Sweet Vinyasa: Towards the Bind
17 Peeps
Yoga is a practice of Self Love. Making room for more of ourselves. Somewhat in contrast to the talk, we moved towards binding in Extended Angle Pose. We use the attention of the breath to open the back body. This practice does not dwell in lot of technical details. We chant up the chakras like we have been doing, playing with the element qualities that we have been honing for the last several weeks, but the flow assumes some familiarity with what we usually do. I do not recommend this as a first time Lulu Video.
Opening
Sukhasana with Forward Folding and Easy Backbending
(Attention to breath in front and back of body)
Side Bending
(Attention to breath in side ribs)
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Half Dog Pose
Rounded Cat
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Earth and Water Elements
Ujayyi Pranayama
Fire Element
LAM
Sun to
Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Low Inside Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Dog
Vinyasa 1
Rounded Plank
Dog
Plank
Baby Cobra
Locust
Cobra
Rocket Cat
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
VAM
Sun to Sequence 2
Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Vinyasa 2
Rounded Plank to Cobra
Windshield Wiper
Rocket Cat
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Malasana
Mouse Pose
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
RAM
Sun to Sequence 3
Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open and Rounded Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Low Deep Inner Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Vinyasa 3
Rounded Plank to Updog
Down Dog
Repeat Sequence 3 Other Side
Vinyasa 3
Uttanasana
Malasana
Mouse Pose
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
YAM
Sun to Sequence 4
Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle
Bound Side Angle
(DEMO)
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Repeat Vinyasa 3
Repeat Sequence 4 Other Side
Repeat Vinyasa 3
Childs Pose
Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Cow Face Pose
Repeat Other Side
Transition to Supine
Bridge Pose
Country Shoulder Stand
Country Plow
Country Karni Pidasana
Roll out
Uttana Padasana (Fish Variation)
Supine
Easy Spinal Twist
Knees to Chest
Savasana
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Monday, March 22, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
SWG Sunday 10:00am
12 Peeps
2 Drop Ins
Crescent Moon seemed to be the peek. We worked the shoulders and the hamstrings. Theme was to create the intimacy with ease. This class was fun to teach. The last 4 classes before this felt flat and uncreative. While simple, I started to be able to say the latest curiosities for me more clearly. Sutra 2.46, sthira sukham asanam was the main teaching.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windsheild Wiper
Tailbone Awareness
Shimmy
Hamstring Stretch at Wall with Strap
Supine Extended Tadasana
Transition to Sitting
Sukhasana
Easy Relaxed Side Waist Stretch
Side Bending "for real"
Forward Folding over Legs
Transition to Vajrasana on Bricks
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
50s Bust Enhancement Exercise
Arm Extension over Head
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Solo and With Partners
Down Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayii Pranayama
4 Rounds of Lunge Salutes with Dog
(2 Rounds with Full Crescent Moon)
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
Bridge Pose x 3 with emphasis on the exhale
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
2 Drop Ins
Crescent Moon seemed to be the peek. We worked the shoulders and the hamstrings. Theme was to create the intimacy with ease. This class was fun to teach. The last 4 classes before this felt flat and uncreative. While simple, I started to be able to say the latest curiosities for me more clearly. Sutra 2.46, sthira sukham asanam was the main teaching.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windsheild Wiper
Tailbone Awareness
Shimmy
Hamstring Stretch at Wall with Strap
Supine Extended Tadasana
Transition to Sitting
Sukhasana
Easy Relaxed Side Waist Stretch
Side Bending "for real"
Forward Folding over Legs
Transition to Vajrasana on Bricks
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
50s Bust Enhancement Exercise
Arm Extension over Head
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Solo and With Partners
Down Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayii Pranayama
4 Rounds of Lunge Salutes with Dog
(2 Rounds with Full Crescent Moon)
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
Bridge Pose x 3 with emphasis on the exhale
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
5 Peeps
Everyone was standing when it was time to start class, so we rolled with that.
Opening
Dangling bent knee Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Erich Schiffmann Hokey Pokey
Full Body Shaking
Heart Prana Pounding (Stage 1)
Lebowski Arm Circles
Wall Work
Sequence 1
Shoulder Opener Both Sides
Wall Slat
Right Angle
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Wall Work Sequence 1 with Leg Lift in Right Angle
Towards Warrior 3
Sequence 1
Pyramid with Arms Overhead Both Sides
Tadasana
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttananasa
Roll up to Standing
Sequence 2
Pyramid with Arms Overhead to Baby Lift Off Both Sides
Tadasana
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttananasa
Roll up to Standing
Sequence 3
Parsvottanasana
Pyramid with Arms Overhead to Baby Lift
Warrior 3
Tadasana
Parsvottanasana Other Side
Pyramid with Arms Overhead to Baby Lift
Warrior 3
Tadsasana
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttananasa
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
2 rounds Crescent Moon Lunge Salutes
Childs Pose
Sphinx
Rest
Baby Cobra
Rest
Baby Cobra to Locust
Rest
Baby Cobra to Locust to Cobra
Rest
Roll onto Backs
Knees to Chest
Eye of the Needle Both Sides
Hamstring Stretch @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Everyone was standing when it was time to start class, so we rolled with that.
Opening
Dangling bent knee Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Erich Schiffmann Hokey Pokey
Full Body Shaking
Heart Prana Pounding (Stage 1)
Lebowski Arm Circles
Wall Work
Sequence 1
Shoulder Opener Both Sides
Wall Slat
Right Angle
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Wall Work Sequence 1 with Leg Lift in Right Angle
Towards Warrior 3
Sequence 1
Pyramid with Arms Overhead Both Sides
Tadasana
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttananasa
Roll up to Standing
Sequence 2
Pyramid with Arms Overhead to Baby Lift Off Both Sides
Tadasana
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttananasa
Roll up to Standing
Sequence 3
Parsvottanasana
Pyramid with Arms Overhead to Baby Lift
Warrior 3
Tadasana
Parsvottanasana Other Side
Pyramid with Arms Overhead to Baby Lift
Warrior 3
Tadsasana
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttananasa
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
2 rounds Crescent Moon Lunge Salutes
Childs Pose
Sphinx
Rest
Baby Cobra
Rest
Baby Cobra to Locust
Rest
Baby Cobra to Locust to Cobra
Rest
Roll onto Backs
Knees to Chest
Eye of the Needle Both Sides
Hamstring Stretch @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Stiff White Guys Saturday @ 10:45am
11 Peeps
Totally mixed group. Everyone was late. A new father and his daughter. A woman on crutches. A man who is recovering from knee surgery. Another man with a frozen shoulder. And a woman who came in 30 minutes late.
Took everything I had to just keep driving the yoga bus and allow for the chaos.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Tailbone Awareness
Shimmy
Hamstring Stretching with Strap and Feet against a wall
Supine Utthita Tadasana
Transition to Sitting
Easy Casual Wimpy side Bending
Side Bending "for Real"
Transition to Standing forward Fold
Roll up to Standing
Lebowski Shoulder Openers
Shoulder Stretching at Wall
Splat
Uttanasana at Wall
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Salutations
1/2 Salutations
3 Rounds of Lunges, progressively more difficult
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose x 2
Eye of the Needle
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Totally mixed group. Everyone was late. A new father and his daughter. A woman on crutches. A man who is recovering from knee surgery. Another man with a frozen shoulder. And a woman who came in 30 minutes late.
Took everything I had to just keep driving the yoga bus and allow for the chaos.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Tailbone Awareness
Shimmy
Hamstring Stretching with Strap and Feet against a wall
Supine Utthita Tadasana
Transition to Sitting
Easy Casual Wimpy side Bending
Side Bending "for Real"
Transition to Standing forward Fold
Roll up to Standing
Lebowski Shoulder Openers
Shoulder Stretching at Wall
Splat
Uttanasana at Wall
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Salutations
1/2 Salutations
3 Rounds of Lunges, progressively more difficult
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose x 2
Eye of the Needle
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
11 Peeps
1 Drop In
Opening
Legs up the Wall
Eye of the Needle Both Sides
Legs Wide
Transition to sitting
Strap and Block Work to Establish Leg Lines
Uttanasana at Wall
Roll up to Standing
Bound Tadasana with Shoulder Work and Forward Fold
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
Five 1/4 Salutation
3 Rounds Lunge Salutes progressively more difficult
Childs Pose
Virasana on 2 Blocks
Shoulder Work
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues Asana (formally Hitchhiking Dolphin)
Partner Work with Shoulder
Down Dog Play x 2
Childs Pose
Supported Bridge Pose
Supported Viparitta Karani
Supported Supine Baddha Konasana
Savasana
Labels:
alignment,
inversion prep,
legs,
neck,
shoulders
Monday, November 9, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa, Monday 8:30
November 9, 2009
18 Peeps or so
We used a similar alignment of the shoulders towards chaturanga and sirsasana 2. Theme continued to be allowing for the space to listen to the instructions in our hearts.
Opening
Sukhasana
Listen
Forward Fold
Side Bend
(Switch Legs and Repeat Other Side)
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
"Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" (formally known as "Hitchhiking Dolphin)
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Lunge Sequence 1
Lunge Sequence 2
Sphinx Vinyasa
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Utthita Tadasana and Shoulder Opening and Standing chaturanga and Plank Play
YAM
Sequence 1
Sun to Twisting Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2 Dance
Dog
Plank
"Girly PushUps"
Low Cobra to Locust Vinaysa
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Dog
Plank
Girly Pushups
Low Cobra to Locust Vinyasa
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
YAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Twisting Lunge
Hammock
Reverse Triangle to Peaceful Warrior to Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Plank
chaturanga
Locust
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Plank
chaturanga
Locust
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Sirsasana 2 Play in Stages
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose x 2
Eye of the Needle to Eagle Twist
Knees to Chest
Savasana
18 Peeps or so
We used a similar alignment of the shoulders towards chaturanga and sirsasana 2. Theme continued to be allowing for the space to listen to the instructions in our hearts.
Opening
Sukhasana
Listen
Forward Fold
Side Bend
(Switch Legs and Repeat Other Side)
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
"Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" (formally known as "Hitchhiking Dolphin)
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Lunge Sequence 1
Lunge Sequence 2
Sphinx Vinyasa
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Utthita Tadasana and Shoulder Opening and Standing chaturanga and Plank Play
YAM
Sequence 1
Sun to Twisting Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2 Dance
Dog
Plank
"Girly PushUps"
Low Cobra to Locust Vinaysa
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Dog
Plank
Girly Pushups
Low Cobra to Locust Vinyasa
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
YAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Twisting Lunge
Hammock
Reverse Triangle to Peaceful Warrior to Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Plank
chaturanga
Locust
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Plank
chaturanga
Locust
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
Sirsasana 2 Play in Stages
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose x 2
Eye of the Needle to Eagle Twist
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa Yoga, Wednesday @ 8:30am
18 Peeps
Similar as lately. Play with Shoulders to then allow for enough space of individual exploration towards headstand, forearm balance or handstand. This sequence gives me a lot of space to be available for individuals which i really like. Dharma centered around creating the space and ease with which to slign and allow the slogan of today to become true for you.
Opening
We explored the Marma Points of the arms.
Easy Sukhasana Side Bending
Side Bending "For Real"
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs
Vajrasana
Shoulder Rotation
Chest Press Actions
Hitchhiking Dolphin
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Crescent Moon Both Sides
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with Grounding Attention
LAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence on Other Side from Dog
Locust Vinaysa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Deep Low Hip Opener
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust Vinaysa
Childs Pose Rest
Transition to Wall
Play with hitchhiking Dolphin, half headstand, half handstand and own varieties for about 8 minutes.
Rest.
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Sit
Similar as lately. Play with Shoulders to then allow for enough space of individual exploration towards headstand, forearm balance or handstand. This sequence gives me a lot of space to be available for individuals which i really like. Dharma centered around creating the space and ease with which to slign and allow the slogan of today to become true for you.
Opening
We explored the Marma Points of the arms.
Easy Sukhasana Side Bending
Side Bending "For Real"
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs
Vajrasana
Shoulder Rotation
Chest Press Actions
Hitchhiking Dolphin
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Crescent Moon Both Sides
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with Grounding Attention
LAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence on Other Side from Dog
Locust Vinaysa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Deep Low Hip Opener
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust Vinaysa
Childs Pose Rest
Transition to Wall
Play with hitchhiking Dolphin, half headstand, half handstand and own varieties for about 8 minutes.
Rest.
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Sit
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa Yoga, Monday @ 8:30am
13 Peeps
Similar focus on the shoulder actions useful for headstand, forearm balance and handstand. More play time. Dharma talk on the transformation process of the Caterpillar to the butterfly.
Opening
Sukhasana
Forwards Folding and Side Bending
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
Neck stretching
Roll onto all fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Vajrasana
1950s chest press
Wrapping Action with Block
Plank
Dog
Crescent Moon on Both Sides
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with attention to Grounding
LAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Lunge
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Deep Low Hip Opener
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence on Other Side from Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Headstand Prep
Main Focus
play at Wall
with Headstand, forearm balance or half handstand
or play without wall
about 6 minutes play time
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Similar focus on the shoulder actions useful for headstand, forearm balance and handstand. More play time. Dharma talk on the transformation process of the Caterpillar to the butterfly.
Opening
Sukhasana
Forwards Folding and Side Bending
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
Neck stretching
Roll onto all fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Vajrasana
1950s chest press
Wrapping Action with Block
Plank
Dog
Crescent Moon on Both Sides
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with attention to Grounding
LAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Lunge
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Deep Low Hip Opener
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence on Other Side from Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Headstand Prep
Main Focus
play at Wall
with Headstand, forearm balance or half handstand
or play without wall
about 6 minutes play time
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Labels:
alignment,
details,
inversion prep,
neck,
shoulders
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Soft Vinyasa Yoga Saturday 9am
36 Peeps
Class was free for Peace Day.
Too crowded, maybe. But fun.
Opening
Supine
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Hip Understanding
Hip Rotation Awareness
Roll up to Sitting
Sukhasana
Easy Wimpy Side Bending
Side Bending "for Real"
Transition All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Vajrasana with Shoulder Rotation awareness
Chest Press Understanding
Rotation Understanding san and con block (trading between each other)
Plank to Dog
Crescent Moon on both Sides
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Traingle
Side Triangle
Side Anlge Pose
Down Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Low Hip Opener
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side from Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Transition to Backs
Bridge Pose x 3
Knees to chest
Eagle Twist
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Class was free for Peace Day.
Too crowded, maybe. But fun.
Opening
Supine
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Hip Understanding
Hip Rotation Awareness
Roll up to Sitting
Sukhasana
Easy Wimpy Side Bending
Side Bending "for Real"
Transition All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Vajrasana with Shoulder Rotation awareness
Chest Press Understanding
Rotation Understanding san and con block (trading between each other)
Plank to Dog
Crescent Moon on both Sides
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Traingle
Side Triangle
Side Anlge Pose
Down Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Low Hip Opener
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side from Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Transition to Backs
Bridge Pose x 3
Knees to chest
Eagle Twist
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
13 Peeps
I did not blog this out on Saturday, so below is from memory.
We continued on this slow arc of the shoulders. Developing Awareness and Understanding of the Anatomy and movements useful for moving towards headstand.
Impressing the Heart with Shoulder Work
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Hip Understanding
Hip Rotation Play
Transition to Kneeling
Shoulder Rotation Play
Chest Press Understanding
Shoulder Wrap with Brick
Dolphin Play
Wrist Stretching
Plank to Down Dog Play
(looking at use of Bricks to help wrists)
Childs Pose
Repeat Down Dog Sequence moving towards Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Salutations
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
(think there might be something else here)
Transition to Wall
Half Headstand @ Wall
Transition onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
I did not blog this out on Saturday, so below is from memory.
We continued on this slow arc of the shoulders. Developing Awareness and Understanding of the Anatomy and movements useful for moving towards headstand.
Impressing the Heart with Shoulder Work
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Hip Understanding
Hip Rotation Play
Transition to Kneeling
Shoulder Rotation Play
Chest Press Understanding
Shoulder Wrap with Brick
Dolphin Play
Wrist Stretching
Plank to Down Dog Play
(looking at use of Bricks to help wrists)
Childs Pose
Repeat Down Dog Sequence moving towards Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Salutations
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
(think there might be something else here)
Transition to Wall
Half Headstand @ Wall
Transition onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Sunday 10:00am
16 Peeps
2 New Peeps
We continued on this slow arc of the shoulders. Developing Awareness and Understanding of the Anatomy and movements useful for moving towards headstand.
Impressing the Heart with Shoulder Work
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Hip Understanding
Hip Rotation Play
Sukhasana
Easy Side Bending
Side Bending "for real"
Transition to Kneeling
Shoulder Rotation Play
Chest Press Understanding
Shoulder Wrap with Brick
Dolphin Play
Wrist Stretching
Plank to Down Dog Play
(looking at use of Bricks)
Childs Pose
Repeat Down Dog Sequence moving towards Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Salutations
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
Standing Locust @ Wall x 2
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Half Headstand @ Wall
Transition onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
2 New Peeps
We continued on this slow arc of the shoulders. Developing Awareness and Understanding of the Anatomy and movements useful for moving towards headstand.
Impressing the Heart with Shoulder Work
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Hip Understanding
Hip Rotation Play
Sukhasana
Easy Side Bending
Side Bending "for real"
Transition to Kneeling
Shoulder Rotation Play
Chest Press Understanding
Shoulder Wrap with Brick
Dolphin Play
Wrist Stretching
Plank to Down Dog Play
(looking at use of Bricks)
Childs Pose
Repeat Down Dog Sequence moving towards Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Salutations
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
Standing Locust @ Wall x 2
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Half Headstand @ Wall
Transition onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Sweet Vinaysa, Wednesday @ 8:30
13 peeps
Similar sequence as lately. Shoulder understanding towards headstand, forearm balance and handstand play. Talking points on cultivating the feeling of ease and becoming your own drug store.
Opening
Sukhasana Forward Fold and Chest Press (Both Sides)
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
And discussion about the Levator Scapulae
Shoulder Wrap Understanding with a Brick
Plank And Down Dog Geek Out
Crescent Moon on Both Sides
Plank
Locust
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with Emphasis on GROUNDING
LAM
Standing Sequence
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Squirt
Prasarita Padotanasana
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
ROll up to Standing
Tadasana with Grounding
HAM
Repeat Standing Sequence with Side Splits after Squirt
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Transition for Half Forearm Balance with Brick
Headstand Play
Handstand Play with an emphasis on finding the Arch and Ease
Childs Pose
Bridge Pose
Hamstring Stretching with Strap @ Wall
Savasana
Similar sequence as lately. Shoulder understanding towards headstand, forearm balance and handstand play. Talking points on cultivating the feeling of ease and becoming your own drug store.
Opening
Sukhasana Forward Fold and Chest Press (Both Sides)
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
And discussion about the Levator Scapulae
Shoulder Wrap Understanding with a Brick
Plank And Down Dog Geek Out
Crescent Moon on Both Sides
Plank
Locust
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with Emphasis on GROUNDING
LAM
Standing Sequence
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Squirt
Prasarita Padotanasana
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
ROll up to Standing
Tadasana with Grounding
HAM
Repeat Standing Sequence with Side Splits after Squirt
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Transition for Half Forearm Balance with Brick
Headstand Play
Handstand Play with an emphasis on finding the Arch and Ease
Childs Pose
Bridge Pose
Hamstring Stretching with Strap @ Wall
Savasana
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Stiff White Guys, Sunday 10am
12 Peeps
4 New Drop Ins
Attention to the rotation of the hips and shoulders leading up to half headstand at the wall.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Sequence
Rotation Understanding
Sukahsana with Easy Wimpy Side bending
Second Round of Side bending
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
Tadasana
Utthita Tadasana
Wall Work
Traction Action
Pec Openers (3 Spots on Each Side) at Wall
Traction Action
Right Angle Pose
Uttanasana
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Sun Salutations
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
Childs Pose
Shoulder Rotation Opening on a Brick Play
Plank to Dog to Belly to Locust to Childs (x2)
Headstand Prep
Half Headstand @ Wall Play
Hamstring Opening @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
4 New Drop Ins
Attention to the rotation of the hips and shoulders leading up to half headstand at the wall.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Sequence
Rotation Understanding
Sukahsana with Easy Wimpy Side bending
Second Round of Side bending
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
Tadasana
Utthita Tadasana
Wall Work
Traction Action
Pec Openers (3 Spots on Each Side) at Wall
Traction Action
Right Angle Pose
Uttanasana
Tadasana
Ujayyi Pranayama
1/4 Sun Salutations
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
Childs Pose
Shoulder Rotation Opening on a Brick Play
Plank to Dog to Belly to Locust to Childs (x2)
Headstand Prep
Half Headstand @ Wall Play
Hamstring Opening @ Wall with Strap
Savasana
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
12 Peeps
Opening
Supine
Impressing the Heart with Shoulder Play
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle
Sukhasana with Side Bending
Uttanasana
Roll Up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
Shoulder Blade Awareness Exercise
Transition to a Wall
Shoulder Blade Traction Action
Pec Stretching @ Wall (3 spots each side)
Shoulder Blade Traction Action to "Standing Cobra"
Transition Back to Front of Mat
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
Sphinx
Locust x 2
Roll onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap @ Wall
Savasana
Opening
Supine
Impressing the Heart with Shoulder Play
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle
Sukhasana with Side Bending
Uttanasana
Roll Up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
Shoulder Blade Awareness Exercise
Transition to a Wall
Shoulder Blade Traction Action
Pec Stretching @ Wall (3 spots each side)
Shoulder Blade Traction Action to "Standing Cobra"
Transition Back to Front of Mat
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes
Sphinx
Locust x 2
Roll onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap @ Wall
Savasana
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa, Wenesday 8:30am
18 peeps Total
1 New
Similar sequence on monday with attention to the rotation of the hips and shoulders in prep for lotus sirsasana.
Opening
Supine
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Play
Internal and External Rotation Understanding
Sukhasana with Side Bending
All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank Dog
Crescent Moon on Each Side
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Understanding
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Squirt
Prasarita Padotanasana A
Warrior 2 Dance to Warrior
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Childs Pose
Shoulder Play with Blocks
Headstand Play
(Lotus Demo)
5 Minutes on own
Bridge Pose
Bridge to Viparita Karani
Plow
Karni Pidasana
Roll out to Supine
Uttana Padasana
Eagle Twisting
Savasana
1 New
Similar sequence on monday with attention to the rotation of the hips and shoulders in prep for lotus sirsasana.
Opening
Supine
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Play
Internal and External Rotation Understanding
Sukhasana with Side Bending
All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank Dog
Crescent Moon on Each Side
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Understanding
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Squirt
Prasarita Padotanasana A
Warrior 2 Dance to Warrior
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Childs Pose
Shoulder Play with Blocks
Headstand Play
(Lotus Demo)
5 Minutes on own
Bridge Pose
Bridge to Viparita Karani
Plow
Karni Pidasana
Roll out to Supine
Uttana Padasana
Eagle Twisting
Savasana
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
18 Peeps
1 Drop In
Again, I split for LA right after class for a workshop with Doug Keller at the Hub, so these notes are from memory.
We focused on the movements of the hips and shoulders with Down Dog as our peak pose today.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Hip Rotation Understanding
Eye of the Needle Play
Roll up to Sitting
Baddha Konasana Tailbone and Hip Rotation Understanding
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Shrugs
The Lebowski
Shoulder Openers with Strap
Tadasana
Ujayyi Breath Awareness
1/4 Sun Salutations
2 Rounds of Lunge Salutes
Transition to Childs Pose
Plank to Dog Pose to Childs Pose
Plank to Dog to Belly
Sphinx Pose x 2
Roll onto Backs
Bridge Pose x 2
Knees to chest
Spinal Twisting
Savasana
1 Drop In
Again, I split for LA right after class for a workshop with Doug Keller at the Hub, so these notes are from memory.
We focused on the movements of the hips and shoulders with Down Dog as our peak pose today.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Hip Rotation Understanding
Eye of the Needle Play
Roll up to Sitting
Baddha Konasana Tailbone and Hip Rotation Understanding
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Shrugs
The Lebowski
Shoulder Openers with Strap
Tadasana
Ujayyi Breath Awareness
1/4 Sun Salutations
2 Rounds of Lunge Salutes
Transition to Childs Pose
Plank to Dog Pose to Childs Pose
Plank to Dog to Belly
Sphinx Pose x 2
Roll onto Backs
Bridge Pose x 2
Knees to chest
Spinal Twisting
Savasana
Soft Vinyasa Saturday 9am
28 Peeps
12 Drop Ins
I did not blog this out right away cuz I went to LA for a workshop with Doug Keller at the HUB right after SWG. So this is from memory, but prob. pretty close.
We focused on the rotation of the hips and the shoulders, making our way eventually to headstand. Talk on "God is in the details" and Sutra 1.1.
Opening
Supine
Windshield Wiper
Hip Rotation Awareness
Eye of the Needle Sideways Play
Roll up to Sitting
Baddha Konasana Tailbone and Hip Rotation Awareness
Sukhasana with Side Bending
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
1/4 Dog
Plank
Dog
2 Rounds of Lunges from Dog with Shoulder Opening
Uttanasana
Malasana with Hip Play
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana with Shoulder Awareness
Interlaced Finger Shoulder Stretch
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Squirt
Prasarita Padottanasana A
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinaysa
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana
Shoulder Stability Awareness
Headstand Prep Play
Headstand Play with Wall Work
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
2 Bridges with Viparita Karani/Plow/Karna Pidasana Option
Uttana Padasana
Eagle Spinal Twisting
Knees to Chest
Savasana
12 Drop Ins
I did not blog this out right away cuz I went to LA for a workshop with Doug Keller at the HUB right after SWG. So this is from memory, but prob. pretty close.
We focused on the rotation of the hips and the shoulders, making our way eventually to headstand. Talk on "God is in the details" and Sutra 1.1.
Opening
Supine
Windshield Wiper
Hip Rotation Awareness
Eye of the Needle Sideways Play
Roll up to Sitting
Baddha Konasana Tailbone and Hip Rotation Awareness
Sukhasana with Side Bending
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
1/4 Dog
Plank
Dog
2 Rounds of Lunges from Dog with Shoulder Opening
Uttanasana
Malasana with Hip Play
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana with Shoulder Awareness
Interlaced Finger Shoulder Stretch
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Standing Sequence
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Squirt
Prasarita Padottanasana A
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Locust Vinaysa
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana
Shoulder Stability Awareness
Headstand Prep Play
Headstand Play with Wall Work
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
2 Bridges with Viparita Karani/Plow/Karna Pidasana Option
Uttana Padasana
Eagle Spinal Twisting
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Labels:
headstand,
headstand prep,
hip rotation,
shoulders
Monday, August 31, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa, Monday 8:30
15 Peeps
1 Drop In
There was not really a dharma talk on my tongue this morning. I shared again About the Doug keller piece on Facebook and the importance of our work being collaborative.
We moved towards headstand by geeking out on the shoulders throughout the sequence.
Opening
Sukhasana
Easy Wimpy Side Bending
Easy Wimpy Twisting
Forward Folding
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
The Lebowski
Utthita Tadasana
Interlaced Finger Stretch Overhead
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes with Shoulder Opening in the Lunges
Standing Sequence
YAM
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Warrior 2 Dance
Crescent Moon with External Rotation
Hamstring Play
3 Legged Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs
Slow and Deliberate attention to the shoulders while on All Fours
(i was still wondering about going into handstand here, so prepped for it just in case)
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
YAM
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana
Shoulder Prep (cool technique that heather tiddens taught me many moons ago)
Headstand Prep Pose
Headstand with feet on Wall
Headstand Option
Childs Pose
Transition to Backs
Bridge x 2
Option to Play with Wheel or Move Towards Viparitta Karni
Supine abdominal hamstring Stretching
Eagle Twisting Sequence
knees to chest
Constructive Rest pose
Savasana
1 Drop In
There was not really a dharma talk on my tongue this morning. I shared again About the Doug keller piece on Facebook and the importance of our work being collaborative.
We moved towards headstand by geeking out on the shoulders throughout the sequence.
Opening
Sukhasana
Easy Wimpy Side Bending
Easy Wimpy Twisting
Forward Folding
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
The Lebowski
Utthita Tadasana
Interlaced Finger Stretch Overhead
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes with Shoulder Opening in the Lunges
Standing Sequence
YAM
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Horse with Eagle Arms
Warrior 2 Dance
Crescent Moon with External Rotation
Hamstring Play
3 Legged Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Childs
Slow and Deliberate attention to the shoulders while on All Fours
(i was still wondering about going into handstand here, so prepped for it just in case)
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
YAM
Repeat Standing Sequence Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana
Shoulder Prep (cool technique that heather tiddens taught me many moons ago)
Headstand Prep Pose
Headstand with feet on Wall
Headstand Option
Childs Pose
Transition to Backs
Bridge x 2
Option to Play with Wheel or Move Towards Viparitta Karni
Supine abdominal hamstring Stretching
Eagle Twisting Sequence
knees to chest
Constructive Rest pose
Savasana
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Sunday 10am
11 Peeps
Mostly Athletic Men in their 50s today.
I am still obsessed with the Shoulder Joint and getting understanding since reading Doug Keller's shoulder article. So we focused on that.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Side Liner Play
Roll up to Sitting
Sukhasana Foreword Fold with Hip Rotation Understanding
Side Bending
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
The Lebowski
Strap Work
Utthita Tadasana with Shoulder Understanding
Transition to Wall
Splat
Right Angle Pose
Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Uttanasna
Roll up to Standing
Demo of Right Angle Pose and Shoulders
Wall Dog x 2 with Childs Pose
turn to face middle of room
Dog Sequence
All Fours
Plank
Dog
Belly
Sphinx
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
(Repeat Dog Sequence)
Headstand Prep into Middle of Room
Headstand with 3 Blocks at Wall x 2
Rest Childs Pose
Bridge Pose x 2
Supine Hamstring Stretching using Strap and Wall
Savasana
Sit
Mostly Athletic Men in their 50s today.
I am still obsessed with the Shoulder Joint and getting understanding since reading Doug Keller's shoulder article. So we focused on that.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Eye of the Needle Side Liner Play
Roll up to Sitting
Sukhasana Foreword Fold with Hip Rotation Understanding
Side Bending
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Shoulder Rotation Awareness
The Lebowski
Strap Work
Utthita Tadasana with Shoulder Understanding
Transition to Wall
Splat
Right Angle Pose
Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Uttanasna
Roll up to Standing
Demo of Right Angle Pose and Shoulders
Wall Dog x 2 with Childs Pose
turn to face middle of room
Dog Sequence
All Fours
Plank
Dog
Belly
Sphinx
Rocket Cat
Childs Pose
(Repeat Dog Sequence)
Headstand Prep into Middle of Room
Headstand with 3 Blocks at Wall x 2
Rest Childs Pose
Bridge Pose x 2
Supine Hamstring Stretching using Strap and Wall
Savasana
Sit
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
11 Peeps
Quite a few old timers today, so that is fun.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Latest Eye of the Needle Opener
Hip Rotation Awareness
Sukhasana with Tailbone and Hip Understanding
Foreword Fold Both Sides
(this is hard for a lot of the guys. but if they don't taste it here, where else are the gonna?)
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Rotation of Shoulder Understanding with Attention to the Shoulderblades
The Lebowski Shoulder Opener
Interlaced Hand Side to Side opener Behind the Back
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Transition to Wall
Splat
Right Angle Pose
Wall Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Wall Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Demo of Shoulders in Right Angle and Down Dog
Wall Dog x 2 (with Childs Pose as Rest)
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs
Plank
Dog
Plank
Lower to Floor and Rest
Sphinx Pose x 2
Locust x 2
Roll over onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching Using the Wall as a Prop
Savasana
Quite a few old timers today, so that is fun.
Opening
Impressing the Heart
Windshield Wiper
Latest Eye of the Needle Opener
Hip Rotation Awareness
Sukhasana with Tailbone and Hip Understanding
Foreword Fold Both Sides
(this is hard for a lot of the guys. but if they don't taste it here, where else are the gonna?)
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Rotation of Shoulder Understanding with Attention to the Shoulderblades
The Lebowski Shoulder Opener
Interlaced Hand Side to Side opener Behind the Back
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Transition to Wall
Splat
Right Angle Pose
Wall Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Wall Lunge
Right Angle Pose
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Demo of Shoulders in Right Angle and Down Dog
Wall Dog x 2 (with Childs Pose as Rest)
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs
Plank
Dog
Plank
Lower to Floor and Rest
Sphinx Pose x 2
Locust x 2
Roll over onto Backs
Hamstring Stretching Using the Wall as a Prop
Savasana
Labels:
kyphosis,
low back,
shoulders,
thoracic spine,
upper body strength
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