Yoga with Robin

03/23/2026

The 8th and Final Limb of Yoga: Samadhi 🧘‍♀️✨

Over the past several weeks we’ve been exploring the Eight Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras — a path that guides us toward deeper awareness, balance, and connection on and off the mat.

The final limb is Samadhi.

Samadhi is often described as a state of unity, peace, and deep presence. It’s the moment when the mind becomes quiet and the feeling of separation between ourselves and the world begins to soften.

While Samadhi can sound mystical, small glimpses of it show up in everyday life — when you’re completely present in a yoga pose, watching a sunset, breathing deeply by the ocean, or sharing a meaningful moment with someone you love. 🌊🌅

The earlier limbs of yoga help prepare us for these moments through intentional living, movement, breath, focus, and meditation. Over time, these practices help us return again and again to presence.

Samadhi reminds us that yoga is not just something we practice in class — it’s something we carry into our lives every day.

The practice continues on and off the mat.🤍

03/17/2026

Hi yogis 🤍

This week in *Yoga with Robin*, we arrive at the **7th limb of yoga: Dhyana** — meditation.

If Dharana (last week) was about focus 🕯️
Dhyana is what happens *after* focus softens into flow.

It’s the shift from concentrating… to simply being.

🧘‍♀️ What is Dhyana?

Dhyana is sustained awareness.
Not forcing the mind to behave.
Not wrestling with thoughts.
But resting in a steady stream of presence.

It’s that moment in savasana when you’re awake — but not thinking.
When time dissolves.
When breath breathes itself.

It’s less about doing meditation…
and more about *becoming* meditation.

🌊 On the Mat

You might notice Dhyana when:

* Movement feels fluid and intuitive
* You’re no longer analyzing the pose
* Breath and body move as one
* The inner dialogue quiets

It’s the difference between *trying to balance* and simply balancing.

🌿 Off the Mat

Dhyana can look like:

* Walking without your phone
* Listening without planning your response
* Cooking without distraction
* Watching the ocean without needing to capture it

It’s presence without performance.

In a world that rewards constant stimulation, Dhyana invites spaciousness.
Less input. More awareness.

✨ This Week’s Invitation

Instead of asking, “How can I meditate better?”
Try asking, “Where can I soften effort?”

Maybe it’s three quiet minutes in the morning.
Maybe it’s one deep breath before you speak.
Maybe it’s simply noticing the pause between inhale and exhale.

Meditation doesn’t have to be dramatic.
It can be subtle. Ordinary. Quiet.

And that’s enough 🤍

See you on the mat,
Robin

03/09/2026

This week we explore the sixth limb of yoga: Dharana — concentration.

After turning inward (pratyahara), we practice choosing one point of focus… and gently returning to it again and again.

🧘‍♀️ On the Mat

Dharana might look like:• Anchoring your attention to the breath in a long hold• Softening your gaze in balance• Staying with sensation instead of reacting• Listening for one cue and letting the rest fall away

It’s not about forcing focus — it’s about returning when the mind wanders.

🌿 Off the Mat

Dharana shows up as:• Single-tasking instead of multitasking• Being fully present in a conversation• Finishing what you start• Choosing intention over distraction

In a world pulling at our attention, concentration is a quiet act of devotion.

Each time you notice your mind drift and lovingly guide it back — that’s yoga. 🤍

This week, practice coming back.

See you on the mat 🕊️Robin

03/09/2026

When you do what you love, it’s easy to love what you do. 🤍✨

SO incredibly grateful that I landed where I landed in this life. Getting to move, teach, and connect with such amazing people every week is something I never take for granted.

I love my communities and I love seeing people feel good in their bodies. That’s the real magic. 🧘‍♀️💫
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03/09/2026

😎🧘‍♀️☀️

☀️😎 Daylight savings is FINALLY here & it’s gonna be a hot week ahead! Enjoy happy hour pricing M-F 11-5 w/ a tasty bev included! Make your weekend rezi online for cabana’s, chaise & .withrobin on Sunday’s at 10.

03/07/2026

This all-levels yoga flow class will be held outdoors on the stunning pool deck overlooking the majestic oaks and Zayante Creek.

After class, take a dip in the heated saltwater swimming pool and spend the day with us soaking up the sunshine in the magical Santa Cruz Mountains.

YOGA + Pool Deck Entry includes towel service and a “second row” chaise lounge.

What to bring:
🧘‍♀️ Your favorite yoga mat or hot yoga towel 😅
💦 Empty water bottle
👙 Bathing suit
🕶️ Sunnies
👕 Change of clothes

More Info:
🚿 Outdoor showers, lockers, and plenty of parking available!
✨ Cost is $25
💁‍♀️ A 20% service charge will be added to all purchases and is shared by our team that maintains and services the pool deck

https://www.exploretock.com/trout-farm-inn-felton/experience/549088/yoga-pool-deck-entry-second-row-chaise-lounge-no-umbrella?date=2026-03-08&size=2&time=10%3A00

03/04/2026

It was an absolute dream to lead this group of 45 incredible San Jose State University women at Beach Yoga on Saturday morning! ☀️🌊🧘‍♀️
 
Thank you to  and  for collaborating on such a fun and empowering event. 🤍✨
 
I’m so grateful for each and every one of you who showed up, shared your energy, and practiced together on such a beautiful morning. The connection, the joy, the community — it was everything. 💛

02/27/2026

🌊✨ WE ARE ON THE DECK THIS WEEKEND AT LA BAHIA! ✨🌊

I’ll be teaching Saturday + Sunday at 9AM — ocean air, open sky, and all the good weekend energy. 🧘‍♀️☀️

Start your weekend with us at La Bahia and move, breathe, and reset by the water. 🌊🤍

Reserve your spot online via ResortPass or pay at the front desk when you arrive.

Let’s flow on the deck. 💫

02/23/2026

Happy Week 4, yogis! 🌿

This week, we dive into Prāṇāyāma, the fourth limb of yoga according to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

Prāṇāyāma is all about breath control — learning to harness and direct the life force, or prāṇa, within us. It’s a bridge between body and mind, helping us cultivate clarity, calm, and energy.

🌬 What You’ll Learn This Week:

Simple Breathing Techniques: Explore basic Prāṇāyāma practices to enhance focus and relaxation.

Energy Awareness: Tune into how your breath affects mood, tension, and vitality.

Mindfulness in Motion: Integrate conscious breathing with your yoga flow for deeper presence.

Meet me on the mat this week 💛Robin 🧘‍♀️

02/16/2026

Happy Week 3, friends 🌿

As we continue our exploration of Patanjali’s 8 Limbs of Yoga, this week we focus on Asana — the physical postures that most of us think of when we hear the word “yoga.”

Traditionally, Asana isn’t about achieving shapes or pushing limits. It’s about creating a steady, comfortable seat — a body that supports clarity, breath, and presence.

Asana on the mat
On the mat, Asana invites us to:

🖤 Move with awareness rather than force

🖤 Notice effort and ease

🖤 Breathe through sensation without reacting

🖤 Stay present, even when things feel challenging

It’s less about how a pose looks and more about how you’re meeting yourself within it.

Asana off the mat
Off the mat, Asana shows up as:

🖤 How you sit, stand, and move through your day

🖤 How you respond to discomfort or resistance

🖤 How you care for your body with patience and respect

🖤 How you choose steadiness over strain

Every mindful movement — lifting groceries, walking the beach, pausing to breathe — becomes part of the practice.

This week in class, we’ll explore postures as tools for awareness, strength, and ease — and how those qualities naturally carry into everyday life.

There’s no perfect pose to chase here. Just a practice of showing up, listening, and moving with intention.

Meet me on the mat this week 💛
Robin 🧘‍♀️

02/09/2026

Happy Week 2, friends 🌿

As we continue our journey through the 8 Limbs of Yoga, this week we turn inward with the Niyamas — the personal observances that guide how we care for ourselves, our energy, and our inner world.

If the Yamas are about how we show up in relationship with others, the Niyamas are about how we relate to ourselves.

The Five Niyamas

✨ Saucha (Cleanliness)
Caring for our physical space, our bodies, and our mental environment.

✨ Santosha (Contentment)
Finding ease with what is, rather than chasing what’s next.

✨ Tapas (Discipline / Effort)
Showing up with commitment — even (especially) when it’s uncomfortable.

✨ Svadhyaya (Self-Study)
Curiosity, reflection, and learning from our patterns on and off the mat.

✨ Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender)
Letting go of control and trusting something greater than ourselves.

This week in class, we’ll explore how these ideas show up in our movement, our breath, and the moments of stillness in between. There’s nothing to “perfect” here — just an invitation to notice, reflect, and practice with kindness.

Thank you for being part of this community and for showing up — exactly as you are.

See you on the mat,
Robin 🧘‍♀️💙

02/06/2026

🌊 Yoga on the Beach 🧘‍♀️☀️

Join us Saturdays at 10:30am for an all-levels flow by the ocean. Breathe deep, move your body, and soak up the Santa Cruz sunshine.

✨ Donation-based — pay what you can
📍 Meet at the base of the 3rd Avenue stairs

Bring a mat or towel, layers, and a friend. See you on the sand 💙

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