Hayloft Yoga will be on Winter Break until the weather gets warmer and more conducive to an hour long class. Until then, here is a series of 5 postures for equestrians to do before (and after) every ride. Remember to breathe slowly and fully as you move through the poses. Y ... Continue Reading
Hayloft Yogis and Yoginis: Thank you for your continued dedication and commitment to Hayloft Yoga. I hope you are finding that the benefits of yoga are spilling over into your life off the mat–and onto the backs of your favorite four-legged friends! Due to the busy upcomi ... Continue Reading
Double S Nestled into Fall Colors It is full-blown fall in Washington. Days are shorter and the sunsets have been gorgeous, casting a lovely golden glow across the farmland surrounding the barn. Hayloft Yoga has been going strong amidst less daylight, busier schedules, and chil ... Continue Reading
Lately, Hayloft Yoga classes have focused around core strength and finding center. As we physically move through deep abdominal exercises, balancing asanas and breath work (amidst our busy lives and busy minds), we realize that sometimes finding center is easier said than done. ... Continue Reading
When I arrived at the Hayloft today to set up for practice, I was amazed by the brilliant fall colors surrounding Double S. The sunset warmed everything–from the red barn to the surrounding pastures to the distant Olympic Peaks. Sunset Warms the Barn and Pastures As the ... Continue Reading
The practice of yoga benefits riders and their horses both subtly and obviously. Here are some things we can watch for and celebrate as we learn and grow in our practice. FLEXIBILITY This benefit is perhaps the first one we recognize. After a well-rounded practice, our bodie ... Continue Reading
With approximately 26 tons of new alfalfa just delivered and stacked upstairs, Hayloft Yoga practice tonight smelled utterly delicious! The yoga space has turned extra cozy … It is warmer now because of the presence of insulating hay and has a nestled-in feel with a love ... Continue Reading
ENVIRONMENT Hayloft Yoga is practiced–yes, as the name implies–in a horse barn! An upstairs hayloft, to be exact. And, despite my efforts to sweep and vacuum the practice space every Tuesday evening before practice, there will be dust! Luckily for all of us, dust ... Continue Reading
BEGINNERS WELCOME ! Hayloft Yoga will start up again in April of 2012. E-mail Jessie to get on the mailing list. This Accessible Yoga Class is Specifically Designed for Horse Enthusiasts Across Disciplines with All Levels of Yoga Experience. YOGA IN A HAYLOFT? Practice yoga to ... Continue Reading
At first glance, yoga on horseback may seem like an impossible and potentially unsafe merging of opposites. However, it is important to consider some of the core principles of yoga, for it is in these principles that what truly unifies riding and yoga can be found. Yoga is n ... Continue Reading