yoga with the Sylph

OM Yogis!

All love to you today. 💙

Welcome to this practice inspired by the Sylphs. Today we work with the Air Element with a voice based practice of Mantra Meditation and Gentle movement.

A good practice to Express / Elevate / soothe

Please set a sacred space.

These practices all stand alone. They also unite beautifully.

Video Practice

Sylph 1
(25 mins) Props : cushion or chair.
Practice the Antar Naad Meditation
Followed by 'Throat blossoms' Meditation.
Suitable for beginners

Sylph 2
(20 mins)
'The Seven Sounds of Love'
Practice this journey of singing and moving through love and the Chakras.
Props : None, this exercise is done standing.
Suitable for beginners


Sylph 3
(20 mins)
Mantra Practice ; OM Tara tutare ture so ham.
Heart Meditation.
Suitable for beginners

Guardian Angel Meditation
You can do this to finish in Savasana.
This is a 'child of light' Meditation by Alexis Cartwright.
I include this because Sylphs are often mistaken for Angels and that's as good an excuse as I need!
Suitable for beginners

May this practice lighten and enlighten 🙏

Special thanks to,
Chloe Goodchild
Tias Little
Alexis Cartwright
Nirinjan Kaur
And the Sylphs!

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.

Yoga with the Dragon

OM Yogis

This yin based practice works with the Dragon. We look at personal power and issues relating to the power centre of self. This is a yin practice that addresses the lower back in particular - the area behind the solar plexus. We will look at Ego and Ego distortion,Tolerance and heat, and how we use our energy and hold personal power.

A good Practice to Stretch out / centre / Hold 

Dragon 1 & 2 must be done in succession. NOT Stand alone.
Meditation is designed to compliment this practice - but you can do this separately if you wish.

Please set sacred space to get the most from practice.

VIDEO LINK

Dragon 1 (40 mins)
Poses : Sleeping pigeon twist /  Reclined Gomukhasana legs / Happy baby / Hamstring stretch / Malasana / Child's pose.
Props : Block and strap

Dragon 2 (30 mins)
Poses : Sleeping pigeon / Bridge / pelvic tilts / Savasana
Props : Block and strap
NOTE : on the second side sleeping pigeon twist I say ' Twist and come onto your ankle' when I really mean 'Twist and come onto the sole of your foot' ...Anatomy training in action or what!!.. Please forgive and correct. 💛

Empowerment meditation (12 mins)
Suitable for beginners

VIDEO LINK practice together!

Special thanks to
Alexis Cartwright
Nareena Gaia
Felicia Tomasko
And all Dragons Everywhere!

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.

Yoga with the Fox

OM Yogis,
This practice with the Fox is a journey that twists and turns us towards observation and detachment.
Its designed to get us untangled from drama and to give us freedom from others and others freedom from us!

A good practice to Turn things around / sit comfortably in the heat / detach 

Practice 1&2 Must be done in succession lovelies. They DO NOT stand alone.
The meditation can be done separately. As always best results come from committing to practice this in its entirety as 3 parts.

Please set a sacred space to support your experience.

Video Practice


Fox 1  (32mins)
Poses : Variations of twists / Ujjai pranayama / breath of fire pranayama / uddiyana bandha
Props : blankets for support

Fox 2  (32Mins)
Poses : Variations of twists / Bridge / Savasana
poses : blankets for support / optional strap
Please note in part 2, on the final twist, there is a chance to stretch out and bind the top leg....I forget to mention this on the 2nd side so please forgive me and take your own initiative!

Fox Meditation (20mins)
Suitable for beginners

I hope this is of use - if so please share.

Thanks to
Alexis Cartwright - Animal magic cards and for the Severing Karmic Pain Procedure in 'Beyond doorways'.
Nareena Gaia for teaching me how to detach from my drama.
Vipassana Meditation - just observe!
Felicia Tomasko
Barbara Ardinger
And the Foxes!

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.

Yoga with the dryad.

OM Yogis!

Here is a practice working with the magic of the dryads or tree spirits. We will work with building the inhalation and our capacity to receive. Dryad magic renews us when we are tired - much the same as a few deep and nourishing breaths.

A good practice to Breathe in / shift energy / create calm

These can be done as stand alones but are best in succession!

Please set yourself a sacred space to practice.

VIDEO PRACTICE

Dryad 1 (17 mins)
Poses : Warrior 1 / triangle / Forward Fold / Cat Cow
Props : Optional block for triangle.

Dryad 2 (22 mins)
Poses : Bridge / Locust / Cobra or Sphinx
Props : Blanket for Savasana / optional block if your bridge needs supporting!

Magic Tree Meditation (13 mins)
This meditation connects us to the energy of trees, helping us to feel safe and connected to the earth.
It supports the release of stress and creates tranquillity in the mind and body.
Written by Alexis Cartwright ' Child of light meditations'
Suitable for Beginners

I hope this is of use - if so please share xxx

Thanks to
Alexis Cartwright
Nareena Gaia
Rod Stryker
and the Dryads.

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.

Yoga with the dragonfly

OM yogis.
'You are an invisible rainbow of colour light sound and spirit' - Lets explore this with the Dragonfly!

A good practice for Concentration / colour healing / sound awareness

Please create a sacred space to support you in your practice.

Practices can be done separately but are best in succession!

Dragonfly Part One  (30 mins)
Pranayama takes us into the energetic self, and then we explore Sun Salutations using focus colour and mantra as we move.
Poses - It would be helpful to have a rough idea of traditional Surya Namaskra
Props - A blanket for Savasana & a cushion for seated pranayama practice.

 Dragonfly Part Two (35 mins)
Moving top to bottom - bottom to top through the Chakras. Re-coat yourself with colour.
Poses - Child's / Dolphin or Headstand / Half spinal twist / Fish or Staff / Cow faced (gomukhasana) /
Head to knee (Janu A) / Tree / Standing forward fold /  Boat (Navasana) / Bridge or wheel .
Props - blanket or block if needed.

 Chanting the Chakras (17 mins)
Sing to your Chakras - recharge your colour chart!
It might be useful to write these mantras down and have handy to avoid confusion! ;)
LAM-VAM-RAM-YAM-HAM-OM-SO HAM
Suitable for beginners

I hope this is of enjoyment or use lovelies! - If so please share xxx

Big Thanks to
Alexis Cartwight's 'Animal Magic Cards'
Chloe GoodChild's 'Awakening Through Sound'
Su Menon - for introducing me to the power of Mantra. :*
And The Dragonflies.

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.

Yoga with the Crocodile

OM Yogis.

In this practice we will journey into stillness and see its advantages.
Crocodile is the master of stillness and understanding archetypes. This meditative practice looks at the archetypes within asana and how the understanding of this, can enrich a practice. We look at the possibility of developing an understanding of the universal story through the power of stillness and symbolism.

A good practice to Be still / Role play / See stories

Yoga with the Crocodile can be done as two separate practices but is best done as a whole.

Please set a sacred space to support your Practice.

Crocodile part one  (27 mins)
Poses :  Savasana /Mountain / Warrior A/ Yogic squat / Staff pose / Cat Cow / Child's pose
Props : Blanket as we begin in Savasana.
Crocodile part two  (31 mins)
Poses : Side Plank / hero / seated spinal twist (ardha matsyendrasana) / Reclined pigeon /
Props : Blanket for Savasana.

I hope these are of use - if so feel welcome to share.

VIDEO PRACTICE

Special thanks,
Alexis Cartwright
Nareena Gaia
And the crocodiles.

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.

Yoga with the Gargoyle

OM Yogis.

I hope you are all doing good.
Today's practice is inspired by the Gargoyle. Holding poses a little longer - becoming statuesque - embodying our strength as it stands in the moment.
Gargoyles are thought to have been placed around sacred buildings to protect them. We will look at how we can use the inspiration of the Gargoyle to feel stronger and safer inside of ourselves.

A good practice to Strengthen / Hold self / Develop security

These practices could be done separately I guess, but are best done in succession.

Please set a sacred space for self to support your practice.

Please also feel welcome to take child's pose instead of dog if tired. Remember we are building strength not burning out!

Video Practice

Gargoyle part one
Gargoyle Part one - 25 mins.
Please familiarise yourself with these poses : Downward dog / Plank/ low lunge/ Three legged dog  (Although, during this recording I call it one legged dog?!? poor dog! ;) ) Wide legged forward fold.
Props : optional block.

Gargoyle part two
Gargoyle Part two - 25 mins.
Poses: Warrior 2/  Triangle / chair / Tree / standing splits
Props : optional block.

Gargoyle part three
Gargoyle Part three. 30 mins.
Poses : High lunge /  head to knee pose / boat /  forearm plank or dolphin or headstand
Props : Blanket for savasana.

Guided Meditation
Meditation. 10 mins.
'Magic Cloak' from Alexis Cartwright's Child of light meditations.
This meditation helps to clear feelings of fear or worry. It Re-energises and encourages self belief and a strong sense of self. - its one of my favourites, and complements this practice beautifully.
Suitable for beginners

I hope this is of use - if so please feel welcome to share.

Special thanks to;
Alexis Cartwright
Marc Holzman
& the Gargoyles!

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.