Diane Haugesag

Las Cruces, NM, United States

Lover of life, runner, peace advocate, yoga enthusiast
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07 Jun 19:25

This was my first hour long yin class with you - (watching later) - and it was amazing! I feel that yin is such a cathartic practice. Such much energy released while holding the stretches. Enjoy the last leg of your hot journey - looks wonderful (from here in Minneapolis!)

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Commented on Yin Yoga For Posture

06 Jun 20:43

Thanks for the option of butterfly for saddle. I don't think I have a body structure that will ever enable me to get into saddle, even though I'm quite flexible, so it was really nice to have an option! The opening of the opposite leg (as Stefanie said) enabled me to do a supported half saddle. Really enjoyed this practice!

I loved the incorporation of blocks at so many points today. I realized today that the blocks actually helped me feel the poses where you indicated I'd feel them - when I (usually) don't use them, I feel stretching but not as much as I did when I used the blocks. They were so helpful! 

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04 Jun 21:16

A wonderful practice, done before bed...I could feel so much tension being released! Bob, good suggestion to be in a more yogi state before practicing! Thank you, Devi, for this wonderful stretch!

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Absolutely wonderful! Great as I wind down for bed & get this stretch in - thank you!

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01 Jun 21:01

Great end of day practice! Thank you, as always!

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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! 😀