• Sigh, cry, inhale, and have hope. @amandascgorman 🇺🇸 #andevenaswegrievedwegrew #merica #representationmatters
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    Sigh, cry, inhale, and have hope. @amandascgorman 🇺🇸 #andevenaswegrievedwegrew #merica #representationmatters
  • Why we practice: This is a rare shot of yoga educators together. We used to jet all over the city, keeping it running with deep breaths, essential oils and mountain poses. In pandemic we’re still rarely together, but keeping it together. Still, we’re a team - we’re a community. ☀️ This Sunday, @premayogainstitute will donate proceeds go the 11a class to the family of @jonwittyoga - our trusted Therapeutics Essentials teacher of 8+ years. Jon has lost his sister-in-law Paula to Covid, and we’re hoping to help his brother with the remaining hospital costs. 🙏 Feel free to email info@premayogainstitute.com for an automatic link for vinyasa class tomorrow, or donate directly at the link in bio. We’re sending our support and prayers to the Witt family. Stay safe everyone, and keep caring for each other.
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    Why we practice: This is a rare shot of yoga educators together. We used to jet all over the city, keeping it running with deep breaths, essential oils and mountain poses. In pandemic we’re still rarely together, but keeping it together. Still, we’re a team - we’re a community. ☀️ This Sunday, @premayogainstitute will donate proceeds go the 11a class to the family of @jonwittyoga - our trusted Therapeutics Essentials teacher of 8+ years. Jon has lost his sister-in-law Paula to Covid, and we’re hoping to help his brother with the remaining hospital costs. 🙏 Feel free to email info@premayogainstitute.com for an automatic link for vinyasa class tomorrow, or donate directly at the link in bio. We’re sending our support and prayers to the Witt family. Stay safe everyone, and keep caring for each other.
  • #Lifeafterliars… I remember being in the thralls of a great liar. This was a college boyfriend, and like all habitual liars, he got my attention by telling me what I wanted to hear. 🪞 I got so used to the fresh new mirror of his narcissistic gaze that I became confused when, about a year later, the picture of myself that he held up to me had become very, very marred. He patronized me, disregarded my feelings, and often mocked me openly in front of friends. It was gaslighting, of course – but happened so slowly that I couldn’t see it at first. I had been so invested in the support his attention had given my ego, and it was wrapped up in so many other delicious feelings – a feeling of belonging, a feeling of being seen and heard, and even being special. If I had believed all that about myself, must I then believe myself to be the hysterical child he was making me out to be? Breaking away from him was painful, and required me to cut cords with some of our mutual friends – one of which was also a habitual liar, and the rest just complacent. In the end I was healthier and had cultivated a bit more discernment. I spent a lot of time figuring out why I had dated him in the first place. In truth he was so good at spotting those unfulfilled needs in me -the need to be seen and heard – that I overlooked his clear history of bad behavior. I overlooked the nasty company he kept, and most fatally I overlooked his lack of a moral compass. 💪 I’m here to tell you that there is life after liars. You just have to be OK with the loss, with spending more time alone, and with cultivating esteem on your own – self esteem – even on the lonely days. Please forgive yourself. Own up to any wrongs you committed, and keep cultivating your self and seeking out good company. You are special. You are also not alone – as every single person you see wants the same things, and you deserve to hang out with those among them that are healthy and respect you in return. #lifeafternarcissists #selfesteem 📷 @reneechoiphotography
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    #Lifeafterliars… I remember being in the thralls of a great liar. This was a college boyfriend, and like all habitual liars, he got my attention by telling me what I wanted to hear. 🪞 I got so used to the fresh new mirror of his narcissistic gaze that I became confused when, about a year later, the picture of myself that he held up to me had become very, very marred. He patronized me, disregarded my feelings, and often mocked me openly in front of friends. It was gaslighting, of course – but happened so slowly that I couldn’t see it at first. I had been so invested in the support his attention had given my ego, and it was wrapped up in so many other delicious feelings – a feeling of belonging, a feeling of being seen and heard, and even being special. If I had believed all that about myself, must I then believe myself to be the hysterical child he was making me out to be? Breaking away from him was painful, and required me to cut cords with some of our mutual friends – one of which was also a habitual liar, and the rest just complacent. In the end I was healthier and had cultivated a bit more discernment. I spent a lot of time figuring out why I had dated him in the first place. In truth he was so good at spotting those unfulfilled needs in me -the need to be seen and heard – that I overlooked his clear history of bad behavior. I overlooked the nasty company he kept, and most fatally I overlooked his lack of a moral compass. 💪 I’m here to tell you that there is life after liars. You just have to be OK with the loss, with spending more time alone, and with cultivating esteem on your own – self esteem – even on the lonely days. Please forgive yourself. Own up to any wrongs you committed, and keep cultivating your self and seeking out good company. You are special. You are also not alone – as every single person you see wants the same things, and you deserve to hang out with those among them that are healthy and respect you in return. #lifeafternarcissists #selfesteem 📷 @reneechoiphotography
  • As a person who experienced panic attacks in my 20’s - and is still running a touch more high strung than I’d prefer - I use meditative practices to intercept my reactionary response. It can also help in situations where I SHOULD be upset and should be concerned (See: #duringthistime and #recentcurrentevents). I’m a huge fan of Yoga Nidra to begin - a meditative practice you can follow when lying down. #YogaNidra can help with sleep as well - unlike watching a 24-hour news channel up to the edge of bedtime 🙋🏻. If you have a moment to step back and take a break today - to reset - you can just hit the “free Yoga Nidra” button at DanaSlamp.com, or follow the “Free Month of Nighttime Yoga” in my links for Yoga Nidra and more. As @premayogainstitute faculty & author @erica_mather once said (and I paraphrase), “Healthy people build healthy societies.” Sigh.
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    As a person who experienced panic attacks in my 20’s - and is still running a touch more high strung than I’d prefer - I use meditative practices to intercept my reactionary response. It can also help in situations where I SHOULD be upset and should be concerned (See: #duringthistime and #recentcurrentevents). I’m a huge fan of Yoga Nidra to begin - a meditative practice you can follow when lying down. #YogaNidra can help with sleep as well - unlike watching a 24-hour news channel up to the edge of bedtime 🙋🏻. If you have a moment to step back and take a break today - to reset - you can just hit the “free Yoga Nidra” button at DanaSlamp.com, or follow the “Free Month of Nighttime Yoga” in my links for Yoga Nidra and more. As @premayogainstitute faculty & author @erica_mather once said (and I paraphrase), “Healthy people build healthy societies.” Sigh.
  • 📰 Extra Extra! Tonight I’ll be leading an xtra #slowflow class at 6p EST subbing for the lovely Kirana Peters 🍯 Come enjoy a steamy flow to warm you, to calm the senses and nervous system to truly #letgo. I’ll be including heart openers, some hipp-y love, and eye care to de-Zoom you, even on Zoom. 👩‍🎓 Interested in @premayogainstitute’s Therapeutics Essentials Course Feb. 3-28? Stay for a Q&A 7p about the course - happy to answer your questions 1:1 after class. 🙏 #slowisthenewadvanced #everybodyjustchill 👉🏽How to join: Email info@premayogainstitute.com to receive an immediate link reply
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    📰 Extra Extra! Tonight I’ll be leading an xtra #slowflow class at 6p EST subbing for the lovely Kirana Peters 🍯 Come enjoy a steamy flow to warm you, to calm the senses and nervous system to truly #letgo. I’ll be including heart openers, some hipp-y love, and eye care to de-Zoom you, even on Zoom. 👩‍🎓 Interested in @premayogainstitute’s Therapeutics Essentials Course Feb. 3-28? Stay for a Q&A 7p about the course - happy to answer your questions 1:1 after class. 🙏 #slowisthenewadvanced #everybodyjustchill 👉🏽How to join: Email info@premayogainstitute.com to receive an immediate link reply
  • 👓 Yesterday when I was walking the dog, a guy tried to sell me some 2021 glasses for $5. I didn't have change for a $20, so it was mutually decided that what I really needed was 4 pairs. After all, it's kinda hard to celebrate alone! 🎉 But since yet another member of our PYI team has been battling illness, I've been contemplating the tough spot that we will still be in - even after the magical change of year. Yoga teachers - like so many other professions - are part of #gigculture. We only get paid when we work. The same is true for our administrative staff. And if you hire yoga teachers, you're usually a small business, and don't have a sick leave budget. So I am making one. 🤒 This New Year's Eve at 6p, join me for an all-levels vinyasa flow class, and learn the classic chant of healing - the Maḥ Mṛtyanaya. All proceeds will go to our PYI Support Fund - directly to a teacher or staff member who can't work due to illness or family care. If you're a #PYIweeklypass member, we will donate $10 from your weekly or monthly funds for attending Thursday. 📿 Late to the party? Chanting will begin at 7:15 - email info@premayogainstitute.com for the link and I'll let you in from the waiting room. 💕 Stay safe, stay well, and take care of your people in 2021 everyone. We can't wait to see you in class or training then! 🪢 The community is the guru.
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    👓 Yesterday when I was walking the dog, a guy tried to sell me some 2021 glasses for $5. I didn't have change for a $20, so it was mutually decided that what I really needed was 4 pairs. After all, it's kinda hard to celebrate alone! 🎉 But since yet another member of our PYI team has been battling illness, I've been contemplating the tough spot that we will still be in - even after the magical change of year. Yoga teachers - like so many other professions - are part of #gigculture. We only get paid when we work. The same is true for our administrative staff. And if you hire yoga teachers, you're usually a small business, and don't have a sick leave budget. So I am making one. 🤒 This New Year's Eve at 6p, join me for an all-levels vinyasa flow class, and learn the classic chant of healing - the Maḥ Mṛtyanaya. All proceeds will go to our PYI Support Fund - directly to a teacher or staff member who can't work due to illness or family care. If you're a #PYIweeklypass member, we will donate $10 from your weekly or monthly funds for attending Thursday. 📿 Late to the party? Chanting will begin at 7:15 - email info@premayogainstitute.com for the link and I'll let you in from the waiting room. 💕 Stay safe, stay well, and take care of your people in 2021 everyone. We can't wait to see you in class or training then! 🪢 The community is the guru.
  • ❄️ Happy Winter Solstice Everyone! From here the days get longer, and this year 12/21 is called the Grand Mutation- with powerful Jupiter & Saturn meet in Aquarius. I just exhausted my astrological info - 🤣 - but any excuse to remain optimistic and light-seeking this year is valuable to me. 😴 Still feeling the winter slump? Head to @yogaanytime to enjoy 30 days of free #yoganidra in my series #GoodNightYoga. 👆Link in bio! Use code word SLAMP
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    ❄️ Happy Winter Solstice Everyone! From here the days get longer, and this year 12/21 is called the Grand Mutation- with powerful Jupiter & Saturn meet in Aquarius. I just exhausted my astrological info - 🤣 - but any excuse to remain optimistic and light-seeking this year is valuable to me. 😴 Still feeling the winter slump? Head to @yogaanytime to enjoy 30 days of free #yoganidra in my series #GoodNightYoga. 👆Link in bio! Use code word SLAMP
  • Q - What gets you out of a tight spot? Some of my favorite moves to limit my stress response include planning - and that's just not possible with so many things changing. So I've been relying on: ✅flexibility ✅patience (always a challenge, but at this point I've had practice!) ✅breath ✅letting go ✅mantra and perhaps the most important ✅talking with friends. I confess - these don’t do the trick all the time! (And thank u @jennyclise_ for listening to me during one of those times this week!) 👨‍👨‍👧Want some support with some or all of the above? Meet us in the @premayogainstitute yoga zoom room! My classes are: Tuesday/Thursday 6p Sunday 11a - all EST Just email info@premayogainstitute.com for you instant link We appreciate $15/class but I appreciate you getting to yoga more than that exact amount - just LMK if you need a flex rate.
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    Q - What gets you out of a tight spot? Some of my favorite moves to limit my stress response include planning - and that's just not possible with so many things changing. So I've been relying on: ✅flexibility ✅patience (always a challenge, but at this point I've had practice!) ✅breath ✅letting go ✅mantra and perhaps the most important ✅talking with friends. I confess - these don’t do the trick all the time! (And thank u @jennyclise_ for listening to me during one of those times this week!) 👨‍👨‍👧Want some support with some or all of the above? Meet us in the @premayogainstitute yoga zoom room! My classes are: Tuesday/Thursday 6p Sunday 11a - all EST Just email info@premayogainstitute.com for you instant link We appreciate $15/class but I appreciate you getting to yoga more than that exact amount - just LMK if you need a flex rate.
  • Which do you prefer? #PYIYogaTherapist Candidate @hillarylorschdesigns has created these gorgeous prints: One is of a meditation for stress we teach in our #yogatherapy program- “I am at peace” - using #mudras - a technique to touch each finger while you repeat the #mantra. This can engage the sensory cortex and motor cortex of the brain for improved mental focus 🧠. The second graphic is of the same #meditation technique using “Sa ta na ma” - seed sounds from the Kundalini Kirtan Kriya, which has fantastic research supporting its efficacy to prevent cognitive decline. Let us know your preference of these pretty pics - and practices! - below - And check out @hillarylorschdesigns ‘s Etsy store in our bio for great gifts & pics. 🎁
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    Which do you prefer? #PYIYogaTherapist Candidate @hillarylorschdesigns has created these gorgeous prints: One is of a meditation for stress we teach in our #yogatherapy program- “I am at peace” - using #mudras - a technique to touch each finger while you repeat the #mantra. This can engage the sensory cortex and motor cortex of the brain for improved mental focus 🧠. The second graphic is of the same #meditation technique using “Sa ta na ma” - seed sounds from the Kundalini Kirtan Kriya, which has fantastic research supporting its efficacy to prevent cognitive decline. Let us know your preference of these pretty pics - and practices! - below - And check out @hillarylorschdesigns ‘s Etsy store in our bio for great gifts & pics. 🎁