Yoga with Kate Lumsden
Specializing in...
Flow Yoga for Adults, Yoga for Kids & Youth, Yoga Therapy for Scoliosis & Ayurveda Lifestyle Counseling
What's on Kate's mind: musings on yogic events, quotes, schedule updates, ayurvedic tips & recipes. ~use the search box at the top to find anything you might be looking for (i.e. events, recipe, subs)~ |
posted Feb 3, 2010 10:13 PM by Kate Lumsden
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An incredible experience that I'm still digesting while doing the reading for our next session, the weekend of February 12th. In a word: inspiring.
...more comments to come later...enjoy these photos for now.... om shanti, om peace.
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posted Jan 22, 2010 9:04 PM by Kate Lumsden
I was checking emails at home this evening, looked up and saw the sky... mesmerizing!
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posted Jan 19, 2010 10:47 PM by Kate Lumsden
The way of love is not a subtle argument.
The door there is devastation.
Birds make great sky-circles of their freedom.
How do they learn it?
They fall, and falling, they're given wings.
--Rumi |
posted Jan 9, 2010 4:56 PM by Kate Lumsden
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Starting next week, I will be teaching Saturdays 10-11am Flow at Cocoon Urban Day Spa!
This place is beautiful!!
Located in SoMa on First St. at Folsom St, it's the perfect place to catch some yoga and then walk to the Ferry Building Farmers Market; an incredible start to a Saturday. I will also be teaching every other Friday at 6:30pm. Check my google calendar for specific dates. |
posted Jan 4, 2010 8:14 PM by Kate Lumsden
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Happy New Year!
This month I begin studying for my masters in Ayurveda at the Mount Madonna Institute in Santa Cruz, and will be away for one long weekend per month (Fri-Sun). I couldn't be more excited!
With this new development, I am shifting my classes towards more week-day teaching...
Here's my 2010 schedule insofar: for addresses of studios click 'schedule' at the left
Sunday: 8:30-10am Hatha Flow (all) at TMB
Monday: 4:30-6pm Hatha Flow (intermediate) at TMB
Tuesday: 4:30-6pm Hatha Flow (intermediate) at TMB 7:30-9pm Hatha Flow (fall) at TMB
Wednesday: 9-10am Flow (all) at Bird
Thursday: 4:30-6pm Hatha Flow (intermediate) at TMB 7:30-9pm Hatha Flow (fall) at TMB
Friday: 6:45-9am assist Catherine Shaddix in Mysore Ashtanga at TMB |
posted Dec 30, 2009 11:19 PM by Kate Lumsden
Who would have thought, but the SF Bay Guardian says my workshop- Yoga & Ayurveda for Real Life -is one of it's top picks for this week! Come join the fun & get the year started on the right (& left) foot! :)You can still sign up! Call the Mindful Body at (415) 931-2639! |
posted Dec 19, 2009 11:51 AM by Kate Lumsden
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all classes are all levels, unless otherwise noted
Christmas Eve Day: December 24th, Thursday: 9:30am Flow to Fan the Digestive Fire
December 27th, Sunday: 8:30am Hatha Flow
December 28th, Monday: 9:30am Beginners 4:30pm Flow (Intermediate)
December 29th, Tuesday: 6pm Beginners 7:30pm Hatha Flow
December 30th, Wednesday: 6pm Hatha Focus: fresh perspective through inversions
New Years Eve Day: December 31st, Thursday: 3pm Savoring 2009, flow & restorative
January 3rd, Sunday: 8:30am Hatha Flow 1-4pm Yoga & Ayurveda Workshop!
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posted Dec 8, 2009 2:18 PM by Kate Lumsden
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"Get out of the way girl!" Says my atman (or higher self) to my ego. :)
This weekend, I got to practice with Tim Miller, one of the most seasoned Ashtangis in America. I had practiced with him two years ago when he visited San Francisco, and enjoyed his firm, traditional approach to Ashtanga within a kind relaxed approach to life.
While I had been teaching for a year when I first practiced with Tim, it was much different having taught for three and practicing this time. My anxiety about my ability to 'perform' was gone and instead replaced with giggles when I struggled with things that I know Tim wanted me to with more ease as he gave me an eye that said "Puh-leez, that's your pose? Come on now! Leg higher!" Or at least that's what I read it to mean, who ever knows.
While I wasn't worried about my ability to 'perform', that doesn't mean I didn't dread a pose. Just one in particular: Garba Pindasana. Put your legs in lotus, stick your arms though your legs, then roll around on the floor 8 times and then enter an arm balance. (see attached video, pretty funny, no?) My arms don't love going through my lotus. One fellow student said she thinks it's more painful than childbirth--- no fun. So I was really looking forward to doing a led primary series practice with Tim when I remembered Garba P, ugh! What a pain! The practice starts and while normally its an individual self-guided practice that requires much concentration, here, all I needed to do was follow instructions; what a luxury! When Garba Pindasana came around what happened, but I slid my arms through my lotus, rolled around relatively effortlessly and even got the arm balance!! I could hardly believe it!
It's amazing the power we have when we just take a moment to step out of our own way. This season often brings a lot of anticipation of the future (the holidays or the new year) varying from excitement to dread. This winter, try a practice of acknowleding your attachments and aversions to future times and then allowing those times to meet you in the present where you can possess a sense of curiousity and openness to whatever may come. Hostile situations are much less hostile when we are relaxed and kind, and wonderful times are even more enjoyable when we least expect them.
Let us be respectively aware, Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by, and with it our only chance. Each of us must aspire to awaken. Be aware: do not squander our life. (Buddhist prayer)
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posted Dec 3, 2009 10:58 AM by Kate Lumsden
This morning I was talking to my mom on the phone while riding the bus when suddenly the battery on my phone died and our call was cut off. My mom is overseas at present, and can, like all mothers, worry about her daughters. So, I hopped off the bus with my phone charger in hand (yes, I had my charger on me) and walked into the corner store at Fillmore and Hayes. The nicest man works there. I asked if I could use an outlet as I had just been cut off from my mom and wanted to let her know not to worry. The man was exceptionally nice, said "of course!" and plugged my phone into the socket at the wall. As I stood waiting for my phone to get some juice, I smelled wonderful incense burning. I asked him what kind it was, and he pointed to the incense on the counter. I said, "I'd like to get one." He said that there was no need, and I told him that I did in fact really like the smell.
...and so now I'm home. My mom knows I'm safe. And have a wonderful smell wafting through my loft as I appreciate the kindness of strangers. :) |
posted Dec 3, 2009 10:51 AM by Kate Lumsden
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Pictured here: a gathering of kind individuals around delicious nourishing food. :)
*photo courtesy of Patty Corwin |
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