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INCORPORATING YOGA IN
OUR EVERYDAY LIVES
DUSTI GALLAGHER, FLINT HILLS
FITNESS
2017 Women Managing the Farm ConferenceFebruary 9th
Yoga for Every Day
Background & Flint Hills Fitness
What is Yoga?
Myths
Truths
Benefits
Individualized spectrum
Practice
From field to studio and beyond
Busting the myths
Brief Survey
Never experienced yoga?
Some experience; not a regular routine?
Enjoy a regular practice (1-2 times/week)?
Yoga is not:
A religion or cult
Intended to conflict with a religion, culture, or belief
systemNote: Yoga’s birthplace is in Rishikesh,
India; at the basin of the Ganges River in
the Himalayas
And, Dissecting the Facts
Yoga is a form a exercise for body and mind
The word “YOGA” means “yoke” or bring together all aspects of the body and mind
Ultimate aim is a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us.
Sanskrit???
Hatha yoga: physical yoga
Vinyasa: to place in a special way;
flow or connect poses
Asanas: poses
“If we can Breathe, we can do Yoga”
Yogafit philosopy
Anywhere, anytime
Indoors, outdoors,
travel, office, plane,
boat, train
Anyone
special considerations,
pregnancy, seniors
Yogafit Essence
Breathing
Listening to our body
Present moment
Letting go:
expectations,
competition, and
judgment
Our practice can be simple…
Breathing*****
Nostril breathing
12+ styles
Poses
Meditation
Breathing + poses
Connect the breath with movement
Breathing + poses + meditation
…or complex
Yamas and Niyamas
10 guidelines for how we interact with ourselves (inner) and others (others)
4 Paths
Karma (works & duty), Jnana (knowledge), Raya (listening), & Bhakti (devotion & love)
7 Chakra’s
Energy centers or nerve bundles around the spinal column
Yes, we can do Yoga everyday
(a few minutes or more)
Mountain (chair or mat)
Breathing
nostril and single nostril
Prayer flow
Lateral flexion
Forward fold
Cat Cow
Chest Expansion
Hip circles (one leg at a time)
Everyday practice examples (cont.)
DFD, Warrior I, II
(Right)
Moonflowers, DFD
Repeat series (Left)
Tree pose
Holy fig tree
Low lunge
One-legged balance
Seated spinal twist
Final Relaxation
Dusti Gallagher
785.564.0299
Thank you! Questions or Comments?
The Benefits are Real
Increased flexibility
Stronger muscles
Better body tone
A relaxed and clear mind
Reduces stress
Provides balance and levity!!!!
Improve posture
Strengthened immune system
Decreased physical effects of aging for brain/body
