60 Minute Vinyasa ‘’Maitri’ - (Pt 5 - On & Off the Mat Series 26 Jul '23)

This is a 60 minute vinyasa flow. Part 5 of the On & Off the Mat Series where we explore how to integrate some of the concepts and principles contained in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. In this class, we touch on the concept of Maitri.. The practice of unconditional friendship. This is a wonderful heart centered class that includes postures to open your chest, back & the musculature around your heart space so you feel spacious, more mobile, breathe better and feel more cheerful.
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[@larryC1070]

I've been practicing Yoga for 14 years now. At 64 years of age I have my limitations and your flows are my favorite. Steady, calming and complete...I always finish feeling energized but relaxed. Really like the 60 minute practices! Thanks for all the efforts you put in to this channel!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful feedback Larry. So lovely to read on my morning here. Glad to hear the flows resonate with you. It’s a practice for longevity 😊🙏

[@vibrantpsychology1870]

THATS SO WONDERFUL AND INSPIRING KEEP PRACTICING!

[@krystlewright4252]

And… another good one!!!!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you lovely x ❤️🙏

[@rominasiblesz9320]

Namaste from Venezuela 🥰 love and kindness to all

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Hello Venezuela 🇻🇪 x thanks so much Romina ❤️🙏

[@janetmartell6645]

Thank you Fiona. May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be safe, may you live with ease. 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Janet x ❤️🙏

[@fayelosophy]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Faye x ❤️🙏

[@sylvie4477]

Définitivement j'aime votre yoga Fiona merci !!!🙏 Sylvie 😊

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Awww thanks Sylvie ❤️🙏

[@myriamzitouni3992]

Sending my loving kindness back to you ❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Bless x have a beautiful weekend ahead ❤️🙏

[@marisamaia1]

Another beautiful practice and philosophy - thank you 💚

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

My pleasure always x ❤️🙏

[@ebrukarac3704]

Such a beautiful practice, thank you Fiona. With deep gratitude. Be well🌼

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much Ebru ❤️🙏

[@martinfernandezordonez1532]

Thank you Fiona for this amazing class! Practicing with you from Guatemala in Central America!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Hello Guatemala!! Thanks so much for practicing with me from your part of the world. So cool. I’m a long way away from Guatemala but right there flowing with you as best I can 😊🙏

[@mariakassas9252]

Thanks

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Maria thank you so much for your kindness ❤️🙏

[@lorilynnbloomer6774]

this might just be one of my favorites!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

A beautiful way of being and seeing the world for sure x ❤️🙏

[@suzanapardal]

💕🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you ❤️🙏

[@geeteshsolanki9738]

Beautiful practice - thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome Geetesh! Thank you ❤️🙏

[@Martin-cn8nx]

Really loved the addition of lovingkindness throughout the practice. Feeling very centered in my heart and alive in my body. So much gratitude!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Martin! Hope you’re gliding through your week with ease? 😊🙏

[@Martin-cn8nx]

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[@juditcseri4370]

Danke!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much for your kind donation Judit ❤️🙏

[@juditcseri4370]

@@TwoBirdsYoga Thank you for your wonderful classes! It's always a joy! ❤️

[@messyspirulina]

So good .Full of love .thanks so much 💕

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

My pleasure x thank YOU ❤️🙏

[@margaretoconnor1573]

Fi a serious challenge after a day of gardening. Thankyou again love the mantra on all levels

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

I see you’re choosing longer at home classes. ‘‘Twas not a chill class I agree x ❤️🙏

[@priscillabateman9851]

Fiona- may you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be safe and may you live at ease- 🙏 from my heart to yours-such a restful practice!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you x bless you lovely Priscilla ❤️🙏

[@suzanapardal]

Thank you so very much for this lovely and kindly practice 💕🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Always welcome x thx ❤️🙏

[@beccahensley2752]

Wow. This was utterly beautiful. A mind body and spiirt practice. thank you so much .xoxoxo

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much for your kind feedback Becca ❤️🙏

[@Mr_Fbro]

Thank you so much for this slow and steady/sweaty flow. I love the hour classes even though getting the hour can be difficult. My wandering mind found that difficult especially at the start.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome Paul. Great to hear you managed a longer class. I’m up at the snow at the moment with my daughters. I brought a book to read. Have not turned a page. children are the most beautiful distraction even when they’re all grown up 😊🙏

[@claired0g]

aft!er an unanticipated layoff from my long-time job, some maitri is just what I needed. Sending some your way as well. I appreciate you so much ❣

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So sorry to hear that Claire x what a shock. Sending loving kindness out despite tricky circumstances is at the heart of the practice. More time to yoga :-) take care ❤️🙏

[@debbiebagdasarian5906]

Very nice practice…. Lovely way to end with the loving kindness phrases❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Debbie x hope you’re having a beautiful week so far? 😊❤️🙏

[@debbartley9298]

Thank you for the guidance in centering through movement. This practice will feed me through the day❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

I hope you’re still floating from your practice earlier? Thanks so much for your message ❤️🙏

[@gracewithnaz]

Such a great practice Fiona, I struggled with the heat, living in a dog days of summer here!!! Thank you!!!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

I think the whole of the northern hemisphere is crazy hot right now. You’re not the only yogi who felt warm on this one :-) thanks again x so appreciate you ❤️🙏

[@claired0g]

returning to this after 8 months, and it's still much needed and still an excellent practice. May all beings be happy, healthy, safe, and live with ease Thank you Fiona, namaste ❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww thank you Claire x it’s such a lovely theme and reminder of our shared humanity ❤️🙏

[@annaossipovitch327]

Thank you for this new inspiring class, I love the On&Off the Mat serie, it brings more depth to the practice. And thank you for these classes all along the year, it's been really precious to me 🙏🌺

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Oh! So lovely to hear Anna. Thank you. It’s my pleasure ❤️🙏

[@annaossipovitch327]

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[@janetmurray2454]

This was a lovely practice, thankyou so much

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so welcome Jane! Thanks so much ❤️🙏

[@lm6729]

Good morning again from a great start into the day! With loving kindness, Louise

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Hope you had a beautiful day Louise? ❤️🙏

[@murielle5666]

Thank you so much for this beautiful flow. I feel calm, happy and safe to go into my night with ease. Love your creativity and the 60 minutes classes. Abrazos from Chile.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you so much! It’s my absolute pleasure. It’s so awesome we can flow together from opposite sides of the world huh? ❤️🙏

[@murielle5666]

@@TwoBirdsYoga yes incredible, sister 🙂🙏

[@thierrybordenave6146]

I had to stop Yoga for more than 2 years due to knee surgery, but when I came back to your page few days ago, I had the feeling that I never stopped. Not because of my level that went down but because of your cessions that are always very good, smooth and strong, strong and smooth. I love you teaching. Namaste

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Welcome back :-) I do hope your knee(s) have recovered well from surgery? I remember you….grateful that you’ve returned. Thank you for your kind feedback 😊🙏

[@behave66]

Just wonderful, Namaste Fiona 💞

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks lovely xx hope you’re doing well? ❤️🙏

[@behave66]

@@TwoBirdsYoga yes, and you too I hope? I hope to visit Australia again in another couple of years xx

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

@behave66 yay! Yes, we are all well n good. Annika os travelling. Mia about to go and meet up with her in India! We are about to be an empty nest. Upsides and downsides I feel… but more travel on the agenda for us I hope :-) Thailand in December 🎉❤️🙏

[@robinreid2232]

Beautiful Loving Kindness Heart Centered & Opening Practice!! Practicing Self Compassion with your encouragement to take easier versions of postures when indicated. Feeling So Peaceful & Open Thank You💜Namaste💜🙏💜

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Perfect Robin! Really nice to read x thanks for your message ❤️🙏

[@putticweet]

Thank you dear for this beautiful flow, may you be happy, healthy, safe and live at ease ☺ Love and gratitude as always, 🥰🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

May you too! Thank you for your kind words x have a lovely weekend ❤️🙏

[@MarkLeonieSmith]

Thank you Fiona. So nice to be practicing with you again, at home in Melbourne, after a marvelous holiday in the extremely hot Sicilian wilds. The second yoga retreat was fantastic. Great practice, people and food, a real joy. We are feeling blessed and hope all is well in your world. Namaste

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Welcome home! Goodness, what a wonderful long break you’ve had. Hope you weren’t affected by the fires over there. Their summer seemed to get hotter and hotter. Enjoy this sunny Sunday 😊🙏

[@barbbrazes869]

Beautiful morning practice!! So much love and gratitude!!

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you Barb. Have an awesome day ahead ❤️🙏

[@TillSpo]

Thanks so much again, Fiona! This „is real“ Yoga, so nicely moderated and professionally set up! Thanks 🙏 a lot

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you! Really kind of you to say. I appreciate your message x ❤️🙏

[@silviamcnally674]

I will confess that sometimes ego joins me on the mat.....today I really concentrated on breath and let movement just be. I wish I could explain the joy and peace I feel right now, after the class . Namaste 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Arhh Silvia… I feel peaceful reading your message. I too, have this ego that joins me on the mat when I’m filming haha. Trying too hard. And then, I remember to soften and not be too concerned. It always feels better. ❤️🙏

[@87sweetiepea]

This was an absolutely beautiful class - thank you so much, Fiona. There's nothing like a loving-kindness practice to soften the heart, mind, and body. So glad I took the time for this today. Thank you for your yoga ingenuity xx

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks so much Emily. So happy you enjoyed it. Loving kindness meditation never fails to inspire a warm heart ❤️🙏

[@zanedavidsone7569]

Thank you so much for this very mindfull class. The world needs love so much that it is even painfull to think about. I hope the community around you (also the virtual one) helps to bring more love and peace for all living beings:).

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Indeed! Simply pausing before we speak. Before we react. And infuse our language with love would go a long way toward peace huh? ❤️🙏

[@sethginsberg5866]

Such a beautiful ending. Thank you, friend.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re most welcome Seth 😊🙏

[@caroladesouza3005]

Can't remember if I did this flow before. Really loved it today. In addition to flushing and nourishing my body with new energy, I feel reconnected with some of the more spiritual and ethical concepts of yoga as a path to a happy, healthy and compassionate life lived consciously and vibrantly alive. With deep gratitude Fiona: Namaste.😍

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Beautiful x so lovely to read your message. Thank you ❤️🙏

[@janetkelly6909]

Thank you once again Fiona. What a lovely way to close my busy day. I'm so so grateful to you 🙏🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

And I, you, Janet x thank you. Sleep well ❤️🙏

[@barbarab300]

Wonderful strength building and heart and hip opening practice! Thank you for bringing the practice back to the concept of Maitri with the lovely meditation at the end. I must have needed this reminder today because the meditation I did earlier this morning was also focused on compassion.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

When we open our hearts, what we need finds us ❤️🙏

[@barbarab300]

@@TwoBirdsYoga ❣

[@freebird7629]

Thank you for this beautiful practice, Fiona. ❤

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You're so welcome! Thanks so much ❤️🙏

[@markuswenninger2141]

Thank you very much indeed for this lesson, restructuring awareness aligned with the neuronal & skelettal structure, it's so impressive when you teach! Not to forget, the wonderful meditation towards the end! ❤️🙏🏻

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thank you! Always kind and thoughtful. I’m very grateful that you enjoy the classes so much Markus. ❤️🙏

[@janetkelly6909]

Thank you so much Fiona for this wonderful kind and loving practice and meditation. I am just so grateful that i found you! ❤🙏🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

So grateful to have you along Janet x thank you ❤️🙏

[@mariakassas9252]

Thank you Fiona for another great yoga session you always make my day ❤🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww thanks Maria! And you mine ❤️🙏

[@lindsaybeamish3516]

Completely amazing. It literally made me feel like I was on drugs/was a true endorphin release. No classes compare to yours.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Super kind. What a great experience for you. Love how you go deep every class x have a wonderful week ❤️🙏

[@wongmahlee]

Fiona, as always, thank you so much for this wonderful and lovely sequences. Loved it 😍❤🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Fantastic! Thanks so much ❤️🙏

[@bethanymott3734]

What a lovely therapeutic flow. Very nurturing. Thank you for continually inspiring me to get on the mat where you help lead us to acceptance and joy.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Thanks for joining me so often Bethany x I appreciate your company here ❤️🙏

[@jaws6162]

With contentment in my heart, I step off the mat to greet day with peace in mind. Thank you so much. Have a loving day. Eric😊✌❤🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Wonderful Eric. A loving kindness tribute always worthwhile. Enjoy the rest of your week 😊🙏

[@geneanndelacruz873]

Thank you for the loving kindness 59:14 shared in this practice. Slow & sweaty practice from this side of the world, tropical Philippines❤Namaste 🙏

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

You’re so very welcome x thank you so much for joining me from the Philippines. ❤️🙏

[@nawadarmusic6624]

Fiona is like so beautiful.

[@TwoBirdsYoga]

Aww thank you lovely ❤️🙏