(contest) Happy Early LOVE Day!

Hey yogi’s and yogini’s,

I’ve been a bit quiet with my free online podcasts and was hoping to get one in soon. Slammed with a deadline on a new project in relation to my DVD…(I know you want a new free online yoga class and I really wanted to get them to you so I recorded and my recording did not take 😦 )

So, instead I want to give you a juicy gift opp. and a contest…. 2 lucky peeps who want to come to the Online Virtual Yoga Conference next weekend. (read on)

What I am asking of you to participate is as follows:(don’t skip any step, cool? its just like an asana)

1. Tell me why you want to be part of it.
2. Why do you want to take my session on Transformational Yoga for 2010
3. What you want transform in your life in 2010 & learn in this session (tools, tips and such)

And then send me your answers to hillary@hillaryrubin.com

Easy right? Follow the rules, and you will be chosen by Sunday on V-Day…

Those who are not into this and just want to come and spread the love with their friends… (I have many who are gathering with friends, doing a potluck lunch and making a retreat/conference themselves- totally rad huh?)

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[USE VDAY CODE – HLR219 – SAVE $100 (only $97 for 3 full days and you get to keep the downloads – right?) And have a total library of classes that will you can add to your virtual yoga studio.

Ok, game on for those who want to win a *FREE* ticket – let’s see who the winner will be.

Much love from your friend & teacher,
Hillary

PS and each of the 2 winners will get to choose either what my next podcast or newsletter video will be… that’s cool, huh?

Podcast #67 – Dancing Fearlessly- Approx. 60 Min – Level 1-2 (not for total beginners)

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All levels Anusara ® Yoga Podcast Sequence:

• Sukhasana
• All 4’s – Hands & Knees
• Down Dog
• Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend 
• Samasthiti or Tadasana with Hands in Anjali Mudra
  
• Urdvah Hastasana – Hands Over Head
• Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend
• Lunge to a Deep Lunge
• Down Dog
• Plank Pose
• Plank to Chattarunga Dandasana to Cobra
• Down Dog
• Lunge to Twist 
  
• Down Dog
• Plank to Chattarunga Dandasana to Cobra
  
• Down Dog
• Vashistasana – (A) Side Plank /(B) Variation

(A)  (B)

• Down Dog
• Vira II – Warrior II to Reversed Warrior
  
• Chattarunga to Down Dog
• Vira II – Warrior II to Ostrich/Bound Warriorr w/hands clasped behind back 
• Straight Leg Lunge then Bring Arms Inside – Hip Opener – 
  
• Bound Parsavakonasana – Bound Side Angle – 
• Down Dog
• Trikonasana – Triangle 
• Down Dog to Down Dog Split   
• Balasana – Childs
• Agnistambasana – Fire Log  

(watch out for sickling ankle) 

• Eka Pada Bekasana – Thigh Stretch –
  
• Dhanurasana – Bow  
  
• Balasana – Childs
• Down Dog
• Anejaneasana Thigh Stretch- 
  
• Down Dog
• Dhanurasana – Bow
• Balasana – Childs
• Supta Padangusthasana – Supine Hamstring Stretch
• Supine Twists
• Savasana – Corpse Pose
  

Namaste!

Podcast #60 – Surrender to Beauty – Level 1/2 (More 2) Approx. 60 Min

Mentioned in this free Anusara Yoga Online Yoga Podcast:

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Free Online Yoga Sequence for Level 1/2 Students:
Sukasana

Childs Pose –

Down Dog to

Uttanasana- Standing Fwd Bend

Clasp Hands Stretch Arms Over Head

Urdvah Hastasana – Hands Over Head

Uttanasana – Standing Fwd Bend

Down Dog to Plank to Belly

Prone Position (great for lower back pain)

Cobra Pose

Down Dog to Lunge to Twist

Uttanasana to Plank to Chatarunga (or belly) to Cobra

Down Dog to Crescent Pose

Uttanasana to Urdvah Hastasana – Hands Over Head

Vinyasa: Uttanasana to Plank to Chatarunga (or belly) to Cobra

Down Dog to Trikonasana (Triangle)

Down Dog

Vashistasana

Down Dog

Child’s Pose –

All 4’s Lower Elbows

Dolphin Pose

Child’s Pose – to Down Dog

Vinyasa

Down Dog to Malasana

Bakasana – Crane 2 x

Down Dog

Ardha Chandrasana –

Down Dog to Uttanasana

Thigh Stretch –

(Option to do Standing Thigh Stretch)

Dhanurasana – Bow Pose

Child’s Pose –

Bridge Pose to One Legged Bridge

Bridge or Urdvah Dhanurasana

Janusirsana – Head to Knee Pose

Dandasana

Paschimottonasana – Seated Fwd Bend

Meditation

Savasana

Namaste!

Podcast #59 – Practice Your Peace Upside Down – Level 2/3 (not for beginners) 40 Min Class

Mentioned in this free Anusara Yoga Online Yoga Podcast:

• Yamas and Niyamas (one reference and there are more for sure)
• A Season For Non-Violence – Begins Jun 30 – Apr 4 (64 days)
• Mahatma Gandhi
• Dr. Martin Luther King
• Speaker of Dr. Kings work was Gerald C. Rivers – no website 😦
• Sianna Sherman
• HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELSIE !!!!

BLOG LOVE….

• Yogademia
• Life-In-Abundance

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Free Online Yoga Sequence for Level 2/3 Students:

Sukasana

All 4’s – Hands and Knees

Down Dog

Straight Leg Lunge with Twist –

Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra

Crescent

One Legged Dog – Prep for Handstand

Uttanasana – Standing Fwd Bend

Urdvah Hastasana – Arms Overhead

Uttanasana

Standing Split –

Samasthiti – Mountain Pose with Hands in Anjali Mudra

L-Pose

Uttanasana

One Legged Lifted in L-Pose

Uttanasana

Down Dog

Crescent to Warrior III to Tree Pose

Plank to Chattarunga to Cobra or Updog

Handstand at Wall – Slide Feet Down and Take Hips to Wall then Scoop Tailbone

Child’s Pose

Handstand with Tree Legs –

Uttanasana

Eka Pada Bekasana – Thigh Stretch –

Parvritta Balasana – Twisted Child’s Pose –

Down Dog

Parsvottonasana –

Sukasana – Easy Seat or Savasana- Corpse

(you may want to do a twist before and hug your knees into your chest)

Namaste!

Podcast #57 – Our Dance Of Yoga is Our Preperation For Life – Level 2/3 60 Min

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast :

• iProng Article – Thank you Bill Palmer and E*star LA
• schedule for 2008

*****YOU ARE INVITED TO MY MEXICO YOGA RETREAT *****

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF YOGA IN PARADISE
Anusara Yoga with Hillary April 6-12, 2008

Heat your body and cool your mind with two Anusara Yoga classes a day, and a SPECIAL BONUS!!! a 3 hr Thai Yoga Massage Class with one of LA’s top therapists – Deon De Wet. Also included is a personal thai yoga massage with him to assist you to unwind and enjoy yourself fully.

This retreat is designed for all levels – from those with no yoga experience including if you have physical injuries to more advanced practitioners. Everyboy is welcome to honor their process of unfolding to enjoy their own process of transformation. Between classes you’ll have plenty of time to relax on the beach, shop in town, unwind in your beautiful villa or nuture yourself. You are free to make the best choices on your vacation to find the peace that resides within you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check this link or CALL 1-800-603-YOGA (9642)

SIGN UP BEFORE JANUARY 6TH TO GET THE SPECIAL RATE!

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BLOG LOVE – THANK YOU!!!

• Yogademia
• Tahnee’s Yoga Space
• Shrink Yourself
• Yoga Dreams
• Meggy’s Journal (Japan)
• The Girl Who Cried Ephipany
  

• Siva Nataraja – Lord Shiva Dancing the Lila Tandava (playful dance)

Level 2/3 Playful Yoga Sequence Geared to Open Your Shoulders and Heart:

All 4’s – Hands and Knees

Down Dog

Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend

Shoulder Opener at the Wall –

All 4’s to Down Dog Split –

Uttanasana with Shoulder Stretch –

Plank Pose to Cobra Pose

On Belly Leg Lifted to Prone Posture (good for lower back)

Prep for Cobra Hands on Waist

Down Dog

Crescent Pose Down to a Twist –

Then into a Hip Opener –

Down Dog to Plank to Cobra (Vinyasa)

Down Dog to Uttanasana

Vinyasa with Updog

Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon –

Ardha Chandra Chapasana – Sugar Cane in the Half Moon

Vinyasa to Pincha Prep (Forearm Balance)

into Picha Plank with Forearm Arms –

Childs Pose

Tree Pose with Twist

Standing Arch Back

Uttanasana to Down Dog

Anejaneasana Thigh Stretch-

Down Dog to Uttanasana

Baby Dancer –

Uttasana to Down Dog

Pigeon Prep with Up Dog Arms

Vinyasa

Jathara Parvitatsana

Happy Baby –

Knee To Chest

Savasana – Corpse Pose

Namaste

Podcast #55 – You Are the Center of a Friendly Universe – Level 2/3 60 Min Yoga Class

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast :

yogamonth 092008 – check it out and see if we are coming to your city.

Join 082009 Yoga Month Facebook Group and turn your passion into action.

?????ARE YOU READY FOR MEXICO?????

GIVE YOURSELF THE GIFT OF YOGA IN PARADISE
Anusara Yoga with Hillary April 6-12, 2008

Heat your body and cool your mind with two Anusara Yoga classes a day, and a SPECIAL BONUS!!! a 3 hr Thai Yoga Massage Class with one of LA’s top therapists – Deon De Wet. Also included is a personal thai yoga massage with him to assist you to unwind and enjoy yourself fully.

This retreat is designed for all levels – from those with no yoga experience including if you have physical injuries to more advanced practitioners. Everyboy is welcome to honor their process of unfolding to enjoy their own process of transformation. Between classes you’ll have plenty of time to relax on the beach, shop in town, unwind in your beautiful villa or nuture yourself. You are free to make the best choices on your vacation to find the peace that resides within you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check this link or CALL 1-800-603-YOGA (9642)

SIGN UP BEFORE JANUARY 6TH TO GET THE SPECIAL RATE!

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STRETCH YOURSELF off the mat – Listen to Mudra Moments –

Teachers Mentioned in this Yoga Poga Podcast:

• Naime Jezzeny
• Dr. Michael Beckwith – Agape
• Dr. Douglas Brooks – Rajanaka Tantra
  

check out the amazing – Yogademia blog

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Yoga Sequence for this Level 2/3 Free Anusara Online Yoga Podcast:

Down Dog

Down Dog with Twist –

Straight Leg Lunge then Bring Arms Inside (possibly elbows) –

Down Dog – Plank Pose to Cobra

Uttanasana – Standing Forward Bend (hold calves)

Urdvah Hastasana – Arms Stretched Overhead

Uttanasana- Lift Leg

Samasthiti – Pose of Alignment

Mat to wall then Come to All 4’s (hands and knees)

Back Foot Aligns to the wall:

Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle

Trikonasana – Triangle

Ardha Chandrasana – Half Moon Pose

Second Side of all 3 poses then goes into Uttanasana

L-Pose

L-Pose Leg Lifted

Handstand

Uttanasana

Shoulder Opener with Wall

Down Dog

Uttanasana with Blanket Roll Under Arches

Malasana – Garland Pose to Bakasana – Crane (AKA Crow)

Back to Chattarunga Dandasana or onto your Belly

Sphinx Pose

Ardha Bekasana to One Armed Dog

Parvritta Balasana – Twisted Child

Balasana – (Pranam) Child’s Pose

Ujjayi Breath – Manipulated Breath by Toning the Throat (ocean like sound)

along with Jalandhara Bhanda – Throat/Chin Lock

Parsva Upavista Konasana – Side Angle Pose

Knees To Chest

Savasana

Namaste!

Podcast #54 – Shift Your Attitude – All Level Yoga Practice – 15 Min Chair Yoga Check In

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Chair Class Podcast:

This is great to do before a meeting or an office holiday party to check in and see where you are at perhaps its time to shift your attitude at work or where ever you may be.

•   check it out and see if we are coming to your city! 

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• Listen to Mudra Moments and hear how yoga is off the mat for yoga teachers Hillary and Elsie Escobar!!!

PLEASE TAKE A COMFORTABLE SEAT :

This may look comfortable but it will cause pain in your back.  

Anusara Yoga Chair Sequence for All Levels (Even If You Have Back Pain):

Sit on Your Chair Halfway Then Turn Your Thighs In

Ardha Hastasana – Stretch One Arm Up at a Time 

Then take Shoulder Stretch (shot with an iPhone) –

Urdvah Hastasana  – Arms Over Head

 1/2 Sun Salutes in Chair – Stretching Up then Folding Over and Looking Up

Take a Twist 2X Each Side

Urdvah Hastasana – Arms Over Head the Interlace Fingers 

Then Stretch Up and  Arch to the Side

Tense Body Up and Release with Tounge Out (great to relieve jaw pain) 

Urdvah Hastasana – Stretch Arms Over Head

1/2 Sun Salute

Take A Crossed Legged Pose or Just Sit in Your Seat with Your Heart Lifted 

Meditation

Namaste! 

Podcast #53 – Churn It Up and Open to Forearm Balance – Level 2/3 60 Min Yoga Class

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast (pls note this class is not for beginners and if you have a block pls keep it nearby).

• This is a great community and where I am teaching my 5 week course starting Jan 19th – Embrace, Empower & Evolve with Anusara Yoga.

• Where I mentioned where the theme was inspired from is the class I am presently taking with the amazing Rev. Michael Beckwith from Agape

(another note: churning comes from a teaching from Dr. Douglas Brooks another one of my great teachers. Churning comes from the stories of Shiva Nataraja)

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• Listen to Mudra Moments and hear how yoga is off the mat for yoga teachers Hillary and Elsie Escobar!!!

Anusara Yoga Level 2/3 Sequence:

Three foundation options for Pincha Mayurasana/Forearm Balance. Try 1, 2 or just do the prep its ok if you don’t get up into the pose:

Down Dog, Straight Leg Lunge, Down Dog

Lunge to Straight Leg Parsottonasana Variation

Plank Pose to Chatarunga Dandasana to Cobra

Parsvakonasana- Extended Side Angel w/Hands Clasped Behind Back –

into Trikonasana – Triangle

then Clasp Hand Around Back Holding Thigh

Down Dog with Twist –

Plank to Belly to Salambasana – Clasp Hand Behind You and Lift Up

Down Dog to All 4’s

Dolphin to Dolphin Plank to Dolphin

Child’s Pose

Pinchamayurasana – Feather of the Peacock/Forearm Balance

1. Pincha Clasped Hands – Here is the foundation for the pose…

(there is an exercise which helps with engaging the legs here)

2. Pincha Blocks for tighter shoulders use 2 block. Another foundation…

3. Pincha Hands on Wall – This is good for tight Shoulders and see the pose…

Child’s Pose rest in between each one or after you do your form of the pose.

Down Dog

Pigeon Prep with a Twist

Down Dog to All 4’s into a Runner’s Lunge

then Hanumanasana – Front Splits

Uttanasana in between Each Side

Parsva Uttanasana – Side Fwd Bend

Baddha Konasana Twist – Bound Angle Twist

to Baddha Konasana- Bound Angle

Paschimottonasana – Seated Fwd Bend

Meditation

Savasana

Namaste! 

Podcast #52 – Pause and Reflect at Your Desk – All Levels Chair Yoga Class (Great for Beginners) 25 min

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast (great for all yogi’s at work or not):

YOU are INVITED to MEXICO to CONNECT w/ OTHER YOGI’S ON THE BEACH APRIL 6-12 2008 MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE SIGN UP AND GET THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!!! SAVE MONEY!!!!

FEELING TECHY??? PLEASE JOIN MY NETWORKS and OTHER PODCAST:

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me, yogapod!

Listen to Mudra Moments and hear how yoga is off the mat for yoga teachers Hillary and Elsie Escobar!!!

This Anusara Yoga class podcast is great for beginners, if you have back pain, or in your office at work. All you require is a chair and your body. Upload to your ipod and use when you are traveling over the holidays. How cool is that? You can do yoga in your jeans, pajamas or even a suit.

Anusara Yoga Chair Sequence for All Levels (Even If You Have Back Pain):

Sit on Your Chair Halfway Then Turn Your Thighs In

Urdvah Hastasana – Stretch Arms Overhead then take Shoulder Stretch

Arms Go Up and Down Moving with Breath

Take a Twist 2X Each Side

Urdvah Hastasana – Arms Over Head

Shoulder Stretch then Arch to the Side

1/2 Sun Salutes in Chair – Stretching Up then Folding Over and Looking Up

Urdvah Hastasana with One Leg Up

1/2 Sun Salute

Ardha Agnistambasana – 1/2 Firelog Pose (Hip Opener then to a Twist)

Supported Uttansana – Standing Fwd Bend with Head on Chair (use a phone book if need be)

Shoulder Stretch

Standing Thigh Stretch

Ustrasana Prep – Sit on Chair Hold Sides and Arch Back Up

Twist

Seated Fwd Bend or Baddha Konasana – Bound Angle Pose

Meditation

Namaste!

Podcast #51 (1yr Anniversary) – Your Not Alone, Strengthen You Core of Who You Are – All Levels Yoga Class – 60min/1hr

Mentioned in this Free Anusara Online Yoga Class Podcast (good for beginners to advanced yogi’s):

Call me to share how you may feel alone and how your practice reminds you that you are connected to something bigger pose you want to work on that I can teach 206.984.0347 – and check out my main website.

• YOU are INVITED to MEXICO to CONNECT w/ OTHER YOGI’S ON THE BEACH APRIL 6-12 2008 MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE

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alchemi SPORT by Jeffrey Grubb – this jacket is a must have!!!

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• Listen in to Mudra Moments and hear how yoga is off the mat for yoga teachers Hillary and Elsie Escobar!!!

CHECK OUT the YJ BLOG REVIEW OF MUDRA MOMENTS!!!
• click here for my: CITY YOGA WORKSHOP for TEACHERS LEARN HOW TO TEACH NEW STUDENTS OF YOGA!!

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Anusara Yoga Class Sequence for All Levels of Yoga Students to Strengthen Upper Body and:

Sukasana – Easy Posture

Down Dog to Uttanasana – Standing Fwd Bend


Urdvah Hastasana – Arms Over Heatd to Samasthiti – Pose of Alignment

then Extend One Arm Up Other Down – Scissor Arms to Shoulder Stretch

Uttanasna to Plank to Cobra to Down Dog

Straight Leg Lunge to Uttanasana


Uttanasana to Vira III Legs – Warrior III (Finger Tips on Floor)

Vinyasa

Vira II – Warrior II to Parsvakonasana – Extended Side Angle

Plank to Belly

Stage I Core Work – Salambasana Variations

Cobra to Down Dog to Crescent Pose

Down Dog Bring Knees to Chest

Anjaneasana – Low Lunge to


Parvritta Parsvakonasana – Twisted Extended Side Angle

Uttanasna with a Roll Under Feet –

Stage II Core Work: Navasana – Boat Pose



Ardha Navasana – 1/2 Boat Pose


2X Danurasana – Bow Pose

Child’s Pose

Stage III Core Work: On Back Legs Scissored then Crunches

Knees To Chest

Bridge Pose then to Urdvah Danurasana

(or just a second bridge)

Jathara Parvittasana

Happy Baby

Savasana or Meditation

Namaste!