Inspired by images captured by the James Webb telescope, it has me contemplating and pondering about our existence. I love to be existential, but these images spark so much awe and amazement, it gives us perspective on the bigger picture. When we zoom out, we can focus on the bigger more important things that we should be focusing on during this short blip in time we get to be alive. Are you living into your truth? Do you focus on what matters? Practice with me and let's contemplate together.   Zen Lab continues to have ongoing live online classes almost daily. If you enjoyed this class, check out Kristen's live classes or on-demand videos for more. Join a live online yoga class, purchase on-demand programs or videos, or book a private session with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

In this 30 minute Hatha yoga practice we will warm up the core to prepare for standing hand to big toe pose. Then we will come down and stretch the muscles we just worked. Find more classes like this on Zen Lab's website here.   Find more yoga flows with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

A fun 30 minute creative flow with balancing and lunging to get you energized for the day ahead. Find more classes like this on Zen Lab's website here.   Find more yoga flows with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

In this sun salutation sequence we bring mindful awareness into our transitions. Focus and breathe as to not lose balance and find some fluidity and strength as you find your way through tension and ease.   Find more classes like this on Zen Lab's website here.   Find more yoga flows with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

A quick sequence to gently wake up, feel what the body has to offer today, and worth through some standing postures to play with the push and pull of opposites.   Find more classes like this on Zen Lab's website here.   Find more yoga flows with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Hi my friends. I'm taking a couple weeks off! THANK GOD! It is much needed. I hope you also schedule time for yourself to rest. You DESERVE to rest.   Please join me on my website for a free yoga class.   Also check out my new gear that just dropped.   And finally, please rate me on your podcast platform. I'm sososo grateful you are here.     Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

This 30 minute dynamic yoga sequence will help you build your focus and balance. We first move through a sun salutation sequence to warm up, then enter into a strong balancing sequence to strengthen the hamstrings and quads. We will then cool down and joy a brief sweet savasana.   Recommended Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61BHgo3XTarN0k2iwGTDut?si=4be37a394a41426e   Find the full-length version of this class on Zen Lab's website here.   Find more yoga flows with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

It's LOVE day :). Remember to always continue to send love to yourself. You can't pour from an empty cup. This is a practice that can be done daily to transfigure your heart and approach to life.   Find yoga classes with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim   Source: Mindfulness Training with YogaRenew

Stay warm my dears! I think we are getting up to 8 inches of snow tonight in Indianapolis. If you can't get warm, join me for this yoga flow to stretch out and build heat. We start gentle and easy and move into our flow with ease, and then we will start to speed it up linking movement with breath. This flow is repetitive, which allows you to explore and create with each time you take your flow. It's never always exactly the same in the body and mind (even if the poses are the same).   **Please note, take each posture with care and attention, please don't injure yourself. This is a snippet of a live class recording. If you don't know what I'm doing, all good, MAKE SOMETHING UP (but stay safe).   Find more yoga flows with me at www.zenlabindy.com.   Playlist: Homesick by Sean Williams Heartbreak by Fair Game Wait On Me by Raquel Castro Original by Wildcardz Memories by Ramol Yes I Am by Zach Sorgen Dropzone Rush by Bunker Buster Cruise Control by Lolek Breathe Within by Onyx Music   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim   *I own the rights to the music you heard in this podcast

Most of you active folks don't stretch enough. This is a simple stretching routine you can follow after a workout, run, or other rigorous activity to make sure that your muscles get the recovery they deserve. Only 20 minutes! No yoga mat required. Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim   Join me for live online classes or on-demand yoga videos at Zen Lab.

Body scan meditations are meant to help you get in touch with your bodily sensations, both good and bad. It is also a great tool for calming the mind and body. Although body scan meditation practice is not about relaxing, relaxation may naturally occur as a result of this meditation. Therefore, it is important to practice non-striving. Non-striving means that we do not strive toward any particular experience during this meditation. We simply allow and experience whatever arrives in the moment.   Tips For Practicing  There are a number of variations of body scan meditations out there. How you go about this meditation and the order in which you decide to move through different parts of your body is not critical. You can choose to move through parts of your body in any order you wish. Try to release any goals for your practice. The main objective of this practice is to practice non-judgment and simply allow your thoughts and feelings to be as they are in the moment; without trying to change them. Try to find a time and space to practice where you will not be disturbed. If possible, wear comfortable and loose clothing. This meditation is recommended to be done while lying on your back but if this is not comfortable, then you can do it sitting in a chair. If you choose to lie down, you can keep your palms up towards the sky and with your legs slightly apart. Allow your feet to fall open to either side. During this meditation, you can close your eyes or leave them open. If you choose to leave them open, try to maintain a soft and unfocused gaze. If you tend to fall asleep while lying on your back, it might be better to sit on a chair or keep your eyes open to try to stay awake as best as you can.  Source: Mindfulness Training with YogaRenew   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Learn the origin and biology of stress, the psychology of stress, and gain a better understanding of mindfulness and stress reactivity.   Join for more in person or on-demand yoga classes at www.zenlabindy.com.   References: Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

The last time you walked; from your desk to the kitchen, outside, on a hiking trail... where was your head at? A walking meditation is designed to bring body and mind in sync while we’re out and about. And if you don’t like to sit and close the eyes to meditate, this is a great alternative that still trains the mind in awareness. Walking is something we do every day without thinking. Walking meditation involves very deliberating thinking about and doing a series of actions that you normally do automatically. Breaking these steps down in your mind may feel awkward, even ridiculous. But you should try to notice at least these four basic components of each step: a) the lifting of one foot; b) the moving of the foot a bit forward of where you’re standing; c) the placing of the foot on the floor, heel first; d) the shifting of the weight of the body onto the forward leg as the back heel lifts, while the toes of that foot remain touching the floor or the ground.   References: Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

In this 65 minute full body yoga class, you’ll be guided to inhale intuition, wisdom, and imagination, and to exhale your life purpose and vision. This practice has two peak poses, tree pose and eagle pose. Some nice ambient chill music vibes will accompany you during your practice. You have the ability to hone your life purpose. To dream big. To imagine the possibilities. Trust our intuition to guide yourself. Visualize that which you choose to create as if it has already happened. Moved through obstacles, limitations, resistance. Open yourself to the possibilities and to the opportunities to expand and extend and radiate, so you can create the life you want.   Join for more in person or on-demand classes at www.zenlabindy.com.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

The breathing space practice can be practiced anywhere and anytime. Become more aware of your thoughts and emotions whenever they arise, and give yourself space and time to soften into the sensations before you take your next steps. This is helpful after you received information that causes tension, stress, or high emotions.   References: Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Our attitude can have a significant impact on our experiences. If we are upset, simple tasks might become frustrating. If we’re in a happy mood, we might be able to deal with upsetting news a little easier. Attitude influences our perspective, our emotions, and ultimately the way we experience the world around us. With the proper attitude, we can build a better atmosphere to practice mindfulness. These attitudinal foundations work together to set the stage for mindfulness practice. They aren’t meant to be practiced in any specific order, but they are interconnected.  Beginner's mind Non-judgment Acceptance Letting go Non-striving Patience Trust    References: The Language of Yin by Gabrielle Harris Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Over the years, mindfulness has become incredibly popular which has led to the term being used loosely in several different definitions. Even amongst seasoned practitioners there might be some variation of how mindfulness is defined, so it’s important to establish some clarity on how we use this term in the program. We will use the definition from Jon Kabat Zinn who is often viewed as the Godfather of Mindfulness in the western world.    Mindfulness : "The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat Zinn    After learning a bit about mindfulness meditation, enjoy a 10 minute awareness of breath meditation practice provided by Yoga Renew Teacher Training.   Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

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Power yoga is a more dynamic version of traditional yoga which includes more challenging physical components to generate heat in the body. Power yoga is a general term used to describe a vigorous, fitness-based approach to vinyasa style yoga. There are many parts of power yoga that feel similar to vinyasa, although there may be more static poses to build strength, stability, endurance, and flexibility. The benefits of power yoga include metabolism regulation, increase flexibility, immunity, increased strength, increased stability, increased stamina, and promotes detoxification of the body. Avoid power yoga if you are pregnant or suffer from a chronic physical ailment such as diabetes or arthritis. A different style of yoga may be better suited for you, and that's okay!

Slow flow is a mix of Hatha yoga (static poses) and Vinyasa (linking movement with breath). The pace is meditative, emphasizing peace and calm in body and mind. We hold poses longer, taking several rounds of breath in each pose, instead of moving to each breath. The inclusion of grounded postures and slower movements allow students to build confidence and familiarity. Longer holds in standing and balancing postures offer the opportunity to refine the fundamentals and explore deeper sensations over time. This class is good for any level of student. It can help build strength, flexibility, and stamina, while soothing the mind and minimize the chatter in your head.   For more live classes visit www.zenlabindy.com.