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How to Choose a Yoga Class: Getting Started

March 28, 2014 by Julie Lusk

Incorporating yoga – where and who. Yoga is being taught in yoga studios, hospitals, complimentary medicine clinics, schools, businesses, churches, athletic clubs and community centers and has become popular with both the younger and older generations.  Classes can be offered to people who are fit as well as to people who are physically ill.  It is especially attractive to “boomers” who want to be active but are no longer interested in exercises that jar the bones, muscles and joints.

How to get started. It’s best to join a yoga class to get off to a great start.  Be sure to select a qualified teacher and a class that fits your needs.  Ask what yoga props may be needed.  Props may include a yoga mat, block, strap, blanket, etc.

Selecting a yoga teacher. The Yoga Alliance has identified minimum training standards for teachers and registers them at the 200 and 500-hour level. Certification courses exist for yoga teachers. Unfortunately, these courses have different standards and some are better than others. Here are some recommendations to consider when choosing a teacher for yourself or to teach a class for clients.

1.    What are his/her qualifications?

2.    How long has s/he been teaching?

3.    Is s/he registered? Certified?  When? By whom? Length of training?

4.    Does s/he practice what s/he preaches?  A good role model?

5.    Who are his/her references?

6.    Are classes gentle or vigorous?

7.    Is emphasis placed on physical alignment? Meditation? Philosophy and spirituality? Geared toward special populations?

8.    What is the class format?

In summary, Hatha yoga can be considered the “original wellness program” because it incorporates so many principles and practices found in wellness and mind/body programs today.  Yoga can be enjoyed throughout a lifetime by a wide range of people.

LINK:  Yoga Class Schedule with Julie Lusk – Milford and Anderson, OH (greater Cincinnati area)

Adapted from an article entitled Incorporating Yoga in Health Promotion by Julie Lusk. Originally published in Wellness Management, Volume 14, Number 1, Spring, 1998.

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Filed Under: Mind-Body Mastery Tools and Techniques, Misc Musings, Yoga

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.

Register below for single classes or by the month
Get replays for 14 days of unlimited streaming.

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

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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.

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Complete Yogic Breath: Dirgha Breathing

April 4, 2014 by Julie Lusk

 

Dirgha is pronounced DEAR-gah

Summary: This breathing technique is done with long, slow, deep breaths while focusing on the lower, mid, and upper portions of your chest. This allows for the fullest breathing possible and will improve respiration, circulation, and even digestion. The complete breath will soothe your frazzled nerves, clear your mind, and will replenish your life force.

Controlling the volume, duration and frequency of the inhalation, the exhalation, and the pauses between each breath enhances prana, the energy that supports and sustains the life force. Breathing becomes slow and refined.
~~Yoga Sutra 2.50

How to practice the complete yogic breath / dirgha breathing

Either come into a comfortable seated position with your spine erect or lie on your back. It is easier to learn this while lying on your back.

Breathing through your nose is optimal because it [Read more…]

Filed Under: Mind-Body Mastery Tools and Techniques, Relaxation Exercises, Stress Relief / Management, Yoga, Yoga breathing technique Tagged With: complete yoga breath, dirgha breath

Earthing ♥ Grounding is Amazing

April 27, 2017 by Julie Lusk

Guess what?  Just like we need air to breathe and vitamin D from the sun, we really need to be in physical touch with our Earth to be healthy and happy.  The term is earthing or grounding.

So, kick you shoes off and go barefoot.  Not only does it feel great, doing so releases muscular tension and calms your nerves by regulating your nervous system.  It’s fantastic for your heart too.  That means it will lift your spirits and help your heartbeat and blood pressure.  We truly need our Earth more than you realize.  Here’s why…

We are bombarded by EMFs (electrical magnetic fields) and RFs (radio frequencies) from WIFI and our devices with no way to discharge this overload of energy.  This can cause harmful results.  To reverse this for better health, it’s important we spend time earthing, also called grounding.

“The Earth’s surface contains a limitless number of free electrons that are continually replenished through solar radiation and lightning strikes; your body naturally absorbs these particles when you make physical contact with the ground” reports Dr Sinatra, MD.

He says, “In the body, these electrons have an anti-inflammatory effect because they reduce the free-radical activity that causes inflammation and chronic pain. (If you remember your high school science, electrons are negatively charged. Inflammation-causing free radicals are positively charged, which means the additional free electrons neutralize the free radicals.) The energy of the free electrons gained through grounding also helps keep your body’s innate electrical circuitry properly balanced. All of these effects of grounding are extremely beneficial to heart health.”

This disconnection is a result of our modern lifestyle.  A big reason is that wearing rubber and plastic soled shoes blocks us from the Earth’s surface and is strongly associated with an increase of inflammation, oxidative stress, and nervous system malfunctions.  No wonder there’s been high increases in insomnia, heart disease, diabetes and other problems related to inflammation.

A simple solution is to stand outside on the ground barefoot … actually touching our skin to the ground. More options include standing on cement (not blacktop/asphalt).  Brick, stone, or using a specialized pad, or a sheet made especially for grounding work as well.

Dr Sinatra said not to keep smartphones in one’s front pants pocket because doing so for only 20 minutes lowers testosterone by 400% in males.  Avoid holding smartphones directly against your ear too.  Keep it an inch or so away or use speakerphone.  Lower your risk by not using it while it’s plugged in as well.  Write your text then set it on a desk before pressing send.  Small changes make big differences.

Isn’t it remarkable that our Earth protects us from harm and gives us better health.  Let’s not forget that’s really where we get our food and water too.  What a connection, eh?  So, kick your shoes off and find out for yourself!  It’s beautiful out there – there’s nothing to be afraid of.

More resources for you


The Direct Current (DC) circuit of energy flows through every part of the natural universe, including plants, animals, human beings, and the surface of our entire planet, creating a Global Electrical Circuit. This natural DC energy is what the human body uses to function.  Everything from the beating of our heart to the movement of our muscles to our brain’s ability to think require DC energy.

Studies suggest that becoming a part of the earth’s global DC circuit enhances our conductive health. This has far reaching implications to all our organ systems that function off of DC energy and conductivity. This includes, but is not limited to our central and peripheral nervous system, our musculoskeletal system, and our cardiovascular system.

Grounding instantly connects us to this natural energy circuit. It plugs us into this healing energy.  Learn more in this video.  

Reference: The Real Reason Grounding Works by Laura Koniver, MD


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15-minute explanation of grounding/earthing called Down to Earth from Big Picture Ranch on Vimeo.


A 7-minute video reviewing the benefits of Earthing/grounding according to medical studies by Dr. Laura Koniver, MD.  Learn how long is needed for results.


The Schumann Resonance is 7.83 hertz.  This is the frequency of the Earth’s electromagnetic field spectrum, outer space, alpha/theta brain waves (meditative, relaxed, and dreamy), the musical note of C, the Root Chakra /Earth element, and the Sri Yantra. Grounding can connect us to this powerful, healing energy.

Migraine headaches, emotional stress, and other problems can result if we’re ungrounded and shielded from this frequency.

Ancient and modern yogis have said that the Big Bang and deep space sounds like OM.  The NASA video below is the sound of a black hole. Amazingly, it is 57 octaves below middle C.  Does it sound like an OM to you?

 

 

Filed Under: Stress Relief / Management, Wellness Tagged With: earthing, grounding, lower inflammation

Get-a-Dose of MindBody Bliss

June 21, 2021 by Julie Lusk

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Filed Under: Brain Yoga, General, Meditation / Guided Imagery, Mind-Body Mastery Tools and Techniques, Misc Musings, Relaxation Exercises, Stress Relief / Management, Wellness, Yoga, Yoga breathing technique, Yoga Nidra

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