what a great video! ... By: dhdamico. on 03 Apr 12, 16:08:11 what a great video! I really like the discussion of discomfort, with added hip opening goodness. fabulous. ? thank you.
You can come into ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 17 Mar 12, 19:26:14 You can come into pigeon from down dog or all-fours position. Bring one knee forward and take it towards the outside of the mat (outside of your hand) Bring your foot forward as much as you can without putting strain on the knee. Square both? hipbones to the front of your mat. Now walk your back foot further back (keeping the hips squared). Take a nice deep breath and relax, then spread the toes and make your legs strong. That's it!
There is no need ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 17 Mar 12, 19:17:17 There is no need for your hips to touch? the ground in this pose, just make sure your hips are "squared" to the front of your mat (left and right side of the hips are in line) and keep the toes of the front leg spreading wide and press them into the floor to protect your knee. As you will keep practicing this pose, your hips will open and come down to the floor.
Thank you for ... By: jayofthewoo. on 28 Feb 12, 12:03:37 Thank you for taking the time to reply. It makes sense now:) I? can see this helping my practise a lot.
Inspiring message? ... By: Yueny1314. on 26 Feb 12, 22:09:52 Inspiring message? -3
Love and peace to you :)
In pigeon? pose my ... By: hdavis2. on 24 Feb 12, 15:21:47 In pigeon? pose my hips don't seem to touch the ground at all - are my hips extremely tight, or am I doing the pose incorrectly?
At any right, I love the message of this video and will begin to keep this lesson with me in my daily life. Thank you!
I am really hoping ... By: ezscrin. on 21 Feb 12, 14:28:17 I am really hoping to incorporate this sequence into a routine but I'm struggling with the pigeon pose... can you talk me through it?? I'm just beginning yoga and I'm not sure? of the proper technique...
Thanks I look ... By: bugbumble3. on 16 Feb 12, 16:41:24 Thanks I look forward to? more of your videos. = ]
I will think about ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:41:10 I will think about doing a sequence for an all-levels love-handles yoga practice (could use it myself, actually :) In the meantime, check out Ester's? awesome 20 minute energizing yoga flow!
thanks for your ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:34:58 thanks for your question. "Space" can be a foreign concept, but when you think of yourself in any challenging situation, you will feel some degree of being trapped, or contracted. In your body, your mind and how you feel. Instead of? focussing on that contraction, try to find the space in any part of yourself, your mind (ea counting to 10 before reacting) , your body (directing your breath more into your belly) and your feelings (ea cultivating joy instead of anger).
an important part ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:25:14 an important part of the practice is that we build up a routine. When I started yoga (over 10 years ago) I could not touch my toes or do the things I can? do today. It takes practice, patience and the endurance of feeling uncomfortable. Believe me, I still feel uncomfortable in my practice today, I just learned to view it differently! And yes, work at your own level, so you enjoy it more!
wow, a lot of ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:20:59 wow, a lot of questions! Keeping the toes tucked helps to activate the leg muscles in an even and balanced way. This in turn helps to open the hips more effectively. When the arms are lifted up in downward dog, it allows the spine to lengthen more freely, the lower back to curve inward so the thighbones can move into the back of the body and come deeper in the hip joint, which will help open the hips more. I hope this clarifies? it! Thanks for asking
keep up the good ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:12:30 keep up the good work!
?
@bertlindsay; ... By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:10:54 @bertlindsay; please don't feel discouraged! before you practice some of the deeper hip openers like pigeon, you can work on more? beginner level hip openers. Over time, you will be able to do poses like pigeon and get more out of it.
COuld you show ... By: bugbumble3. on 10 Feb 12, 12:28:51 COuld you show something to reduce? love handles?
This is pretty ... By: bugbumble3. on 10 Feb 12, 12:27:27 This is pretty sweet.? Thanks for sharing = ]
Thank you for ... By: jayofthewoo. on 08 Feb 12, 21:16:18 Thank you for sharing your yoga wisdom. It is? helping me and my practise as I live in a remote area and do not have a local teacher.
This video has a phrase that I'm hoping you can elaborate on for me. "Space". Where am I making this "Space" that you speak of?
You talk about it at the 4:10 & 7:12 marks.
Thank you!
Thank you for this ... By: RubberBiscuit. on 06 Feb 12, 04:10:37 Thank you for this sequence and the message. I'm trying to apply this same level of? mindfulness to my daily life, in dealing with shyness and fear and other challenges. Pigeon pose seems strangely easier. :)
great video ,? ... By: ruellan2003. on 05 Feb 12, 01:16:26 great video ,? although i am totally out of stretch, you are awesome !!!
OK, you are right, ... By: bertlindsay. on 04 Feb 12, 11:53:26 OK, you are right, I will give it some time and enjoy the exercises - may I call it that? - In the mean time. Checked out Ester's beginners stuff, like that! I am a very down to earth person and don't understand what you guys are on about when you talk about things like breathing out toward your hips, staying present, looking for an opening, etc but I love the stretches and? like to thank you for the videos :-)
i dont totally ... By: madonca1. on 02 Feb 12, 11:50:53 i dont totally agree with this video. she explained one of the other. pigeon pose is very hard pose, specially? for beginner. i expected that she will demonstrate this in differents ways. and she has too flexible lumbar spine in down dog, so her body cant find really messages too. but anyway, wish you keeping good work! Namaste
I? was just ... By: duerme07. on 02 Feb 12, 06:38:31 I? was just thinking about how to put pigeon pose in a sequence - precisely for the purpose of becoming more comfortable with it. Thanks for the video!
Sandra makes it ... By: jamiliyana. on 01 Feb 12, 16:32:13 Sandra makes it look so easy!? Inspiring! :) :) :)
I'd fall over at 1: ... By: MegF142857. on 01 Feb 12, 05:45:01 I'd fall over at 1:47 . It makes it hard to follow along with yoga videos when I'm so inflexible, but working on the level that I can. Definitely? working through discomfort and fact my body just isn't able to do various pose examples.
I really like the ... By: Cambz. on 31 Jan 12, 22:43:56 I really like the first move you did, the downward facing dog and the bringing one leg back to open the hips, I'm definitely going to start using it. I have some questions. Why do you keep your "toes tucked" when you have one leg behind you?? You said to keep your arms off the floor to engage the legs more to get a better stretch. I don't understand why though. I would think you'd want your legs to be as relaxed as possible and not have to support the weight of your body to get a deeper stretch,
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This is perfect!!! ? By: heoTheo. on 21 May 12, 20:21:33 This is perfect!!! ?
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LOVE IT!? By: MsFrisco87. on 21 May 12, 19:35:07 LOVE IT!?
Phew, gonna need ... By: EarthTraveller1992. on 21 May 12, 18:36:53 Phew, gonna need those exercises! First thing I feel when I'm in downward? dog are my wrists.
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Great, like all ... By: jmc33able. on 21 May 12, 18:05:20 Great, like all your? workouts. My fave!
Thank you for ... By: tanguerayam. on 20 May 12, 19:07:17 Thank you for another easy to follow but all? the more effective sequence. I added it to my Springplaylist!
Hi Esher. Thanks ... By: crazyhorse345. on 20 May 12, 11:47:14 Hi Esher. Thanks for the workout. We? do these moves in pilates as well.
Another? brilliant ... By: coldheartedbutton. on 18 May 12, 10:22:53 Another? brilliant video :D
Always love to? see ... By: XInvida. on 17 May 12, 04:36:19 Always love to? see your videos. Are you going to do any more yin yoga sequences?
even with my legs ... By: Callmehenkie. on 16 May 12, 17:48:47 even with my legs bent my lower back is hurting :( not really pain but this annoying? feeling, it really sucks. anything I can do against that? because I pretty much have to skip on all ab exercises in the gym :'(
this? is great, ... By: budiria. on 16 May 12, 16:24:23 this? is great, thank you so much!!! looking forward to more videos concentrating on hips, core and yoga for runners in general!
I love how you said ... By: quimicafq. on 16 May 12, 00:45:46 I love how you said "Don't be lazy"... it's funny but sometimes we make up our minds and exercise but only do it halfway...I don't know why, seen as if we're taking the time to do it we might as well do it right, but oh well... I'll try this? vid, thanks Esther!
Effective!!? By: PurusSkinCare. on 15 May 12, 19:52:35 Effective!!?
this is perfect ! ... By: animegrrl123. on 15 May 12, 19:15:52 this is perfect ! not only for yoga but for martial arts. kicking? could be quite a challenge if the core is not strong.
This is pretty ... By: heoTheo. on 15 May 12, 06:18:59 This is pretty hardcore..? :P
Ha ha I love? the ... By: cucumberzr4chumpz. on 15 May 12, 04:01:38 Ha ha I love? the thumbnail =]
Fun and effective.. ... By: ShougaSuger. on 15 May 12, 03:34:35 Fun and effective... i? love ur calm base , thanx, we ?u.. we want more videos xoxo
i do these ... By: patriotpower91. on 15 May 12, 03:28:23 i do these exercises in the gym, great for? building your abs! :)
Thanks!! Work? the ... By: MsAubreyT. on 15 May 12, 03:05:28 Thanks!! Work? the core:)
I just found you ... By: Gilly Symington. on 15 May 12, 00:02:29 I just found you Esther, I am quite new to yoga but did ballet for many many years to quite a high level but sadly had to stop! (age!). Yoga is wonderful, you are a wonderful teacher and I? am looking forward to following your lessons. Thank you.
Hi Esther! Love ... By: pepper2876. on 14 May 12, 23:59:22 Hi Esther! Love the video!? I was just wondering tho how this can be differentiated with pilates? Would love to hear your thoughts on this. Thanks! :)
Love? your vids ... By: solecollecter007. on 14 May 12, 23:54:55 Love? your vids Esther!
this sort of yoga ... By: nahajal. on 14 May 12, 22:34:21 this sort of yoga was what i? was looking for, thank you Esther.
I've been enjoying ... By: bmercer22. on 14 May 12, 22:32:46 I've been enjoying your videos for many months. You do a wonderful job of explaining? and demonstrating. Thank you so much!
Great core? ... By: crizpy9119. on 14 May 12, 22:05:32 Great core? exercises, thanks!
This one combined ... By: Wizartar. on 14 May 12, 21:44:20 This one combined with the plank workout you did a couple videos back equals killer? abs
Is stretching for? ... By: melo15813. on 14 May 12, 21:33:54 Is stretching for? 15 min a day 2 times a day enough to get flexible to do splits? Will it take maybe a month or longer?
Whats some good( ... By: theGting. on 14 May 12, 21:30:28 Whats some good(healthy) food? to eat after doing yoga???
Being in the Now, a Meditation with Esther Teule, our new EkhartYoga teacher.
This meditation will give you an experience of what it means to be present!
I love this! This ... By: Tanialefey. on 03 May 12, 12:55:31 I love this! This meditation really helps? to ground and center. Thank you for sharing
This is lovely. I'm ... By: rlc1717. on 28 Apr 12, 01:02:25 This is lovely. I'm going to second (third? fourth? fiftieth?) everyone's suggestion that we? see more mediations and more from Esther T. Thank you so much!
wow, that was ... By: theitchyink. on 26 Apr 12, 17:24:17 wow, that was really an amazing? experience! my first meditation, and it felt very good and right. thank you so much, im really looking forward to see more from you, esther! :)
Her name is Esther ... By: nebenanx. on 23 Apr 12, 18:45:46 Her name is Esther and she reminds of you so much (the way she talks and? acts) haha
More videos with ... By: bigsexypimpin. on 21 Apr 12, 14:31:00 More videos with you please.? Yoga/workout.
Hi, glad you liked ... By: esther teule. on 20 Apr 12, 09:20:08 Hi, glad you liked it! To hold your focus, try to keep your eyes "soft" instead of actively looking at the floor. Just stay aware? of your own presence. As soon as you feel you lose it, close your eyes again, focus, and open them again.
Most of us are either lost in the world around us, or lost in ourselves...This is a great practice to be centered and open at the same time.
Everybody's named ... By: nanquan491. on 19 Apr 12, 18:22:38 Everybody's named Esther...? even my gf's name is Esther... what's going on???!
this was? very good ... By: pokemasterbreeders. on 19 Apr 12, 17:51:17 this was? very good, til I opened my eyes..then I lost all focus and had to close them again to regain it. Any suggestions on how to hang on to that when I let the world in. I cant go around with my eyes closed :) Thanks for all the wonderful lessons!
Thanks Esther, ... By: getslimwithyoga. on 13 Apr 12, 19:48:05 Thanks Esther, great video. Can't wait to see? more :)
This was so ... By: manycheesecakes. on 13 Apr 12, 18:35:57 This was so wonderful, thank you!? Would love to see more from Esther! xx
well im just? ... By: pponcho8245. on 13 Apr 12, 15:27:55 well im just? saying because her voice is very similar and i dont usually look at her face since im actually trying to do the yoga
Thank you? for this ... By: mariamuns. on 13 Apr 12, 13:56:57 Thank you? for this video...Namaste : )
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Great sequence, ... By: ariadnast. on 04 May 12, 13:22:36 Great sequence, Esther, I was feeling so down and yet had so many things to do! This has literary brought? me back to life! Thank you :)
I AM BEGGING? ... By: Meshugenah79. on 08 Apr 12, 16:47:04 I AM BEGGING? EVERYONE TO PLEASE WATCH
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Si te duelen las ... By: Rangieg. on 02 Apr 12, 18:57:55 Si te duelen las rodillas cuando doblas la rodilla hacia adelante (lo cual es normalmente con la pose de los guerreros pero con otras poses tambien) es porque no tienes una buena alineacion de las piernas...Tu rodilla debe estar alineada a tu dedo gordo, no caida hacia dentro ni hacia afuera. Esther tiene un tutorial donde explica. Saludos.?
Beautiful? <3 By: FitnessHD1. on 02 Apr 12, 11:15:56 Beautiful?
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Love this sequence ... By: holahafadai. on 01 Apr 12, 19:24:18 Love this sequence,? Esther! Thank you so much :-)
It's great to see ... By: getslimwithyoga. on 01 Apr 12, 10:48:59 It's great to see how your channel and videos have progressed over the years! Love your channel thanks for all the great poses and workouts :)?
Thank you for this ... By: lewisleeming. on 01 Apr 12, 02:47:12 Thank you for this little sequence Esther. I did this last? night and I felt amazing and full of vitality.
Me gustaría ... By: laticricita. on 31 Mar 12, 18:25:40 Me gustaría preguntarle por qué al doblar las rodillas adelante terminan doliéndome?
Thanks! I was ... By: TheYogaTeddy. on 30 Mar 12, 12:11:00 Thanks! I was looking for another energizing sequence.? This looks like it will be perfect for any time of day.
Just wanted to say ... By: AKeyboardWarrior. on 30 Mar 12, 09:49:46 Just wanted to say thanks? for all the great videos.
It's really appreciated.
Hahaha nederlands. ... By: anous97. on 29 Mar 12, 21:59:21 Hahaha nederlands. Dat hoor je? zo
Looks great! Can't? ... By: endlesswonder22. on 29 Mar 12, 19:21:33 Looks great! Can't? wait to try it for tomorrow's practice!
Fantastic! Could ... By: anieee96. on 29 Mar 12, 18:41:18 Fantastic! Could you do? one for relaxation? xx
hi, Eather! You're ... By: anni17fan. on 29 Mar 12, 18:34:02 hi, Eather! You're as usually great. I was wondering? maybe you could do an opposite sequence - to calm the mind and body?
whenever I am in ... By: redpandareviews. on 29 Mar 12, 18:16:04 whenever I am in plank position for generally any extended period of time or anything that requires I put my weight into my hands my wrists hurt profusely. Any suggestions??
Thank you so much ... By: lushanain. on 29 Mar 12, 17:55:42 Thank you so much for the care and patience? you take in each move you teach, It is a joy working with you, Thank you!
Thanks Esther!!! ... By: jft24k. on 29 Mar 12, 17:49:22 Thanks Esther!!! Great video as usual. ? Can you please do a video on cooking with chia seeds? I know you use them. Thx!!
Latest comments made on this video:
By: dhdamico. on 03 Apr 12, 16:08:11
what a great video! I really like the discussion of discomfort, with added hip opening goodness. fabulous. ? thank you.
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 17 Mar 12, 19:26:14
You can come into pigeon from down dog or all-fours position. Bring one knee forward and take it towards the outside of the mat (outside of your hand) Bring your foot forward as much as you can without putting strain on the knee. Square both? hipbones to the front of your mat. Now walk your back foot further back (keeping the hips squared). Take a nice deep breath and relax, then spread the toes and make your legs strong. That's it!
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 17 Mar 12, 19:17:17
There is no need for your hips to touch? the ground in this pose, just make sure your hips are "squared" to the front of your mat (left and right side of the hips are in line) and keep the toes of the front leg spreading wide and press them into the floor to protect your knee. As you will keep practicing this pose, your hips will open and come down to the floor.
By: jayofthewoo. on 28 Feb 12, 12:03:37
Thank you for taking the time to reply. It makes sense now:) I? can see this helping my practise a lot.
By: Yueny1314. on 26 Feb 12, 22:09:52
Inspiring message? -3 Love and peace to you :)
By: hdavis2. on 24 Feb 12, 15:21:47
In pigeon? pose my hips don't seem to touch the ground at all - are my hips extremely tight, or am I doing the pose incorrectly? At any right, I love the message of this video and will begin to keep this lesson with me in my daily life. Thank you!
By: ezscrin. on 21 Feb 12, 14:28:17
I am really hoping to incorporate this sequence into a routine but I'm struggling with the pigeon pose... can you talk me through it?? I'm just beginning yoga and I'm not sure? of the proper technique...
By: bugbumble3. on 16 Feb 12, 16:41:24
Thanks I look forward to? more of your videos. = ]
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:41:10
I will think about doing a sequence for an all-levels love-handles yoga practice (could use it myself, actually :) In the meantime, check out Ester's? awesome 20 minute energizing yoga flow!
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:34:58
thanks for your question. "Space" can be a foreign concept, but when you think of yourself in any challenging situation, you will feel some degree of being trapped, or contracted. In your body, your mind and how you feel. Instead of? focussing on that contraction, try to find the space in any part of yourself, your mind (ea counting to 10 before reacting) , your body (directing your breath more into your belly) and your feelings (ea cultivating joy instead of anger).
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:25:14
an important part of the practice is that we build up a routine. When I started yoga (over 10 years ago) I could not touch my toes or do the things I can? do today. It takes practice, patience and the endurance of feeling uncomfortable. Believe me, I still feel uncomfortable in my practice today, I just learned to view it differently! And yes, work at your own level, so you enjoy it more!
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:20:59
wow, a lot of questions! Keeping the toes tucked helps to activate the leg muscles in an even and balanced way. This in turn helps to open the hips more effectively. When the arms are lifted up in downward dog, it allows the spine to lengthen more freely, the lower back to curve inward so the thighbones can move into the back of the body and come deeper in the hip joint, which will help open the hips more. I hope this clarifies? it! Thanks for asking
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:12:30
keep up the good work! ?
By: Flowingwithgracenl. on 16 Feb 12, 15:10:54
@bertlindsay; please don't feel discouraged! before you practice some of the deeper hip openers like pigeon, you can work on more? beginner level hip openers. Over time, you will be able to do poses like pigeon and get more out of it.
By: bugbumble3. on 10 Feb 12, 12:28:51
COuld you show something to reduce? love handles?
By: bugbumble3. on 10 Feb 12, 12:27:27
This is pretty sweet.? Thanks for sharing = ]
By: jayofthewoo. on 08 Feb 12, 21:16:18
Thank you for sharing your yoga wisdom. It is? helping me and my practise as I live in a remote area and do not have a local teacher. This video has a phrase that I'm hoping you can elaborate on for me. "Space". Where am I making this "Space" that you speak of? You talk about it at the 4:10 & 7:12 marks. Thank you!
By: RubberBiscuit. on 06 Feb 12, 04:10:37
Thank you for this sequence and the message. I'm trying to apply this same level of? mindfulness to my daily life, in dealing with shyness and fear and other challenges. Pigeon pose seems strangely easier. :)
By: ruellan2003. on 05 Feb 12, 01:16:26
great video ,? although i am totally out of stretch, you are awesome !!!
By: bertlindsay. on 04 Feb 12, 11:53:26
OK, you are right, I will give it some time and enjoy the exercises - may I call it that? - In the mean time. Checked out Ester's beginners stuff, like that! I am a very down to earth person and don't understand what you guys are on about when you talk about things like breathing out toward your hips, staying present, looking for an opening, etc but I love the stretches and? like to thank you for the videos :-)
By: madonca1. on 02 Feb 12, 11:50:53
i dont totally agree with this video. she explained one of the other. pigeon pose is very hard pose, specially? for beginner. i expected that she will demonstrate this in differents ways. and she has too flexible lumbar spine in down dog, so her body cant find really messages too. but anyway, wish you keeping good work! Namaste
By: duerme07. on 02 Feb 12, 06:38:31
I? was just thinking about how to put pigeon pose in a sequence - precisely for the purpose of becoming more comfortable with it. Thanks for the video!
By: jamiliyana. on 01 Feb 12, 16:32:13
Sandra makes it look so easy!? Inspiring! :) :) :)
By: MegF142857. on 01 Feb 12, 05:45:01
I'd fall over at 1:47 . It makes it hard to follow along with yoga videos when I'm so inflexible, but working on the level that I can. Definitely? working through discomfort and fact my body just isn't able to do various pose examples.
By: Cambz. on 31 Jan 12, 22:43:56
I really like the first move you did, the downward facing dog and the bringing one leg back to open the hips, I'm definitely going to start using it. I have some questions. Why do you keep your "toes tucked" when you have one leg behind you?? You said to keep your arms off the floor to engage the legs more to get a better stretch. I don't understand why though. I would think you'd want your legs to be as relaxed as possible and not have to support the weight of your body to get a deeper stretch,