Diane Haugesag

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29 May 20:44

I'm wondering if you'd ever do a short class/course on basic yin yoga. Though I practice it now and have in the past (mostly called restorative yoga - is it the same?), what are the basic tenets behind it? What exactly is "facia" (without me Googling it!) and why is it important to stretch. Where exactly is my sacrum? Maybe you can recommend a resource too. I am probably not the only one wanting to dig deeper into this wonderful practice!

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Commented on Classic Yin Yoga

27 May 05:14

So relaxing for me, I'll do it in the evening next time! 🙂 Thank you for the suggestions using the block. I could really feel the target areas when I did so. I can do saddle pose with the block in the highest position under my head - so thanks again for the suggestion. I am always amazed at how much my body releases over the course of a pose! Have a wonderful day! So glad you are here for us!

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Commented on Morning Stretch

25 May 05:16

A wonderful morning stretch! 15 minutes is perfect for me in the a.m. Thank you for this!

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23 May 04:57

A wonderful, gentle way to begin the morning! Thank you! Love the mountains too! 😀

Commented on Gentle Yin Yoga

15 May 20:44

This one is probably my favorite practice so far! I realize how much energy I put into being "tight" and how I have to concentrate to let go! The difference between the end of the pose and beginning can be quite different in my body! Thank you for this one! Like Bob, I often use a block under my hip for pigeon/swan, but I'm loosening up more & more and don't always need one. Namaste!

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Devi Daly  Perfect  - thanks! Great alternative! Sending you warm and healing thoughts as you continue your travel and spiritual journey this month!

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Wonderful sequence of poses! Square pose doesn't really work for me (runner, TIGHT hips!) - I have cricket legs doing it, even the crossed legs don't really work well. I'm wondering if there is a similar pose that could be done on the back? 

05 May 20:26

Thank you from Minneapolis, MInnesota! This was a wonderful practice for hips! As a runner, and now 65, I realize how much I need hip flexibility and stretching. My goal is to practice (almost!) every day with you and continue to incorporate deep stretching along with the running & walking I also do. You are such a great instructor!