"Yoga is a superfood. Kindness is a superpower."- Libby Edson
The physical practice of yoga is a "controlled stress" experience. Being on the mat provides an opportunity for us to notice the way we interact with the yoga practice, both mentally and physically. This practice of noticing ourselves in relationship with our body and the practice of yoga can be like eating a superfood-many benefits with one action.
The physical practice provides the opportunity to develop physical strength, flexibility and discipline. During the practice, we also mentally are practicing focused attention, open monitored awareness and kindness to ourselves. Cultivating this awareness and mindfulness on the mat will then, in time, lead to a more optimal way of interacting with the world. Ancient practices that offer this advice have now been scientifically proven to be of tremendous value.
Our goal here at YoMIND is to provide FREE guided practices for all levels and we will be adding videos as we make them. Be mindful that this page is a work in progress and the videos we are offering are, in most cases, have been filmed and produced by the instructors themselves. Please honor our intention to provide resources and forgive some of the minor technical flaws (as we are learning) until we secure funding to bring in some professional film makers!! Enjoy and let us know how your like them!
Yoga Practices with Libby
20 MINUTE MELLOW PRACTICE
This video is a gentle sequence if you don't have much time. This practice does not include a body scan, so make sure you allow your self a few minutes of rest after finishing.
13 MINUTE BODY SCAN
This body scan can be done sitting or lying down.
STANDING DOUBLES (60 MINS)
This practice includes doing most of the standing poses twice, some balance postures, some hip stretches and a body scan. This will have you worked out and RESTED in 60 minutes!!!
STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
This video is 60 minutes and inlcudes slow vinyasa movemnts, core stregthening, hip openers, breathing practices and a body scan. A good overall practice to develop strength and flexibility. (A strap or belt would be helpful for this sequence)
30 MINUTE MELLOW (W/ BODY SCAN)
This gentle sequence is ideal for beginners or for practitioners that want some gentle movement and a body scan. Great for after school for teachers/students/parents. This is also a great warm up or cool down for competitive athletes.
STANDING DOUBLES (75 MINutes)
This "Standing Doubles" practice includes doing some standing poses twice, some balance postures, a few salutations (with postures thrown in), some seated stretches and a body scan. This will develop strength and flexibility in the body and mind.
Yoga sequence with Mason Montgomery
Mason Montgomery doing a YoMIND 30 minute sequence back in the day. Mason is an inspiring person and an incredible role mode, both on and off the football field. Mason spent a summer doing YoMIND Athlete classes with his best friends, Billy Hansen and Jake Scarminach. These three were the the first three students to participate in the YoMIND Athlete program offered by Libby. Turns out this was the summer before Mason took his skills from solid to superstar at Caly Poly. It was also the the summer before Billy Hansen upped his game at Regis University his senior year (check out Billy’s website and podcast about being a mindful athlete HERE ) Follow Mason’s journey at Cal Poly and beyond on social media @masonmontgums. Jake played for Southern Oregon University, and continues to practice yoga. Follow Jake on social media @jakescarm.