We will continue\u00a0with last weeks theme of opening the hips.<\/p>\n
Starting with Pranayama in a seated position to focus and center ourselves.<\/p>\n
Working with\u00a0 Leg Stretch (Ardha Hanumanasana),\u00a0\u00a0Jumping Runner, & Gate (Parighasana)\u00a0will start the hip opening this evening.\u00a0The Leg Stretch using blocks so that the hold can be held with some degree of comfort is important.\u00a0 Either using a block under the buttocks or just to support the upper body will allow the mind to calm (exhaling fully realeases any stress and tension and calms the mind). Both parts of the Leg Stretch are very important to hold for at least 90 seconds but 3 minutes would be the best.\u00a0 When coming into the\u00a0 the hamstring stretch the hip stays over the knee and not behind it, this creates the greatest opening of the hamstring. Gate posture teaches the hip the movement for Triangle as well as the upper body movement for Triangle and Side Angle. Make sure you have enough padding under the knee so that you can sustain this stretch.<\/p>\n
As always there will be Toe Stretch with mudras or arm movements.\u00a0Love to open\u00a0the feet. We will revist some more foot work next week.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then to Downward Facing Dog (Aadho Mukha Svanasana). Moving on to Penguin and Extended Frog to open the inside of the leg. We will be using props and sustaing these postures as these must be held to allow the opening to happen.\u00a0 Penguin (feet open) and Frog (feet together) need props. At the studio we have bolsters and blankets to help with the support and comfort of holding these postures.\u00a0 You all did great with using the blocks or supporting yourself with your forearms and hanging in there for this HUGE stretch.\u00a0 Moving into Downward\u00a0Dog so we could float into Swan (Kapotasana)\u00a0 the outside of the hips and thighs needed some love too.\u00a0 Finding your swan with level hips is a must and again the longer holds open things more. Forward folding over the leg adds a cooling aspect for the mind. \u00a0 Add in the thigh stretch of the back leg and\u00a0 this hip and leg is like butter.\u00a0 Sliding back into Downward Dog and allowing the hip to open (3 Leg Dog)\u00a0and feel the extra movement there from these holds.\u00a0 Now there is another side.\u00a0 Repeated the above to even everything out. Take time especially all you runners to open\u00a0your thigh muscles your whole body will open with this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A\u00a0nice twist and\u00a0seated forward\u00a0fold and we were ready for aromatherapy and Savasana.\u00a0 I am sorry that I cut the Savasana short as we ran out of time and am willing to run over alitte to make sure that you get a good Savasana.\u00a0 However, I want to be mindful and respectful of your time and honor your being here by staying on time. This is the request I heard from many that we needed alittle more Savasana with a class that has so much opening.\u00a0 The body does need to integrate everything.\u00a0 I apologize\u00a0 and ask your forgiveness in this and hope this wasn’t disturbing to your body and energy tonight.<\/p>\n
Aromatherapy used in class tonight from Yoga Flow Oils ~~~Shanti<\/p>\n
Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti …………….Peace, Peace, Peace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We will continue\u00a0with last weeks theme of opening the hips. Starting with Pranayama in a seated position to focus and center ourselves. Working with\u00a0 Leg Stretch (Ardha Hanumanasana),\u00a0\u00a0Jumping Runner, & Gate (Parighasana)\u00a0will start the hip opening this evening.\u00a0The Leg Stretch using blocks so that the hold can be held with some degree of comfort is … Continue reading Hip ~Hip ~~Hooray Opening the Hips tonight!! Tues<\/span>