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« Previous Entries Saturday, October 15th, 2011Intro to Qi Gong 2 (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) Here we move into some of the more esoteric and powerful aspects of Qi Gong. Utilizing breathing techniques visualization and strong intent. We continue some of the kundalini raising approaches through a Qi Gong emphasis. Centering in the dan tien, breath retention and mudras (hand seals). We learn how to receive the vital [...]
Beginners Naked Hatha Yoga 1 (Naked Yoga School)
(Beginners & All levels) Here we are introduced the beginning of our practice. The pronunciation of AUM, Intention setting, the full yogic-breath and basic pranayama. It is essential to connect with one’s center and the ease of breath before starting movement. From here we move into specialized Sun Salutations. Sun Salutations connect us to the [...]
Intro to Qi Gong 1 (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) Here we are introduced to some of the basic principles of Qi Gong. These techniques weave nicely into short routines and can even integrate into other yoga practices. Here we learn some highly effective warm ups, proper breathing and softer movements of the distribution of Chi in the body. These movements are foundational [...]
Nude Kundalini Yoga 3: Grounding (Naked Yoga School)
(Intermediate) It is important to ground oneself after activating such powerful energies. In this series we close the Kundalini Activation with grounding and re-distribution. We revisit some essential principles and explore some very powerful and helpful grounding asana and movements. This series, in an of itself is a very powerful practice. It is quite healing [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 7: Exploring and Activating The 7 Chakras
(All Levels) The Chakra System directly correlates with the nervous system in the formation of physical, emotional and mental balance. Building a relationship with your Chakras means building a relationship with yourself. It is a never ending and rewarding journey. We will be using a variation of Sound, Breath, Movement, Asana and meditation in this [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 4: Heat Chakra (4th Chakra = Anahata)
(All Levels) Location: Heart (center of the chest) Color: Green or Pink Sound: YAM The heart chakra is considered to be the love center of our human energy system. Among others, love, heartbreak, grief, pain, and fear, are all emotions that are felt intensely within this chakra. Imbalances of the lungs, loneliness, disconnection and sadness [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 3: Third Chakra (solar plexus chakra = Manipura)
(All Levels) Location: Naval (3 inches above belly button -by solar plexus) Color: Yellow Sound: RAM Will, Boundaries, Selfhood, Digestion, Power, self-esteem and personal boundaries are all associated with this center. When this cernter is out of balance, we can walk on others or be walked on; suffer poor digestion, poor self worth and or [...]
Naked Chair Yoga 1: Warrior Poses (Naked Yoga School)
(Basic Level) A firm, stable chair is a versatile assistant for your yoga practice. In this video, we explore four standing poses, including the three primary Warrior Poses, with a focus on establishing healthy alignment and activation. The Warrior Poses are challenging due to the combined requirements of leg strength and length. Working with a [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 2: Second Chakra = Swadhisthana = Dan Tien
(All Levels) Location: Lower Abdomen (2 inches below belly button) Color: Orange Sound: VAM Nurturing, Creativity, Connection to emotions, life, self, the water element, the urigenital system, kidneys, sexual organs etc, are just a few things associated with the naval chakra. When this chakra is imbalanced we can suffer from feeling not enough, low energy, [...]
Naked Office Yoga 7: For Your Whole Body
(Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your whole body integrates the various parts that are featured in the other instructional videos of this series. Specifically, we work on opening the front of the body, releasing tension from the back of the body, and balancing the sides. The bigger actions included in this video require greater attention [...]
Naked Chakra Clearing 1: Root Chakra (First Chakra = Muladhara)
(All Levels) Location: Base of Spine Color: Red Sound: LAM Grounding, Saftey, self preservation, connection to the earth, the immune system and tribal identity are just a few things associated with this chakra. Balancing this chakra is essential for better functioning and the ability to actually identify what we are feeling. Some of this excercises [...]
Nude Kundalini Yoga 2: Intermediate ~ Advanced
(Level: Intermediate – Advanced) This series builds on the previous, diving deeper into activating the kundalini energy, detoxifying, and healing the body. Here we focus on intent and intensity. Raising the energy and re-distributing it through blocks in the body. Proper intent during breath retention is essential for re-distributing the proper flow of prana in [...]
Naked Office Yoga 6: For Your Head and Neck
(Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your head and neck directly addresses the chronic tension that creeps into your life as an office worker. Moving your neck through a complete range of motion is a great way to relax — it’s so natural you probably do it already — but the neck’s flexibility is also is [...]
Nude Kundalini Yoga 1: Basic (Naked Yoga School)
(All Levels) This series introduces some of the basic fundamentals in activating and stimulating the dormant energy at the base of the spine. This series can generate a lot of heat in the body to help burn up toxins and stimulate healing. We explore breathing techniques and some of the fundamental and universal approaches to [...]
Naked Office Yoga 5: For Your Upper Torso
(Level: Basic) http://NakedYogaSchool.com (Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your upper torso works with the chest, shoulders and upper back. In addition to relieving tension and pain in the targeted areas, this practice is a great way to start opening your rib cage for a deeper, fuller, easier breath. You can’t live without your breath, and [...]
Organs of Action: The Anus (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Level: Intermediate) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Anus is the organ of elimination; through it we let go of what is no longer needed. This lesson will focus on the back half of the pelvic floor and the surrounding skeletal landmarks as foundations for your awareness [...]
Naked Office Yoga 4: For Your Lower Torso (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your lower torso puts you in touch with your hips, buttocks, belly and lower back. These are the foundations of any seated posture so you don’t want to ignore this vital region of the body, yet many of us do take this area of the body for granted. The results [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Applying to Asana (Naked Yoga School video)
(All Levels) Here we explore some very popular postures in vinyasa while emphasizing breathing and awareness from a Qi Gong view. The exploration of subtle energy in its movements between postures is essential. Exploring the expansion and contraction of breath, movement and awareness in Warrior poses and Downward Dog. Both the soft and hard aspect [...]
Naked Office Yoga 3: For Your Upper Limbs (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your upper limbs focuses on the hands, wrists, forearms, elbows and arms. Sitting in an office usually results in using our upper limbs in unbalanced ways, holding part of the limb very still and asking another part of the limb to work tirelessly — thing about writing, typing, mousing. Repetitive [...]
Naked Office Yoga 2: For Your Lower Limbs
(Level: Basic) Office Yoga for your lower limbs targets the feet, ankles, shins, knees and thighs. Sitting for long periods of time can be very hard on the circulatory system. Contraction and relaxation of the leg muscles helps to push your blood back up to the heart. Without this assistance, your heart has to work [...]
Naked Office Yoga 1: Sitting Well (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Level: Basic) This lesson of Office Yoga is on Sitting Well, and it provides the important foundation for all the other Office Yoga classes in this series. You may have unhappy memories of being told to SIT UP and not slouch. Unfortunately, we weren’t told HOW to accomplish this. This video will teach you a [...]
Quiet Daily Practice (Naked Yoga School Video)
(All Level) Your yoga practice should be explored and experienced daily. This video presents a quiet daily sequence, suitable for all levels. This gentle practice will smooth your energy level, whether you’re just waking up in the morning or you’re slowing down for the evening. The sequence focuses on low-to-the-ground poses, including Balasana (Child’s Pose), [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Applying Force (Naked Yoga School video)
(ALL LEVELS) Here we move into the application of more yang (active) movements, as opposed to more subtle graceful movements. Opening and Closing. Expansion and Contraction. Coming to experience these forces within our own relationship to movement, breath and awareness. The more active stretches are very activating and invigorating to all the systems of the [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Opening (Naked Yoga School video)
(ALL LEVELS) Here we build on the information of using breath, awareness and movement in unison to develop vital energy and effortlessness. We re-visit basic grounding as well as new techniques to open the bodies energy channels through graceful movements. Learn how to develop power while remaining restful, allowing energy to circulate, cultivate and developing [...]
Organs of Action: The Genitals (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Level: Intermediate) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Genitals are the organs of generation; through them we reproduce ourselves in the world. The Genitals also provide sexual pleasure, and as such, are associated with powerful actions and responsibilities. This lesson will focus on the pubic arch and [...]
Nude Taoist Yoga: Grounding (Naked Yoga School video)
(ALL LEVELS) This video explores an in depth introduction to some of the major principles of Taoist Yoga. Exploring the basic attitudes and approaches to movement and breath. We learn how to stand in natural stance; a powerful posture that brings are totality into alignment and where all movement comes from. We discover techniques for [...]
Organs of Action: The Mouth (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Intermediate Level) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Mouth is the organ of speech. Through it we share our thoughts, externalizing our inner existence. This lesson will refine your awareness of the physical organ, as well as the aspects of consciousness that underlie its actions. Starting with [...]
Co-ed Nude Partner Yoga: Balance of Intimacy
(All levels) Allow the energy to teach you. When you are encountering your power and vulnerability, you are making conscious choices of how to perceive a particular situation. We have a choice in our energy, attention, intention, oxygen, tone, circulation, rhythmic pulsations. Our breath needs to stay free to respond! This practice is about learning [...]
Organs of Action: The Feet (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Intermediate Level) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Feet are the organs of locomotion; through them we locate ourselves in the world. This lesson will refine your awareness of the physical organ, as well as the aspects of consciousness that underlie its actions. Starting with self-massage and [...]
Organs of Action: The Hands (Naked Yoga School Video)
(Level: Intermediate) The yoga tradition defines five organs of action, known as Karmendriyas in Sanskrit. The Hands are the organs of apprehension; through them we cultivate our understanding of the world. The Hands are also how we directly shape the world. This lesson will refine your awareness of the physical organ, as well as the [...]