The Accidental Kundalini: Courage and Balance

July 15, 2019

Warm-up to Find Your Courage

1. Punch/March
2. Ego Eradicator
3. Cat/Cow
4. Boat
   

   
5. Forward Fold
6. Reverse Plank
7. Push-Up
   

   
8. Alternate Leg Lifts
9. Seated Meditation

Kriya to Balance The Mind In The Group Energy

Sit in a close-knit circle; everyone should choose a partner. If you have groups of 4, Patty Cake (if not enough people, switch to Rararara, Mamamama, Ramaramaramarama, Sa Ta Na Ma in partners)

1. Gratitude Hands w/ Clockwise Hip-to-Head Circles (see above)
2. Hold Hands in Silence (whole group holds hands; no one is left alone)
3. Cactus Arms & Spirit Fingers w/Counterclockwise Circles (see above)
4. Dance: Punjabi Style; Freely: Add Clapping
5. Patty Cake (would like to try it with Rockin’ Robin)
6. Surrender
7. Rest

Playlist:

1. Ong Namo by Shakta Kaur Khalsa
2. Ek Ong Kar by Tina Malia
3. Brazilian Rhyme (Fearless Mix) by Mondo Grosso
4. Hey Hey by Muete
5. Naive Melody (Young Edits Sophistaicated Melody Version) by The Talking Heads
6. Chattr Chakkr Vartee by Nirinjan Kaur
7. Hallelujah by Jai-Jageesh
8. Heartbeat by Taana Gardner
9. Shake The Mind by C Cat Trance
10. Adidas To Addis by Cut Chemist
11. Har by Snatam Kaur
12. Har by Tera Naam
13. Rockin’ Robin by Michael Jackson
14. Rararara, Mamamama, Ramaramaramarama, Sa Ta Na Ma
15. Fantasia Inca by Various Artists
16. Fantasia Inca by A. Caste
17. Long Time Sun by Paramjeet Singh & Kaur

The Accidental Kundalini: Release Elementary Stress and Build Strength and Stability

Yoga on the Downtown Common, Framingham

Saturday July 13th, 2019

This weeks Kundalini Fusion class is based on two kriya’s. The first for Releasing Elementary Stress and the second for Strength and Stability. I had one lesson planned out but was so inspired by my own class last night that I did some adjusting and I am even more satisfied with the flow now. In general, for maximum benefit, kriya’s should be done in full,  but this is not a Kundlini yoga class-just one inspired by it. I also know that benefit will be reaped even in this fusion form. What can I say…I like to color outside the lines. I want to do something that no one else is doing which will be the authentic representation of the energy inside my soul that inspires me to dance. #AlwaysBeDancing

Elementary stress causes imbalances by creating blockages inside the body. They act like a dam blocking the flow of prana/life force energy through the body-therefore causing illnesses to arise physically, emotionally, and energetically. We need to open the flood gates to release this stress.

Sometimes we have to create friction (and even look at our own inner friction) to initiate change. By channeling energy into our third chakra, the seat of our willpower, we can become stronger and more stable and will be able to initiate, carry through and absorb positive change in our bodies and out lives.

July is an exceptionally fiery and creative month. Use friction to your advantage to channel energy for good within you and let go of destructive, negative habits. Use this “hot” energy/friction as a positive tool to proactively move forward in your life.

Playlist:

1. Ong Namo by Shakta Kaur Khalsa
2. Ek Ong Kar by Tina Malia
3. Initiation by DJ Taz Tashid & Ingmarlo
4. Boy With A Coin by Iron & Wine
5. Brazilian Rhyme (Fearless Mix) by Mondo Grosso
6. Hey Hey by Muete
7. Dinner At Sugarbush by Brent Lewis
8. Expansion by Lonnie Liston Smith
9. Rock Creek Park by The Blackbyrds
10. Chattr Chakkr Vartee by Nirinjan Kaur
11. If At First You Don’t Succeed by Aaliyah
12. Ease My Mind (DJ Premier Remix) by Arrested Development
13. Me Myself &I by De LA Soul
14. Ram Ram Haree Ram Ram Ram Haree Haree meditation by Snatam Kaur
15. Long Time Sun by Paramjeet Singh & Kaur
16. Rockin’ Robin by Michael Jackson

 

Sequence: Once started, the class will flow in it’s natural form. Not all parts of the sequence may be practiced.

1. Seated Warm-up
2. Slap n’ Clap in 5’s
3. Rib Slap
4. No-No Hands
5. Drum the Ground 
6. Seated Dance
7. Chattr Chakkr meditation. Rhythmically sit straight. Hypnotically go to sleep.
8. Eagle
9. Treadmill
10. Stretch Pose
11. Cross Crawl
12. Ram Ram Haree Ram Ram Ram Haree Haree meditation. Egyptian mudra
13. Rest/Savasana
14. (Possible: Group clapping game, if time permits)

 

Yoga In The Park/Framingham Common

Dear Friends,

I have partnered with Downtown Framingham, Inc. to bring yoga (with a little bit of flamenco) to the Framingham Common this summer. This weekly series runs from Saturday June 2nd- Saturday September 8th.

 

 

​I will be teaching on June 16th & June 30th. 

 

Hope to see you there! 

Classes are fully accessible and inclusive.

¡Olé Namaste!

Eve

DFI is proud to announce our summer-long yoga series! Each Saturday morning from 10-11 a.m. a yoga class will be held on the Downtown Common. Each week a different local instructor will lead the group through poses and breathing exercises to help you feel calm for the whole weekend. Join us! Tickets or season passes can be purchased on Eventbrite (see links and schedule below). $5/class; $60/season pass (Children 12 & under, free)

If the weather is not suitable for classes to be held outside, they will be relocated to the upstairs gallery at Amazing Things Arts Center at 160 Hollis Street.

Schedule

Select the date you would like to attend to purchase tickets.

Click here to purchase a $60 season pass

June 2
Amy Moses

June 9
Samela St. Pierre

June 16
Eve Costarelli

June 23
Meghan Margarette

June 30
Eve Costarelli

July 7
Amy Moses

July 14
Samela St. Pierre

July 21
Meghan Margarette

July 28
Meghan Margarette

August 4
Amy Moses

August 11
Samela St Pierre

August 18
Meghan Margarette

August 25
Meghan Margarette

September 1
Amy Moses

September 8
Meghan Margarette

Eve Costarelli’s preliminary teaching and performing schedule for 2016-2017

Dear Students & Families: past, present and future,

Welcome to my preliminary teaching and performing schedule for 2016-2017. All programs are inclusive and are adaptable.

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1. This year, as lead youth/teen yoga and mindfulness instructor at Open Spirit Center, Framingham and their Nourishing Teachers, Strengthening Classrooms project, I am aiming to bring yoga and mindfulness to target populations of students and faculty at Framingham High School and Hoops and Homework, an award winning After School and Summer Program serving the most under privileged kids in Framingham, MA. *** My ability to reach these populations is determined by grants and private donations though the Open Spirit/ Nourishing Teachers, Strengthening Classrooms Project. For more information, please visit our donation page.
2. I will be at Mini Miracles Childcare Center with Eve’s Awesome Yoga for ages 15 months-6 Years. Classes here are only available for center enrollees. 
3. Anthony Tiriti Tran and I continue our educational program, ¡Olé Flamenco! with both Young Audiences of Massachusetts and Celebrity Series: Arts For All! We can come to your school or community gathering! All programs are inclusive and adaptable.
4. On the performance front, I will be dancing for the Boston Arts Consort and Song Caravan. On the stage, you will find me either dancing traditional flamenco or my beautiful creative gypsy-freestyle, which blends my life of dance into my own artistic expression.
5. I am available for *private and semi private work, site specific choreography, educational presentations and master classes. *My private lesson slots are filling fast.
6. This summer, I had the awesome opportunity to bring yoga to a BINA Farm/Warrior Thunder Foundation event and I hope to do more work with both organizations.
7. On Saturday September 24, 2016, I will be participating in Open Spirit Center’s Day of Spirit. Please join me for my gypsy-freestyle class and how mindful movement assists in freeing your artistic voice. Check Open Spirit Center/ Day of Spirit for more details
8. Just throwing this out there: I am looking to create a 11+ yoga boys class. If you are interested or know of anyone, please share my information with them.

Please contact me for more information. All programs can be tailored to fit your needs. 

Thank you and Remember to Always Be Dancing!

¡Olé Namaste!

Eve