Wanda was a little under the weather today so I was honored to teach the class tonight. Wanda told me that she wanted to bring in more strength work for the upper body and back for preparation of hand balances.
Standing pranayama: Dirgha (complete breath) adding Ujjayi (victory) breath. Bringing energy into the body with breath; Breath of Joy. This is a great breath anytime that energy is needed without being too stimulating especially for an evening class.
Opening the shoulders with stretches using just the body and then with a strap. Shoulder roll, swinging the arms forward and back and then in circles. Strap work; side to side, overhead pull downs. Hands clasped behind back (Yoga Mudra) at the hip and then directly behind opening the chest. Gomakasana arms (Cow face), Garudasana (Eagle) arms, and trap squeeze.
Doug Keller’s shoulder strengtheners at the wall. There was a handout for these if you didn’t get one Continue reading Find that back, muscles that you forget you have. Mon