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Day 7 and final day of the #yogasutram #yogachallenge is a #meditative #asana with a #mudra. Today I chose sitting in Padmasana or #lotus pose, and hands in Pankaj Mudra or #lotusmudra. This mudra opens the #Anahata #chakra or #heartchakra, as well as representing non-attachment. 😌 A BIG thank you to the hosts and sponsors for creating this beautiful challenge. Hari Om 🙇🏻‍♀️🕉🗽🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌿 . . 🔸Hosts: @sakshiguptayoga @mintyogini . 🔸Sponsors: @onzie @dharmabumsactive @liforme 💗 my mat 💗 @morpho_jewels @narabellabrand @inspiritcollective . . . . . . . . . #yoga #yogachallenge #igyogachallenges #meditation #nyc #vegan #nycyoga #yogini #veganfitness #vegangirl #vegansofig #yogini #yogalife #theyogasutras #yogaforlife #beginneryoga #lotuspose #padmasana #yogaforeveryone #pankajmudra #anahatachakra (at New York, New York)

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Day 4 of the #yogasutram #yogachallenge is Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana or #revolvedheadtokneepose, and Day 3 was any #inversion. Many people think inversions are just headstands, handstands, forearmstands, and other #asanas where your legs are above your head. On the contrary, any #asana where your heart is over your head is indeed an inversion. ☺️ That being said, I offer Adho Mukha Svanasana or #downwardfacingdog. 🕉💗🗽🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌿 . . Day 4: Wearing the “Om Symbol” tank by @omgoddess.clothing 😍🙇🏻‍♀️ . Day 3: Wearing the “Tip Top” by @pawpawyogawear 💕 . 🔸Hosts: @sakshiguptayoga @mintyogini . 🔸Sponsors: @onzie @dharmabumsactive @liforme ❤️ my mat ❤️ @morpho_jewels @narabellabrand @inspiritcollective . . . . . . #yoga #yogachallenge #igyogachallenges #adhomukhasvanasana #nyc #vegan #nycyoga #yogini #veganfitness #vegangirl #vegansofig #yogini #yogalife #theyogasutras #yogaforlife #beginneryoga #downdog #parivrttajanusirsasana #yogaforeveryone (at New York, New York)

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Day 3 of the #yogasutram #yogachallenge is Sama vritti pranayama (Equal breath) or Nadi sodhana (Alternate Nostril breathing). 🕉 . . Last year my Guruji asked how my pranayama practice was coming along. I said it was fine, but I am still anxious. 😟 He asked if I was practicing Sama vritti and I knew where he was going with this. 😁 Equal breath keeps one mindful of not only the inhale and exhale, but of the present moment. It is what I teach in my #meditation class, as I find pranayama to be sooo very important in the Eight Limbs of Yoga. 😌🗽🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌿 . . Wearing: The “I Am Divine” #mala by @merubeads 📿 and the “Natural Blue Agate” #bracelet by @thegautamasilver 💕 . . 🔸Hosts: @sakshiguptayoga @mintyogini . 🔸Sponsors: @onzie @dharmabumsactive @liforme ❤️ my mat ❤️ @morpho_jewels @narabellabrand @inspiritcollective . . . . . . #yoga #yogachallenge #igyogachallenges #mudra #nyc #vegan #nycyoga #yogini #veganfitness #vegangirl #vegansofig #yogini #yogalife #theyogasutras #mindfulbreathing #equalbreath #alternatenostrilbreathing #nadishodhana #yogaforeveryone #pranayama (at New York, New York)

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Day 2 of the #yogasutram #yogachallenge is Camatkarasana or #wildthing pose. The journey to come into this #asana from a #subtlebody perspective has been a long but beautiful one. Trust was broken, then mended. This led to a deeper understanding of how I was closed up for so long. Open heart, open mind. 😊🗽💕🕉��️🙏🏻🧘🏻‍♀️🌿 . Wearing: The beautiful “Tree Top” by @danceweaver 🌲😍 . . 🔸Hosts: @sakshiguptayoga @mintyogini . 🔸Sponsors: @onzie @dharmabumsactive @liforme ❤️ my mat ❤️ @morpho_jewels @narabellabrand @inspiritcollective . This is also my #monnthursbackbend with my gorgeous @jeminajakin and #yogisstretchmonday with @t_om_ma_h @adam_earthdominion and @arcierojoe . . . . . . #yoga #yogachallenge #igyogachallenges #openheart @igyogachallenges #nyc #vegan #nycyoga #yogini #veganfitness #vegangirl #vegansofig #yogini #yogalife #theyogasutras #backbend #wildthingpose #camatkarasana (at New York, New York)

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So excited to join the lovely @mintyogini once again in this challenge that derives from the Yoga Sutras. 🕉🙏🏻💗 ||| NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT ||| #yogasutram | March 18-24 . We're proud to announce we're partnering up again to bring you a challenge that dives deep into yoga philosophy! During this challenge, we will explore a daily Yoga Sutra we found especially relevant to the essence, practice, and aim of yoga, and we'll pair it with an asana or practice that we feel illustrates the daily topic. . This challenge is open to all levels and we'll cover a variety of content including philosophy, asana, pranayama (breathing techniques), and dharana (concentration) to enhance your experience and take your yoga practice to the next level! . No prior knowledge of the Yoga Sutras is required. However, you are most welcome and encouraged to read up on the Sutras and share your daily thoughts on the selected sutra (we will be reading!). The Yoga Sutras, compiled by the sage Patanjali prior to 400 CE, are considered to be the foundational text of classical yoga philosophy and they cover the topics of enlightenment, yoga practice (ashtanga, or the eight limbs of yoga), results, and liberation. . . How to play: 🔸Follow and tag all hosts: @sakshiguptayoga @mintyogini . 🔸Follow and tag all sponsors: @onzie @dharmabumsactive @liforme @morpho_jewels @narabellabrand @inspiritcollective . 🔸Repost this flyer and tag a few friends along to play - the more the merrier! . 🔸Make sure your profile is public so you show up in our gallery and we can see your daily posts. Use the #yogasutram hashtag. . 🔸Have fun interacting with your fellow participants! . 🕉For those who like to plan ahead, here's the list of asanas/practices we'll be covering (there will also be a daily sutra to discuss!): 1. Natarajasana (Dancer) 2. Camatkarasana (Wild thing) 3. Sama vritti pranayama (Equal breath) / Nadi sodhana (Alternate Nostril breathing) 4. Inversion of choice 5. Parivrtta janu sirsasana (Revolved head to knee) 6. Japa / Trataka 7. Meditative pose with mudra of choice . . . . @igyogachallenges (at New York, New York)