Finding Balance, Breath, and Bandhas
In yoga, we often talk about balance—not just physical, but mental and emotional too. This balance is a key aspect of our practice, and it’s something we constantly cultivate both on and off the mat. A great way to explore balance in a fun and challenging way is through inversions and arm balances. These poses may look impossible at first, but like everything in yoga, there’s a method to the madness!
One of the secrets to achieving these gravity-defying poses is activating your bandhas—the upward lifting energy locks within the body. Combine this technique with focused breathwork, and you’ll find that your body can almost float off the floor (okay, maybe with a little effort and ease).
A bandha is a yogic technique that involves engaging and locking specific muscles in the body to direct and control energy flow. The word bandha translates to “lock” or “seal,” and activating these energy locks helps to harness and channel prana (life force) throughout the body. There are three main bandhas: Mula Bandha (root lock), Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal lock), and Jalandhara Bandha (throat lock). When these are engaged, especially during breathwork or challenging postures, they create a sense of lightness and stability, helping the body to lift and float. The use of bandhas enhances strength, focus, and balance, making it easier to hold poses, especially inversions and arm balances.
Today, Sunday, October 6th, at 1:00 PM, I’ll be leading an Arm Balance and Inversion Workshop at the studio, and we still have space available. Whether you’ve never been upside down or you’re looking to deepen your practice, this workshop will guide you through the techniques that make seemingly impossible poses feel a little more possible.
If you’re ready to explore balance and breathe through the challenge of inversions and arm balances, I’d love to see you there! Let’s turn the world upside down—literally—and discover the strength and confidence that comes from going beyond our perceived limits.
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This event will be a blast. Main Street will be closed from Oak to Broad.
Old Vine Texas will be inside the studio selling wine, and Chef Omi will have charcuterie. Other great things to see, such as Henna, Tarot, Dream interpretation, Essential Oils, and, of course, our Amazing Aerialist, are great reasons to stop by the studio.
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Join us on October 19th at 7 PM at the Farr Best Theater in downtown Mansfield for an evening of enchantment and aerial artistry. Sunshine Yoga Shack invites you to our 8th Annual Aerial Showcase, where our talented teachers and students will captivate you with mesmerizing aerial hammock performances. This showcase promises to transport you to a world where anything is possible.
The magic continues after the performances with an after-party featuring cocktails and snacks. Embrace the Halloween spirit and come dressed in your most creative costume—whether mystical, mysterious or just plain fun!
Don’t miss this chance to experience an unforgettable evening filled with wonder, celebration, and community in the heart of downtown Mansfield.
You are invited to the after party at 063 Studios, next door to The Farr Best. We will have a Costume contest, Karaoke on the big screen, snacks, cocktails & mocktails, and time to be festive.
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