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More Lymphatic LOVE 💖 working the arm pit (axillary lymph nodes) with Manual Lymphatic Drainage and then working the Muscle Pump effect with some shoulder & neck Range of Motion. Pair that with deep breathing and a good night of sleep 😁😎 #lymphaticsystem #lymphaticdrainage #manuallymphaticdrainage #MLD #certifiedlymphedematherapist #yogaforimmunefunction #dontgetsick #lymphaticlove #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #yogafocus #theyogawhiteboard #musclepump #selfcare (at Galloway, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6L9V2zHiB-/?igshid=1d8d5mb1j59ie

#lymphaticsystem #lymphaticdrainage #manuallymphaticdrainage #mld #certifiedlymphedematherapist #yogaforimmunefunction #dontgetsick #lymphaticlove #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #yogafocus #theyogawhiteboard #musclepump #selfcare

[lauragyoga]

This time of year i like to focus on the LYMPHATIC system as a way to improve our ability to fight off those winter bugs! The first thing i do when i start to feel a scratchy throat...lymphatic drainage to the neck, face and armpits (i will show you in the next post). 💥Then i bump up my hydration, and take as many little movement breaks as i can throughout the day.💥 I remind myself to take a few deep belly breaths to mobilize the lymph in the abdominal area & then i make sure i find 5-10 minutes for a deep relaxation (usually with my legs up on the couch) followed by a solid night of SLEEP ...💥 Those are the things that support our LYMPHATIC system & remove the obstacles that make it challenging for our immune system to do its job! 💥This often ignored or forgotten system can help you to get through the winter & take better care of yourself! 😊 💥NOTICE how alot of these things are found in YOGA already?? Yoga is great for the lymphatic system!! 💪🐙... more lymphatic tricks coming up 👈👯 #lymph #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticsystem #certifiedlymphedematherapist #clt #immunefunction #dontgetsick #selfcare #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #yogafocus #yogaboard #knowyourbody (at Galloway, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-VyLTHR84/?igshid=1r6z3lwbdd8ui

#lymph #lymphaticdrainage #lymphaticsystem #certifiedlymphedematherapist #clt #immunefunction #dontgetsick #selfcare #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #yogafocus #yogaboard #knowyourbody

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: talking about our feet! One of the special things about yoga asana practice is that it is a whole movement system we do barefoot! - THINK about that...what other movement systems are done barefoot? (Some modern dance & pilates, gymnastics...) Most movement/exercise is done with the feet confined in shoes! . . . . . . . Moving with naked feet creates an opportunity to build connection to the way our feet move, (or identify a lack of movement), to strengthen the foot muscles & to give sensory input to all those nerves. The feet have an amazingly complex structure that we can start to appreciate with barefoot movement. - - - - - - - When we really take time to think about the feet there a ton of little movements that we can integrate into the practice to show these hard working guys a little extra love 💙...stay tuned for that! .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #freeyourfeet #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning .  .  .  .  .  .  #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogisofig #igyogis #yogini #yogi #yogatherapy #yogagirl #igyoga #yogisofinstagram #hummingbirdyoganj #therapeuticyoga (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByFcjFHntGI/?igshid=9fwljy3g0rk9

#freeyourfeet #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogisofig #igyogis #yogini #yogi #yogagirl #igyoga #yogisofinstagram #hummingbirdyoganj #therapeuticyoga

[lauragyoga]

YOGA FOCUS PODCAST: Ep. 7: talking about spine articulation and how this movement goes far beyond the "roll up" transition. You can work the 3 segments of the spine in the 3 planes of movement. 💥 We can also work on global spine movement (integrated) vs. isolated spine movements in one particular area. 💥 This is a good way to gain better understanding of your spine mobility, stability and mind to muscle control 😁 #yogapodcast #podcast #yogafocus #yogafocuspodcast #theyogawhiteboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #spinearticulation #spine #mobility #core #corestability #yogatheme #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram (at Galloway, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8tOfknK6l/?igshid=1wcrpucz7uazf

#yogapodcast #podcast #yogafocus #yogafocuspodcast #theyogawhiteboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #spinearticulation #spine #mobility #core #corestability #yogatheme #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITE BOARD: after a few weeks of talking about SELF AWARENESS we are building on that with the skill of 💥SELF REGULATION💥 one of the most important skills that we can learn in yoga & in life! First become aware of how you feel NOW, then ask yourself how do i want/need to feel (what am i getting ready to do...go into an important meeting...or going to bed). What tools in yoga will help me to get from A to B? I find breath work to be some of the fastest and most effective tools to up-regulate or down-regulate as needed...but there are SO many things...asana, sequencing, music, chanting, meditation... #yoga #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #yogatherapy #yogatherapist #selfawareness #selfregulation #selfcare #therapeuticyoga #yogisofinstagram #igyoga #yogini #knowyourself #breathwork #pranayama #breath #meditate (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuXNAskhrm0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hn7n3cfs7uxl

#yoga #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #selfawareness #selfregulation #selfcare #therapeuticyoga #yogisofinstagram #igyoga #yogini #knowyourself #breathwork #pranayama #breath #meditate

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: the 3rd heart based practice is the RAIN of compassion from Tara Brach ☔ this process goes really well with the loving kindness meditation- like an add on... Recognize what is happening, Allow the experience to be exactly as it is without needing to change (distract or fix) it, Investigate with curiosity, and end off with Nurturing self compassion (that is where the phrases from the loving kindness meditation comes in). 😊🐙 #meditation #rain #tarabrach #rainofselfcompassion #compassion #selfcompassion #selfcare #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #nurture #selfinquiry #yogaboard (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B41E4cynQAN/?igshid=15m6g2fkmu1fs

#meditation #rain #tarabrach #rainofselfcompassion #compassion #selfcompassion #selfcare #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #nurture #selfinquiry #yogaboard

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: my personal favorite from the heart based practices in the #lovingkindness meditation. This always shifts my attitude in the best way...especially because it is built on a foundation of extending kindness to yourself (we so often forget) first & then expanding it out to others #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yoga #meditation #yogaboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #compassion #lovingkindness #lovingkindnessmeditation #selfcompassion (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sycdzDFXH/?igshid=16cwgr8tjm7n5

#lovingkindness #theyogawhiteboard #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yoga #meditation #yogaboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #compassion #lovingkindnessmeditation #selfcompassion

[lauragyoga]

YOGA: THE INTERNAL PROCESS: This is the part of the practice that no one gets to see. You can't take a picture of it. You can't post it on social media. This is the internal experience of our yoga practice and it is the part of our practice that is often neglected or forgotten about to make room for MORE asana practice. The mind is the Keystone in a complete yoga practice. It is the difference between just putting our body into shapes and stretching vs. creating a moving meditation to foster a stronger connection to the Self. Build the habit of watching your internal landscape ...notice how it shifts and changes throughout the day... watch how your interactions and your choices impact that internal experience and how your internal experience impacts your choices. #themindisitsownplace #yoga #yogaboard #theyogawhiteboard #focus #concentration #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogateacher (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4CiCRHDzjd/?igshid=dg0ygo0zqbd8

#themindisitsownplace #yoga #yogaboard #theyogawhiteboard #focus #concentration #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogateacher

[lauragyoga]

Yoga for BACK CARE: one of the unique things about yoga as a movement practice is that we go through many different ways of moving the body against gravity. Sometimes we're on our belly, sometimes on the back, sometimes on the side... and this allows us to hold our body against the force of gravity while challenging different structures. The variety of positions helps us to build strength around the trunk so we have a well-balanced core. Remember...The core is a structure that goes around the entire body not just the front abdominals! #backcare #lowerbackpain #core #corestrength #stability #backpain #yogaforbackcare #gravity #theyogawhiteboard #yogateacher https://www.instagram.com/p/B3nXMtanGgJ/?igshid=oxfnguiv7irm

#backcare #lowerbackpain #core #corestrength #stability #backpain #yogaforbackcare #gravity #theyogawhiteboard #yogateacher

[lauragyoga]

POSE BREAK DOWN: as i am getting ready to teach the updated yoga anatomy program in 2 weeks this stuff has been on my mind...what goes into a shape...what is happening at each part of the body...how can we best prepare the body to take a shape? Taking time to study each joint action in common poses can be really helpful in sequencing a class (especially for new teachers) so we think about layering and building up the body in a smart way...instead of just slapping yoga poses together in any old way & calling it a class 😀 more of these to come💫 .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #yogaanatomy #posebreakdown #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogafocus #therapeuticyoga #downwardfacingdog (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2JxYe5js-e/?igshid=c0v7j44qtspy

#theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #yogaanatomy #posebreakdown #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogafocus #therapeuticyoga #downwardfacingdog

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Ether is the formless, boundless element that helps us to look past the shape of the body to the area around the pose. In art this is called the "negative" space and it is just as important as what you draw on the paper! -  -  -  -  -  -  -  Ether represents the spaces between...between poses, between breaths, between jobs, between relationships...we are so often uncomfortable with undefined space that we try to cram things into every second without allowing the space to be a natural transition. Today botice the spaces and soak them in...even if is a bit uncomfortable...(without reaching to pick up your phone 😜) .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #fiveelements #elements #energy #lauragyoga #yogateacher #theyogafocusmethod #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #yogatherapist (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03y1rRnEma/?igshid=4g9s5bronjd6

#theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #fiveelements #elements #energy #lauragyoga #yogateacher #theyogafocusmethod #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #yogatherapist

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: AIR Element .  .  .  .  .  .  .  Formless, movement, freedom, creative - related to Vata dosha: too much air element and we feel frazzled, scattered and unfocused 😨 This is a VERY common imbalance in the modern world and it is why grounding and stillness can be so balancing especially after a demanding day! -  -  -  -  -  -  -  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #yogisofig #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yogatheme #yogatherapist (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03x8_RHY0x/?igshid=cmwb7v6wo6x

#theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #yogisofig #theyogafocusmethod #yogateacher #yogatheme #yogatherapist

[lauragyoga]

The Yoga Whiteboard: catching up on the themes from the last several weeks...we started on the solstice with Fire and went through the elements...focusing on the type of energy that each element brings to the practice and noticing WHEN we need more of that particular energy in our life. 💥 feeling stuck, resistant, or stagnant...work on the cool, fluid, mobile, adaptable energy of water! .  .  .  .  .  .  .  #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning # lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yogini #yogateacher #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03xc5mHX0s/?igshid=j190eqrvenzo

#theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #lauragyoga #yogini #yogateacher #yogafocus #theyogafocusmethod

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITE BOARD: the past few weeks in #yogafocus we have talked about the core muscles, back stability and posture. 👉Adding onto that work with a focus on spine articulation. 💥 we usually see this in the "roll up" transition from forward fold to standing...but there is soo much more to it.💥 working on articulation of different spine segments in different planes of movement can help to expose areas where movement or control is lacking. 💥 This is why i like to talk about approaching movement from a place of isolation ( looking at one small piece of the puzzle) as well as Integration (putting all the pieces together and seeing what it looks like). #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #spine #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #yogateacher #articulation #spinearticulation (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxdYy2OHeEe/?igshid=eu677nipsd9y

#yogafocus #lauragyoga #lauragoellneryoga #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #beayogateacher #neverstoplearning #spine #yogisofig #yogisofinstagram #yogateacher #articulation #spinearticulation

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITEBOARD: adding onto what we were working on last week with back body strengthening: the McGill big 3 are really commonly used core exercises in rehab & i love that there are many similar movements in yoga practice. 💥 This week in #yogafocus we will explore the yoga version of these movements with a bolster as well as without props. 💥 This technique works the trunk from all 4 sides: front, back, left, right. #yogastrong #yogaboard #theyogawhiteboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogisofig #igyogis #yogini #yogi #yogatherapy #yogagirl #igyoga #yogisofinstagram #hummingbirdyoganj #therapeuticyoga #mcgillbig3 (at Hummingbird Yoga NJ) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5bM3olDDo/?igshid=1ria8xeops7dy

#yogafocus #yogastrong #yogaboard #theyogawhiteboard #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogisofig #igyogis #yogini #yogi #yogagirl #igyoga #yogisofinstagram #hummingbirdyoganj #therapeuticyoga #mcgillbig3

[lauragyoga]

THE YOGA WHITE BOARD: The essential breath can bring us through our normal daily life with a greater sense of ease...but there are times when focused breathwork is needed to provide input to our nervous system. The 4-7-8 breath pattern is recommended by Dr. Weil as a way to manage anxiety, improve sleep patterns and to help you harness the relaxation response. Practicing this breath in sets of 4 rounds 2-3x each day gives you a powerful way to practice self-regulation. #lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogisofig #igyogis #yogini #yogi #yogatherapy #yogagirl #igyoga #yogisofinstagram #hummingbirdyoganj #therapeuticyoga #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #breathwork #relaxationresponse #selfregulation #drweil (at Galloway, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwe-oAdl85b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=if6iabwe5yek

#lauragoellneryoga #lauragyoga #yoga #yogavideo #yogateacher #yogatherapist #yogatherapy #yogisofig #igyogis #yogini #yogi #yogagirl #igyoga #yogisofinstagram #hummingbirdyoganj #therapeuticyoga #theyogawhiteboard #yogaboard #breathwork #relaxationresponse #selfregulation #drweil