toe Pose), Descend to Exhilirating Toe Pose w/ Knee Lift.

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Organs of Action: The Feet (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 01:35:56 +0000

(Intermediate Level) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Feet are the organs of locomotion; through them we locate ourselves in the world. This lesson will refine your awareness of the physical organ, as well as the aspects of consciousness that underlie its actions. Starting with self-massage and a physical exploration of the Feet, the practice continues with an application of the Feet in select asana, and concludes with a guided relaxation and an invitation to explore the subtle nature behind this organ of action.

Asana presented in this teacher-and-student video include: Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge), Vrksasana (Tree Pose), Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose), and Savasana (Corpse Pose).

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Restoring With Yoga (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:56:31 +0000

(All Levels) We begin with Passive Forward bend to gently stretch and open the back. Coming to a standing position we will do frontward/backward Shoulder Rolls to loosen up the tension in our shoulders. Then coming to a sitting position we will do a relaxing Butterfly Pose to loosen and limber up our legs. Net we will do the Leg Cradle Pose to gently open up our hips. After we will do the Supine Spinal Twist that will help release relax us and loosen up our backs. Now we are ready for Savasana aka The Corpse Pose. We will go through a series of tense and release movements before fully coming into it. Once in Savasana we will invoke the Calming Breath that calms our nervous system. Savasana relaxes our mind/body/soul recharges us fully. Doing this restorative yoga series naked lets you relax fully into your body, mind and soul.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Ardha Uttanasana (Passive Forward Bend), Neck Rolls, Balasana (Child’s Pose), Shoulder Rolls, Butterfuly Pose, Leg Cradle, Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Spinal Twist), Savasana (Corpse Pose + calming breath).

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Organs of Action: The Hands (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:24:47 +0000

(Level: Intermediate) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Hands are the organs of apprehension; through them we cultivate our understanding of the world. The Hands are also how we directly shape the world. This lesson will refine your awareness of the physical organ, as well as the aspects of consciousness that underlie its actions. Starting with self-massage and a physical exploration of the Hands, the practice continues with an application of the Hands in select asana, and concludes with a guided relaxation and an invitation to explore the subtle nature behind this organ of action.

Asana presented in this teacher-and-student video include: Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose), Baddha Guliasana (Bound Fingers Pose), Prasarita Padottanasana, (Wide-Legged Standing Forward Fold Pose, with hands in reverse prayer), Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand Pose), and Savasana (Corpse Pose).

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Rooftop Naked Yoga in New York: Opening the Hips

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:01:16 +0000

(All levels) When we open the hips, we release the psoas muscle which then releases the diaphragm, allowing us to breathe more deeply and efficiently. Especially since women’s hormones tend to make their ligaments more flexible, it is very important to stabilize the hips before and during hip openers.

In this practice, you will learn: Child’s Pose, Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Big Toe Pose), Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), Kapotanasana (Pigeon Pose), Gomukhasana Legs (Cow Pose).

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Co-ed Naked Partner Yoga: Exploring the Physical

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:10:09 +0000

(All Levels) Often, just by getting out of our habitual structural relationship within our bodies, we can change our psychological and physiological experience. We can consciously direct attention and energy from one part of our body to another, and from our bodies to another person’s body. Through conscious observation and refined awareness, we can actively cultivate the skill of witnessing energy and then choosing where and how to move it. During this process/practice of the play between contracting and expanding energies you can ask yourself: Am I protecting my heart or ignoring it? Does my heart offer tenderness and generosity to this moment? What feelings and sensations arise?

In this video we explore some healing touch through some basic Thai Massage and assisted yoga techniques.

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Flowing Warrior (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:50:49 +0000

(All Levels) We begin with Chaturanga. The Chaturanga is a flowing series of following poses: Upward Mountain into Forward Bend into Downward Plank into Upward Dog into Downward Dog into Forward Bend into Upward Tree. Do this series at your own pace. Next we will move into the Flowing Warrior Series. First will be Chaturanga into Proud Warrior Pose on left/right leg. Second will be Chaturanga into Lunging Warrior on left/right leg. Third will be Chaturanga into Bound Warrior on left/right leg. You may need a Yoga Belt for this pose. Fourth will be Chaturanga into Balancing Warrior on left/right leg. If you raise your arms and rising leg at the same time, it will aid your balance and help produce a stronger Balancing Warrior Pose. We will do one last final Chaturanga then conclude this session with a much needed Child’s pose. These asanas done naked helps you move through them in a freer state of body, mind and soul.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Chaturanga (Flow Series), Chaturanga + Virabhadrasana I/Proud Warrior / Chaturanga + Virabhadrasana II/Lunging Warrior / Chaturanga + Baddha Virabhadrasana/Bound Warrior / Chaturanga + Virabhadrasana III/Balancing Warrior (Flowing Warrior Series), Chaturanga (Flow Series)

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Gemini Floor Series (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:41:30 +0000

(all levels) This is an excellent series to use to begin or end your daily practice. It makes your spine supple and balances your mind between the extremes of opening up to greet the world and folding into yourself for introspection. This will help your mind and body feel invigorated and focused. (Because this series focuses on the spine, people with back injuries should take special care).

In this video we will practice: Janu Sirsasana (Alternate Leg Forward Bend), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Setu Bandha Sarvangasana (bridge), Supta Udarakarshanasana (Lying Abdominal Twist), Bhujangasana (Cobra), Sphinx, Bhujangasana (Half Frog), Salabhasana (Locust), Dhanurasana (Bow), Bharadvajasana (Seated Twist), Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose), Ustrasana (Camel Pose), Balasana (Child’s Pose).

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New York Outdoor Naked Yoga: Strong Core, Strong Heart

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:32:50 +0000

(All levels) A strong core comes from awareness and distribution of strength, rather than muscular force. These poses allow you to discover the strength you already have and learn how to use it most efficiently and safely. When we properly engage the belly area, we have better posture. The back muscles can release and function as they are meant to.

In this practice, you will learn: Jathara Parivartanasana (Fire in the Belly), Leg Lifts, Adho Mukhasvanasana (Downward Dog) variations and switch-jumps, Plank push-ups, Dolphin push-ups, Setu Bandha (Bridge) Straddle Scissors and Bicycle Legs.
Necessary props: two blocks, belt.

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Strong Daily Practice (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:10:38 +0000

(Intermediate Level) Your yoga practice should be explored and experienced daily. This video presents a strong daily sequence, suitable for intermediate level students who already have a basic understanding of standing poses. Consider this sequence instead of a cup of coffee or any time you want to dig deeper into your hips and leg strength.

The sequence includes a standing pose vinyasa of Virabhadrasana II (Warrior II Pose), Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose), Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose), and Trikonasana (Triangle Pose); followed by Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Legged Standing Forward Fold Pose) with variations, and Ustrasana (Camel Pose).

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Co-ed Nude Partner Yoga: Therapeutic Touch

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:48:45 +0000

(All levels) This practice involves knowing when to let go and when to hold on. It embodies the yin-yang, the constant regenerative process called change. Observe your insight into feelings about the possibilities of union. Notice your emotional habits – your emotions as they connect to your energy field and influence your body. How present are you when you are giving and receiving. How does it feel? Is receiving unnerving, comforting, exciting? Is giving unnerving, comforting, exciting? Even just noticing the compression or contraction of energy can help you change your habitual response. In this video we explore some healing touch through some basic Thai Massage and assisted yoga techniques.

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Stretching Your Limits (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:33:47 +0000

(Advance Level) We begin with the Sleeping Hero Pose combined with the Supine Shoulder Opener. Go slow when walking your arms and hands back together in the Supine Shoulder Opener so you don’t over stretch. Next we’ll do Bow Pose Pre-Stretch exercise followed by Bow Pose. The Bow Pose helps relieve menstrual cramps and massages internal organs. Turning over onto your back we’ll do Lotus Fish Pose followed by it’s counter stretch Cat Cow Pose. Next is the Splits Series which consists of sideways and longways splits. The full Splits Series is the ultimate full leg stretches. After we will conclude with the relaxing Child’s Pose. As you do these asanas naked feel how much easier your body can stretch without restrictive clothes.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Supta Virasana (Sleeping Hero Pose), Pre-Dhanurasana Stretch (Pre-Bow Pose Stretch), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose), Lotus Matsyasana (Lotus Fish Pose), Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose), Hanumanasana left/right / Samakonasana (Splits Series = Splits left/right and Even Angle Pose), Balasana (Child’s Pose).

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New York Outdoor Nude Yoga: Free Your Neck (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 23:53:52 +0000

(All Levels) Neck tension often comes from restricted habits of the shoulders. When we become conscious of our reactive behavior, we can release the shoulders, jaw, skull, and neck muscles.

In this practice, you will learn: Shoulder Weave, Uttanasana (Forward Bend) variations, Tadasana (Mountain Pose) variations, Melon Squeeze, Namaste (Prayer Pose) behind back, Garudasana Arms (Eagle Pose), Gomukhasana Arms (Cow Pose), Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Dog), Dolphin Pose, Child’s Pose.

Necessary props: block, belt

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Basic Daily Practice (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:38:52 +0000

(Level: Basic) Your yoga practice should be explored and experienced daily. This video presents a basic daily sequence, suitable for beginners or for anyone who wants to connect to the fundamentals of practice. The sequence starts with a gentle warm-up for your joints, then proceeds to the following asanas: Tadasana (Mountain Pose) with back bend and twisting variations, Urdhva Hastasana (Upward Arms Pose) with side stretch variation, Utkatasana (Chair Pose), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Fold Pose), Ardha Uttanasana (Half Standing Forward Fold Pose), and Savasana (Corpse Pose).

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Co-ed Tantric Partner Yoga: Deepening Intimacy through Sound (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:57:54 +0000

(All levels) This practice is intended to awaken the meeting of different kinds of energies, male/female; contractive/expansive, self/other. When we embrace these multiple energies, we open up the potential to fully inhabit ourselves. This wholeness is rooted is in a continual blossoming awareness of interdependency – a deeply satisfying feeling of connectedness to yourself (your body), to others, to nature in which creativity and work enhance your own and others’ sense of vitality. The spine is an organ of perception, when we invite the vibration of OM to travel not just through our own spine, but through our partners, we can amplify our connection to ourselves and our worlds.

In this video you will learn the following asanas:

Vajrasana (Sitting on Knees) side by side w/ hands on ears: OM
Dandasana (Staff Pose) back to back w/ arms linked: OM
Paschimottanasana (Westward forward Bend) back to back w/ arms linked: OM
Upavista Konasana (Straddle Forward Bend) back to back w/ arms linked: OM
Baddha Konasana (Cobbler Pose) back to back w/ arms linked: OM

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New York Outdoor Nude Yoga: Backbends to Open the Heart (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:21:01 +0000

(All Levels) Backbends are really heart openers. When we release our back muscles and properly rotate our thighs in our hip sockets, we can have better posture, use our muscles more efficiently, and open the heart space. The spine is an organ of perception. The more flexible your spinal muscles are, the more flexible your brain is.
In this practice, you will learn: Sphinx, Salambhasana (Locust Pose) variations, Danurasana (Upside down Wheel), Supported Setu Bandha (Bridge) variations, Urdhva Danurasana (Full Wheel) variations. Necessary props: block, belt.

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Co-ed Nude Partner Yoga: Witnessing Yourself through the Other

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:13:29 +0000

(All Levels) One definition of Yoga is union. In Sanskrit, yoga means to join together. One path of learning how to be present (with ourselves and with others) is to develop our energetic muscles. We experiences physical separation without energetic separation. In this practice of non-judgment, we focus our attention on exploring the energetic and physiological alignments with another person. When we allow ourselves to open our eyes and our hearts to see what is in front of us, we allow ourselves to take the first step in surrendering to the unknown.

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Focus on Inversion (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:38:01 +0000

(Intermediate Level) Inversion asanas help with your inner focus and increases your venus blood flow return. The Shoulderstand can help balance out your thyroid. The Warrior Series inbetween the Shoulderstand and Headstand helps give you outer and inner strength to do the Headstand. The Headstand can help calm your brain/mind and give you a different way of seeing into the world. Prep exercises to strengthen your Shoulderstand and Headstand are included. If you are a beginner make sure to have a partner to spot you in the Headstand and Shoulderstand. If you have medical back/neck issues consult your physician before attempting to do them. If you are a beginner/have limited flexibility make sure to have a yoga block and yoga belt handy to help you do the Warrior Series. When you are naked in these asanas you can let go of your clothed restrictions and truly feel yourself move through these asanas naturally.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Windmill, Salamba Sarvangasana Prep Exercise (Supine Leg Lifts), Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Shoulderstand), Halasana (Plow Pose), Matsyasana (Fish Pose), Warrior Series – Virabhadrasana I (Proud Warrior) / Virabhadrasana II (Lunging Warrior) / Baddha Virabhadrasana (Bound Warrior) / Virabhadrasana III (Balancing Warrior), Salamba Sirsasana Prep Exercises (Dolphin & Inverted Leg Lifts), Salamba Sirsasana (Supported Headstand) and Balasana (Child’s Pose).

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Third Chakra Enhancement (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 01:34:32 +0000

(Intermediate and up) This series combines a short, steady and powerful routine for developing will power, boundaries, and focus; while releasing shame, fear and stimulating the digestive fire (Agni). This Third Chakra (Manipura) Enhancement is done through the proper combination of Mantra (Repetition of sound structure), Mudra (Hand seals), Asana (Postures), Pranayama (Breath control), Kriya (Purification) and Dharana (concentration). With the right attitude, focus and attention this series can become highly transformative.

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Naked Bedroom Yoga: Adrenal Support (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:11:02 +0000

(All Levels) Supported forward bends can be used as a menstrual cycle sequence for women and can help restore a depleted nervous system for both men and women. Although they are categorized as forward bends, they are really forward folds – you fold at your hips, rather than bend your spine. Forward folds relieve over-worked adrenal glands by softening the kidney area. Supporting the forehead and putting direct pressure on the vagus nerve referral points above the eyebrows initiates the parasympathetic nervous system relaxation response.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Janu Sirsasana (Head of the Knee Forward Bend), Paschimottanasana (Westward forward Bend) and Upavista Konasana (Straddle Forward Bend).

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Finding Your Balance (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 01:25:00 +0000

(Intermediate Level) We begin with the Forward Bend Series that helps relieve stress, stimulates the liver and kidneys along with reducing fatigue and anxiety, and increases overall flexibility. After this series, we move into a series of beautiful balancing poses. When doing each balancing pose make sure to place your foot down fully from heel to splayed toes to ensure a strong and steady balancing leg. Yoga balancing poses are great for improving leg strength and stability, as well as increasing your body awareness. If you are a beginner/have trouble balancing on one leg, use a wall to support yourself and use your free hand/hands to help balance you. You can work your way up to doing them freestanding. If you are a beginner/have limited flexibility make sure to have a yoga belt handy to help you do the Standing Forward Bend Series. Remember Yoga is not a competition and that you are doing Yoga for yourself to help improve your overall well-being in life. By doing these asanas naked it will help increase your body awareness and increase your self-acceptance of who you are now in the moment. Namaste.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Uttanasana Prep Stretches into  Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend Prep Stretches into Standing Forward Bend), Bakasana (Standing Crane), Garudasana (Eagle), Natarajasana (The Dancer),  Natyasana (Ballet Pose), Vrksasana into Ardha Vrksasana (Tree into Bonsai).

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Developing The Full Yogic Breath (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:58:26 +0000

(All Levels) Breath is Life and Breath is Spirit. Through the mastery of the breath we master the mind and there for the body. In this series, the full Yogic breath is explained and demonstrated. Some postures are offered, but it is mostly focused on what attention is needed to develop full Yogic breathing. For me, developing the proper breathing techniques and the right attitudinal focus, are the most important thing in the application of Yoga. Students will receive different tools for developing their lung capacity, how to belly breath and how use different breaths based on their needs within a given posture.

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Naked Bedroom Yoga: Morning Revival (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:48:05 +0000

(All levels) Starting the morning with an awareness and respect for the previous night’s sleep can lead to mind and body full of energy and clarity for the rest of the day. During the night, the spinal muscles lengthen and release. Throughout the course of the day, the vertebrae re-compress. Stretching before getting out of bed can carry over the healing rejuvenation from the previous night’s sleep.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Full-Body Limb, Back, and Belly Stretch Legs Up (with blanket roll variations), Gentle Twists, Half-Dog, Pigeon Variations.

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Opening the Back (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:03:59 +0000

(Intermediate Level ) At the physical level, backbend asanas refresh and invigorate your body, as well as strengthen the respiratory, cardiovascular and endocrine systems. At the spiritual level, backbend asanas help open up and align your chakras. Chakras are energy centers located throughout your physical and spiritual bodies. Inbetween backbend asanas, there are counterposes to keep your spine aligned. If you have medical back issues consult your physician before attempting to do the backbend poses. If you are a beginner/have limited flexibility make sure to have a partner to spot you in the Sleeping Hero and Supine Arm/Shoulder Stretch, as well have a yoga belt handy for the Forward Bend. Doing these asanas naked removes physical barriers between your physical and spiritual self, and opens up your heart to a more compassionate existence. Namaste.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Anuvittasana (Standing Backbend), Ardha Uttanasana (Passive Forward Bend), Ustrasana (Camel), Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bend), Urdhva Mukha Vasisthasana (Upward Facing Plank), Supta Virasana (Sleeping Hero), Supta Utthita Irmasana (Supine Arm/Shoulder Stretch), Supta Matsyendrasana (Supine Spinal Twist), Chakrasana (Wheel), Pavanamuktasana (Wind Relieving Pose).

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Nude Bedroom Yoga: Supported Backbends and Twist (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:21:52 +0000

(All Levels) Supported backbends open the heart and give space to the upper lungs and chest. After a full day’s work, many of us tend to protect and constrict our heart space by hunching our shoulders. Because hese poses support the backbody, the frontbody gets a chance to expand and relax. They can help relieve bronchitis or other upper respiratory dysfunctions. By finishing with a deeply supportive twist, we can wring out our organs of emotional and/or physical toxins.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Supta Baddha Konasana (Queen’s Pose or Reclining Cobbler), Supported Setu Bandha (Bridge) and Supported Twist.

(Necessary props: pillows, blankets, towels, eye cover)

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Standing Pose Strengthening Cycle (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:08:18 +0000

(all levels, great for beginners) So much of our time here is spent on our feet, doing this cycle of standing poses deepens our integration with our feet through our core. Excellent for strengthening the posture and poise while centering the mind. Increases sense of will power as well as balancing digestion. Body health comes from the feet up, practicing this series will foster a greater awareness that you will feel with every step. Practicing this cycle will prepare you for harder poses that require this core strength and concentration.

In this series you will practice Tadasana (Mountain), Vrksasana (Tree), Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle), Virabhadrasana II (Warrior 2), Utthita Parsvakonasana (Side-Extending Pose), Virabhadrasana I,III (Warrior 1 & 3), Paschima Namaskarasana (Reversed Prayer Position), Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend), Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), Savasana (Corpse).

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Stretching the Sides (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:29:30 +0000

(Intermediate Level – great for increasing side/spine flexibility) We begin with the Surya Namasker that will warm you up for these asanas. These asanas focus on stretching the sides which helps to increase your sideways flexibility. They also help increase the flexibility of your spine. As we get older our spine tends to contract and lose flexibility. These asanas done on a regular basis can help counteract that. Which is why they say yoga helps keep you young, because if you keep your spine/body flexible, you will be young in body and mind. If you are a beginner/have limited flexibility you should have a yoga block handy to help you do the Triangle Series. When you do these asanas naked, you can see and feel your body flexibility on a deeper level.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), Chandrasana Prep Stretch/Chandrasana (Passive Stretch/Crescent Moon), Trikonasana Prep Stretch/Parsvakonasana/Trikonasana (Triangle Bend/Side Triangle/Triangle), Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog), Dhanurasana (Bow Pose) + Marjaryasana/Bitilasana (Cat/Cow Pose).

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Taking the Should Out Of Shoulders (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:52:46 +0000

http://NakedYogaSchool.com (All levels) Many of us tend to move from a place of effort or force, instead of from a place of internal strength, quiet, and spaciousness. When we open, and then recognize the strength in our shoulders, we can begin to work with our bodies. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Cactus arms lying on back, 2 Gomukhasana shoulder (Cow shoulder) preparations, Cactus arms sitting, Full Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose).

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Expanding Your Prana: Opening the Shoulders from the Strength of the Core (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:47:54 +0000

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(All Levels with appropriate modifications)
These poses help release and strengthen the shoulder and arm muscles by using energy from the core. The core is stabilized and strengthened by the solid grounding of the feet and lift of the inner arches and inseams of the legs. In addition to developing elasticity and stability in the feet and ankles, these invigorating poses increase mobility in the hips. Once the feet and legs are properly engaged, the pelvic floor helps to support and lift the belly, allowing the shoulders to open.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Namaste Behind Back and Parvritta Padottansana (Standing Straddle followed by Forward Bend), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), Garudasana Arms (Eagle Arms) and Parvritta Padottansana (Standing Straddle followed by Forward Bend), Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), Gomukhasana Arms (Cow Pose), Trikonasana (Triangle Pose) Legs, Gomukhasana (Cow pose) Arms and Virabhadrasana (Warrior II) Legs.

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admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:32:57 +0000

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Balancing Poses: Discovering Strength from Within (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:44:26 +0000

http://NakedYogaSchool.com (Intermediate Level) These poses are rooted in foot awareness—developing strength and agility across the entire foot. They help develop self-confidence, concentration, and a sense of humor about oneself. Balancing poses improve your posture by correctly engaging your shoulders and hips.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Excruciating/Exhilarating Toe Pose with Knee Lift, Corpus Callosum Exercise, Squeezing Ears, Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Standing Big Toe Pose) variations, Natarajasana (Dancer Pose), Urdhva Mukha Vrksasana (Tree Pose) and Garudasana (Eagle Pose).

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Naked Yoga School: Surrender into Anxiety Relief (all levels – great for menstrual cycle)

admin — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:23:53 +0000

(all levels – great for menstrual cycle) Forward bends can deeply soothing for our nervous system. They take pressure off the kidneys, allowing the adrenal glands to float—activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Because they are quieting to the nervous system, these poses can help to reduce stress. Forward bends increase prana that soothes, grounds, and calms the yoga practitioner. We let go by lengthening and expanding from within.

In this video you will learn the following asanas: Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), Variations w/ bent knees and shoulders release, Parvritta Padottanasana (Revolved Standing Straddle Pose), Janu Sirsasana variations (Head of the Knee Pose), Paschimottanasna (Seated Forward Bend), Upavista Konasana (Seated Straddle Forward Bend) and Baddha Konasana (Cobbler Pose).
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Nude Wall Yoga: Let Your Back Go! (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 04:54:24 +0000

(All Levels — Great for Sciatica) These standing poses are great to do before you start your day to maintain length and strength. They can be done standing at the bathroom or kitchen counter. They can also help give relief to fatigued back muscles and relieve the nervous system when practiced throughout the work day at any wall or desk. In addition to stretching the back muscles, the hamstrings get a deep opening to help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve. In this video you will learn the following asanas: Wall Shoulder Opener, Half Wall Dog, 3 Legged Hips variations, Sciatica Forward Bend, Bent Knee and Twist with variations. http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Open Belly, Open Heart (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:38:57 +0000

(Intermediate Level) These back bends actually come from opening the heart and the belly. The spine and its muscles receive the bend, rather than initiate it. Backbends are revitalizing because they release blocked prana. When we open our belly and our heart, we can breathe more freely and learn to explore and trust our own power. In this video you will learn the following asanas: Oval Breathing, Front Body, Back Body Awareness, Baby Backbend Series, Sphinx, Diagonal Hand to Ankle, Ustrasana (camel pose) and Setu Bandha (bridge). http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Nude Wall Yoga: Upside Down Bliss (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:21:08 +0000

(Advanced Level) Inversions benefit all the systems of the body (circulatory, immune, respiratory, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic). They can be playful and very challenging. Since our bodies are usually in the opposite position, they are often seen as “courage” poses, learning how to adapt to the unfamiliar and break our unconscious habits. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: downward-facing dog, one-legged, handstand, half-handstand with two legs at wall, half peacock with two legs at wall and peacock. http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Nude Partner Yoga: Discovering Courage and Core Strength (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:51:33 +0000

(Advanced Level) This practice strengthens the core and helps to distribute energy from the core throughout the entire body. There are several variations you can try if you have back issues. Let there be a sense of play, if you fall, that is as much a part of the practice as being in a particular position in stillness. Your perception of falling and/or simply discovering yourself moving in space can be an essential discovery process. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Leg Lifts, Virasana (Hero), Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero)and Partner Navasana (Partner Boat Pose).http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Jumping into the Unknown (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:45:43 +0000

(Advanced Level) Trusting and nourishing our intuition is an essential part of practicing yoga. When we move from our belly, we support our intuition. These poses encourage us to take flight with clear intention. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Child’s pose, Downward Dog, Lunge repetitions, Rest variations, Bakhasana (Crow Pose) and Savasana (Corpse Pose). http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Nude Partner Yoga: Discovering Courage and Trust in Balance (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:52:50 +0000

(Advanced Level) By combining strong muscular work and focused balance, this sequence encourages both inner strength and deep connection with your partner. Because it is a very challenging series, partners can be playful and creative in how they vary the positions as they deepen their practice. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Utkatasana (Chair Pose), Utkatasana twist (Chair Pose Twist), Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Virasana (Hero), Supta Virasana (Reclining Hero) and Partner Navasana (Partner Boat Pose). http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Standing Above Ground: Earth Sequence for balance & stability (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:47:22 +0000

(Intermediate Level) Before we begin our yogic journey, we must establish a firm base. This class will focus on connecting our first chakra with the Earth. Class will focus on grounding through the feet in balance postures, and through the hands. This class is useful for establishing a firm connection between the body and the earth, connecting our deeply rooted soles and planting them to help harness our uninhibited nature. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Trikonasana (Triangle pose), Virabidrasana (Warrior 2), Pada Gusthasana (hand to foot balance), Malasana (squat) and Vinyasa (flow). http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Twisting into Now (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:46:11 +0000

(All levels) When we breathe into deep twists, we can reset our nervous systems—shifting habitual holding patterns. Twists allow us release muscular and psychological strain by learning to let go with intention. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Standing half moon, Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), Child’s pose lateral, Baddha Konasana (Cobbler Pose), Virasana (Hero), Sukhasana (Simple Crosses Legged), Dandasana (Staff Pose), Marichyasana (Seated Twists) I and III variations. http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Washing Away Inhibitions: Water Sequence for fluidity & motion (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:12:12 +0000

(Intermediate Level) In this sequence, we will experiment with movement flows between postures, taking the edge away from our desires for stabilized perfection. When we embrace the fluidity of water, we wash away our inhibitions by engaging in playful vinyasa sequencing and adding in our own forms of motion. Allowing the body to be free of clothing in this water based sequence brings new freedom to the mind and form. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Snake arm dance, Virabidrasana II (warrior 2), skandasana (Tiger pose/side lunge). http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Nude Partner Yoga: Downward-Facing Dog: Trust, Balance, and Lengthen Sequence (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:35:46 +0000

(Advanced Level) This is a practice of recognizing strength in vulnerability. These downward dog variations build arm strength, rejuvenate the nervous system, and help to give traction to the spine. Partners can discover a sense of adventure and play as they support and ground one another. Jumping into the unknown is an integral part of this practice. Partners use their feet to see and to think. More advanced both physically and psychologically. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Downward-Facing Dog, Handstand and Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend).

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Fire in the Belly Series (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:12:12 +0000

(Intermediate level) This series focuses on discovering our strength within. Each pose can help us learn about what already exists within us, without trying to acquire anything from the outside. By using the front body to support the back body, we can move with grace and efficiency. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Jathara Parivartanasana (Fire in the Belly), Straight arm push ups, Straight arm push ups w/straight legs (Plank Pose), Child’s pose, Down dog, Dolphin forearms, Dolphin forearms push ups w/straight legs, Dandasana (Staff Pose) and Navasana (Boat Pose).

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The Cosmic Dancer (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:49:50 +0000

(Beginner Level) Embrace the cosmic dance of shiva in this twisting kriya; embody the power to create & destroy, to flow & be still. In this yoga webisode, experience cosmic motion and deep balance. Being in the nude and falling into a fast pace twist creates an awareness of the body and flesh. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Tandava kriya (twisting cleanse) & Natarajasana (dancer pose).

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Nude Partner Yoga: Forward Bends as Back Heart Expansion/Supported Backbends as Front Heart Expansion (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:47:30 +0000

(Beginner Level) This is a soothing practice to help relieve adrenal fatigue and give balance to the entire endocrine/glandular system. It can be a subtle practice, or a very intense one, depending on the needs of you and your partner. Fold from the hips, rather than forward bending at the spine. These poses give practitioners the opportunity to gain a clearer awareness of the fullness and potential of their back-body. B.K.S. Iyengar calls the back body the unconscious body. Maintain elongated spine—especially for those who need to pay special attention to their backs. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Baddha Konasana (Cobbler Pose), Parsva Janu Sirsasana (Side Angle Forward Bend) and Janu Sirsasana (Forward Bend). http://NakedYogaSchool.com

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Breathing into Opposites (Naked Yoga School)

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:07:40 +0000

(All Levels) The practice of yoga is all about balancing opposites. When we develop our capacity to pay attention to the variety of potential movements and how they work together, we can deepen our self-awareness and our relationship to our environment and those around us. These poses helps us find the relationships between the front and back bodies, the left and right bodies, the lower and upper bodies. By gaining an awareness of the feet in relation to what is above the feet, we can develop better posture by learning where to lift and where to ground (not collapse). In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Downward Dog, 3 Legged Dog, 3 Legged dolphin w/ variations, Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) and Trikonasana (Triangle Pose). Vigorous practice, but all levels can participate.

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Burning Passion: Fire Sequence for strength & love (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:30:38 +0000

(Intermediate Level) Uniting with our powerful core and third chakra helps the individual discover their personal place of power. In this sequence we will focus on developing bodily warmth, core strength, and mental power. Class works to develop core strength and uniting with the fiery sensation in the belly that gives spark to powerful life. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Leg lifts, Bahikstrasana pranayama (breathe of fire) and navasana (boat) variations .

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Nude Partner Yoga: Open Shoulders, Open Heart (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:53:52 +0000

(Beginner) This series is about releasing and stabilizing the shoulders in order to create space in the upper chest for easier, more efficient breathing. It is also helps build trust and balance within oneself and in your partner. The asanas encourage flexibility and strength, which helps to open and ground both the body and the psyche. Not recommended for those who have back and/or knee issues. In this video, you will learn following Asanas: Tadasana (Mountain Pose), Shoulder opener, Partner Supported Backbend/Forward Bend.

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Hips, Pelvis, Groins: The Gateway to Deeper Breathing, Better Living (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:47:42 +0000

(All Levels) The hips are intimately connected with the diagraphm. The more open and stable the hips are, the fuller our breath can be, the more connected we can feel to ourselves and others. In this video you will learn following Asanas: Gomukhasana legs (Cow Legs), Lunge variations, Pigeon variations, Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend) and Baddha Konasana (Cobbler Pose).

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The Seat of the Heart: Grounded Heart Opening Sequence for Compassion (Naked Yoga School Video)

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:52:03 +0000

(Level: Beginner) Love yourself, your body, your mind, and your environment. This heart opening sequence will focus on opening the chest as well as opening the self to new selfless expressions. Engaging the shoulder blades and revelaing an an open heart without the confines of clothing creates a deeper connection to Aphrodite’s ethereal universe of love. Asanas focus on backbending: Sethu bandasana (low bridge) and dhanurasana (bow).

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