Monday, February 25, 2008

1:1 Monday, February 25

This is my 5th time with this client. She is overweight, on medications, and until today a smoker. She announced today that she has stopped smoking. She continues to lose weight and is looking really good. She has been practicincg yoga from online videos in between our sessions. She claims to be taller and her blue eyes are sparkling. I have learned so much from working with this client. I am being reminded of the magic of yoga.

Start Supine
Breath Work
Pelvic Floor and Mula Bandha Awareness

Hamstring Stretch with Strap

Transition to Standing

Breath and Mula Bandha and Leg Lines Focus

Splat @ Wall
Right Angle Pose
with Breath Work Awareness

Surya Namaskar C with Chair at Wall
(Today we added Plank and a Cobra Variation)
This has been really effective and allows her to move rhythmically and safely.

Standing Hip Opener on Chair
Wide Leg Forward Fold on Chair
Side Squats with Chair

Walking Balance
Side to Side Balance

Static Balance x 2 with leg lifting in front of her

Supine
Wide Legs up Wall
Baddha Konasana @ Wall
(I assist in the opening by pressing my calves into her thighs)

After this, she got up and walked around and professed that she felt taller.

Bridge Pose x 3 with Strap for assistance
Rest

Thai Yoga Massage
I worked on her legs and arms and head.

Savasana

Quiet Sit.

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