Meet Me Where You Are

Morning Class Series | 30 Minute Hatha Yoga, The Universal

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

Morning Class Series | 30 Minute Hatha Yoga, Build the Pose

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.
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Intro/Outro Music:
Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Morning Class Series | 30 Minute Flow, Radiate

A fun 30 minute creative flow with balancing and lunging to get you energized for the day ahead.
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Intro/Outro Music:
Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Morning Class Series | 30 Minute Mindful Movement Flow

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.
 
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Intro/Outro Music:
Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Morning Class Series | 28 Minute Root to Rise

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.
 
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Intro/Outro Music:
Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim

Bonus Update | Join me for a free class on Zen Lab

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

30 Minute Strong Yoga Flow for Balance and Focus

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

Mindfulness Practice | 12 Minute Loving-Kindness Meditation

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.
 
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Intro/Outro Music:
Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim
 
Source:
Mindfulness Training with YogaRenew

30 Minute Yoga Flow to GET WARM, with music

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
 

20 Minute Post Workout Cool Down Stretch

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
 
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Mindfulness Practice | 25 Minute Body Scan Meditation

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

Stress and Mindfulness

Learn the origin and biology of stress, the psychology of stress, and gain a better understanding of mindfulness and stress reactivity.
 
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References:
Yoga Teacher Training with YogaRenew
 
Intro/Outro Music: Where Are We Going by Aaron Kellim