Somatic Yoga vs. Traditional Yoga- Breaking Down How 5 Poses Differ In Your Yoga Practice
Release Date: 09/04/2024
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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
Do you ever wonder how to discern your true intuitive voice from fear or habitual thoughts? Today I talk to psychic medium Natalie Miles, who emphasizes there is no right or wrong way to receive intuitive messages. We talk about how intuition is tapping into your own inner power and knowing, and it communicates through the physical, emotional, and spiritual body; and the role of trust and the need to take action on intuitive messages. Natalie and I deep dive into how to cultivate a relationship with your intuition, tools to help harness your intuition and how to cultivate trust...
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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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The Uplifted Yoga Podcast
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info_outlineToday, let’s explore the difference between traditional yoga and somatic yoga. While traditional yoga focuses on alignment, somatic yoga allows you to process and deeply feel your emotions. I will never tell you not to do a traditional yoga class, There is an incredible amount of value there and I have so much love for yogic tradition. But, I would like to encourage you to bring more somatic movement into your practice.
Let’s discuss:
🔹Traditional yoga’s focus on alignment, strength, and breath control, while somatic yoga emphasizes embodiment, emotional processing, and non-habitual movement.
🔹Five common yoga poses that can be made more somatic: sufi grind, spinal flex, cat-cow, downward dog, and janu sirsasana.
🔹How somatic yoga allows individuals to deepen their connection with their bodies and process difficult emotions.
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#300 – Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel
#285 – Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni
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