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The Conductor as Yogi: Takeaways, then Getaways

May 16, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

For most of us, the performing season or year has ended or will end, soon.  With a combination of celebration and relief, we look forward to the change that summer represents.  But before getaways, let’s look at the takeaways; let’s tidy up the desk of our minds as we wrap up and make space for […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: First Things, First

May 2, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

I am in that slice of time between the end of classes and finals week with its culminating experiences, including honors ceremonies and commencement.  This “slice” also includes an out-of-state wedding, my first time on a plane since 2019.  My emails are all “now” items, my tasks are many, and as I begin to think […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: Timely Intersections

April 4, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“The study of asana is not about mastering posture.  It’s about using posture to understand and transform yourself.” B.K.S Iyengar A few weeks ago, I received an exciting message in my inbox from Yoga Alliance, the primary professional organization for yoga advocacy, standards, and research.  YA regularly tracks legislation or regulations that can have an […]

Filed Under: Choral Culture, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi: The Subtle Energy of Green

March 21, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

From gray to green.  That’s how it is this time of year.  The gray that characterizes the early months of the calendar slowly, surely, gives way to green, the color of spring.  Writing this on St. Patrick’s Day, I see green everywhere and it instantly brightens my mood, enlivens my thinking, and lifts my energy. […]

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The Conductor as Yogi: Holding Space

March 7, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“Holding space” is the practice of allowing room for someone to release their thoughts, concerns, or fears without judging them or feeling the need to offer advice or fix the situation.  This is a valuable skill in our professional and personal relationships, a way of honoring and showing compassion for others so they feel heard […]

Filed Under: Going Beyond Words, Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life Tagged With: Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

The Conductor as Yogi:  Root to Rise

February 21, 2023 by Ramona Wis Leave a Comment

“Root to rise” is a fundamental cue in a yoga class.  Also phrased as “ground down to lift up,” it reminds us that before we can fully extend or expand, we have to be firmly rooted.  We have to be grounded before we can grow, or we will find ourselves wobbling or limiting our potential […]

Filed Under: Leadership, Others Tagged With: Choral Methods, Leadership, Wellness, Yoga

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