Somewhere...: 2020

Friday 18 December 2020

Yoga with the Sphinx

OM Yogis,

Today we Practice with the Sphinx. Holding Our highest possible thought and sending this forward for our highest possible self.

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

The Sphinx

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Sunday 25 October 2020

Yoga with the Whale

OM Yogis

Today we practice with the Whale - an ancient creature that swims and sings along the song-lines of Gaia.

For this practice we will chant Mantras inviting in the Whale to help us release tension in the voice.

Gayatri Mantra

Adi Shakti Mantra

Heart Sutra Mantra

Peace Mantra - OM Namo Narayanaya

VIDEO LINK

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

The Whale

Sunday 20 September 2020

Yoga with the Thunderbird

OM Yogis

Today I celebrate completions with the mighty Thunderbird! We work with the asanas to whip up a storm!

Thunderbird 1 (26 mins)

Thunderbird 2 (24 mins

Thunderbird 3 (35 mins)

VIDEO LINK

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

with Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

David Sye

The Thunderbird

Yoga with the Salamander

OM Yogis,

Welcome to this practice with the Salamander. Looking at the fire of the Solar plexus and the distinctions between EGO and IDENTITY. Salamander brings balance to what burns.

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

Salamander 1 (20 mins)

Salamander 2 (35 mins)

Salamander 3 (24 mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

with Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

Nareena Gaia

The Salamander

Monday 31 August 2020

yoga with the phoenix

OM Yogis,

Today I'm looking at rise and fall with the help of the phoenix. Phoenix helps us to understand that every significant shift we make is borne of purging and re-balancing. In order to rise - we often have to fall.

Video Practice

Phoenix 1 (24 mins) We meditate in Savasana Mountain Standing forward fold and Downward facing dog.

(Props - A block and a wall )

Phoenix 2 (24 mins) Feeling through Hero Tree triangle and half moon balance.

(Props - A block and a wall )

Phoenix 3 (15 mins) We take a meditation with fire allowing for a deep purging and transmutation of negativity so we can re-emerge in our highest possible form.

(Props - A chair or props for seated meditaton)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

Rodney yee "A falling practice"

The Phoenix

Yoga with the Pegasus

OM Yogis

Welcome to a practice with the Pegasus. We explore the untarnished heart as the home of clarity and integrity, qualities synonymous with this legendary creature.

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

Pegasus 1 (30 mins) Using postures to build connection to heart space.

(Props - 2 blocks)

Pegasus 2 (16 mins) an interlude of rest ,stretch and pranayama to access the back door of the heart.

(Props - Wall space)

Pegasus 3 (40 mins) Fly through more postures - purifying any obstacle to the heart of integrity.

(Props - Rolled up blanket)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

The Pegasus

Every divine human heart

Yoga with the Hummingbird

OM Yogis,

Today Hummingbird supports us to protect our inner territory and strengthen our sense of self as we manoeuvre between postures.

Hummingbird 1 (28 Mins)

Hummingbird 2 (35 Mins)

Hummingbird 3 (30 Mins)

VIDEO PRACTICE

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

The Hummingbird

Friday 28 August 2020

Yoga with the Tiger

OM Yogis,

Today we stalk the breath with the beautiful tiger. We look at the balance of polarity and ask are we strong enough to hold it all, and stay even in ourselves?

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

tiger 1 (14 mins)

tiger 2 (22 mins)

tiger 3 (20 mins)

tiger 4 (25 mins)

tiger 5 (25 mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

The tiger.

Friday 31 July 2020

Yoga with the Owl

OM Yogis!

Welcome to a practice with the Owl.

This practice looks at the Neck and upper spine.

We look at the importance of being in truth with the body.

So we can gain wisdom and optimal healing for this delicate but oh so important area.

A series of gentle movements with maximum awareness teaches ..

Attention = Love & Kindness = Healing.

Practice Wisely.

A practice to help us to be in our truth and wind our necks in!!

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

Owl part 1 (25 mins)

Very gentle movements to get us started.

Owl part 2 (20 mins)

Standing section of the practice, have a block or two handy.

Owl part 3 (30 mins)

Back to the floor to finish

Owl Part 4 (5 mins)

Shitali Pranayama with neck awareness.

Suitable for beginners

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

Rod Stryker

The Owls.

Yoga with the Leopard

OM Yogis,

Leopard yoga takes us on a journey of shape shifting. Leopard is skilled at moving between states to anchor in shifts of perception and command decisiveness and agility. Close your eyes and move within the darkness.

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

leopard 1 (25 mins)

leopard 2 (33 Mins)

leopard 3 (25 Mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Yoga with the Hawk

OM Yogis,

Here is a practice with the Hawk.

In this Yin practice we get focused. looking at forgiveness as an attribute of a true master.

A practice of enquiry and forgiveness.

Please set a sacred space to support you, be warm, have a block to hand.

Video Practice

Hawk part 1 (37 mins)

Hawk part 2 (27 mins)

Hawk part 3 (30 mins)

Hawk Part 4 (15 mins)

OM Namo Narayanaya. Practice a powerful mantra of Peace.

Suitable for beginners

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Thanks to Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal Magic'

The Falcon

The Masters.

Yoga with the Horse

OM Yogis,

Welcome to a practice with the Horse.

Horse helps to free the self from stress and release heavy burdens.

This practice is all for the back body, long yin holds using the help of a wall to release what we may be consciously or unconsciously carrying. Finished with a practice of complete relaxation for ultimate freedom.

A super relaxing practice that helps us take our power 'back'.

Please set a space to support you. make sure you are warm enough. Have a wall space to work against. Have a strap, a block and a rolled up blanket or towel to hand.

Horse part 1 (20 Mins)

Horse part 2 (40 Mins)

Horse part 3 (27 Mins)

Horse part 4 total relaxation (23 Mins)

Suitable for beginners

VIDEO LINK

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Thanks to Alexis Cartwright's 'animal Magic'

The horse.

Monday 20 July 2020

Yoga with the Peacock

OM Yogis,

Honey - You Be YOU.

Display your unique divine human self without fear and practice today with the peacock!

A cosmic practice to embrace and perfect the self.

VIDEO LINK

Peacock part 1

Make an entrance. Get comfortable. Merge the individual self with the cosmic sound OM.

Peacock part 2

Spread your feathers. Take centre stage and open up the back body.

Peacock part 3

Receive the self and connect to the cosmos.

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Gratitude to

Alexis Cartwright 'animal magic cards'

The Peacock.

Wednesday 15 July 2020

Yoga with the Undine

OM Yogis,

Dive into a practice with the Undine - spirit of the water element,

A practice to enter into a flow state and connect to water.

Video Practice

Undine Seated Flow (20 mins)

Suitable for beginners

Undine Natarani Flow (25 mins)

Undine Moon Flow (38 mins)

(Sorry lovelies During part 3 in bridge pose I go on a little well meaning tirade (lol) about having the toes turned in and jamming the pelvis..well, what I really meant is having the toes turning out is not a great idea - but toes slightly turning IN is a good idea.. sorry for any confusion...let it just wash over you!!)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Thanks to Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic'

The Water

The undines

The flow.

Saturday 11 July 2020

Yoga with the Eagle

OM Yogis!

Today I'm practicing with the Eagle.

Eagle is a 'No sweat' practice, embracing an attitude of Ease and Grace .

That being said this practice will stretch you! We look at expanding our territories to expand perspective.

Taking us 'up' to our natural divine mind/self .

A practice to stretch out and soar up!

The asana section is designed to stretch you big time, but in safety. Please remember yoga ever hurt anyone - its the ego that gets us in trouble! With this in mind only go as far as feels GOOD in your body. And please do each class in succession - No skipping straight to part 3!! 🙏

Video Practice

Eagle Part 1 (34 mins)

Eagle part 2 (18 mins)

eagle part 3 (23 mins)

Eagle Breathing (15 mins)

Suitable for beginners

Transcendent Wim Hof Pranayama! Will leave you feeling FRESH!! 😄

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic cards'

Kathryn Budig

Wim Hof

The Eagle.

Tuesday 7 July 2020

Yoga with the Panther

OM Yogis.

Today we drop into the lap of luxury / source of Luna power / Throb of the universe - with the grace of the panther.

Prepare for a luxurious sensual Yin experience. Grrrrrrr! Get plenty of blankets /bolsters/ blocks to support. Set your space beautifully.

No matter what your gender - this is a practice to tap your feline/ feminine prowess and dive into stillness and sovereignty.

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

Panther part 1 (35 mins)

Suitable for beginners

Panther part 2 (40 mins)

Suitable for beginners

Panther medicine meditation (10 mins)

A short meditation that can either be done in Savasana to finish.

Or seated, to begin or conclude this practice.

Suitable for beginners

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With thanks to

Alexis Cartwright's animal magic

Swami Satyananda Saraswati 'Meditations from the tantras.

Felicia Tomasko - Queen of Yin!

The Panther.

Monday 6 July 2020

Yoga with the Dolphin

OM Yogis,

Today's practice is with the Beautiful Dolphin.

A practice for throat Chakra healing and opening channels of communication.

VIDEO PRACTICE

Dolphin part 1

Savasana tunes us in to the throat and its functions.

Brahma mudra uses movement and sound to bring energy to the throat.

Followed by a series of stretches to complement.

Suitable for beginners

Dolphin part 2

moving into the asana section, with affirmation - You choose, hopefully this way the perfect practice can be communicated.

Suitable for beginners

Dolphin part 3

Granthita Mudra and Bija Mantra - untie any knots in the throat.

Savasana with affirmations.

Suitable for beginners

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

gratitude to

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic'

The Dolphin.

Thursday 2 July 2020

Yoga with the Spider

OM Yogis!

Spider senses tingling?

Lets look at the webs we weave and the threads we are attached to.

This is a creepy crawly practice in which we will stay down on the floor NO Standing poses.

A practice to work with our connections and circumstances.

VIDEO PRACTICE

Spider part 1

Sit and see in the centre of your web.

Spider part 2

Repeat on the other side for perfect geometry!

Spider part 3

Look at our creation of connections. We are the co-creators of our own reality.

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With thanks to,

Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic'

The Spiders.

Tuesday 23 June 2020

Yoga with the Salmon

OM Yogis!

Today I've been practicing with the Salmon.

Such a determined creature. Salmon masters the ability to swim upstream trusting his course remains true.

Salmon magic teaches us that wisdom cannot be learned. True Wisdom is attained only through direct experience. "You gotta go through it, To get to it.'

This practice starts gently, and takes us steadily upstream into the challenge's. You will surprise yourself - just keep swimming!

A Practice to appreciate the tenacity and determination of self .

Monday 8 June 2020

Yoga with the Bull

OM Yogis,

Here is a practice with the Bull.

Looking at our ability to Manifest or birth our ideas into material form.

Working with opening the Belly looking at our power to plant seeds in the form of intentions, nurture them, and raise them from solid foundations.

PLEASE NOTE : Before you begin this practice please set, and write down one positive intention FOR YOU.

Use the words " I CAN "

So for example I can Achieve.... / I Can overcome...../ I can integrate..../ I can rise above.../ I can hold and nurture..../ I can manifest.../ I can sustain...../ I can learn....

Just set one intention beginning with 'I can'.

Please note that we should never presume to set intentions for others. Please only set an intention that relates to yourself directly.

A practice for fertility and manifestation.

VIDEO LINK

We start with a meditation exercise, and mudra practice to bring awareness to the lower and higher chakras in relation to the belly. Exploring belly breathing as a means to relaxation whist simultaneously being the seat of our power. Bull Belly Breathing 20 mins

The asana practice is very gentle, allowing us to concentrate on maintaining softness and awareness around the belly. So creating fertile soil to plant our intentions in.

Bull Part 2 (27 mins)

Bull Part 3 (35 mins)

All these Practices are suitable for beginners

Beginners, Please familiarise yourself with pigeon pose. If this isn't suitable for your body you can always take sleeping pigeon instead..

Use props if your knees and hips are tight. Adapt as needed.

Remember there's always the option to participate energetically utilising intention, when we are unable to practice physically.

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Many thanks to

Alexis Cartwright

Nareena Gaia

Elena Brower

Every Beautiful Round Soft Belly

The Bull.

Friday 5 June 2020

Yoga with the bear

OM yogis

Today I am practicing with the bear.

Yin for deep introspection and awakening the inner eye. Emphasising forward folds - the direction of the west - the direction of the bear. This one will help you drop in for deeper work on the difficult days. Feel the body as a place of safety - 'the cave of the yogi' allow yourself to be laid Bare, and meet yourself there.

This practice creates a container or cave, for seeing, feeling and healing the rawness of the self.

Please set a sacred space to support you.

Have props to hand blankets pillows blocks bolsters, and wear layers if you feel the cold.

Bear Video Practice link.

This practice is suitable for beginners

Seeing in the dark - a meditation exercise to attune to natural inner orientation.

Bear 1 - the inner eye (12 mins)

Bear 2 (22 mins)

Bear 3 (20 mins)

Bear 4 (30 mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Gratitude to,

Alexis Cartwright

Big Bear

Nareena Gaia 'productive introspection practices'

Lujan Matus

Felicia Tomasko

Kate O'leary (loved and faithful friend of bears.)

The bear of the west.

Friday 29 May 2020

Yoga with the Griffin

OM Yogis,

Today I'm working with the mighty Griffin with a practice that takes us steadily towards, and possibly into Full wheel.

Even though it has felt difficult , even impossible at times, I've always really loved how full wheel looks - Strong and beautiful, a physical representation of an open shining heart.
The griffin comes through to help us draw up yang energy. This practice hopes to a empower our light to radiate out, and hold strong to our present strength as a measure of all future outcomes.

A practice for empowerment

Please set a sacred space to support your empowerment!

These practices are best done in succession.

Video Practice

Griffin 1 (21mins)

Take Surya Mudra for embodiment of vitality. Stretch out to prepare. visualise it done - you're already there!

Suitable for beginners

Griffin 2 (22 mins)

Lunge salutations and standing poses. Climbing the hill.

Griffin 3 (35 mins)

Find the summit - Your way in your own good time. Pull up Primal power and enjoy the view!

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Thanks to,

Alexis Cartwright
Jason Crandell
Alison DeNicola
The griffin.

Thursday 28 May 2020

Yoga with the Bat

OM Yogis,

Today I am hanging out with the beautiful bat.

I'm working with the moon in breath and body - to cool and tune into awareness of the natural cycles.

Prepare to drop into the feminine!

This practice is designed to take us into introspection and inner space.

These practices can stand alone well.

Done in succession they will give a more rounded experience - like a full moon!

Please set a sacred space to support you.

Although Bat yoga is great at any time of day, it is perfect to do before bed as it systematically takes us into the cycle of night and rest.

VIDEO PRACTICE

Bat 1 (23 mins)

We slow and cool the system right down with Chandra Bhedana breathing.

Moving into viparita karani ( legs up the wall ) to relax us futher.

Followed by some stretches to prepare the body for movement or Moon salutations.

Props : A wall.

Suitable for beginners

Bat 2 (30 mins)

Moon salutations.

Moving with attention. Repetition of the cycles take us deeper into our self.

Bat 3 (34 mins)

Night time stretches. Stretching out to embrace the night.

Props : 2 blocks, a bolster, blankets, eye pillow.

Suitable for beginners

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Gratitude to

Alexis Cartwright's animal magic cards

Nareena Gaia - for priestess training.

Jo tastula

Kathryn budig

Tara judelle

The Bats!

Tuesday 26 May 2020

Yoga with the Lion

OM Yogis!
Today I'm practicing with the lion.
Looking at all we are responsible for, or - all that we are shouldering.
Taking time out to broaden the chest that carries a proud, courageous heart.

A strong yin practice to rejuvenate the shoulders - to support us in leadership roles.

Accessible for sensible beginners.

Please set sacred space to support you. This practice is designed to be done in succession and as a whole.

VIDEO PRACTICE

Lion 1 (39 mins)

Lion 2 (34 mins)

Lion 3 (34 mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With thanks to,
Tiffany Cruickshank
Alison DeNicola
Alexis Cartwright

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Friday 15 May 2020

Yoga with the Centaur

OM Yogis.
Today I thankfully practice with the centaur. Symbolic of Chiron 'the wounded healer'.
This practice hopes to be a balm for when we are feeling our wounds. It reminds that when we are 'feeling' wounding , if we can be with it, we give those wounds a chance to surface and be healed.

A practice for healing

Japa Meditation (22 mins)
We begin with some simple Japa. Reciting a kundalini mantra specifically for healing - RA MA DA SA SA SAY SO HUNG 108 times.
RA - the sun MA - the moon DA- the earth SA- infinity SAY - The relationship between self and God/universe SO- Merge HUNG - creation/ cosmic intelligence experienced within.
This Mantra is said to be one of the most powerful mantras for healing on this planet. It works by tuning the soul into the vibration of the universe - that is without disease or pain.
You can chant this mantra for your own healing /the planet/ humanity/ relationships or some one that you love.
Suitable for beginners

Followed by a Yin practice to support the lymphatic / immune / and nervous system and give us a space of peace and quiet.
Centaur 1 (32 mins)
Centaur 2 (35 mins)
Props : Please have two block a strap and blankets/ bolster to support.
Suitable for beginners

Finishing with a 'Child of light' Meditation that works with story telling and the cosmic sound OM to connect to the Goddess Gaia and her maternal healing magic.
OM creation/connection story (14 mins)
Suitable for beginners

Video Practice link

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

See you in the stars!

Gratitude to
Alexis Cartwright
Nareena Gaia
Felicia Tomasko
Snatam Kaur
All my wounds
Chiron
The Centaurs
And Cosmic perfection!

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Wednesday 13 May 2020

Yoga with the Stag

OM Yogis,
Today I'm practicing with the Stag. Recognising the ritual of yoga.
Rooting the body and centring into the breath to grow through whatever arises. This is a grounding flow encouraging steadiness, dignity, and spiritual maturity. Feel a strength that's sourced directly from you - become the centre point. Counter confusion and stand sure.

A practice to ground centre and strengthen

VIDEO PRACTICE

Stag 1, 2 & 3 consist of a reasonably strong flow and best done in succession.
Suitable for those who have a regular practice established.
Stag 1 (33 mins)
Stag 2 (28 mins)
Stag 3 (30 mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With thanks to Alexis Cartwright
Nareena Gaia
Kathryn Budig
Rudyard Kipling
A strong centre.
The Stag.

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Monday 11 May 2020

Yoga with the Frilled Necked Lizard

OM Yogis!
Today I'm practicing with the Frilled necked lizard...look at this guy, there's a fella that knows his own worth! Frilled Lizard helps us to develop a healthy sense of self and to value this and trust it.

A practice to build and hold self worth

This practice is in 4 parts. They can be done separately or in succession for maximum impact.

Please set a sacred space to support you.

VIDEO LINK

Frilled Necked Lizard 1 (37 mins)

We begin with our Hands, looking at what we hold onto and how we hold ourselves.
Then move onto working with the Jaw - when do we speak up, when do we stay quiet. How do we speak to ourselves.
Props - a block and a blanket.
Suitable for beginners

Frilled Necked Lizard 2 ( 27 mins)

We then do a practice specifically designed for tender Knees. Knees are shock absorbers for the body. They yield, stand, and move us forward. They often signal us through stiffness or soreness. That we could be taking on too much, and that its time to re-evaluate what this might cost us, in terms of self worth.
Props - A Strap or belt. A block and a blanket

Suitable for beginners
Please familiarise yourself with Triangle / wide legged fold / and staff pose (dandasana) See pictures below.

Frilled Necked Lizard 3 (23 mins)

Toes and time. Connection gives confidence. Connect to the foundations of the feet. Then reconnect to the knees hands and throat / jaw using mantra and massage.
Props- A lotion / cream / oil for massage

Suitable for beginners

Frilled Necked Lizard 4 (21 mins)

Self Trust Meditation. This meditation can be done as today's Savasana. It is a perfect compliment to the other sections. When we have a strong sense of self worth we really learn to trust the self. This becomes an anchor to hold us steady when the going gets tough.
Props- Blankets / Eye pillow / socks -whatever helps you feel tucked up and cosy!
Suitable for beginners

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

Dandasana or staff pose

Triangle pose with a block

Wide Leg Fold with blocks

With Thanks to
Alexis Cartwright
Nareena Gaia
Tias little
Oliva Hsu
Amy appoliti
Sally Kempton
And the Frilled Necked Lizard!

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Friday 8 May 2020

Yoga with the Scarab

OM Yogis,
Welcome to this practice with the Scarab. Scarab is a symbol of Resurrection and re-birthing a more heart based consciousness. It creates a flow of good fortune reminding us that we have the power to create our hearts desire.

A practice to birth new energy and open up.

Full Video Practice Link

Scarab 1 (13 mins)

Akashi Mudra Practice. Enter into inner space and create a positive shift in 10 mins with this potent mudra practice. please note - One aspect of this mudra is ujjayi breath - Apologies that I assume you guys already know this breath.. I will pop up a separate audio on here to explain this asap.
Suitable for beginners

This is an intermediate asana practice is in 3 parts and it's recommended to do all 3 in succession.
We will be doing a challenging chest opening, back bending flow, interspersed with core work.
Hopefully to leave us feeling shiny and new! Please note this practice will stimulate your system and leave you feeling wide awake - so don't try it before bed!!

Props: Two blocks.

Scarab 2 (25 mins)
Scarab 3 (20 mins) ... Doh! Sorry lovelies! I say welcome to part 2 instead of part 3.....
Scarab 4 (25 mins)

If this practice resonates with you and you feel drawn to go deeper please check out my website https://nada-divinelight.co.uk/

With Gratitude to
Alexis Cartwright's - Animal Magic Cards
Kathryn Budig
Swami Satyananda Saraswati
The Scarab.

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Thursday 7 May 2020

bird self

We all belong
We are born to flock together
To sing. To fly to be free.
One day to find our tribe.
To rise up, to rise above.
To soar.
And find, and build, safe nests.
To sing. To fly. To be free.
Sometimes we peck and scratch the dirt.
Sometimes we preen and puff our feathers.
Sometimes we squark or flap about
Sometimes we glide on......
To soar.
And find and build safe nests.
To sing. To Fly. To be free.
And still we all belong.

Yoga with the Crane

OM Yogis!

Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know. - Lao Tzu
The more you know. The more you realise you don't know. - Aristotle

In this practice we will explore the mystery of knowledge! We will look compassionately, at the mind, and how for most of us it is running on overdrive, often hindering our ability to get still, and to 'know' directly.
We will take time out to write down or draw out the thoughts, and feelings that arise from our practice.

A practice to Slow ourselves down enough to feel peace of mind.

Please set a sacred space and have a pen and paper handy.

These practices could stand alone but are best in succession.

Video Practice

Crane 1 (30 mins)
Asanas : Mountain pose / standing forward fold / Down dog /
Props : please have a wall space ready to lean against. A pen and paper. A cushion of chair to sit on.
Suitable for beginners

Crane 2 (30 mins)
Asanas : Tree / Triangle / half moon / Cobblers / Bridge / Supine twists
Props: A wall space, a block, and a pen and paper.
Note to beginners - As this practice is so very slow and links part one and two, I feel it could be OK for a beginner. You would need to familiarise yourself with the asanas first though - as I just say 'come into triangle / tree etc. You could leave out or adapt any postures that don't suit, as always, and even just sit and listen as a meditation.

Crane 3 (30 mins)
This is a Slow motion meditation with a short savasana
Please be comfortably seated for 20 minutes and have space to lie down afterwards.
Suitable for beginners

Optional extra!
You will finish this practice with some words that arose from it. When you're done, just for fun cross out any of the following words...
I am / Me / mine / yours / you / should / would / aught / Good / bad / Right / Wrong
Read between the lines a bit and see what might become clear.

Thank you to... and drawing from...
Osho - 'meditation -The first and last freedom'
Alexis Cartwright's - 'animal magic cards'
Nareena Gaia - For consistently reminding me I 'Know' more than I think.
Becky May - Soul buddy.
Sue Owen - Constant Gardener!
David Sye - Slow Motion Meditation.
Rodney Yee - Falling practice.
The Crane.

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

Saturday 2 May 2020

Yoga with the Butterfly

OM Yogis!

Welcome to this practice with the butterfly. We imagine ourselves new within the chrysalis container of of our practice. This Entire practice is Suitable for Beginners.

A practice for when we are feeling delicate, or in need of a little escapism!

Best in succession but could stand alone.

Please set a sacred space - create your own chrysalis!

Props needed - two blocks or a rolled up towel / blanket. A strap or a belt / robe tie would do.

VIDEO PRACTICE LINK

Inner beauty relaxation (13 mins)
This can be done on its own lying down or in a chair or seated in meditation.
For a super luxurious yoga practice - do this as an opening Savasana (relaxation lying down).

Butterfly part 1 (30 mins)
Very gentle asanas - all explained OK ( hopefully! lol)

Butterfly Part 2 (35 mins)
More of the same - super gentle and light hearted healing and transformation!

This is an alternative to Fish on blocks (in part 2) Rolled up towel along length of spine..Ahhhh Bisto!

Or you can do supported fish - legs bent or extended!

low block behind shoulders, high block behind head for beginners - opposite to this picture if needs be!

Big thanks to
Rodney Yee and his 'playful practice'
Alexis Cartwright's 'Animal magic'
Gemma Cook - Happiness and Joy!!
Liz Elliot - Beautiful Blue Butterfly!!
Laurie Williams - For all the best Games growing up!!
Caterpillars, Imaginal Goo, and Butterflies!

Please Note -
These Practices are recorded as rough drafts!
They are imperfect and need polishing... But I love them and feel they are worth a share!
Most of the asana practices on this blog are intended for the progression of an established practice of yoga. Over time I will try to add more stuff that is suitable for beginners. This will be clearly labelled as Suitable for beginners.
Its worth revisiting this blog if you are interested in this, as I will be adding more beginners practices to each session as time goes by.

Namaste beautiful's,

Love Julie.

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