It’s time for women of color to be the change we want to see in our lives! Give your body, mind, and spirit over to the power of yoga as we salute change.
Through yoga, pranayama, self-reflection, and an exploration of personal diasporic perspectives, we learn to
Change the way we breathe
Change how we move
Change our consciousness.
Open up to self-love and sister-woman spirit at the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color—a transformational experience of community and wellness.
National Yoga Month is a national observance and awareness campaign held during the month of September to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. The awareness campaign consists of yoga classes, concerts and other special events during September to celebrate National Yoga Month and inspire people to practice yoga and to create a more balanced lifestyle.
During Yoga Flava's Winter Retreat, we had to honor of holding our Yoga Flava Silva session at Nicholas Dance Studio on Crenshaw Blvd. Owned by the descendants of the famous tap dancing Nicholas brothers!
#BlackHistoryMonth
RECAP February 21, 2020
National Caregiver’s Day
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Robin Downes’ Yoga Flava
At
Nicholas Dance Studio
4273 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, California 90008
"Having the ability to relax, gives you the ease to be dynamic"
- Robin Downes comes from the media arts to the healing arts
During autumn, try to schedule your yoga practice at the same time every day and for the same length of time. This will help to build a routine and calm the chaotic vata energy. Do yoga poses that focus on the lungs and large intestines, as these are the two organs associated with the fall season.
I've been taking the time to align with a high frequency vibe... implementation of black girl magic... Yoga Flava style... understanding when they go low, you go high... vibe high!
Self reflection for self-realization with meditation.
Now I am inhaling, now I am exhaling... Quieting the body, quieting the mind. Being with the breath being in the moment...
Nurturing my nature with nature. Tuning in to a high frequency, a high consciousness for guidance that puts you in the right place at the right time, performing right action.
Currently, I am developing plans for the 25th Anniversary for Yoga Flava in 2021, open to collaboration on events and tour ideas.
Delighted that I have been able to welcome the summer with some positive feedback from the press for simply being me and sharing my journey. Check it out, Yoga Flava Playas, I welcome all feedback, comments and YOU to join me... the journey continues.... VIBE HIGH!
The spirit in me, honors the spirit in you, Namaste, Robin Robin Downes,Yoga Flava is available for bookings for private and group Yoga sessions, in person or on-line. Contact me: robin@yogaflava.com IN THE NEWS
Happy National Yoga Month! During the month of September claim your free private
Yoga Flava session @yogaflava with @robindownes Choose via Skype or the Yoga
Flava Sanctuary on the upper west side in NYC. Email:
robin@yogaflava.com Subject: Free Session. I look forward to practicing
with you. 🙏🏾
Yes, I need to start planning for Fall, however, Fall does not officially start until September Thursday 22nd. Therefore, I’m going to be grateful for the month that I have left of summer in NYC first of all ... then pace myself with my plans for the Fall. I say all this to say that I found myself getting anxious for the Fall and neglecting the joy that is still to be found ... right now ... this summer.
Countdown to Fall Fresh Start 2016... plan to take advantage of the remainder of the season. Consciously being in sync with the official change of season, which is a great time to cleanse your body, mind and spirit.
I will be posting everyday in September on the Yoga FlavaFacebook, Twitter and Instagram Page. Please like and share the posts. If you have not done so already, please sign up for the Yoga Flava Newsletter.
Thank you for sharing your practice with me. Sending postivie vibes...
In Tantric sex the point of sex is not orgasm, the point is to feel.
There is no clear cut beginning, middle, or end. Most of the exercises
related to Tantric sex involve slowing things down, trying not to focus
on our external body, or orgasm, or anything outside of our experience
of the moment.
Without a focus on orgasm, the goal becomes increased awareness
leading to greater understanding of ourselves, which eventually leads to
enlightenment. There is no pressure to "get over the top". This doesn't
mean that orgasm doesn't exist in Tantra, it just isn't the be all and
end all. The spiritual practice and the good sexual feelings are
inter-related, each leading back to, and improving the other.
Join Robin Downes of Yoga Flava live on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at the Long Beach Marriott, CA for her session on "Sensual Tantra Flow" for the "Going With The Flow: Symposium of Ease.
I confess I need a little more Spring in my step as I make plans to - Spring in Summer 2014 with Yoga Flava.
Here are 5 tips to help keep you motivated as we prepare our mind, body and spirits for the remainder of Spring, moving into Summer.
1. Easy does it - Have a taste.
My Yoga Flava YouTube videos offers you the opportunity to observe and learn; anatomically-correct
descriptions of each pose, guided meditation, interviews and news.
2. Find a Yoga Flava Playa
Everything is better when you have someone to share it with! Convince
a friend at your same experience level to attend some classes with you.
This will allow you to let your guard down and enjoy the experience a
little more. Find out more about my private and / or couples session in-person or online.
Email: robin@yogaflava.com
Come to your mat each time with an open mind and a compassionate
heart, and you will be surprised at how much easier the poses will come
to you!
Lots of students give up
their practice when they cannot conquer Crow pose after only two weeks.
Understand that when you enter the world of yoga, all the rules about
competitiveness, comparison, and deadlines that we are raised with go
out the window.
5. Pace yourself and enjoy the journey
Yoga is about simply enjoying the journey. Your journey. Not the
journey of the person on the mat next to you. Your uniquely beautiful
journey.
The popularity of Yoga has created an industry that is being valued at 27 billion dollars. Yoga studios are popping up all over, yoga gear, books, TV and Radio Shows, DVDs and CDs are just a few of the products fueling the industry. Why is yoga so popular? Here, we look at the top 10 benefits of
regular yoga practice.
1. Stress relief.My personal reason for starting the practice, I desperately needed the tools to cope. A few minutes of yoga during the
day can be a great way to get rid of stress that accumulates daily - in
both the body and mind. Yoga postures, pranayama and meditation are
effective techniques to release stress.
2.All-round fitness.
You are truly healthy when you are not just physically fit but also
mentally and emotionally balanced.
3. Weight loss. What many want! Yoga benefits here too. Sun Salutations and Kapal Bhati pranayama are some ways to help lose weight with yoga.
Moreover, with regular practice of yoga, we tend to become more
sensitive to the kind of food our body asks for and when. This can also
help keep a check on weight.
4. Inner peace. We all love to visit peaceful,
serene spots, rich in natural beauty. Little do we realize that peace
can be found right within us and we can take a mini-vacation to
experience this any time of the day!
5. Improved immunity. Our system is a seamless blend
of the body, mind and spirit. An irregularity in the body affects the
mind and similarly unpleasantness or restlessness in the mind can
manifest as an ailment in the body. Yoga poses massage organs and
stregthen muscles; breathing techniques and meditation release stress
and improve immunity.
6. Living with greater awareness. The mind is
constantly involved in activity – swinging from the past to the future –
but never staying in the present. By simply being aware of this
tendency of the mind, we can actually save ourselves from getting
stressed or worked up and relax the mind. Yoga and pranayama help create
that awareness and bring the mind back to the present moment, where it can stay happy and focused.
7.Better relationships. Yoga can even help improve your relationship
with your spouse, parents, friends or loved ones! A mind that is
relaxed, happy and contented is better able to deal with sensitive
relationship matters. Yoga and meditation work on keeping the mind happy
and peaceful; benefit from the strengthened special bond you share with
people close to you.
8. Increased energy. Do you feel completely drained
out by the end of the day? Shuttling between multiple tasks through the
day can sometimes be quite exhausting. A few minutes of yoga everyday
provides the secret to feeling fresh and energetic even after a long
day. A 10-minute online guided meditation benefits you immensely,
leaving you refreshed and recharged in the middle of a hectic day.
9. Better flexibility & posture. You only need
to include yoga in your daily routine to benefit from a body that is
strong, supple and flexible. Regular yoga practice stretches and tones
the body muscles and also makes them strong. It also helps improve your
body posture when you stand, sit, sleep or walk. This would, in turn,
help relieve you of body pain due to incorrect posture.
10. Better intuition. Yoga and meditation have the
power to improve your intuitive ability so that you effortlessly realize
what needs to be done, when and how, to yield positive results. It
works. You only need to experience it yourself.
Remember, yoga is a continuous process. So keep practicing! The
deeper you move into your yoga practice, the more profound are its
benefits.
"Yoga" is an ancient science designed to restore the mind,
body and soul (on both gross and subtle levels) to its connection with
the source. It does this by massaging and cleansing
unprocessed (blocked) emotion from your energy channels, while
implementing techniques that cleanse and focus the breath, mind and
nervous system. With clear channels and a steady breath, you are
prepared to enter the practice of meditation so that you can
experience your intellect free of corruption and begin to tap into that
contemplative, raw, truth-touching, life-altering experience of what
you are really all about.
"Flava" is a hip expression for contemporary style. I will personalize a program for your style / level / health condition.
"Skype" is a revolutionary program that anyone can download onto their computers for free and use to video chat with anyone else who also has skype -world wide.
So put these two things together and we’ve got a revolutionary method
of practicing yoga by bringing ancient science and modern technology
together.
Imagine having you very own tailored yoga practice and imagine learning it in the comfort of your own private home.
Who is it for?
Skype your Yoga Flava is for practitioners of all levels,
however if I find you to be extremely advanced I may prefer to teach
you in person or otherwise will happily recommend a teacher who is more
equipped to accommodate you than I.
How is it Done?
Each sequence is designed specifically for your unique mind, body and spirit.
I have created a questionnaire designed to unearth energetic strengths
and weaknesses that once completed allows me to gain the insight
necessary for the creation of your practice.
I am able to lead you through your practice
by verbally guiding you as well as visually demonstrating the asanas.
And because I am able to watch you I can offer you verbal corrections,
as well as explain to you what it is that we are doing, why we are doing
it and how it is helping you.
1. All that you have to do is set up a consultation (email: robin@yogaflava.com) and
I will email you a waiver and questionnaire. Once I receive you answers
I can begin to review and summarize a yogic approach that is going to
work best for you.
2. I will email you my findings and we can take a
little time to delve into any areas that need clarification. We can do
this consultation process via email or via skype so we have a chance to
meet and you can make sure that you are happy with what I’m saying and you want to move forward with me.
3. Once we agree on a approach, I will design your method. Each sequence contains components of asanas, pranayama, visualization and meditation techniques that address and nourish you personally in every way, internally and externally.
4. Then we set up a date for your first session, whenever you want.
5. I call you on skype. You answer. We turn on our
video cameras. You set your computer up on a table and I demonstrate and
guide you through your practice.
This is a proven program. The system works. Though I am not
there to work with you hands on, there is an element of empowerment
delivered by making corrections on your own via verbal communication.
This empowerment is key to your growth.
It will take work and dedication on your part, but you can do this and I’m here to help you every step of the way.
What You Will Personally Gain
Clarity on what is causing you stress and discomfort in your life and how to start fixing it now.
A firm grasp of the yogic techniques that are best for your unique mind and body.
The ability to start off (or changing foot) on the right track so you can stop wasting time and wondering if you are heading in the right direction with yoga.
Confidence in taking proactive action in initiating a deeply beautiful spiritual and physical regime.
Knowledge of your temperament and why harnessing this knowledge is the cornerstone to your yogic success.
Knowledge of your dosha, and how this guides you in the direction of reclaiming perfect balance.
The realization that there is something more, something deeper and how to access it.
Exhilaration at the realization that you actually CAN make any move you want to make in your iife.
