“Surrender is a process that takes place inside of you. When fear, anger or any strong emotion arises, if you can let those feelings go, you are surrendering.” (S. Shambhavananda) I must confess that I have done a fair amount of wondering about whether or not I really know how to surrender. Over time, I [...]
» read moreThe other day, I treated myself to a large cup of convenience store coffee with hazelnut creamer. The flavor was both satisfying and familiar. This is not my normal fare. I am by and large a green tea drinker these days, with an occasional cappuccino splurge from the city’s best locally owned coffee shop. Today, [...]
» read more“Lokah Samastah Sukhinoh Bhavantu.” My 5 year old daughter spent Sunday afternoon singing this mantra. It had been the “lesson” at family yoga that day. I smiled to myself because she had not seemed to be paying attention during a lot of the family yoga class, and so I was a little surprised when I [...]
» read moreIt is both amusing and frustrating that my daughter does not really like to do yoga with me. When she was a baby, before she had a say, we practiced “Itsy Bitsy Yoga” together. When she was about 2 years old, we went to a toddler yoga class. She spent the whole time wanting to [...]
» read moreMeditation can be defined as a state of mind that is without thoughts, AND it is a mind that is at peace despite thoughts.
» read moreAustin Big Heart Yoga is a community of yoga practitioners dedicated to helping each other understand and experience their true nature through the practices of yoga. Our tools include hatha yoga, meditation, chanting, spiritual discussions, service to others, and community. Our hatha yoga and meditation classes are reflective of the Shambhava yoga tradition.
Shambhava YogaThe term Shambhava refers to the natural state of being that exists within and that can be experienced through the practices of yoga.
Shambhava yoga encompasses breath-focused hatha yoga, meditation practices, and sanskrit mantras. Classes emphasize inner focus, compassion, and developing a more balanced and authentic experience of oneself in the world.
Join Anita for a weekly meditation walk on the Barton Creek Greenbelt! Bring mindfulness and mantra into your morning walk in the company of others. We’ll meet at the Greenbelt entrance behind the Brodie Oaks Shopping Center/Toys R Us. Please contact Anita if it’s your first time joining us.
» View detailsWhether you are new to hatha yoga or wish to deepen an existing practice, this class is a wonderful opportunity to experience yoga in a relaxed, meditative class setting. Small class size allows for individual attention. Taught by Jana Bodeman, RYT. Call Jana at 431-1270 before coming to your first class.
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Yoga for Families of All Ages and Stages! All ages welcome. For Kids, Teens, Moms, Dads, Aunts, Uncles, and Grandparents! This family-centered class will introduce you to simple and joyful ways to experience yoga as a family. Come enjoy hatha yoga, kirtan (a yogic “sing-a-long”), story yoga, and other simple practices to help you smile [...]
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Experience Calmness, Clarity and Joy in Parenting This six-week series is for mothers of all life stages (including pregnancy and mothers of adult children) who wish to begin or deepen their practice of meditation. Each class includes a simple hatha yoga warm up, meditation instruction, meditation practice, and time for questions and discussion. Classes will [...]
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