Yoga with Sandra, Cavan Videos

Be courageous
To stay truly alive we need to choose courage over comfort so that we keep growing, climbing and challenging ourselves. ❤️ S xx

<> We are 3 dimensional. Our trunk is a cylinder and the core is just in the centre of that cylinder. Core wraps the entire 360 degrees around the body. When we think of core we tend to think of abs a lot of times. But if we want the totality of our core to be strong, integral and functional, we have to really look the full 360 degrees picture. The function of core is to contain, to connect, to facilitate motion, to support and to act as integrator between what your upper half of the body and lower half of the body is doing. Our core is comprised of this👇🏻 primary components: •pelvic floor (bottom) •diaphragm (top) •ilio psoas (center) •abdominal circumference (front, side to back) •sipinal muscles (walls of the core) And the strongest core is the core when all its components are strong and work well together. Back side of the core probably being the weakest and psoas is probably the tightest parts of the core. Strong core is important for our agility, stability snd freedom. However, despite wanting our core to be strong, it slso need to be relaxed. Because unconscious tension is weakening and fatiguing. #yogaincavan#yogaforstrength #yogaforagility #yogapracticedaily

Practicing for better balance is important for us at any age. With better balance we avoid falls which can lead to injuries & a serious decline in overall health. Many things happen when we gradually age. •Less acuity in nervous system(which manifests as slower response time reduced coordination, reduced sensory and motor efficiency and cognitive decline) •Loss of muscle strength •Stiffing of the connective tissues •Loss of bone density…. etc Poor balance resulting from all of the above. Fall preventing also must include all of these elements of balancing: strength, flexibility and coordination. And bonus is that when we develop these skills, we contribute to our agility. Probably you heard me talking in the class about the purpose and the “whys” we do what we do in our lives. This is the WHY we do what we do in our classes. Its not always easy. But magic happens only when we are out of our comfort zone. 🌟 And those who are long time goers to my classes hope you recall saying “no way we can do warrior III”. But look where you are now 🙌🏻🫶 #yogaforagility #yogaincavan #yogapractice #yogabalancepose

Solitude… A silent retreat, a sanctuary from busyness Where words find peace, where inhaling brings satiety ,where the soul finds nourishment in the quiet The natural world is a soul-filling companion… A nourishment of nothingness A submersion in stillness…

If I’ve listened to all yoga advises I’ve been given over the years, I wouldn’t be teaching anything near what my true style is. You’ve got to do you. You’ve to investigate and stay curious about what lights you up and follow that. . REMINDER Next week is the last set of classes before 2 weeks Easter brake 🙏

Only few spaces left. Dont forget to book the last spots ☺️

Some stretch guidance for those long and cosy evenings at home. ❄️💕 #yogaincavan #mindfulflow #wellnessjourney

Proposal! How about Saturday morning online flow class from my home to yours? 🤔 To start weekend with good intentions is tempting, right? ☺️ Dm me if you would like to join the gang 🙏☺️ #yogaincavan #saturdayonlineyoga #yogaflow #mindfulflow

Vinyasa flow class at a time can be challenging but this is the best way to get out of head and into your body, right? We build up to sequences slowly and as well with loads of repetition as a lot of time classes consists of ladder flows. This is a fun way to build your stamina, unwind and nourish you mind body and soul #yogaincavan #vinyasaflow #yogaincavan #yogateachercavan

What is and what is not Yoga with Sandra ❤️

I have an active brain 😵‍💫 And when it feels a bit overloaded, I find the best thing to do is not to deal with the brain but go into the body. We have cognitive mental therapies that we do to calm ourselves. And we also can use our body as a doorway to relax the mind ✨ My evening mindful yoga class @6:30 is full so I am offering one more morning class on Tuesday @9:30am. If you fance for some movement and mind release practice, book your space now 🤗

It been ages since I posted any video on this platform 🤗 . . . . . #yogaincavan #yogateacher #LifeInAMoment

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Some FACTS * In one study conducted in 2005 it was found that 58.4% of yoga students started yoga for the primary purpose of reducing their stress and anxiety. What's even cooler is that 79.4% of those same students, CONTINUED practicing yoga because it was so effective in helping them manage their stress and anxiety. * Yoga offers a safe way to balance the out-of-balance nervous system. And when the body is calm, the mind calms. And when the body feels lighter, the mind wakes up (in a good way) ☺️ * * * P.S. this video is my kind of yoga for some hip mobility. This week my hips were given out a bit, felt sluggish and heavy, at the same time down in my mood. Oh yes, movement can do magic. Keep moving. Movement is medicine. * * P.S.S. Have two more slots available for private classes (Monday and Thursday evenings). Txt me if you’d like to join. * #movementismedicine #yogaformental #wellness #yogapractice #yogaincavan #yogateacher

Get down on the ground & try this progressive sequence. There are some interesting, feel good twists and turns 🤩 * Its good to try something new. Your brain loves figuring out a new to you thing. Even if you dont get it perfect. * Remember we are not just bones and muscles. We are nervous systems, minds & hearts 💚 * * * * #yogaincavan #yogateacher #yoga #yogatwist #move #movementismedicine

It doesn’t have to be pretty & polished! It doesn’t have to be complicated! It doesn’t have to be hard! Just move and be amazed 💪 * * * * #movementismedicine #movedaily #justmove #yogaincavan #doyoga #yogateacher #yoga

Let me share a practice with you that I do daily when I need to ground myself, to calm my mind and enhance some positivity. I love any breathing practice and the one I am sharing is very easy accessible to anyone. ** COHERENT BREATHING for stress and anxiety relief; to cultivate positive emotional health. ** Coherent Breathing is very simple technique. 1)We are asked to inhale slowly through the nose, letting our bellies, side and the back of the ribcage to expand, then exhale for the same length of time. What give this breathing practice positive mood-impacting power is that to practice it fully, we need to slow our breaths down to taking just 5 breaths per minute, i.e. inhale 6s and exhale 6s (normally we do 12-16 breaths per minute). 2) If 5 breaths per minute is too slow, then work up to this count from wherever you are right now. That might mean starting with inhale to count of 2 and exhale the same count. Then work up gradually to increase the count. 3) At the beginning start with 5 minutes practice and gradually work up to 20min daily. *** Immediately you will notice that your mind feels calmer, less filles with chatter; your body feels more relaxed. *** Enjoy youw weekend lovely people 🥰 *

Mandala Namaskar: moving 360 degrees around the mat. ** Like practising Mandala Namaskar, moving 360 degrees around the mat. It’s always resonates with me, the practice of full circle. ** It is a powerful way to breath and move. Not to metion, it’s FUN. You can repeat circle as many times as you want. And btw, working in a circle helps to get our brain moving in a different way, to shake things up. ** It may sound like a big practice, but you’ll be amazed at how smooth and easy it flows. Give it a try! . . . . . . #yogaincavan #yogawellness #yogapractice #yogateachercavan #mandalaflow #mandalanamaskar

Simple movement practice for anyone on those lazy rainy days. It takes only 5 min (or more if you wish) of your time and I promise you it will benefit so much to your nervous system, to your body, mind and energy levels. Finish it with deep abdominal breathing. Thats is just bliss when you feel sluggish and lazy for any strenuous exercise. . . I speed this up for you not to get bored watching till the end. Choose your own speed 💚 and choose number of repetition. Take care lovely people, stay well and move your body . . #yogaincavan #movement #yoga #yogabenefits