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Brownstone Yoga
by Meg Brownstone
Alignment based yoga with thorough instruction. Recorded live from the Athens Public studio in Athens, GA.
Episodes
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188: Intro to Chair
The purpose of this 6 min. episode is to help you sit well and focus on your breath. Enjoy
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E187: Mandala Flow
Let me take you on a journey around your mat! This 44 minute practice will challenge you front to back and left to right. Enjoy!
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E186: Viloma Pranayama
This is a 22minute introduction to and practice of the Viloma breathing technique. There are many options for beginners and intermediate practitioners. Enjoy!
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E185: Turn, Turn, Turn 55min
This flow-y class clocks in just under 1 hour. The sequence builds quickly through standing, and revolved postures, and continues through seated poses, core work, and backbends. A well rounded practice you can turn to again and again! Enjoy ;)
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E184: No Mat Required ~20min.
I introduce this episode by saying it's going to be 15mins., but it's 22minutes total. Like "rest stop yoga" this class can be done anywhere! We'll start with a breath exercise and then proceed to a series of standing postures. Enjoy!
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E183: Rest Stop Yoga
This 16min. class is designed to be used at a rest stop, in an airport, or next to a desk. No mat required and you can even keep your shoes on. Enjoy
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E182: The Hourglass
Lunges, standing poses, belly-down back-bends, core work...these are the poses of our lives. This 55 minute class is a strong and steady offering from the dark days of December. 1 block and 1 blanket are recommended but not necessary. Enjoy!
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E181: Daily_For Focus and Energy
This 38min class moves from forward folds, to lunges, backbends, and concludes in a restive embryo posture. No props required. Enjoy!
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E180: Daily-Joint Health 38min
This sequence is meant to be practiced again and again. It includes twists, lunges, and standing balance poses. It is for students of all levels and experience. No props required!
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E179:Daily_Circulation/BackHealth
This sequence is a great introduction to what a home yoga practice could look like. Notice, explore, and let go of the judgement. No props necessary. Enjoy!
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E178: Supine Sequence 30minutes
Lie on your back and influence profound change! Great sequence for first thing in the morning or before bed (anytime really). Grab a strap and Enjoy!
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E177: Downward Dog, Lunges, and Push-ups 30minutes
This is a quick, strong sequence. You want to stretch out and get your push-up fix? Here's the class for you. 2 blocks, 1 blanket. Enjoy!
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E176: Standing Balance 23minutes
Here's a short class! This is a great sequence for improving balance. No props required. Enjoy!
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E175: If this isn't nice...
...I don't know what is. This sequence is loosely based on a chandra namaskar sequence. Move slow, go deep, and explore this potpourri practice. 2 blocks, 2 blankets, and 1 strap may be helpful. Enjoy!
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E174: Get Awkward
Growth can be awkward (remember puberty?) and so can asana practice. This class doesn't feature even a single awkward chair position, but we find other ways explore (and embrace!) the space outside of our "comfort zones". Viparita shalabhasan (inverted locust pose), sarvangasana (shoulder stand),...
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E173: Dream Pose
I had a dream that someone requested the pose parivritta janu sirsasana: so here it is. A rainy day practice with lots of options for modification. 2 blocks, 1-2 blankets, 1 strap
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E172: Destination: Here and Now
Join me on this wild ride through movements big and small. With this surprising sequence I will encourage you to expand your horizons by considering new perspectives. Lots of core work. Special attention is paid to neck, wrists, and eyes. 1-2 blankets, 1 strap, 1 block. Enjoy!
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E171: Let's Get Physical
A few sun salutations, headstand, camel to wheel and back again, eka hasta bhujasana plus a good amount of rest and reflection. 2 blocks, a strap, and a blanket may be helpful. Enjoy!
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E170: How Does Your Garden Grow?
This is a slow paced class. There is focused attention on the core and specifically the low back. Early on we go through a reclined hand-to-big toe sequence. Later we do similar postures standing up. There is an arm balance that I call Eka Pada Koundinyasana 2 but is more like EPK 1. We'll also...
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E169: Humble Warrior
Rise-up, focus, fly, and bow with humility at the wonder of it all! In this class we explore the warrior poses as we consider how we can use the yoga practice to manage stress. 2 blocks and 1 blanket are helpful for this sequence. Enjoy!
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E168: In a Rush to Slow Down?
Getting to the mat can be stressful! We'll start this class pumping the brakes before introducing larger fluid movements. This class focuses on the strength and stability of the lower body. 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket. Enjoy!
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E167: Altered State
Do you practice yoga to 'feel better'? Does it work? Notice the shifts and changes that come about through the practice. In this sequence we do familiar poses in new ways to spark as sense of curiosity. Slow sun salutations, upward dog, headstand, camel/rabbit, and more. 1 strap, 1 blanket, and 2...
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E166: Dialing In
Calming, challenging, surprising: this sequence has it all! The inspiration of this class is finding balance (on and off the mat). Square breath, Core work, sea salutations, one-legged balance poses, headstand and more. 1 blanket, 1 strap. Enjoy!
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E165: Split Second
We do eventually get around to doing the splits, but this class starts slow and pensive. You might not sweat, but you will work. Several standing poses with long holds. 1 blanket and 2 blocks are helpful. Enjoy!
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E164: The Body Mind Continuum
We use our bodies to do the poses, but what are we practicing? Tune-in to what's happening below the surface while you strengthen your core. 2 blocks, 1 blanket. Enjoy!
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E163: Taking Care with Backbends
This episode highlights a gradual/focused approach to backbends that targets upper back. 2 blocks, and 1 blanket. Enjoy!
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E162: Paper Crane (60min)
This practice opens with a listening meditation and breath work. We continue our dedication to creating strength and confidence for out headstands. We flow with some sea salutations and attempt to take flight in crane pose. 1 blanket and 1-2 blocks will be helpful. Enjoy!
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E161: Cosmic Dance
Raising one's consciousness may sound like a mystical/elusive endeavorer but consider that it is done one moment/one breath at a time! Set intention, listen, observe, decide, react. Join this "cosmic dance" on your mat with a big ol' hip/thigh centered sequence. 2 blocks, 1 strap, 1 blanket. Enjoy!
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E160: Spilled Milk
90 min. class: slow, strength, flow, focus on a supple spine, and backbends. Get to your practice. Sometimes in asana practice we experience unexpected set-backs (injury, illness) and then what? Tempering our reaction to setback is an integral part of the practice! Practice curiosity, practice...
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E159: Getting Through
Somedays I want to practice yoga asana and other days I just want to want it. On those days when I lack passion I know if I practice I will probably feel better afterwards. This could be a good class for a day where you just want to "get through" your practice... You might find yourself having a...
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E158: Jump Start
This class starts out standing. We'll do some sun salutation variations with exploratory hip movements. There is also opportunity to practice headstand, twisted child, and tortoise pose. 2 blocks and 1 blanket may be helpful. Enjoy!
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E157: Talking the Talk
This episode is for everyone. Maybe you don't talk yoga-speak, that's okay! Let's explore the language we use to practice yoga asana (poses). We'll move slowly but explore a wide range of postures. 1-2 blocks, 1 blanket. Enjoy!
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E156: Tis the Season...
...When you may benefit from a grounding yoga practice. This one starts out real slow and builds into some core work. Eventually we stand up and explore awkward chair and side crow. This is a well-balanced and slow invitation back to center. 1 strap, 1 blanket, 1 block recommended. Enjoy!
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E155: Give Your Dog A Rest
This 90min episode is sans Down Dog. Great practice for nursing wrist injury, but works anytime! Deep stretching combined with strength holds. Enjoy!
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E154:Abundance
What do you have in abundance? Good or bad, pleasant or painful let us to meet ourselves on the mat with acceptance and gratitude. In this 90minute sequence we will flow, explore inversions, and do a long/strong standing sequence. 2 blocks and 1 blanket are referenced. Enjoy!
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E153: A Practice of...
What are you practicing when you practice yoga asana? Arrive on your mat and get oriented in each shape, with each breath, and in each moment. Balance on one leg, flow, forearm balance, and camel/rabbit sequence are all presented in the is class. 1 strap and 1-2 blankets are helpful. Enjoy
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E152: Subject to Change
This 62 minute sequence commences with a mellow seated sequence followed by an opportunity to flow. I offer an introduction to forearm stand, and a camel/rabbit sequence. 1 block, 1 blanket are helpful. Enjoy!
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E151: Back Again
This class features long holds and slow transitions. There is an emphasis on the shoulders and upper back. 2 blocks and a blanket are recommended. Enjoy!
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E150: Only Solutions
Rocks, mountains, trees, camels, dogs, rabbits, and flying pigeons, we'll try out being all of them. Wall space is helpful for this practice, but otherwise the sequence is prop-lite. Enjoy!
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E149: Mountains and Rivers
Inhale, exhale. Effort, release. This sequence ebbs and flows, challenges and soothes. Expect push-ups, forearm balance, camel, and rabbit. 2 blocks, 1 blanket, and 1 strap may be helpful. Enjoy!
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E148: Changing Shape
This 90 min. sequence takes shape with various repetitious movements. Side crow is offered as "peak pose" option and we revisit the headstand. I would categorize this class as: strong, contemplative, and playful. 2 blocks may be helpful. Enjoy!
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E147: Warriors and Sages
In this 60+minute episode we start with a channel cleansing breath sequence. After a brief warm-up we delve into a study of warrior poses. 2 blocks, 1 strap and 1-2 blankets would be helpful. Enjoy!
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E146: Workable Fixative
In this episode we focus on mobility of the spine. We do some repetitions (including 3 sets of push-ups) and there is a focus on revolved poses. 2 blocks, and 1-2 blankets will be helpful. Enjoy!
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E145:Blooming Onion
This episode starts on the floor in a reclined heart opening pose. The sequence builds slowly culminating in an exploration of one legged king pigeon pose. 1-2blankets, 1 strap, and 2 blocks will be helpful if you have them. Enjoy!
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E144: Under the Sun
Get ready for a backbend extravaganza! A great practice for when you need a challenge. Follow me into the unknown. Helpful but not necessary: 2 blankets, 1 strap, two blocks. Enjoy!
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E143: Duality
In this episode we practice long holds of standing poses juxtaposed with vinyasa movements. 1-2 blocks and 1-2 blankets are helpful but not required for this sequence. Enjoy!
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E142: Learning, Unlearning, Relearning
In this episode we break down three part breathing. Emphasis on core strength for the practice of revolved crow pose. 1 strap, 1-2 blocks, 1 blanket are helpful. Enjoy!
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E141: Triumphant Uprising
In this episode we do extensive exploration of the legs and hips before attempting flight. Peak pose: eka pada galavasana (flying pigeon). You will want 1 strap or strap substitute for this sequence. Enjoy!
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E140: Getting Unstuck
In this 90min practice we explore how to inhabit our bodies as a way to reconcile with the past and present. By looking honestly at where we are may we have the courage to move forward and expand upon/change what is possible. 2 blocks, 1 blanket, Strap?, Eye pillow? Scented candle? Maybe. Enjoy!
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E139: Don't Miss This Moment
Sea salutations, push-ups, shoulder stand, core and more. 2 block are helpful. Enjoy!
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Alignment based yoga with thorough instruction. Recorded live from the Athens Public studio in Athens, GA.
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Brownstone Yoga is created and hosted by Meg Brownstone.
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