Yoga Kosha 3: Manomaya : Mind/Emotion - LauraGyoga

In this practice

Key teachings

• Understanding the Manomaya Kosha (mind/emotion sheath)
• The connection between mind, emotions, and physical tension (hips, hamstrings, lower back)
• Utilizing forward bending to calm the mind and gain clarity
• Learning to use the mind as a tool rather than being controlled by it

Ideal for

• Individuals experiencing mental busyness, stress, fear, or worry
• Those with tight hips, hamstrings, or lower back
• Practitioners seeking a gentle, therapeutic, and introspective practice
• All levels, including beginners looking to understand the mind-body connection

Lesson

Instructions

This is our outdoor yoga practice to work on the manomaya kosha. This practice focuses on hip and hamstring and lower back opening as these areas can get tight when the mind is busy or we have patterns of fear/worry. Forward bending is a way to calm the mind, slow the thoughts and create greater clarity and focus. Then the mind becomes a tool for us to utilize in our life, rather than being run by our mind. www.LauraGyoga.com

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Laura G.

Occupational Therapist 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Licensed Massage Therapist Certified Lymphedema Therapist Yoga Therapist

My Live class: Hummingbird Yoga in Linwood NJ www.Hummingbirdyoganj.com Monday & Wednesday 6:30 Yoga Focus

Yoga Focus is about learning the foundation of yoga. Each week we have a different focus that I write on the “Yoga Board” (the large white board that you will see in these videos). The weekly topics build on eachother so that you get a real understanding of what the COMPLETE practice of yoga consists of- not just practicing postures (asana).

The yoga practices that we do are gentle, slow flows with a therapeutic focus. We will also talk about ways to take your yoga practice off of your mat to fully embrace the yoga lifestyle!

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** I am currently writing my first book: “Yoga Therapy at the Wall” - due to be completed in the summer of 2017!! **

Steps

• Forward folds (seated and standing variations)
• Hip openers
• Hamstring stretches
• Lower back release poses
• Mindful breathwork for calming the nervous system

Benefits

• Calms a busy mind and reduces feelings of fear or worry
• Increases mental clarity and focus
• Releases tension in the hips, hamstrings, and lower back
• Promotes emotional regulation and inner peace
• Improves flexibility and range of motion in targeted areas