P.O. Yoga

Tween Yoga – Starts March 14th!

Patti — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:38:06 +0000

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March 14th – May 30th – Yoga for Kids ages 8-12 on Sundays 10:30-11:30am

Chew, Chew, Chew

Patti — Thu, 28 May 2009 01:27:53 +0000

During the time when I lived and practiced with serious yogis, we not only practiced yoga, we practiced conscious eating. We were present with our food, we chewed until our food became liquid, we allowed our bodies the ability to actually digest and absorb nutrient rich food, and we slowed down and enjoyed our food – sometimes we even ate in silence. We were thankful.

We also listened to countless lectures given by medical doctors (western), holistic health practitioners, and anatomy and physiology teachers on diet and digestion.

Now my ‘conscious eating’ mantra simply boils down to this:

Eat Whole (organic) Foods- not processed is better. For example, Twinkies are the most processed food I can think of. Now imagine taking a bite and chewing it 10 times then swollowing. Well, it wouldn’t happen. Our mouths/brains wouldn’t let it happen. After the 3rd or 4th chew, you would instinctively swallow because the more you chew, the more you’d actually taste the chemicals , and your mouth would rid itself of the nasty taste by swallowing. Ew.
Relax and CHEW, CHEW, CHEW. Now, let’s take an organic whole carrot with the same image in your mind. Chew that carrot 100 times and you’ll see that it just tastes better the more you chew. The more you chew, the better you digest, the more energy you get from your food, the less you need to eat, and most importantly, the better you FEEL. (remember to breathe and relax your belly)
Avoid Refined Sugars. Suffice to say that this addictive substance is simply no good for us – but you already knew this right? Oh alright, here’s a little more on the subject: It makes you feel bad, it feeds the yeast in your gut, over time, it causes mental illnesses like anxiety and depression, it causes diabetes, Cancer LIVES on it, it hurts your bones, it has NO nutritional value, and I could go on but I’d rather get back to thinking positive!

I love how NOT complicated it is to eat well. It’s easy, actually, and you can do it too!

Eat whole foods, relax & chew, and avoid refined sugar…Bada BOOM Bada BING.

Blessings, Patti

Perfectly Private

Patti — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:59:50 +0000

Have you ever been in a yoga class and not quite understood the instructions…then didn’t feel comfortable enough to ask for clarification? Have you ever felt unsteady or unsure of how to make adjustments to be in proper alignment? Ever felt like the pace of a class just wasn’t suiting you in that moment? Ever felt intimidated or confused? Ever felt the urge to go deeper in a pose, then the class moved on?

Yes?

Well, of course! You are your own perfect person with your own perfect needs. You deserve to have the attention of an instructor who can speak to those needs. Especially for beginners. Especially for people with the desire for “more”. Especially for people with injuries. Especially for you. Treat yourself to some private yoga sessions with a qualified teacher and stay safe and nurtured.

Jai Bhagwan ~ Honoring Your Light

The Yoga of Starting a Business

Patti — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:31:04 +0000

As a stay at home full-time mother of two (toddlers!), starting a business has given me the opportunity to observe my SELF through this very exciting change in our lives.

Yoga is not just a physical asana practice on a yoga mat. It’s about being able to apply what I learn on the mat to my everyday life. Like finding my ‘center’ while Jack (2yrs) & Sophie (3yrs) are dumping an entire bag of flour onto the floor… for fun. And breathe. It’s knowing that I am successful ALWAYS.

So, as I embark on this exciting new journey, I notice feelings of uncertainty, stress, fear, high expectations, and impatience – as well as excitement, passion, knowing, and hope. My off-the-mat practice is to keep coming back to my breath and look for peace from within. It always works. Namaste.

Welcome to P.O. Yoga!

Patti — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:38:49 +0000

You’ve been to tons of yoga classes, you’ve practiced with many a yoga DVD, but there is simply nothing like having the one on one attention of a yoga teacher to…

answer all of your questions
adjust and support your body and its specific needs
offer pose variations and exercises to strengthen your weak spots
help you heal injuries or illness through asanas and meditation
design a home practice that grows with your body, mind and spirit.