Mandi Garrison

Gratitude and grief (30-minute version)

During the fall equinox, there are often two polar energies at play: the energy of gratitude/abundance/prosperity and grief/releasing/letting go. Practice a gentle yoga flow to explore these polarities and feel the liminal space in between. The flow includes dynamic low lunge, child’s pose, kneeling qigong, chair, dynamic warrior I, downward dog, kneeling plank and chaturanga, cobra, and seated hip and hamstring openers with a twist. Stay for the full 37 minutes if you’d like a shavasana....

This week's equinox events

Hi everyone! Just a reminder that I have some special offerings this week, including the start of my fall course The Abundant Harvest: Awakening Your Prosperity Code. I also have a new moon offering on Friday evening at 6 p.m., New Moon Cosmic Yin, to help us transition into Libra season, the ...

Connect to the sacred

Explore the theme of connection while creating a strong and calm container for your nervous system. Postures include seated forward fold, child’s pose, figure four, thread-the-needle, and twisted roots. The class begins and ends with alternate nostril breathing for balance.  

Props: bolster or firm cushion  

Benefits: spiritual connection, harmonic resonance, lower triangle, meditative mind, nervous system rebalancing

Embodiment practice: Spend some time sitting ...

Gratitude and grief

During the fall equinox, there are often two polar energies at play: the energy of gratitude/abundance/prosperity and grief/releasing/letting go. Practice a gentle yoga flow to explore these polarities and feel the liminal space in between. We begin with the Intelligence Meditation to help balance the brain during Mercury retrograde, then move to a standing sequence with qigong-style movements for earth and ether chi. The flow includes dynamic low lunge, child’s pose, kneeling qigong, chair...

Harmonic communication with Archangel Gabriel

Meditate on the blue ray, charge your throat chakra, and visualize harmonic communications during this Mercury retrograde season.

Crystal: lapis lazuli

Essence: myrrh

Affirmations to draw in Gabriel’s force:

• May I be true to my message.
• May I be clear in my soul.
• May I be eloquent in my loving.
• May I live in ease.

2022-09-16 17:22:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Reimagined class offering! New Moon Cosmic Yin

I have been strongly guided to reimagine the astrology course offering into a yoga class that will align with the astrology of the season. These cosmic astro-themed yin classes will work with the energy and theme of the new moon and its corresponding planet and zodiac sign. We will practice deep and prolonged stretching, breath, meditation, restorative yoga, and subtle energy techniques to align with the energy of the season and the current lunar cycle. I will also provide a brief astro-forec...

Heal and recharge the aura

A healing yin/restorative practice for all of the empaths, intuitives, and givers out there who could use an energy recharge. We practice some restorative-style postures with arm movements to strengthen the electromagnetic field — including reclined butterfly, supported side bends, supported sphinx, nourishing twists, and supported bridge. The theme of Service from Chapter 13 of Living Your Yoga is weaved throughout, so that you can remember to serve yourself without feeling guilty.  <...

Pranic heart flow

This practice helps to shift sadness, complacency, and stagnancy into happiness,  motivation, and self-love by activating and energizing the pranic heart center. Begin with a call/response chant of the protection mantra (Aad Guray Nameh, Jugaad Guray Nameh, Sat Guray Nameh, Siri Guru Dayvay Nameh). This mantra generates a light of protection in all four directions. Then we warm up with the life-nerve stretch and some deep breathing, before a sequence of seated side bends, pranic arm move...

Full moon restorative yoga: bringing your dreams to life (Pisces 2022)

Note: I apologize for the poor video quality. For the first time in more than 500 recordings, Zoom decided to record everyone in the meeting, and I want to respect your privacy. So I edited the video and cropped it to just a pixelated me. First day of Mercury retrograde… I had it coming. ;-)

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Create a clear channel from heart to third eye and envision your dreams and desires on the physical plane.

Props: bolster, two blocks, blan...

Full moon in Pisces: bringing your dreams to life

This is the last full moon of summer, and a time when we can remember and connect with our hopes, dreams, and imagination. What were you wishing for as we approached the spring equinox in March? What ideas were you excited about? What have your recent dreams been showing you? Now as we approach the fall equinox, we can use the energy of this moon to bring us back to the dreamworld and allow the imagination to give us hope and possibility. Bill Plotkin writes:

"...deep imagination is an ...

Fall Equinox Class Collection

Hi everyone! We're just two weeks away from the fall equinox... can you believe it?

I curated a collection of classes that will help you transition to the fall season and find balance as we approach this time of equal day and equal night. The link to the showcase is https://vimeo.com/showcase/fallequinox and the password to access it is "balance". Note there are two pages of classes here, 19 total, organized ...

Meditation on the cosmic heart with Archangel Zadkiel

Learn about the cosmic heart chakra, the hidden jewel or holy grail within your energy field. Practice a meditation to connect to this frequency with the support of Archangel Zadkiel and your SAT NAM, your true identity.

Essence: sage

Crystal: larimar

Affirmations to draw in Zadkiel’s force:

• May I be grateful.
• May I constantly source security.
• May I love unendingly.
• May I live in trust.

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Sacred balance

In Chapter 15 of Living Your Yoga, Judith Lasater writes, “Contentment asks for only one thing: that you truly live in the experience of the moment. With contentment comes a lessening of fear. And with this comes the ability to share the most important thing that you have been given: your love, your wholeness.”  

In this practice, we explore the sacred balance of giving and receiving to find wholeness and contentment within. Begin with alternate nostril breathing, then move thr...

Where love is deep

A twisty and hip-opening flow to access some of the deeper, hidden layers of the body to prepare for the new season. We begin with a reading by Mark Nepo called “Where love is deep,” and then move into child’s pose and intuitive warm-ups. Your flow starts with standing eagle-arm circles and includes half sun salutations, warrior I and dynamic pyramid, twisted forward fold, optional vinyasa, seated twisted fold and dynamic twists, and nabhi butterfly and twisted roots on the back. Close ...

The healing temples of Atlantis with Archangel Raphael

Connect with the emerald green ray and journey to the temples of Atlantis to receive healing and guidance.

Crystal: emerald

Essence: lavender

Affirmations to draw in Raphael’s force:

• May I be healthy.
• May I live a pure life.
• May I be cleansed from fear.
• May I live in peace.

2022-08-31 18:36:29 +0000 UTC View Post

The nature of being human

Exploring the theme of impermanence, practice a twisty and spine-releasing sequence to release expectations and find peace in times of change. A reading of the Five Remembrances by Thich Nhat Hanh leads us into a brief centering with alternate nostril breathing to balance. The sequence includes dynamic and static twists in moving eagle arms for the upper spine, seated twists for the mid spine, and reclined twisted roots for the lower spine. After each twist sequence, find a blissful moment of...

Nabhi kriya power practice (20 minutes)

Nabhi (naval) kriya creates a strong core, tones your abdominals, activates your energy and vitality, and supports healthy digestion. After the kriya, stay in relaxation for as long you need to feel rested and rejuvenated. This is a great daily or weekly practice.  

Level 2 kundalini    

Benefits: naval strength, toning, personal power, energy, motivation, strength, daily practice, radiance, vitality, breath

Strong and motivated

This naval-focused class begins with breathwork, cleansing warm-ups, vinyasas and hamstring stretching before culminating in nabhi kriya. Nabhi (naval) kriya creates a strong core, tones your abdominals, activates your energy and vitality, and supports healthy digestion.  

Level 2 hatha/kundalini  

Props: two blocks  

Benefits: naval strength, toning, personal power, energy, motivation, strength, daily practice, radiance, vitality, breath

Library updates!

Happy Jupiter Day, everyone -- and new moon this weekend!

I wanted to let you know that I've been gradually updating the online library archive with new classes. I apologize to those who love the library and haven't seen any new classes in a while. I have more than 400 videos now, and the library can only hold so many, so I've had to delete some old ones. If you are a regular library user and I inadvertently deleted your favorite video, please let me know and I'll happily re-add it.

Spread your wings with Archangel Jophiel

“Liberation is the call of the soul to action.”  

Activate the sun-like citrine ray of Jophiel in this meditation that begins with breath and surya mudra before journeying into the sky. Allow the qualities of freedom, confidence, and trust be your guide.

Crystal: citrine

Essence: narcissus

Daily affirmations to call in Jophiel’s force:

May I be liberated.
May I be forgiving.
May I be full of joy.
May I live in peace.

2022-08-25 18:12:22 +0000 UTC View Post

Awakening the Cosmos Mini-Courses

Hi everyone! Mini-courses are back! I'm going to be offering a series on the planets in our solar system, starting with Chiron, the wounded healer, on Saturday, Sept. 24. In these courses, you'll learn about the astrological significance of the planets, their mythology, how to find them in your natal chart, and how you can work with the archetypes/energies in daily life.

The first class on Chiron will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. (one hour). Then we'll continue with the plan...

Ground the body, ground your thoughts

Navigate restless thoughts and emotions with this feel-good grounding practice that opens the entire body. Begin with some heart-activating meditations to release tension, and then stretch spine, wrists, and feet. You’ll continue with a melting heart pose to expand the breath, and then enjoy the rest of the practice on your back with supported butterfly, hamstring stretches with a strap, and half moon. Reflections and mantras on the theme of “Suffering” from Living Your Yoga are weaved ...

Cleanse the organs (30-minute version)

A wonderfully cleansing and rejuvenating practice, just in time for Virgo season! Begin with some intuitive warm-ups, then enjoy a flow for the nervous system that includes Warrior I with arm movements, pyramid, downward dog, cat/cow, thread the needle twists, and boat pose variations (including a fun peak pose of kundalini lotus). Stretch on your back to conclude the practice.  

Props: 2 blocks  

Benefits: nervous system, detox, organ cleansing, ribs, breath, spine, nav...

Cleanse the organs

A wonderfully cleansing and rejuvenating practice, just in time for Virgo season! Using a combination of hatha yoga postures and kundalini kriyas, move through a sequence to detoxify the body, open and stretch the ribs, and uplift your mood. We begin by chanting the mantra OM NAMAH SHIVAYA to clear and refresh the mind, followed by a variation of nabhi (naval) butterfly on your back and happy baby to stretch. Then enjoy spinal movements in swan kriya, seated torso circles, and life nerve stre...

Journey to the Temple of Hathor with Archangel Zaphkiel

“Great souls aspire to be enraptured by the all that is in love.”

This meditation connects with the sacral chakra, the carnelian ray, the energy of Venus, and guides you to the Temple of Hathor to receive insight from the archangel frequency of Zaphkiel.

The time has come to turn your heart
into a temple of fire.
Your essence is gold hidden in the dust,
to reveal its splendour
You need to burn in the fire of love.

You are the cure hidden in the f...