Non Harming Non Violence

Adi's classes always have a wonderful flow - but I really thought this c...

Adi's classes always have a wonderful flow - but I really thought this class had a particularly good flow - and the intention of non-harming and non-violence felt particularly appropriate. The seated sequence released my hips - and the whole practice is loaded with backbends to energize.

Respectful and steady class.

There's nothing too special about this class for me until she does the a...

There's nothing too special about this class for me until she does the amazing hip/thigh opening. Really intense and perfect for deep hip flexor opening. Yum!

I didn't realize my thighs really stiff until I took some postures in th...

I didn't realize my thighs really stiff until I took some postures in this class. This class really nice after your long hours desk work!

What a thigh stretch!

great overall class. helpful instruction and fun!!

This was perfect for me tonight. I turned off my brain and let Adi guid...

This was perfect for me tonight. I turned off my brain and let Adi guide me though another perfect class. thank you Adi

Lots of lunges that open up the fronts of the hips...while backbending. ...

Lots of lunges that open up the fronts of the hips...while backbending. A soothing squat transitions to the floor and some nice hero variations to open the hips. A few more hip openers and core work with upavistha konasana. A couple of setu bandha sarvangasana (bridge). Overall, a pretty fun class, albeit challenging for me due to the backbending.

May All Beings be Well & Happy.

Adi's reminders for non-harming will allow even non-gurus like me to com...

Adi's reminders for non-harming will allow even non-gurus like me to complete this class. Thigh stretching is the main focus, but there is also a nice, short, and challenging core segment towards the end. This class sparked an epiphany as I deal with a not-so-nice physician at work: indifference to evil and responding with non-violence. Thank you.

Don't let the guru rating scare you, try it if you are used to Adi's ash...

Don't let the guru rating scare you, try it if you are used to Adi's ashtanga vinyasa classes. Loved the intention in this class: I am feeling peaceful!

Got to those hip flexer muscles in just the way I needed. I feel so goo...

Got to those hip flexer muscles in just the way I needed. I feel so good and loose at last! Great class!

lovely class. lots of thigh stretches!

After working through sun salutes a and b it is all about releasing the ...

After working through sun salutes a and b it is all about releasing the quads and hips. She just keeps going there and going there and it just keeps feeling better and better. She uses inchworm for the vinyasas in between poses instead of chaturanga enhancing the pleasure of the class.

A very lunge-heavy class. Nice steady pace. Happy to see crescent pose i...

A very lunge-heavy class. Nice steady pace. Happy to see crescent pose in the sun salutations. I'm partial to any practice with a big lower body focus.

I haven't practiced asana in a few months because I tore my hamstring. ...

I haven't practiced asana in a few months because I tore my hamstring. This was a perfect practice to begin my recovery during asana.

This class is a wonderful mix of deep postures and remembering the less ...

This class is a wonderful mix of deep postures and remembering the less physical sides of yoga. She reminds us at the prefect times to honor ourselves by focusing non violence inwards and outwards towards others. A Great class for after a big hike or mountain bike - your quads and hips flexors will feel fantastic.

I feel great after this class...in the hips, legs, everywhere. Thanks, Adi!

I want to start my day like this everyday.

I practiced this class several days ago and was surprised to find that a...

I practiced this class several days ago and was surprised to find that at the right moments, I found myself reminded to handle situations in a non harming fashion. I had to take the class again today because it had made such an impact. I am a dispatcher for a Cable sub-contracting company and my days are very busy and intense. Every day is a different adventure and it is not always easy to keep my cool. Not only has this helped me to maintain at a deeper level than every before, I have also been able to spread the word outside of practice to those who are not familiar with yoga. It is not the same as involvement in yoga itself but I feel there are many ways to spread gifts. Thank you so much for the opportunity and your top notch instruction.