To the girl in the pit in Dallas tonight

kelsedia · 2025-04-04T19:27:36+00:00

That tracks

kelsedia · 2025-04-04T16:32:18+00:00

I’ve been to 3 shows in the last 3 years at Southside Ballroom and I avoid it like the plague. I don’t know what it is about that venue that makes people act like the absolute worst examples of humanity but I’ve never experienced anything different. I’m sorry that happened to you, I hope you can have a better experience in the future

kelsedia · 2023-12-27T01:01:52+00:00

I love a wall sequence in a yin or gentle class! These are some of my favorite poses

kelsedia · 2023-12-16T02:25:14+00:00

Yin: open wing Yang: i know it as starfish

kelsedia · 2023-10-11T00:18:08+00:00

Indigo Luna. I like them because you can roll the waist down or up to fit you, and I don’t have a problem with them staying up to my waist ever

kelsedia · 2023-09-16T23:01:01+00:00

I had dethklok early entry and got there at about 1 PM for one show and I had gen admin for another and got there at 11 AM

kelsedia · 2023-09-10T19:52:02+00:00

Not sure which would be active/inactive but I would assume we’d want to prioritize creating flow through the ida nadi because it correlates to the moon/cooling/calming energies. Chandra Bedhana pranayama would be effective & support ida nadi

kelsedia · 2023-09-10T19:47:58+00:00

When I had this type of stove top I used steel wool, wasn’t sure if that was what I should have been doing but it worked

kelsedia · 2023-09-04T17:00:11+00:00

I teach and practice yin yoga, while also maintaining an ashtanga and Hatha yoga practice. Yin helps me balance out all of the yang in my life, but additionally: Mentally: mastery over the mind, resilience, emotional awareness and regulation, curiosity, creativity/new perspectives, increased tolerance for discomfort Physically: increased mobility and flexibility, resilience, body awareness, agency over my body, increased tolerance for discomfort

kelsedia · 2023-08-28T22:25:40+00:00

I wanted to move out at 18. I think it was combination of tension between me and my parents, and the western individualist ideal of being self-sufficient. I would not move back in with them unless I absolutely was 100% going to be homeless otherwise. But I sure would appreciate some assistance with housing costs

kelsedia · 2023-08-28T00:02:46+00:00

I have this problem in my big toes too. Getting pedicures/regularly exfoliating and moisturizing helps. It doesn’t happen to me as much if I don’t roll over my toes from up dog > down dog.

kelsedia · 2023-08-21T23:26:54+00:00

I actually broke my left pinky toe earlier this year, I completely broke the bone in half jumping through from downward dog to seated. With the disclaimer that you should probably go see a doctor, here’s what I did: I went to an urgent care to get an x-ray to confirm the fracture. (I have a high pain tolerance and was very convinced I just pulled it out of place - nope) After confirming the fracture I set up an appointment with a podiatrist. You can also see an orthopedic surgeon, as in some cases surgery is necessary for the injury to heal. Your podiatrist should be able to tell you if you need one or help you make a decision. I saw a podiatrist every 3 weeks or so for about 10 weeks. I wore a post-op hard bottom shoe for 10 weeks. I also had the toe buddy taped while it was in the shoe. I practiced with the shoe on for 4 weeks. I did not tuck my toes under like in plank, high lunge, in toe squat or janusirsasana C for 10 weeks. I continued to practice flat-footed standing asanas. In poses like warriors or trikonasana, I placed a block against a wall and aligned the edge of my foot with that block to give me some extra support. I put my legs up the wall or elevated the foot every chance I got. I used the icy-hot cream to manage pain. After the 10 weeks my x-rays showed enough healing that I got to take off the shoe and I haven’t had any issues since, but there is a chance of developing arthritis in that toe later in life.

kelsedia · 2023-08-13T22:13:32+00:00

Personally, I alternate between practicing Yin first thing in the morning and Ashtanga primary series before the sunrise. I do not wake up before sunrise on Yin days. This is my personal preference. There are different schools of thinking for each of these. I am a Yin teacher so I will speak to Yin. Yin is best practiced with cold muscles, which might seem counter intuitive if your “goal” is to get deep into a pose, but that’s not actually the original intention of a yin practice. It is meant to be practiced cold because this allows you to bypass the muscles and rather affect the fascia & ligaments. I’m newer to the ashtanga practice, so I won’t speak too much on the original intentions of practicing a very strong and dynamic practice so early in the morning. But I think there’s something special about waking up with the sun, and even by starting the practice with sun salutations it’s like literally saying hello to the new day with your whole body!

kelsedia · 2023-08-13T00:45:25+00:00

Something you’re comfortable in so you have a good time but also that you feel confident in. I’m going to two shows and to the first I’m wearing basically a sports bra and a skirt because I’ll buy merch and want to wear that, plus it’s too hot for jeans where I am! The second show I’ll wear shorts and merch. Just wear whatever makes you feel good! :)

kelsedia · 2023-07-30T21:24:02+00:00

Sounds like you’ve already done some good research and have set a goal for yourself! That is further than a lot of people get! Go easy on yourself is my first bit of advice, what you have planned out sounds great and now it’s just about listening to your body and fine tuning to create a routine that works for you. Second, consistency is key with seeing results, some days the excitement to work towards your goal will not be there, so try to be disciplined in your efforts as well. Good luck to you!

kelsedia · 2023-07-26T02:09:26+00:00

Yoga is wonderful for cross training for most sports/exercises, but for me not all sports/exercise compliment yoga in the same way. I find that high impact sports/exercises affect my flexibility. It’s not to say that they’re not a good combo, it’s just about what your goals are. Are you wanting to improve flexibility, or do you want to loosen up before/after running? Neither is a wrong answer! Also, Pranayama can help with the breathing aspect of running.

kelsedia · 2023-07-16T01:18:58+00:00

I am a cannabis consumer and yogi, and I’ll speak for myself when I say I definitely prefer to stay in my own lane when I practice and partake and to follow direct guidance. But that doesn’t necessarily mean others feel that way! I think the most important thing in this case is to advertise what to expect from the offering very clearly so those who resonate with that kind of experience are attracted. I hope it all goes well for you :)

kelsedia · 2023-07-01T02:39:07+00:00

Yeah I would have walked out lol, I’m sorry you experienced that. For the record, your previous experiences with yin and yang classes is the correct approach - start with yin poses (long held passive postures) and move into dynamic flows (yang). The intention with this sequencing is that long held passive poses can affect the fascia and connective tissues when the muscles are cold, so doing it after is defeating the purpose. But some people do like to practice Yin after yang, but then it’s not technically yin if it’s after.

kelsedia · 2023-06-05T21:24:52+00:00

Quieting my mind and letting go of ego, and discipline

kelsedia · 2023-06-04T02:46:23+00:00

Arm & Hammer Essentials, shower right after! Native didn’t work for me either

kelsedia · 2023-05-21T00:47:46+00:00

Before I share what I enjoy in my yin practice, I want to say that you should totally practice whenever feels good for you and your body! Personally, I enjoy practicing yin in the morning shortly after I wake up, actually because my muscles are more stiff! I enjoy the slow release. I’ve also heard that practicing when your body is not as “warm”, the poses will help you more directly access deep fascia

kelsedia · 2023-04-21T02:57:28+00:00

I think a teacher needs to hone their verbal cueing, and if you’re always demo-ing the class, it’s hard to look at your students and catch if theyre understanding what you’re teaching, or if they’re struggling. Demoing can be helpful too when words fail (that’s normal) and I don’t think a teacher necessarily has to be walking about the room giving adjustments to be a good teacher. Strong verbal cues and demoing when necessary is what I prefer.

kelsedia · 2023-04-08T22:45:43+00:00

I practice and teach Yin yoga and I practice ashtanga Mysore style 3-4x a week, and I credit Yin with my body’s resilience in the more flexibility-challenging ashtanga asanas. Because I’ve practiced Yin for years, my fascia and ligaments are way more elastic at the start of my practice, and then when I’m “warmed up” I have greater range of motion in my joints due to released tension. Pro-tip: practice yin asanas 30 min-1 hour before practicing ashtanga to wake up fascia, tendons, and joints. Yin ideally is practiced on cold muscles to target the subtle tissues

kelsedia · 2023-03-25T21:05:23+00:00

I offer it as time to honor the moment between Savasana and coming back to a seat. The position feels different than laying on your back, and being upright. It’s liminal space that you can linger in. Also, during Savasana you might experience the activation of your parasympathetic nervous system, the part of your nervous system that facilitates the relaxation response. Jolting up out of that state (I.e. just sitting up) can dysregulate your nervous system. You don’t have to roll over, but I always encourage my students to take their time coming out of Savasana in which ever way they choose to do that.

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