August 4th, 2010
As yogis we know that our own energy is constantly changing, sometimes we feel that everything is going right and we can feel the flow, and others we feel like we are at the point of boiling to a meltdown. What these feelings really mean is that our own energies are not aligned. These energies that circulate with us are called nadis. There are over 72,000 that flow like water to every cell in our body. The first nadi, the shushumna, is the largest of the three. It wraps around the spine coiling up like a serpent from the base all the way to the crown passing through each chakra on its way, producing kundalini energy. The other two nadis, ida and pingala, spiral around the shushumna nadi crossing each other at every chakra until all meet at the crown chakra. Ida starts on the left side of the spine, bringing in a sense of coolness and controling the more feminine aspects of your thought process. Pingala, which starts on the right side of the shushumna, is said to have more warming and stimulationg quatlities bringing more masculine aspects to your personality. When the flow of energy (prana) gets stuck and things seem out of control, somewher there is a clog in these tow nadis. In order to bring the mind, body, and spirit back into alignmentwith one another the channels need to be cleared. How do we do that? With breath. Alternate nostril breathing can help you to see which nadi is clogged and help restore the flow bringing emotional and physical equilibrium back into your life therefore clearing the way for more spiritual growth. To begin, find a comfy seated postion. Taking the right hand, bend the index and middle fingers in toward the palm. Place the thumb outside the right nostril and place the ring and pinkie fingers on the left. Take an inhaleand then close off the left nostril exhaling our the right and then inhaling. Close off the right nostril and open the left with an exhale out the right. This is one round. Countinue until you feel the breath flow freely through each side of the nostril bringing balance back to your life.
Steph Neff, MOYO Teacher
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August 4th, 2010
Why Feel?
I’ve been told more than once that I am a “Do-er.” I must agree I am pretty busy as a working single mom raising two girls. I also teach yoga, spend time with friends, hike, read, etc. And like you, I don’t have a staff to pay the bills, clean, buy food, cook and so forth. But when people call me a “do-er” I think they are referring to something else. Maybe it’s my tendency to fix things that are broke, make lists, and speak in terms of goals. Or it could be that I’d rather kayak, kick box or even journal then meditate. It might have something to do with the fact that I can inhale all-the-day-long, but when it comes to exhaling all I can muster is this short, pathetic gust. Yeah, I know I’m a “do-er.” It could be nature or nurture… but either way, I have begun to learn something else.
I have started to realize that all of this Do-ing gets in the way of my ability to feel. Do you think that’s a coincidence? (Yeah, me neither.) It seems that pretty early on in life I decided that I didn’t want to feel. I concluded that noticing how I feel may not be pleasant and just might result in realizing things that I’d rather not know. Luckily, this Do-ing thing solves that problem!
Only it doesn’t… Why not? Because feelings become increasingly more intense until you actually let yourself feel them. Plus, they give you messages you need about your life and the choices you need to make. Living my life as a Do-er didn’t really allow for any of those messages to factor into how I lived my life. Of course, I did not realize much of this until things got pretty messy. At some point the mess got bad enough that I was ready to change something. So I tried a lot of things and eventually tried letting the feelings happen. At first it was awful as there were a lot of feelings to catch up on! Ultimately I became more aware and focused, sorted through a lot of things and eventually began building a life I had consciously chosen. That’s about when I found yoga. Only guess what – yoga was still something to “Do.” I practiced and practiced… it really helped for a while and then it didn’t. Why? My yoga practice didn’t include noticing how I feel. Good Lord – I was still at the same pattern! (I should mention, I have also been told I can be stubborn…)
So lately I have been back at the feeling thing. Noticing how I feel, allowing the feeling to help direct me in the choices I make. I know it sounds corny – like an Oprah show or a Neil Sedaka song. In fact, talking about it makes me want to go learn how to rock climb. But I’m determined to do it anyway. The messages I get from my feelings actually help me decide the rules I want to live by. I base more of my choices on what works for me in the long run instead what gets me through the moment. Plus, the feelings do not last forever. The good ones & the bad ones do their job and if I respond, they move on leaving me happier from the inside out. Of course, just telling you this gives me a tremendous urge to go goal tend a sudden death hockey game!
But instead, guess what I have been doing each morning before I wake up my girls? Did you guess meditating? I sit on my cushion and I breathe in, I let go and breathe out. My inhale is still longer than my exhale… but somehow it still turns me inward. When I started it was pretty icky in here, but lately it’s been better. Or maybe I am just getting stronger. Or perhaps when you allow the feelings to happen you become more self assured and just down-right happier. And you know what time it is when we are happier? Time to go learn how to rock climb!
-Christy Holland, MOYO Teacher
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May 21st, 2010
Join us June 27th at 6pm for questions and information.
http://www.kalani.com/workshops/2010/find-your-%E2%80%98ono
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May 20th, 2010
LBBC’s Yoga Unites was a great success for MOYO’s Breast Team Ever! Last year, we had only 10 members on our team. This year our team grew to 43 and we raised over $5200! I’m so proud of our studio and the wonderfully big hearts. It was a touching and powerful experience to practice yoga with breast cancer survivors. Thank you to everyone helping to make a difference one person at a time.
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April 29th, 2010
Jackknife (utthita urdhva paschimottonasana):
ó From tadasana, exhale the arms out to the sides.
ó Hinge at the hips, come forward to a flat back and hold.
ó Reach the hips towards the back and the crown of the head towards the front. Keep the legs strong and reach the fingers out to the side walls.
Red Flags: Low back, legs and hips.
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April 27th, 2010
Nathanael’s curiosity about how the body works and his desire to help people is what influenced him to become a massage therapist. Nathanael excels at a combination of trigger point therapy, deep tissue and swedish massage to give clients a relaxing yet restorative experience. Nathanael is a graduate of the Cortiva Institute.
Come treat yourself to a massage with Nathanael. First time massage is $55. He is available every Tuesday from 10am-8pm!
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April 13th, 2010
Tao Porchon-Lynch, 91
Yoga instructor
White Plains, New YorkTao Porchon-Lynch learned yoga while growing up in India, in the former French colony of Pondicherry, but she didn’t become an instructor until half a century later.
For much of her career, she danced, modeled and acted in India, France, England and California. She appeared in Hollywood movies and on television before landing a job with UniTel in the 1960s, establishing TV stations in India. “I was playing with life,” she says. “There was so much to do and so little time to do it.”
Porchon-Lynch has taught yoga since the 1970s and certified 400 other teachers. Until recently, she was able to suspend herself by her hands in the full-lotus and peacock positions before she broke her wrist. She’s still a competitive ballroom dancer, despite undergoing hip replacement five years ago. “I’m not going to give up,” Porchon-Lynch says. “I’m going to dance and do yoga for as long as I live.”
By Aaron Smith, CNNMoney.com staff writer
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March 1st, 2010
What is community acupuncture?
Community acupuncture is acupuncture done in a group setting for a less expensive fee. Because we are able to treat more patients an hour, we pass the savings on to you. At Moyo, all acupuncture treatments will be $35.
Community acupuncture patients are often treated sitting in a chair and fully clothed. Acupuncture needles are inserted in “distal” points, powerful points located from the foot to the knee and from the hand to the elbow. Additionally, it is common to use “auricular” or ear acupuncture.
Group or community acupuncture is the way acupuncture is traditionally done in China, where patients are often treated several times a week. Community acupuncture makes frequent treatment affordable.
What should I expect in my acupuncture treatment?
It would be best if you wore loose comfortable clothing. You will be asked to roll up your sleeves and your pant legs, and to take off your shoes and socks. Our acupuncturist will spend approximately 10 minutes discussing your concerns and placing the needles. Then you will sit quietly for 20 or 30 minutes. At the end of that time our acupuncturist will remove the needles. You should feel calm and relaxed. Your whole treatment should last approximately 45 minutes. Acupuncture treatments are usually more effective cumulatively. You will probably see some results after the first treatment, however the best results are often experienced after consecutive treatments, especially with long term or chronic conditions.
What is the difference between Community and Private sessions?
Community acupuncture can treat a variety of concerns, ranging from stress release to digestive disorders and pain mangement. Each treatment is individually designed specifically for you, regardless of how many people you are sitting with. However, if you would like to discuss your condition at length or would like our acupuncturist to spend more time with you, you may prefer a private session. If you have questions about which format would be best for you, feel free to talk with our acupuncturist.
What are Moyo Community Acupuncture hours?
To begin with we will be open 10:00 to 2:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment call Moyo or you may book online at tp://moyo-yoga.com or call Moyo 610-584-1108
What problems are commonly treated with Acupuncture?
The most common ailments presented to an acupuncturist tend to be pain related conditions. For example; arthritis, back, neck, knee and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica.
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions including:(This is by no means a complete list of what Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat.)
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders
• Sinusitis
• Sore Throat
• Hay Fever
• Earache
• Nerve Deafness
• Ringing in the Ears
• Dizziness
• Poor Eyesight
Circulatory Disorders
• High Blood Pressure
• Angina Pectoris
• Arteriosclerosis
• Anemia
Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Spastic colon
• Colitis
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Food Allergies
• Ulcers
• Gastritis
• Abdominal Bloating
• Hemorrhoids
Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation
• Endometriosis
• Menopause
• Fibroids
• Chronic Bladder Infection
• Complications in Pregnancy
• Morning Sickness
• Kidney Stones
• Impotence
• Infertility in Men and Women
• Sexual Dysfunction
Immune Disorders
• Candida
• Chronic Fatigue
• HIV and AIDS
• Epstein Barr Virus
• Allergies
• Lupus
• MS
• Hepatitis
Addiction
• Smoking Cessation
• Drugs
• Alcohol
Emotional and Psychological Disorders
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Stress
Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
• Arthritis
• Neuralgia
• Sciatica
• Back Pain
• Bursitis
• Tendonitis
• Stiff Neck
• Bells Palsy
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Headaches and Migraines
• Stroke
• Cerebral Palsy
• Polio
• Sprains
• Muscle Spasms
• Shingles
Respiratory Disorders
• Asthma
• Emphysema
• Bronchitis
• Colds and Flus
Acupuncture Also Treats
• Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects
• Diabetes
• Dermatological Disorders
• Weight Control
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