In this throwback video from 2010, shot in the shores of Lake Champlain, we work on core strength through the bhandas...the energy locks in the body. I hope you enjoy this throwback video!
Yoga practice based of one of the sutras of Patanjali - Book 1, Sutra 8.
This free yoga class is a lesson taken from the Bhagavad Gita about how the conflicts we face are really opportunities. The physical practice is simple hip openers. Enjoy! John
In the Bhagavad Gita there is a great quote - "Peace comes immediately after you let go of expectations." I had an experience over the Thanksgiving break that really showed me how a lack of expectations can make even the most stressful situation exciting, fun, and memorably. Enjoy the video! John
This twisty yoga class is about recognizing all of the webs of community and connection we are all part of.
In this twisty class I talk about how yoga is a practice, and sometimes the philosophy doesn't work out in real life...so we keep practicing. Enjoy! John
Yoga Shot with John McConnell is a series of short videos on different aspects of yoga. This episode is all about Downward Facing Dog -- Adho Mukha Svanasana.
A short yoga video showing how to do a fun balancing pose, half moon (ardha chandrasana).
In this yoga shoot nadi shodhana is demonstrated. This is alternate nostril breathing, and is a great way to find balance.
In this free yoga video class, I talk about how I met the owner of a Juice Bar in Toronto, Sanna Tea Juice Bar, and was reminded of the importance of being grounded. So, we do lots of grounding with some nice twisting as well. Enjoy!
In this video John talks about how to stand (and sit) with proper alignment.
In this backbend yoga class we focus on seeing the good that is present in everyone.
Here is a reading used in the class:
Extend your awareness into the bodies of other living beings,
Leave aside your body and it’s needs,
abandon being so local,
Day by day constrictions will loosen,
as you attun...
In this Yoga Shot we work a bit on urdhva (upward) dhanurasana (bow),
In this hip opener yoga video John talks about Sutra 2.16 from the Sutras of Patanjali, about the idea that you can avoid pain that hasn't happened yet, and practicing looking for the good.
In this hip opener yoga video we work on Ahimsa, non-harming.
This video is about how when you are in a lot of physical pain, seeing your light and goodness is extremely hard. So, practicing yoga with alignment to stay out of pain is really important!
This week’s class was inspired by Mr. Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Basically, he was awesome and his whole philosophy was about innate goodness and recognizing your True Self. Really great.
