Comments on: How To Get On Your Yoga Mat… Even When You Don’t Want To

By: Katrina Ariel

Katrina Ariel — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:44:46 +0000

Marcia, thank you so much for your kindness. I’m honored to be one of your teachers!

Namaste

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:09:02 +0000

Katrina- fantastic- thanks for sharing. Next practice I’ll be honoring you as a teacher who has brought me so much. Thanks fir being so REAL!
Namaste- Om Shanti

Marcia

By: Katrina Ariel

Katrina Ariel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:48:27 +0000

Terry that’s so great! I find that the more often I am aware of my breath and how I interact with the world through my body, the more joyful and peaceful I feel. I do hope it is the same for you. Thanks for sharing!

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:06:23 +0000

I am so aware of my breath when walking down the hall at work. Standing tall shoulders back as the four corners of my feet are touching the earth, or when my mind clouds over with thougths.
Thanks for your smile and wisdom.

By: Katrina Ariel

Katrina Ariel — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:16:57 +0000

You’re quite welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. So wonderful that you find these suggestions helpful!

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:07:23 +0000

‘Loved the three suggestions for getting on the mat — simple and I think will be effective for me. They also give me three alternate ways to approach a day’s practice that adds some variety. Thanks much!

By: Katrina Ariel

Katrina Ariel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:17:16 +0000

Mary,

I love what you’ve said about breath here. The simple act of being aware of the breath can change so much by bringing a natural flow and more mindfulness over all. You’re making a wonderful contribution with what you teach. Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. I’m so glad you find value in what I offer.

By: Mary Clapp

Mary Clapp — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:14 +0000

Hi Katrina!
Thanks for such a warm, full hearted video!
I find that the process of simple awareness and observation helps to create changes in our habits .For example I tell my students that becoming aware and alert to the breath can lead us to refocus and relax into more proper breathing patterns. This transcends to all areas of our being. Being aware of unnecessary emotions, bad postural habits, extra muscular tension can help us learn more about what we are feeling so we can start to make positive changes. Seems so simple but we are so caught up in the rat race that we are no longer mindful of our inner and out bodies. I love your thoughts…..thank you so much for your wonderful insight. cheers!

By: Katrina Ariel

Katrina Ariel — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:49:42 +0000

Thanks so much, Scott! Your kindness means a lot. And bringing all the lofty wisdom into the reality of life is what it’s all about, eh?

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:41:40 +0000

This is such a great way to motivate people to do practice! You’re so cute in your explanations!

Thank you for the practical and down to earth guidance you bring. You’re a fantastic teacher!