DualSky Yoga

Today’s practice - a complete surrender into restorative. Try it. You’ll love it. No props? No problem. Use sturdy pillows or thick blankets in place of bolsters. Hardcover books are good options for blocks. And a belt works in place of a strap. . #restorativeyoga

Day 1 of #beyondthephoto is Tadasana, mountain pose. It is where I begin again, and again, and again. Beyond this photo is my tree Galadriel. Whenever I am stressed or agitated I walk out back and look up at her greatness. She brings me back, helps me begin again. With my feet grounded in the earth, and my hands open to receive positive energy, i begin again. . . Join me! #repost... Are y’all ready to join this innovative and thoughtful #beyondthephoto yoga challenge tomorrow? I’m excited to share, connect and build this unique community. How about you? If you’re ready to be part of something new check out the challenge details below: So often, what we post on social media is just surface level. And who doesn’t love to see a cool looking yoga pose! But when it comes to the practice of yoga, the most meaningful stuff is the stuff that can’t be seen--what happens beyond the photo. Perhaps there’s an area of the body we are working to strengthen or release; maybe there’s an alignment action we employ to support or uplift from within. Maybe we are working with an intention or mantra, or we simply observe the mind as it processes our experiences; perhaps a particular pose awakens something spiritual or somatic. Maybe we find a deep connection to the calming or energizing power of the breath! Frequently, these important and meaningful elements are left out of the equation on social media, and we want you to join us as we commit to highlighting them for the week. This is a yoga challenge meant for all--and we do mean ALL. The more diverse our community, the more we can learn from one another and grow! Hosts @yogawithdena @thezestfulmovement @yogaforallbodies @ladybuttaflyak @allisonrayjeraci Sponsors @decoratedjewelry @blissyoga.ak @bliss.and.forage @infinitystrap Guidelines for Participation FOLLOW all hosts and sponsors. COMMENT on this post one or more friends who would enjoy this challenge. SHARE this post on your feed or in your stories and TAG all hosts and sponsors to make sure we see it! POST the pose of the day each day for seven days. TAG all hosts and sponsors in the caption of each post. #beyondthephoto

Yes I am a moon child- Cancer to the tee (or is it C...?). But I am also, truly a Sun girl too. DualSky is very much this dichotomy- but it is also a melding of my husband Skye and my name, Cruskaia. So now you know.... . . #catchingrays #sunmoon

Join me today at 10am! Sign up on classes page on website link in bio. . . #virtualyoga #yogaclass #vinyasa

Join me tomorrow and every Friday at 6pm on Zoom for a juicy slow flow to end the week and head into the weekend with clarity and calm. Sign up on the classes page through the link in bio. . . #slowflowyoga #vinyasaflow #yogaclass #yoga #sideanglepose

My curiosity and interest in crystals has blossomed into something beautiful. The ones I already have I’ve used in my practice or speckle around my office or studio. But I’ve never known enough about them to understand them fully. I just gravitate to certain ones and when I hold them, I can feel their warm or cool energy. Which is why I recruited my girl @soulyogawithkelly to broaden my knowledge. She took me to @motherearthgallery in CT over the weekend and it was most magic...al. I put my beautiful bounty in the rain last night under the protector of our land and home, Galadriel, and this morning I smudged them before bringing them into the house. Here I present them to you, in all their glory, from top to bottom: Selenite (with clay inclusions) associated with the Sacral Chakra, brings clarity of mind and intuition, helps minimize emotional and physical pain Aqua Aura associated with the Throat Chakra, enhances communication and helps one speak and see the truth Smokey Quartz grounding and protective, transforms negative energy into positive energy, associated with home and hearth, helps one relax and reconnect with earth Blue Celestite associated with the Throat & Third Eye Chakras, brings inner peace and enhances creativity, sharpens the mind and helps one focus, it is uplifting and restores balance Citrine Quartz vibrant energy, heals the spiritual self, it is known as a cleanser and good for manifestation Black Tourmaline associated with the Root & Sacral Chakras, absorbs and clears negative energy, grounding, protection, soaks up the ‘smog’ from electromagnetic energy (screens, phones, etc) Milky Quartz aka Magestic Quartz or White Wisdom Quartz regulates information, uplifts human consciousness, tranquil and calming Clear quartz and amethyst - what a pair! helps battle whatever is not making you feel good, great for protection and creating a defensive aura, surrounds you with healing energy and positive vibrations Black Obsidian my mother’s favorite stone, associated with the Root Chakra, great for protection, working through karmic issues, and balancing mental and emotional

No sweater required- but your mat might work. Follow link in bio and go to the classes page to sign up for tomorrow’s All-Levels at 10am. You will receive the link 30 minutes before class. . . #yoga #virtualvinyasa #onlineyogaclass

I’m ready to begin again, are you? Begin again with me starting this Sunday at 10:30am for All-Levels Flow. . . Forgive yourself the time you’ve taken off (everything) Forgive yourself the time you’ve spent on getting your shit together ... Forgive yourself and Begin Again . . Yoga is there for you whenever you need it - even if you’ve been away for awhile. . . Click link in bio and go to the classes page to sign up. Two new weekly Zoom classes on the schedule (for now!): Sunday All-Levels, 1030am Friday Slow Flow, 6pm . . #yoga #beginagain #virtualyoga See more

The other night I was in the kitchen, all frazzled and rushing to get dinner done. It had been a stressful day and I got started pretty late. I’m running around like a mad woman doing a million things at once (like do I really need to send that email right now?)- needless to say it became disastrous quickly - dropping things on the floor, forgetting to set a timer, overcooking, and just overall a hot mess. My son says to me Mom! Slow down, do one thing at a time. So I stopp...ed, took a few deep cleansing breaths, and refocused my energy. . . Do one thing at time. What a novel idea - and from a very astute 10 year old. Many of us are superb multitaskers- sometimes to the detriment of doing that ONE thing superbly. Must we always do everything at once? . . Writing a list of what I want to accomplish that day has helped me stay on task and organized my thoughts - but I sometimes forget to write it. Crossing things off that list is immensely satisfying. But you have to be realistic what you can get done in a day or it backfires. I sometimes move things to the next day if I didn’t get to it today. . . One little thing I have now begun to add to my list is: breathe and move. I sit all day for work, then sit in the evening for homework. So reminding myself to include movement and breath in my day helps me later on combat that creeping anxiety. . . Do one thing at a time. Try it today and let me know how it goes. . . #slowdown #writeitdown #doonethingatatime #breathe #takecontrolofyourlife #makeithappen See more

Looking forward to practicing with you again! See attached for our new virtual class schedule. More to come!

Last week was the 3 year anniversary of my home studio - what an emotional, beautiful day that was, when so many lovely souls came to celebrate the inauguration of DualSky Yoga. My husband did the entire thing with some help while I was in a work trip - transforming our basement (the kids playroom) into a studio. . . Last week I ended up putting most of the props away - yoga now is so different- and until the world resets itself, I won’t be using the studio in the same way ag...ain. . . The last photo shows what my little corner is now - back to the beginning where I practiced during training. It is from here that I have taught and will be teaching virtually instead of in person. . . The world is evolving- we all must evolve with it. Don’t be afraid of change- accept it with open arms and an open heart. Stay tuned. . . #acceptchange #evolve #yoga See more

Grateful for my father-in-law sharing this amazing singing bowl with me. Thank you Gene Hall . . #singingbowl #sharingiscaring #namaste

It is totally ok to say no. But I have a hard time with it. Our output these days has grown exponentially- and if you’re anything like me, you want to help as much as you can, especially when asked. However not at the expense of your own mental, physical and emotional well-being. Try it today, but be nice about it. And don’t apologize for it. You deserve your own peace too. . . #yoga #takecareofyourself #ardhamatsyendrasana #yogatwist #morningyoga #fridayfeels