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Diving into the Sutras again and slowly digesting them has brought a new depth to my yoga practice. I continue to work on myself, to find forgiveness, acceptance and release judgment. If you are interested in studying the sutras join SLAY Saturday mornings at 10:15 for a Sutra Discussion. Commentary from The Yoga Sutras. 2.5 Sri Swami Satchindananda translation. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #virtualyoga #sutrastudy #sutradiscussion #sutratalk #practiceonandoffthemat #slaystrong

Nothing like a little Primary Series to warm the body on a brisk 7 degree morning ! #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #primaryseries #yogachikitsa #makeitahabit #slaystrong

Join us tomorrow for Led Primary & A Sutra Discussion. It all starts 8:30am via zoom. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #ledprimary #community #slaystrong

Yoga is about action. Commentary on Sutra 2.4 from ‘How to Know God- the yoga aphorisms of Patanjali’ #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #yogasutras #obsticles #yogaofaction #slaystrong

No two bodies are the same. This means we are going to find effort and ease with different aspects of the practice. We are all not going to look the same. What is important is that we keep showing up and finding ways to grow. How can you evolve your practice? Where do you need a little more strength? Where do you need to let go or surrender? LED PRIMARY TOMORROW 8:30am see you there. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #growth #bakasana #armbalance #strength #surrender #breathe #slaystrong

I think I’ll keep making these! The feedback has been positive and I am enjoying geeking out . There is always room to improve and bring a little more awareness to our asana especially as we deepen our physical practice. #ashtanga #ashtanagayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #warrior #virabhadrasana #standingpose #yogafundamentals #growth #slaystrong

Community. Union. Happiest of birthdays to @sharon.turlington today! Throwback photo of after practice community time at the special @casabagus #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #community #union #sacredspaces #slaystrong

Starting 2021 off with zoom led primary series tomorrow! It doesn’t matter if you fell off your practice in 2020- practice being in the present where every moment is a new opportunity to cultivate what you want for yourself. See you on the mat #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #ledprimary #bepresent #virtualyoga #zoomyoga #slaystrong #community #gratitude

Home Practice Buddy. Every morning after my coffee she goes and sits by the door to my practice space- subtly hinting that it’s time to practice. When I get on my mat she lays in her doggy bed for my entire practice, then after I take rest she comes to snuggle and say hi. My furry Guru. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #homepractice #practicebuddy #blacklab #rescuedog

Playing off of yesterday’s post, today looking at triangle. This pose makes an appearance in the standing series of Ashtanga and is a fundamental asana. It also makes an appearance is nearly every other yoga class as well. It’s actually a very challenging asana but if done with good body awareness can be very beneficial. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #utthitatrikonasana #triangle #yogafundamentals #slaystrong

When you practice loving kindness do you ever notice how much easier it is to send loving kindness to those who reciprocate it back to you? How it might be increasingly difficult to send it to yourself? And how ridiculously difficult it can be to send to someone who treats you poorly/ not with loving kindness? #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #bhekasana #lovingkindness #mettameditation #gratitue #compassion #forgiveness #acceptance

2020 has been a very challenging year for so many people. I know it would be even more challenging personally if I didn’t have this practice and community of support. There are only a few more classes that remain before we say goodbye to 2020. I hope you will join us. Led Primary tomorrow 8:30am Sutra Discussion follows at 10:15am. #ashtangayoga #ashtanga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #warrior #slaystrong #community #virtualyoga #zoomyoga #ledprimary #gratitude

It’s far too easy to get hung up on getting to the next thing. The next pose...that thing we need to do...that email we need to send...that call we gotta make. Instead we could be enjoying where we are not looking to the next thing to validate ourselves or worthiness. Growth happens now in the present. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #bepresent #growth #gratitude #slaystrong

Don’t overlook your foundations- there is so much to lear here. These asanas offer opportunities to strengthen and open the body. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #utthitaparsvakonasana #sideanglepose #slaystrong

Why should you take Led Class? It helps place a lens on the practice and see if you are able to stay present. Are you able to maintain your Dristi? Or do your eyes start to wander even with 5 breaths. Are you jumping the count? Why are you in a rush to get to the next thing? Are you stalling out and not moving forward with the count? Hanging back?... Can you maintain steady breath with full inhales and exhales? Where do you loose your breath and can you come back to it? What patterns are you seeing and what can you do differently to grow? What can you take from led class and apply to your Mysore practice? #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #ledprimary #jumpthrough #steadybreath #dristi #gratitude #focus

I feel like a perfect metaphor for 2020 is: that we were all given this opportunity to wipe the grime away from a dirty window- an opportunity to see more clearly what our vision was. How do we want to live? What change do we want to see? What are our priorities? My year started and ended with lots of change, transitions and emotionally challenging situations. I truly do feel so blessed with all that 2020 has shown me- that I have my health, my family, community and this practice. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #krounchasana #gratitude #blessed #community #slaystrong

#yoga #stlyoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yogaoffthemat

Use your breath! Garbha Pindasana becomes times easier when you coordinate full breaths with the movement. You are rolling up and down the full length on the outside of the spine- it feels much better when you are rolling on muscles and not the bony spine. Hope this is helpful #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtanga #yoga #stlyoga #garbhapindasana #useyourbreath #movingmeditation #primaryseries

Nauli Update. Starting to figure out how to push the abdominals out. Don’t blink...you will miss it! #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #pranayama #nauli #naulikriya #learnsomethingnew #workinprogress

2020 you are so extra. You have challenged me at every twist and turn. The obstacles are placed and I must find the lesson: what is this moment trying to teach me? #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #pinchamayurasana #armbalance #slaystrong #strength #gratitude

In part of today’s Sutra Discussion we talked about how our own impressions, desires and aversions keep us from finding peace. The physical practice of Ashtanga Yoga is a good teacher as we don’t only practice that which we desire but also that which we are averse to. If you are interested in learning more about Ashtanga Yoga or the Sutras don’t hesitate to reach out. All are welcome #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #stlyoga #yoga #desire #aversion #takepractice #backbend #dropback #slaystrong

Tomorrow! Looking forward to coming together virtually for class. Please join us #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #ledprimary #zoomyoga #slaystrong #yoga #stlyoga #utthitaparsvakonasana

Today was our last virtual practice of the year. It has been great to welcome new people in to the community as I reflect on 2020. Looking forward to our first practice of 2021 . Let’s see where the new year takes us! Don’t worry if you fell off practice this year -every day is an opportunity to get back on the mat, if you are interested in starting again or trying something new please reach out we would love to have you #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #dwipadasirsasana #secondseries #community #virtualyoga #slaystrong

Let’s check in and be together 2020 style. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #virtualyoga #ledprimary #sutratalk #community #gratitude #slaystrong

Talking about using the breath to find your core and deep stabilizers.

Let’s roll into Saturday together. Led primary 8:30am followed by Sutra Talk at 10:15. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #community #urdhvamukhapaschimottanasana #primaryseries #ledprimary #gratitude #slaystrong

All the feels for the grounding of the Primary Series. Especially poses like Supta Padangusthasana. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #primaryseries #grounding

Today is the day to VOTE if you have not already! #vote2020 #election2020 #yoga #stlyoga #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #baddhakonasana

These are unprecedented times. Every day is an opportunity to practice gratitude for the gifts of yoga. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #gratitude #yogais24hours #practicedaily #community

Yoga shouldn’t be Scary! Find a community and teacher that support you. If you are looking for community, trying to stay motivated or to start a practice: reach out. SLAY is currently offering in person or virtual private sessions & virtual led primary series and sutra discussions on Saturdays. HAPPY HALLOWEEN #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #stlyoga #yoga #purvattanasana #primaryseries #community #virtualyoga #privateyogastl

The best part of teaching is watching your students grow both on and off the mat. Since we are only meeting virtually right now I witness less of the physical progress, so it’s awesome when students share their victories with you! Utplutih is looking strong @jeffhoward618 #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #community #gratitude #progress #utpluthih #lotus #slaystrong

Sapta: inhale jump through, take Marichyasana C. Nice breath focused Primary Series practice. Feeling calm and grounded . #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #primaryseries #marichyasana #marichyasanac #grounded #yoga #stlyoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #gratitude #calm

Today marks 37 years for me. Reflecting on where I am today and all I have to be grateful for. 2020 has really shown us the impermanence of it all. It has helped me to really lean more into my practice and live my yoga. So much has changed since I first stepped on my mat 7.5 years ago. Every day is a blessing. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #bakasana #armbalance #strength #gratitude #birthday #liveyouryoga

Throwback photo! This was taken in 2015 or 2016 when I was lucky enough to practice in person with @jorgenyoga at the beautiful xinilini retreat in Mexico. It was revitalizing for my practice at the time...I felt like I was at a sort of crossroads about continuing with Ashtanga. Practice with him shifted my perspective and outlook and helped me fall in love with the practice again. I also met a lovely group of fellow practitioners that helped me in so many ways. I look forward to one day sharing the same space again but until then there is zoom! #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #keeppracticing #gratitude #community #yogastudent #yogateacher #kapotasana #yogaretreat #slaystrong

I’m working on uddiyana bandha and level 1 / step 1 of Nauli. This is something I have always been intrigued with and decided I needed a new quarantine activity. I have been referencing Gregor Maehle’s book: Pranayama The Breath of Yoga. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #uddiyanabandha #nauli #workinprogress #slaystrong

Elbows In #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #urdhvadhanurasana #backbending #slaystrong

Very little is needed to make a happy life- it is all within yourself. Your way of thinking. ~Marcus Aurelius~ #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #yoga #stlyoga #gratitude #peace #dailyyogapractice #yogalifestyle #slaystrong

It’s a new week. Keep it weird. #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #stlouisyoga #yoga #titibasana #strangeshapes #doweirdshit #havefun

Teachers Pet. Seriously though the loud snoring during Surya Namaskara B was a bit much #ashtanga #ashtangayoga #stlashtanga #saintlouisashtangayoga #stlyoga #virtualyoga #ledprimary #community #gratitude #slaystrong