Blue Lotus Yoga with Jill Amison

Krishna's Heart Energy

A 90 min vinyasa class invoking Krishna's heart energy.  Lots of heart opening postures to help to connect to the Divine Wisdom & Truth within. Opening Mantra's - Om Gam Ganapatayae Namaha and..... Sri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare, Hey Nata Narayana Vasudeva I'd love your feedback.....here on podbean or message me via www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk or twit me @yogajilly xxx

Shiva's Bow

A 90 min Vinyasa Class accompanied by the story of Shiva's Bow! This sequence culminates in a backbend series making the shape of Shiva's strung bow.  En route to the backbends there are several twist and balances so you may need a block for support. The story is taken from Zoe Newell's Downward Dogs & Warriors...a fabulous book of stories about Shiva & other heroes from Indian epics. As usual please do let me have your feedback either here on podbean.com, a review on iTunes, the contact form at www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk, or tweet me @yogajilly Enjoy xxx

Celebrating Your Goodness

A 90 min vinyasa class inspired by Lee Lozowick's description of our primary natural condition  -'Softness, vulnerability, spontaneity, kindness, goodness, compassion, real pride and dignity are inherent [in our natural condition]' Be prepared for a fluid, pulsing vinyasa that encourages you to listen to the instinctual knowledge of the bodymind. Flow with grace and celebrate your goodness!!! Let me know how it goes.....leave me a comment here on Podbean or.... Use the contact form at my web site Find me on Facebook, iTunes or tweet me @yogajilly Look forward to hearing from ya!

Opening the Heart to Abundance

Honouring the Goddess Lakshmi, as part of the Navaratri Celebration, this 90min vinyasa class includes plenty of Twists & and Backbends to open the heart. The Opening chant evoking Lakshmi energy is: OM SHREEM MAHALAKSHMYAI NAMAHA - Join me and chant, joyfully!!! There is a little partner work included in this class, so if you're practising solo: In the first set of partner work where we practise a gentle backbend over our partners childs pose, you could consider a passive backbend over a bolster. Towards the end of the class choose to practice one or all from Setu Bandasana, Chakrasana,  Dwi Pada Viparita Dandasana - then complete your practice with a gentle twist, childs pose or happy baby! Feel the heart opening and feel the love! And....as usual, please offer me your feedback at www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk , tweet me @yogajilly, reach me on Facebook or email - jillamison@yahoo.co.uk.......Would love to hear from you xxx

Warrior of the Light

This 90 min live class is inspired by the wonderful book, Warrior of the Light by Paulo Coelho....treat yourself to a copy, you won't be disappointed! This paticular text inspires us to establish in our hearts qualities that can help us rise to our destiny - faith, hope and love. Please ensure you're familiar with the funky arm balance, eka pada koundinyasana, which we travel towards with krama steps in this class. Enjoy Great Soul! xxx

Strengthening Our Roots

This 90 min live class focus's on strengthening our foundation to create stability & balance so strengthening our immune system to prepare us for the cooler months of Autumn. This class combines a strong standing flow, hip openers & arm balances. You may need a yoga block for Ardha Chandrasana. Dive in and get grounded! Namaste xxx

Post Lunar Love!

This 90 min mixed level vinyasa class was recorded the evening following the full moon in Aug '10. It is a class that is bathed in the auspicious lunar energies of inner wisdom, balance, creativity and playfulness.  With lots of  heart and hip opening to allow the lunar love to flow! You may need a yoga block as we include Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon) and maybe a blanket or padding for some kneeling poses. We work towards the peak pose of Galavasana so please ensure you're familiar with this before you start.  Go to my gallery at www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk if you need to remind yourself of this posture! Hope you enjoy....Om Shanti xxxx

Summer Soul Fest

On August 22nd we were blessed with a beautiful sunny afternoon so eighteen yogi's took our practice outdoors!!!  Deb Auden & I taught this 2hr flowing class to open the respiratory system and heart space to the vibrant outdoor prana! As we were outdoors and we had a warm breeze the sound on this podcast is not first class but...hey, ho.....you can still get the gist! There is a mid section where we did some partner work so if you don't have buddies with you when you practice maybe spend some time playing with half bridge, full setu bandasana (bridge) or chakrasana (wheel). Hope you enjoy! Would love your feedback....here or contact me at www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk Love & Light xxxx

Last Class of the Term

Here's the last class of the term for those of you who couldn't be there!  It's a 90 min vinyasa class and you may want to have a block in reaching distance. There is some partner work towards the end of the class.  If you are working alone you could practice the tripod headstand with your back a short distance away from the wall and do a regular down dog and childs pose instead of the partner work! For details of the summer classes that I refer to on the podcast please visit www.bluelotusyoga.co.uk Have a great summer filled with love and laughter! xxx

Open & Strengthen the Low Back and Yoga Nidra

This gentle 45 min practice is focused on the low back.  The sessions aims to open and strengthen the low back area by creating space around the lower lumbar & sacral area and toning the postural muscles in a reaxed and gentle way. The soft movement is followed by a replenishing mini yoga nidra. You may need a yoga strap, bolster and blanket for the modifications and more comfort during relaxation....Bliss out!!