Author Archives: MJ
living colors
New Art
Catharsis
These blended media works are pre-COVID. I made them in very sizable studio space so the scale of the work is much larger than I was accustomed to from working in a small in-home space previously. They were made at a time of great transition, both personally and globally.
Indoor series
These paintings start in much the same manner as most of the works I make currently. No plans. It’s more of a way to express non-coerced visions and contemplations to fruition. I let the brain deactivate from the process and lean in to trusting where the movement of medium will go.
The coals
These marks on paper are exactly just that. I start with closed eyes and let my gut move the charcoal across the page. Then I “paint” the marks by manipulating the marks with fingers and palms of hands. In the end it feels like a thing has left me. Quite cathartic.
New flow with restorative
Yes the days are getting shorter, but it’s bright and shiny on the mat with. On this 60-minute practice, we’ll flow with some intensity and then transition to the floor for some restorative yin postures. I recommend checking this out for anyone who is curious about either of those practice styles.
Prop up your yoga
In this video, I’ll show you the value of props and the best ways to use them to support your practice. From blocks to blankets, straps to bolsters, props are super helpful to both beginner yogis but also (maybe especially) for those experienced practitioners. Props are a fairly recent addition to my practice. I feltContinue reading “Prop up your yoga”
One hour repower
I made this practice like most. Spontaneously with an earnest desire to help folks reignite their low voltage batteries. Life has been particularly interesting this last year-plus. But it’s become even more so with the past month of newsfeeds which indicate immense shift globally. Themed “resilience” I am grateful that you can take this hourContinue reading “One hour repower”
Why meditation
The best and only reason for meditation is because it’s good for you. Period. We make time to do a lot of things that are clearly good for us and take up actual valuable time. We brush our teeth—10 minutes. We make time to eat a healthy meal (OK most of the time)—20 minutes. WeContinue reading “Why meditation”
MJ Yeager 