Inner Light Outer Peace Yoga Blog

Look at these beautiful young Yogi’s who gathered on the grass at Greenwich Audubon Hawk Watch on Saturday!

See the whole photo gallery here on the Greenfinds Blog.
Continue reading “Yoga Pics From Hawk Watch”

To the lovely Yoginis who flowed with grace through our Yoga Mala for Peace ‘108 Practice’ at Dew Yoga on Sunday…

Thank You.

It was a joy to be with you all and share in the collective energy of peace for the planet. You all inspired and amazed me with your beautiful energy.

Anyone else’s triceps a little sore today?

With Love and Gratitude,
Jen

p.s this pretty peace mala bracelet is from Etsy, click the picture to see the online store if you like it.

Thanks Ceil from GE Fitness for sharing this article with me.

Yoga Improves
Back Pain Outcomes

With more than 200 million Americans potentially suffering bouts of chronic back pain, simple c ost-effective treatment programs are necessary to improve outcomes. Yoga has been studied previously as one such solution, although it has produced mixed outcomes. Most recently, a study published in the journal Spine optimistically reported that Iyengar Yoga improved the symptoms of chronic back pain suffers. Iyengar Yoga is known for its more progressive nature and adaptability to special needs.

Researchers divided ninety participants into yoga and control groups, which were provided typical medical care for their symptoms. The yoga group participated in 6 months of Iyengar yoga classes twice weekly. Information was collected at baseline, following 12 and 24 weeks, in addition to a 6-month follow-up. Researchers incorporated a variety of questionnaires to determine the outcomes.

Following the intervention researchers reported significantly greater improvements among participants in the yoga program compared to controls. For example, there was less disability in the yoga group, the self-reported pain intensity was lower among yoga participants, and mental wellbeing was improved in the yoga group.

Although there were greater improvements among the yoga participants, the use of pain medications was not different between groups after 24 weeks. However, there was a reduction for both groups. Benefits appeared to be sustained at the 6-month follow-up although there was a slight trend toward regression.

A variety of treatments currently exist for chronic back pain sufferers. Iyengar Yoga is a relatively inexpensive activity that, when used consistently may provide cost-effective pain-relief.

Williams, K. et al (2009) Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Efficacy of Iyengar Yoga Therapy on Chronic Low Back Pain. Spine. 34(19): 2066-2076.

This was the sunset on Saturday from the entrance to the Beach at Todd’s Point in Greenwich. Even though that bit of earth seems to be ‘protected’ by the Town of Greenwich for use only by residents of Greenwich unless you jump through the non-resident hoops and deplete your leisure budget to enjoy what the earth gives us all for free, no questions asked, we pulled over and were allowed to watch the sunset from outside the gate. Well, for all of about five minutes before we were warned to move the car.

Anyway, result below – well worth it and immeasurable in time is a gift from nature as beautiful as this.

We will be back at Hawk Watch tomorrow – come see us after the free 9am class at Dew Yoga, it’s 108 class for Peace and free and open to all. Bring water and peace in your heart. Class format:

36 Sun Salutation
36 rounds breath and mantra
36 Sun Salutation
Extra Long Savasana

Now go check out the pictures of the Greenfinds Mobile Store in action at Hawk Watch! More pics tomorrow! Click here.

Send the summer sailing season out with a bang on this Sunset into Full Moon Rising Meditation Sailing aboard the Spirit Seeker on this 3 hour adventure. Set sail from Stamford at 5pm, watch the sunset over the water and be guided in meditation as the full moon rises. Return to the harbor by 8pm to enjoy the rest of your evening. Light snack will be served on the return trip.

Reserve your space now, the last trip was sold out. See below for pictures from the Yoga Sailing below.

Greenfinds Mobile Store will be a vendor at the festival.

Come visit with Ike and Jen, shop for hot new eco-products like Canopy Verde Handbags and the new Toms Shoes styles, Kulae Yoga towels, Weleda Organics and more, maybe do some Yoga and watch the hawks on their annual migration this Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 5pm rain or shine at:

Audubon Greenwich for the 11th Annual
HawkWatch Festival & Green Bazaar

613 Riversville Road, Greenwich, CT

Click here for all the details at the Greenwich Audubon Website. There are lot’s of fun activities for kids and adults, music, vendors and birds of prey demonstrations.

Don’t miss the Equinox Ayurvedic Special. See below for details!

The class flow combines Ayurvedic science, vedic astrology and asanas to bring balance to the body. Ayurvedic science, which dates back 5000 years, is a system of healing that examines the body, mind and spirit in the context of the universe. Ayurvedic theory believes that each individual has a constitution composed of a balance of 3 doshas … vata, pitta and kapha … that are influenced by climate, seasons and age. This series is meant to bring balance and harmony as the seasons change.

Who can’t use a little balance and harmony?!?

Wow, did we have great weather for the sailing! And an awesome group of Yogis, friends, spirit seekers!

Check out the pictures below. Next Yoga Sailing (and the last of the Season) is Saturday, 10/3 for sunset and Full Moon Rise with guest meditation teacher, Carlo Codato. Look for details to follow later today.

Jeff Gallin, long time practioner of Vinyasa and Meditation, a blend of many styles joins Dew Yoga. He believes each of us can use the healing powers of yoga to improve the quality of our lives. He teaches in alignment with the idea that the individual does not have to adjust to yoga but that yoga has to adjust to the individual, meaning that we must find the postures that are appropriate for each person. He prefers a vinyasa class that includes meditation and breath work. He has previously taught various class sizes as well as one on one private practices.

Please welcome him and drop in on his class, Tuesdays at 9:30am.