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Virtual Yoga with Julie Lusk

Yoga at home!

Enjoy classes with Julie Lusk from the comfort of your own home.

Info & Registration Links

Yoga Nidra – Totally relax. Put your physical, mental, and emotional stress to rest.
Yoga Postures, Mindfulness & More – Enjoy gentle posture flows at your own pace.
Yoga on Demand – Have video classes to watch anytime, anywhere. Plans available for Yoga Nidra, Hatha Yoga & Combos.
Download popular classes to keep.
Personal Lessons – Get a private 75 minute lesson + video to focus on whatever you want! The video is downloadable for keeps. Contact Julie Lusk for details.
Yoga Nidra Teacher Training TBA | Level 1 teacher training | Level 2 teacher training

“By doing Yoga Nidra on Mondays, my Tuesdays are always awesome and joyous.”

“I slept like an angel.”

“My pain is 80% better.”

“It lowered my anxiety and cravings.”

“I love taking yoga with you online. It was a full experience.”

“Your voice is so soothing, even on Zoom.”

“The recordings are great. Now I can practice on my own.”

“I felt like I just had a massage, healing touch session mixed in with energy medicine, and traditional Hatha yoga!!!! So yummy!!!! So good for us!”

PS. Results vary

Click here for Julie Lusk’s catalog of books, audios, and more, including her Yoga Nidra books

Instructions: Virtual Yoga Nidra

Success – You are enrolled in Yoga Nidra (Zoom)

♥ Welcome! Click here for the Zoom link needed to start class. This link is for you alone – please invite friends to register for themselves.

♥ The class link above will be emailed to you about 45 minutes prior to class time so it’s on top of the email heap. Look in your spam or promotions folder if you don’t see it.

♥ If needed, download Zoom from your app store now. It’s free & easy. Use this Zoom Tutorial to get up to speed.

♥ Please sign in by 6:45 pm if you are new to Zoom. We will go over a few things like turning off & on audio, video, speaker & gallery view, etc. Here is a Tutorial on using Zoom

♥ Class starts at 7 pm on Monday. “Doors” close at 7:07 for security purposes. You won’t be able to join if you’re late. You will still get the audio after class.

♥ Please review this info on Yoga Nidra to get off to a good start.

♥ Go here for important info on the relaxation pose (savasana), the yoga posture used during Yoga Nidra. It features props to use, alternatives to lying on your back (sideways, sitting, etc.), and how to address some personal conditions like snoring prevention, handling acid reflux, sleep apnea, back pain, hypertension, etc.

♥ Zoom Etiquette

Before Class

Find a good place at home for your device (good Wi-Fi connection, etc.).
Charge up the batteries on your device. Plug it in if possible.
Get your mat, blankets and pillows out.
Cut down on distractions by closing the door, etc.
Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and say hello, just like a regular class. For security purposes, “Doors” close 5 minutes after start time and you will not be able to join in.

During Class

Use “Gallery” view if you want to see the others in class who have their ‘video’ turned on. This adds to the community feel. Once class starts, you will see me better by being on ‘speaker’ view which just shows my screen. More about this at class.
Security measures are in place to keep us safe.

After class

Watch for an email with a link to listen to the yoga nidra practice (not the discussion)
Use this link to register for more classes. It goes to a page to register and pay with either PayPal or a credit card.

Fine Print: Sorry, no refunds for missed classes. You will get a recording of the yoga nidra practice (not the discussion) by email within 48 hours after class for streaming for your personal and non-commercial use only that is valid for 14 days. Stuff can happen since this is “live,” (like the Zoom connection or audio connection/audio is bad, weather interruptions, etc.). You will be notified by email, if possible and ASAP, if a class you’re scheduled for is canceled or rescheduled. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Let me know if you have questions ahead of time. Click here.

Good luck and see you soon!

♥ Julie

Do it Anyway

September 20, 2010 by Julie Lusk

Do It Anyway by Sal Spalenger

People are unreasonable, illogical and self-centered.
Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness will make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.

The biggest people, with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest people with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.

People favor underdogs, but follow only top dogs.
Fight for the underdog anyway.

What you spend years building just might be destroyed overnight.
But build anyway.

People really need help, but may attack you if you help them.
Help people anyway.

Give the world the best you got and you’ll get kicked down.
Give the world the best you got anyway.

Virtual Yoga Nidra with Julie Lusk

Online Yoga Nidra Class Attend class on Zoom plus get 2 weeks of unlimited streaming of class replays. Register below.

Yoga Nidra is yoga sleep. It can totally relax and put your physical, mental, and emotional stress to rest. It’s practiced either lying down in the relaxation pose (savasana) or in a comfy chair. No other yoga postures are needed.

“By doing Yoga Nidra on Mondays, my Tuesdays are always awesome and joyous.”
“I slept like an angel.”
“My pain was 80% better.”
“It lowered my anxiety and cravings.”
“It’s like being in class, but I don’t have to drive home after!”
“What a great class you provide us. I can’t believe it took me this long to get on board.”
Naturally, results vary.

Mondays from 7-8:30 pm (ET) ~~
June | 1. 8. 15. 22 | Registration is open
July | 6. 13. 20. 27 |
Aug | 3. 10. 17. 24 |
More | TBA

How it works …

All classes and plans include class audios at no extra charge (attendance not required). Recordings are emailed to everyone within 48 hours after class for 14-days of unlimited streaming for personal/non-commercial use. Downloads of your favorite classes are available to buy for keeps.

Preregistration is required at least 1 hour before class start time. Instructions, policies & zoom links are given on payment. Look in spam or promotions if needed.
Sign-in instructions are emailed to you 60 minutes prior to every class.
Schedules are subject to change. Julie may substitute Yoga on Demand for “live” Zoom classes as needed. Non-transferable. No refunds. Scholarships available on request.

Pick your plan & register …

Choose from the weekly or monthly plan below. Use the CART to review your order & check out. Use the cart in the menu bar above or scroll down.

Monthly plan for $50 – Save $30
4 classes held per month

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Price: $80.00

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Single class for $20 each

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Links to more classes for you and your friends …

Full Schedule
Hatha Yoga Postures, Mindfulness & More: Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm (ET).
Yoga on Demand: Get recorded classes to watch anytime | 3 convenient plans to choose from.
Buy downloads of your favorite hatha yoga + nidra classes to keep.
Personal Lessons: Get a private lesson to focus on whatever you want! Get a downloadable video for keeps.
Gift Certificates are available in any amount for online classes. Contact Julie for details.
Julie Lusk’s catalog of books, audios, and more, including her book, Yoga Nidra for Complete Relaxation & Stress Relief.

YACEP

Contact Julie Lusk anytime.

Playing Tips | Flute Care | Troubleshooting | Native American Style Flutes

MusicSmith Flutes | A Native American Style Flute | Handmade by Dave Lusk

Native American flutes were first created and played by Native American people. They are instruments of beauty, magic, ceremony, healing, and entertainment. They bring out the music that dwells in all of us.

This instrument has a full, warm sound. Made from western red cedar, it’s protected with non-toxic waterproofing, inside and out. Each flute is embellished with a unique design handcrafted with a wood-burner. A thumb-rest is offered. This innovation stabilizes and balances the flute while playing by positioning your lower hand correctly. Place the thumb of the lower hand against the bottom of the thumb-rest. The index finger covers the hole right above.

Playing your Flute |There are no wrong notes! All notes harmonize melodically. Reading music is not needed.

Press your lips against the mouthpiece to gently seal it.
Cover the holes with the finger pads, not the tips or nails.
Adjust the air pressure until notes sound clear.
The note played with all the holes closed is the key of the flute. It’s called the flute’s fundamental note.
Use the fingerings shown below. Cover and uncover the holes one at a time in order.
The third hole down on a 6-hole flute always stays covered to play the minor pentatonic scale and uses all the notes shown on the chart.
For a major scale, start and land on the second note up from the bottom of the flute.
Start going up and down the flute, slowly and evenly. Gradually pick up speed. Next, vary the rhythm. Play melodies by playing the basic scale but put intervals between the notes. For example, cover all the holes followed by another finger pattern. Doing so will always sound melodic and harmonic.
Embellishments and more scales can be added for more musicality once you’re proficient.
Have fun!

Tip: The third hole down always stays covered in the minor pentatonic scale and uses all the notes shown on the chart. For a major scale, start and land on the second note up from the bottom of the flute. Once proficient, embellishments and more scales can be added.

Caring for your Flute | Keep your flute at a steady temperature. Do not let it get too hot or cold. Temperature variations expand and contract wood. This can cause your flute to crack. If the flute is cold, warm it with your hands and gently blow warm air into it. Do not leave it in a car when it’s either hot or cold. Avoid direct sunlight.

Remove the block after playing to dry the flute out. Wipe off any moisture. To retie the block, position the front edge of the block at the back edge of the sound hole. Tie tightly. Experiment with its placement for the best tone. Push it slightly forward to raise the pitch higher (sharp), move it back to lower it (flat).

Caring for Yourself with Hand Warm-ups | Here’s an easy 5-minute series of hand movements & mudras to help your fingers, wrists & hands with easy-to-remember names for each one. Great for musicians & anyone with stiff, painful fingers, hands or wrists. Learn the Hakini Mudra, Beak, Bug, Claw, Paw, Seed, Web, Wings, and the Eagle & Hridaya mudras. Thank you Christine Stevens at Upbeat Drum Circles for interviewing me.

Troubleshooting | Fuzzy, unclear, sour, airy, or shrillness

Cover the holes completely or else it will squeak or sound airy.
Adjust air pressure. Are you blowing too softly or too much?
Make sure the block is tied down tightly (see above).
Poor tone quality occurs when moisture collects inside the flute, especially between the mouthpiece and the block. To remove it, hold the flute tightly and briskly shake the whole flute. Try covering the sound hole with a finger and blow hard to push the moisture out. Release your finger while still blowing. Wipe off.
The bottom note is the hardest to play. It’s important to make sure all the holes are completely covered. Use a mirror. This note will jump an octave if too much air is used.

MusicSmith Flutes info, tips, etc. (pdf to download/print)

Music Lessons | Music lesson details and registration

Handy Links

Contact us anytime about flutes & lessons.

By appointment only ♥ Not a retail store.