Rogan Motis

Portland, OR, United States

Commented on Harmonising Breath

19 Aug 10:30

***Thank you so much for this class!*** it felt incredible. I am very here for a longer rhythmic pranayama class if you ever feel it is something to share via this platform. The counting build-up felt so nice and melodic and I wished it went on for longer! A meditation after would also be so lovely, that balanced space at the end feels gorgeous. For now, I will dive more into your Breath is Boss workshops <3

Commented on Plow Flow

01 Aug 13:12

Meghan and Olga, thank you for diving into my question about the squat to pistol (and beyond!) transition! My body is buzzing, this awakened all of the asleep areas I've been trying to find --and they can be so elusive to locate since they're snoozing or actively rerouting me to the compensating areas! I really loved the brilliance of connecting all the moves in different which-ways, the builds, the momentum, the simple directions but still some lovely poetry (eyeball in my chest!). I'll be continuing to figure out how to get my heels onto the ground in squats/pistols but it feels exciting to find new areas to get curious about. Thank you, thank you:: this might be my new favorite class. <3ย 

27 Jun 23:41

Olga Pachinaย Thank you so much, Olga! Hurrah-- I am thrilled to hear there are a crew of other yogis excited to dive into these mechanics, too. It is fun to find a new puzzle to work through! Sending much love and care back to you and the team! <3ย 

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Commented on Twist, Flow, & Let Go

26 Jun 10:47

Thank you so much for this class! I loved the flow of it. Would you consider at some point exploring the areas of the body that support squatting with feet flat, squatting down into pistol, and laying down and then transitioning up into a squat? My heels always lift and I have to lean far forward to keep the balance, despite a lot of strength and ease in other poses. I suspect this may be due to an outer hip/inner thigh weakness or quietness, as it feels like these spaces aren't talking much. I can't detect what is not turning on! A class to guide that conversation with my body would be so helpful and interesting! <3ย 

Commented on Short Slow Slinky

13 Jun 11:57

Thanks, Meghan. Practicing with you always feels like I'm hanging with a friend FaceTiming me from their travels. A ~slinky~ friend!

Commented on Full Body Presence

22 Aug 12:28

Thank you for this offering! I especially loved the final wash, it was so much fun to explore how poses could melt into each other. I kept noticing myself expect something to come next, and then laugh at going a completely different direction!

04 Jun 14:35

I love these classes that have journalish thought prompts and affirmations tied in-- lots of thigh strengthening that brought out all of the negative thoughts of "I can't" to work through! thank you!

Commented on Reset & Recharge

02 Jun 13:42

Loved and needed this practice-- especially the very intentional focus on connecting to the Ground and Sky at the end, like a plug. I'm a social worker in public schools here in the US, and your teachings have been getting me through so much difficulty and, this month especially, have been helping me find the morning fuel to support seniors through to graduation. Thank you, thank you! <3

Commented on King Pigeon

07 May 14:31

My intention today was wonder and staying curious (to light up my cells!), and there was a point in trying to rotate my elbow up while grabbing my big toe that my elbow just wouldn't move! It said, nope, can't do it, like it wa stuck in cement. And so I played with it a little, tried finding where my elbow was on an inhale and exhale, just trying to establish that connection-- and then it suddenly clicked and my elbow just gracefully moved up the whole way! Like there was never anything there at all! A new curious connection! Thank you for the reminder. Sometimes I go a while without finding one of those and think I've used them all up. So funny.

Commented on Breath Dance

29 Apr 12:21

I'm tye-dyed <3 thank you. adding to my favorites, as well. this practice showed me how subtly my breath has become second focus to favor my body movement, and how to let them work together again. xo