earth to sky: slow + easy
Pictured: a black and white photo of a person doing yoga and a sleeping dog in the background. Titled “Get outta bed… slowly” “Earth to sky: slow + easy” “8 minute morning” in royal blue and white.
This practice is for getting out of bed in the morning, connecting the energy of earth (groundedness) to sky (liveliness).
ACTIVITY LEVEL: low to moderate
This practice includes lying down, stretching on hands and knees, and a few minutes of standing.
PROPS: You may want padding for your knees.
Prenatal/Postpartum: If you are pregnant, it is recommended you do not twist, nor lie flat on the back after 20 weeks.
DONATIONS: Welcomed at @Alicia-Ohs at Venmo. I also accept words of encouragement, emojis, likes, and acts of community care as contributions! And watching and spreading the word about these videos helps too!
A NOTE ON TRAUMA: I am not a ‘trauma-informed’ teacher. I am an anti-racist organizer and yoga teacher who is sharing my healing journey and who believes in making healing accessible to all.
LANGUAGE: In this practice, I refer to “we” and “us” as a form of community, and I refer to “you” as an acknowledgement of your presence. It is not meant to infer that you will be or should be doing any particular action with your body, so please disregard what doesn’t feel applicable to you.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: This video was made in Brooklyn, NY- land stolen from the Lenape people. Before you start, take a moment to acknowledge who came before you. https://native-land.ca/territory-acknowledgement/
LIABILITY: This video is not intended as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. By participating, you accept full responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with your participation in this video and release Alicia Ohs, Grow Yoga, Anti-Oppression Yoga, and all associated from any and all claims, actions, damages, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, in any way arising out of, or resulting from, your participation in this video.
Pictured: a mixed-race Asian person doing yoga on a white floor and teal mat.