Category Archives: learning

Advice to a Frustrated Student / The Journey and the Destination

Posted on August 21, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

I was teaching a private class recently to someone who feels trapped in her own body, frustrated with not knowing how to free herself.  This is a feeling I remember only too well: the frustration of wanting the change to … Continue reading →

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The headstand l…

Posted on June 17, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

The headstand lifts your spirits wonderfully. If something is drawing you down, turn upside down, and voila-the downward flow is upended into your head. -H. David Coulter Headstand – King of Asana There are many reasons to do headstands, but … Continue reading →

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What’s the point of Restorative Yoga?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

It took me years of struggling, comparing myself to others and getting relatively nowhere in my yoga practice before I considered restorative yoga.  Actually, I think it was more curiosity than a desire to try “Restorative”.  I just hadn’t tried … Continue reading →

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Nobody Told Us How?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

I feel like I can’t just sit by and pass no comment. Work is put on hold as I gather my thoughts through writing them down. I have many thoughts about what has happened at the Boston Marathon. The first: … Continue reading →

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Living Bones

Posted on April 4, 2013 by meltintoyogabristol

Taking a look around the room I’m sitting in I see dust. Ash from the fire, cat hair, soil from the garden and lots and lots of dead skin.  Yup. Lovely thought, I know, but I’m looking around and seeing … Continue reading →

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