10 Peeps
Cold and cloudy monday morning in Southern California. Was surprised by what I started to teach, but liked where it went. Engineering to create a stable container for the flow. We did a Root Chakra to Ajna Chakra Pranayama Technique before turning upside down.
Opening
Sukhasana
Easy Side Bending
Easy Twisting
Forward Folding
Action Detail
Binded Toes
Binded Ankles
Brick Squeezing Thighs
Uttanasana
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with Bindings and Brick
Utthita Tadasana Variation
Shoulder Stretch with Forward Fold
Roll up to Standing
Remove Bindings
Tadasana
LAM
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes san Locusts to establish Leg Lines in Action
Tadasana
VAM
Standing Sequence 1
Sun to Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Dog
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence 1 Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
OM
Standing Sequence 2
Sun to Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle
Dog Pose
Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Standing Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust Vinyasa
Child's Pose
Vajrasana on 2 Blocks
Ajna Chakra Pranayama Technique
Transition to Bridge with 2 Blocks and a Blanket
Viparitta Karani
Supine Baddha Konasana with Heart Opener
Savasana
Sit
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Monday, October 12, 2009
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, August 5, 2009
Help Of Ojai Class
18 Peeps
Thank goodness Alana assists. Today we worked on internal alignment, using the breath to open, balance and prana awareness.
Supine over a Bolster
Supine on backs
Windshield Wiper with Holds
Rocking Eye of the Needle
Tailbone Awareness
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap
Supine Extended Mountain Pose
Slowly and in Stages Transition to Standing
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Uthhita Tadasana
Stepping up on a Brick to Establish Standing Leg
Balance at Wall
Balance away from Wall
Tadasana
Prana Palm Ping Pong
Transition to Earth
Bridge Pose x 3
Cosmic Rest Pose
Savasana
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
11 Peeps
(Luna observed for Teacher Training)
This was a perfect class. All the right anti-aging techniques. Attention to the kyphotic curve of the spine, upper body strength, lunges, balance and easy inversions. The sequencing has been leading her for a while, but it came together just right today.
Impressing the Heart. (Supine over 2 Bricks)
Windshield Wiper.
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap.
Supine Extended Mountain Pose (Supta Utthita Tadasana)
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Easy Low Lunge
Dog
Easy Low Lunge
Dog
Crescent Moon
Dog
Crescent Moon
Dog
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Crescent Moon
Dog
Crescent Moon
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Uthhita Tadasana
Establishment of Standing Leg on Brick
Easy Balance at Wall
Easy Balance in Middle of Room x 2
Uttanasna
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper
Easy Bridge Pose x 2
Viparitta Karni with 2 bricks and Blanket
Supported Supine Baddha Konasana
Savasana
Labels:
anti-aging,
balance,
easy,
internal alignment,
spine,
upper body strength
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
8 peeps
2 Drop ins
Impressing the Heart.
Lengthening the Spine.
Hamstring Stretches with Strap
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
2 Rounds Lunges from Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Uttanasana
Balance on a Block to establish Standing Leg
Balance Variation Against Wall
Balance Variation in the Middle of the Room x 2
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Abdominal Sequence x 3
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
2 Drop ins
Impressing the Heart.
Lengthening the Spine.
Hamstring Stretches with Strap
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
2 Rounds Lunges from Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Uttanasana
Balance on a Block to establish Standing Leg
Balance Variation Against Wall
Balance Variation in the Middle of the Room x 2
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Abdominal Sequence x 3
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Sunday 10:00am
22 Peeps or so
3 Drop Ins
Sweet fun group. Hot day. Similar sequence as lately. Attention to the spine, development of stability and focus for balance. Someone made an announcement about Hamlet so "To be or not to be" became the theme.
Impressing the Heart. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online yoga video.
Hamstring Opening with Strap.
Supine Utthita Tadasana with Leg Lifting
Easy Cross Legged Foreword Folding and Side Bending
Transition All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs
Plank
Dog
Lunge
Dog
Lunge
Dog
Plank
Childs
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Stepping up on a Block to Establish Standing Leg Cues
Balance @ Wall
Balance away from Wall x 2
Uttanasna
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper.
Bridge Pose
Viparitta Karni
Easy Plow
Fish Pose
Easy Spinal Twist
3 Drop Ins
Sweet fun group. Hot day. Similar sequence as lately. Attention to the spine, development of stability and focus for balance. Someone made an announcement about Hamlet so "To be or not to be" became the theme.
Impressing the Heart. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online yoga video.
Hamstring Opening with Strap.
Supine Utthita Tadasana with Leg Lifting
Easy Cross Legged Foreword Folding and Side Bending
Transition All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs
Plank
Dog
Lunge
Dog
Lunge
Dog
Plank
Childs
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Stepping up on a Block to Establish Standing Leg Cues
Balance @ Wall
Balance away from Wall x 2
Uttanasna
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper.
Bridge Pose
Viparitta Karni
Easy Plow
Fish Pose
Easy Spinal Twist
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Sunday 10am
21 Peeps
2 Drop Ins
Similar as yesterday. Attention to detail to create a solid foundation for balance then playing with letting something go.
Opening
Making an impression in the Heart. See online Yoga Video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online Yoga Video.
Hamstring Stretches
Supine Leg Lifting
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Dog Lunge Series
Plank
Dog
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Wide Leg Stance Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Sequence
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Crescent Moon
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Repeat Warrior 2 Sequence Other Side
Uttanasana against Wall
Balance Play against Wall
Balance Play in middle of Room
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Eye of the Needle Both Sides
Bridge x 2
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
2 Drop Ins
Similar as yesterday. Attention to detail to create a solid foundation for balance then playing with letting something go.
Opening
Making an impression in the Heart. See online Yoga Video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online Yoga Video.
Hamstring Stretches
Supine Leg Lifting
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Dog Lunge Series
Plank
Dog
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Wide Leg Stance Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Sequence
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Crescent Moon
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Repeat Warrior 2 Sequence Other Side
Uttanasana against Wall
Balance Play against Wall
Balance Play in middle of Room
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Eye of the Needle Both Sides
Bridge x 2
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga Saturday @ 10:45am
10 Peeps
2 Drop Ins
Geeky and technical cuing in the spine and legs to help insure steady balance postures. Worked great. Sarah, who is enrolled in the Teacher Training, observed. This always changes the tone of the class a little.
Impressing the Heart. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online Yoga Video.
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap and playing with Cuing from the Spine Lengthening.
Play with supine extended Leg Lifts. (This is the same shape we approach Standing in 2 different planes)
Transition to All Fours.
Easy Side Plank Pose on Both Sides.
Childs Pose.
Plank
Dog
Childs
Plank
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon other Side
Dog
Childs
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Transition to Wall
Balance Sequence 1
Uttanasana against Wall
Splat to Right Angle pose with Leg Lift
Uttanasana
Repeat Balance Sequence 1
Balance Sequence 2
Against Wall, Facing Center Of Room
One Leg Lifting, arms extending
Uttanasana
Repeat Balance Sequence 2 Other Side
Balance Assistance
Stepping up on and off of a Block to understand Standing Leg Cues
Balance Sequence 3
Balance Pose into Middle of Room
Simple Leg Lift with Arms Lifting and Strong Focal Point.
Both Sides.
High Success.
Uttanasana
Squat
Transition to Earth
Thigh Stretching with Windshield Wiper
Hip Opening with Eye of the Needle
Knees to Chest
Savasana
2 Drop Ins
Geeky and technical cuing in the spine and legs to help insure steady balance postures. Worked great. Sarah, who is enrolled in the Teacher Training, observed. This always changes the tone of the class a little.
Impressing the Heart. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online Yoga Video.
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap and playing with Cuing from the Spine Lengthening.
Play with supine extended Leg Lifts. (This is the same shape we approach Standing in 2 different planes)
Transition to All Fours.
Easy Side Plank Pose on Both Sides.
Childs Pose.
Plank
Dog
Childs
Plank
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon other Side
Dog
Childs
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Transition to Wall
Balance Sequence 1
Uttanasana against Wall
Splat to Right Angle pose with Leg Lift
Uttanasana
Repeat Balance Sequence 1
Balance Sequence 2
Against Wall, Facing Center Of Room
One Leg Lifting, arms extending
Uttanasana
Repeat Balance Sequence 2 Other Side
Balance Assistance
Stepping up on and off of a Block to understand Standing Leg Cues
Balance Sequence 3
Balance Pose into Middle of Room
Simple Leg Lift with Arms Lifting and Strong Focal Point.
Both Sides.
High Success.
Uttanasana
Squat
Transition to Earth
Thigh Stretching with Windshield Wiper
Hip Opening with Eye of the Needle
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Sunday 10am
21 Peeps
Again, mostly women came today. Focus on lengthening and balancing. Talk on Sutra 1.2 and 1.12. I had many insights today in class. Feel very lucky to be a yoga teacher.
Heart Opener on Bricks or Bolster and Blanket. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine Sequence. See online yoga video.
Hamstring Stretching with a Strap
Supine Extended Hand to Toe Pose Variation
Transition to All Fours
2 Rounds of Easy Plank Pose with Childs Pose After
Plank
Dog
Childs
2 Rounds Crescent Moon from Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Shoulder Stretch
Uddiyana Bandha Play
Heart to Hand Prana Play
Tadasana
(I was not totally sure where we were going, then I heard the clock tower and that guided me towards balance)
Against the Wall
Utthita Tadasana with Leg Lift
Both Sides with Uttanasana at Wall
Balance Play in Middle of Room
Leg Lifted in Front Both Sides with Uttanasana in between
Warrior 3 Variation Both Sides
Uttanasana
Squat
Transition to Earth
Eye of the Needle
Bridge Pose x 2
Knees to Chest
Happy Baby
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Stiff White Guys Yoga, Sunday 10am
17 Peeps
1 Drop In
Only one man again today. This class needs its name changed. Today was fun cuz the feminine crowd allowed for more on the edge dialogue. Theme was relaxed enthusiasm. Finding the engineering structure to relax. Daring to stop feeling badly about ourselves and relax. You know, for summer.
Opening
Impressing the Heart. See the Online Video.
Lengthening the Spine. See the Online Video.
Sukhasana
Forward Fold
Side Bend
(Switch Legs and Repeat Other Side)
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs
Dog Pattern 1
Plank
Dog
Childs
Dog Pattern 2
Plank
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Uthitta Tadasana
Interlaced Finger Shoulder Opener Forward Fold
Standing Pattern 1
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Standing Pattern 2
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
(Repeat Other Side)
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Standing Pattern 3
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge
Uttanasna
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Standing Pattern 3 Other Side
Little Tree Both Sides
Uttanasnaa
Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth Supine
Windshield Wiper
Bridge x 2
Eye of the Needle
Spinal Twist Both Sides
Knees to Chest
Savasana
1 Drop In
Only one man again today. This class needs its name changed. Today was fun cuz the feminine crowd allowed for more on the edge dialogue. Theme was relaxed enthusiasm. Finding the engineering structure to relax. Daring to stop feeling badly about ourselves and relax. You know, for summer.
Opening
Impressing the Heart. See the Online Video.
Lengthening the Spine. See the Online Video.
Sukhasana
Forward Fold
Side Bend
(Switch Legs and Repeat Other Side)
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs
Dog Pattern 1
Plank
Dog
Childs
Dog Pattern 2
Plank
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge to Crescent Moon
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Uthitta Tadasana
Interlaced Finger Shoulder Opener Forward Fold
Standing Pattern 1
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Standing Pattern 2
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
(Repeat Other Side)
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Standing Pattern 3
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge
Uttanasna
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Standing Pattern 3 Other Side
Little Tree Both Sides
Uttanasnaa
Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth Supine
Windshield Wiper
Bridge x 2
Eye of the Needle
Spinal Twist Both Sides
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Stiff White Guy Yoga, Saturday 10:45am
10 Peeps
2 Drop Ins
Focus: Lengthening the Spine and Hip Opening towards Tree Pose
Opening
Heart Opening on 2 Bricks with Shoulder Openers. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online yoga Video.
Transition to All Fours
Cat/Cow
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Childs
Plank
Dog
Low Lunge
Dog
Low Lunge other Side
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Eagle Arm Wrap
(Repeat)
Warrior 2 Sequence 1
Warrior 2 Dance Both Sides
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Sequence 2
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Lunge
Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Repeat W2 Sequence Other Side
Little Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose Stage 1
Bridge Pose Stage 2 Two Times
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
2 Drop Ins
Focus: Lengthening the Spine and Hip Opening towards Tree Pose
Opening
Heart Opening on 2 Bricks with Shoulder Openers. See online yoga video.
Lengthening the Spine. See online yoga Video.
Transition to All Fours
Cat/Cow
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Childs
Plank
Dog
Low Lunge
Dog
Low Lunge other Side
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Utthita Tadasana
Eagle Arm Wrap
(Repeat)
Warrior 2 Sequence 1
Warrior 2 Dance Both Sides
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Sequence 2
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Lunge
Crescent Moon
Dog
Lunge
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Repeat W2 Sequence Other Side
Little Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose Stage 1
Bridge Pose Stage 2 Two Times
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Soft Vinaysa, Saturday, 9am
10 Peeps
Opening
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks . See Online Yoga Video.
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Online Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Online Video.
Supine Utthita Tadasana with attention the simultaneous extension of the heart and lengthening of the tailbone.
1 Drop In
I woke up at 3am with a strong insight into the "Self Improvement Mechanism" that has me by the throat. So that guided the talking points and resulted in a talk about how the techniques of yoga successfully reduce the patternings of consciousness, the vrittis.
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks . See Online Yoga Video.
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Online Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Online Video.
Supine Utthita Tadasana with attention the simultaneous extension of the heart and lengthening of the tailbone.
Knees to Chest
Rock up to Sitting
Sukhasana Sitting with Spinal Awareness
Foreword Fold and Side Bending
(Switch Legs and Repeat Other Side)
Roll over Legs onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank Pose
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Twisting Lunge
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Rounded Plank
Dog
Cobra Locust Vinyasa
Rocket Cat
Plank
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Warrior 2 Dance
Warrior 2
Deep Low Hip Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Cobra Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Rolling Updog Vinaysa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 3
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Trikonasana
Open Trikonasana
Wrapped Trikonasana
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Pigeon
Revolving Head to Knee Pose
3 Legged Dog
Revolved Dog
Dog
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 3
Rolling Updog Vinaysa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana Sit
Bridge with 2 Blocks and A Blanket
Supported Viparitta Karni
Resting Supported Baddha Konasana
Savasana
Sit
Monday, June 8, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa, Monday 8:30
15 Peeps
3 Drop Ins
Totally geeky and detailed practice towards Urdhva Dhanurasana, Upward Bow, often referred to as Wheel. Particular emphasis on the shoulder alignment as one presses up.
Opening
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks with Arm extension opening and Understanding.
See Yoga Video of heart opener. (Does not have arm movement).
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
Supine Utthita Tadasana with attention the simultaneous extension of the heart and lengthening of the tailbone.
Knees to Chest and Roll up to Sitting
Sukahsana Forward Folds
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Lunge Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Inside Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Repeat Lunge Sequence 1 Other Side
Plank
Locust 1 to Locust 2 Vinaysa
Windshield Wiper
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Step Forward Uttanasana
1/2 Chair to Utkatasana
Tadasana
Hallelujah Arms to Standing Sirsasana 2 to Pressing up Arms Straight
(same action as pressing up in Upward Bow)
Interlaced Fingers behind back Shoulder Opener
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Lunge Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2 Dance
Lunge
Crescent Moon (with Slow Arm Extension)
Dog
Locust 1 to Locust 2 Vinyasa
Repeat Lunge Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust 3 Vinyasa
Step Forward Uttanasana
Utkatasana
Tadasana
Heart Hand Prana Awareness
(Standing Vashitasana)
Tadasana
YAM
Lunge Sequence 3
Sun to Crescent Moon
Hamstring Stretch
Lunge
Dog
Bow Pose Vinyasa
Repeat Lunge Sequence 3
Bow Pose Vinaysa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana Sit
OM
OM
Transition to Earth
Urdhva Dhnaurasana in 3 Stages
Stage 1 and Rest
Stage 1 to Stage 2 and Rest
Stage 1 to Stage 3 and Rest
(Repeat Stage 3 if desired)
Hamstring Abdominal Sequence
Savasana
3 Drop Ins
Totally geeky and detailed practice towards Urdhva Dhanurasana, Upward Bow, often referred to as Wheel. Particular emphasis on the shoulder alignment as one presses up.
Opening
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks with Arm extension opening and Understanding.
See Yoga Video of heart opener. (Does not have arm movement).
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
Supine Utthita Tadasana with attention the simultaneous extension of the heart and lengthening of the tailbone.
Knees to Chest and Roll up to Sitting
Sukahsana Forward Folds
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Lunge Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Inside Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Repeat Lunge Sequence 1 Other Side
Plank
Locust 1 to Locust 2 Vinaysa
Windshield Wiper
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Step Forward Uttanasana
1/2 Chair to Utkatasana
Tadasana
Hallelujah Arms to Standing Sirsasana 2 to Pressing up Arms Straight
(same action as pressing up in Upward Bow)
Interlaced Fingers behind back Shoulder Opener
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Lunge Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2 Dance
Lunge
Crescent Moon (with Slow Arm Extension)
Dog
Locust 1 to Locust 2 Vinyasa
Repeat Lunge Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust 3 Vinyasa
Step Forward Uttanasana
Utkatasana
Tadasana
Heart Hand Prana Awareness
(Standing Vashitasana)
Tadasana
YAM
Lunge Sequence 3
Sun to Crescent Moon
Hamstring Stretch
Lunge
Dog
Bow Pose Vinyasa
Repeat Lunge Sequence 3
Bow Pose Vinaysa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana Sit
OM
OM
Transition to Earth
Urdhva Dhnaurasana in 3 Stages
Stage 1 and Rest
Stage 1 to Stage 2 and Rest
Stage 1 to Stage 3 and Rest
(Repeat Stage 3 if desired)
Hamstring Abdominal Sequence
Savasana
Labels:
backbending,
shoulders,
spine,
urdhva dhanurasana
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Soft Vinyasa Saturday 9am
17 peeps
4 Drop Ins
Similar theme of the finding stability and relaxing the spine. No real peak which can be weird.
Opening
Sukhasana
Foreword Fold and Side Bend
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank both Sides
Child's Pose
Plank
Dog
Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Lunge
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Sphinx Vinaysa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Twisting Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Rolling Cobra Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Rolling Cobra Locust Vinyasa
Side Plank Both Sides
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Malasana
Mouse Pose
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 3
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Deep Hip Opener
Pigeon
3 Legged Dog
Revolved Dog
Dog
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 3 Other Side
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose x 2
Knees to Chest
Lying Spinal Twist
Savasana
Sit
4 Drop Ins
Similar theme of the finding stability and relaxing the spine. No real peak which can be weird.
Opening
Sukhasana
Foreword Fold and Side Bend
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank both Sides
Child's Pose
Plank
Dog
Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Lunge
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Sphinx Vinaysa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Blueprint
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Twisting Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Dog
Rolling Cobra Locust Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Rolling Cobra Locust Vinyasa
Side Plank Both Sides
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Malasana
Mouse Pose
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 3
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle blueprint
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle Pose
Deep Hip Opener
Pigeon
3 Legged Dog
Revolved Dog
Dog
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 3 Other Side
Rolling Updog Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Transition onto Backs
Windshield Wiper
Bridge Pose x 2
Knees to Chest
Lying Spinal Twist
Savasana
Sit
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Just Sit There, Wednesday 7pm
3 Peeps
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks. See Yoga Video.
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
Windshield Wiper
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
Tonight we held the first 'Just Sit There'. Uschi, Lisa and Katherine came. We cued regions of the spine, opened the hips a little and then just sat there. Awesome.
I am interested in learning how to hold the space for sitting as well as cultivating a group that likes to sit together. At the end we shared which I seemed like fun and confirmed the newness of it.
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
Windshield Wiper
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
Easy Sukhasana with Pelvis Awareness, Spinal Cues and a Foreword Fold
(Switch Legs and Repeat)
We settled in and sat for 25 minutes.
Savasana
Sharing.
Sweet Vinyasa 8:30am Wednesday
12 Peeps
Emphasis on a fluffy relaxed Spine. The play of opposites. Finding the structure and stability to then relax. Talk on the difficulty of letting go of the ego when you have haven't even created one worth letting go of.
Sukhasana
Foreword Fold and Side Bend (Both Sides)
Transition to All Fours
Easy Side Plank
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Lunge
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Sphinx Vinyasa
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 2
Lunge
Hammock
Warrior 2
Twisting Lunge
Dog
Locust 1 Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust 1 Vinaysa
Side Plank Both Sides
Dog
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 3
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Set Up
Triangle
Side Triangle
Reverse Warrior
Side Angle
Deep Hip Lunge
Pigeon
3 Legged Dog
Locust 2 Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 3 Other Side
Bow Pose Vinyasa x 2
Childs Pose
Vajrasana with Ajna Chakra Meditation
Half Lord of the Fishes
Cow Face Pose
(Switch Legs and Repeat Other Side)
Foreword Fold of Choice
Savasana
Sit
Monday, June 1, 2009
Sweet Vinyasa 8:30am Monday
16 Peeps
2 Drop Ins
Same emphasis on allowing the spine to relax. Played with the contradictions within yoga. Effort and Ease. Diligent Practice and Surrender. Aligning the spine and allowing it to Open. Moved towards Headstand, but very few takers.
Opening
Sukhasana with Foreword Fold and Side Bending (Both Sides)
Transition onto All Fours
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Sequence 1
Lunge
Hammock
Lunge
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Sphinx Vinyasa
Step Foreword Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Prep
Triangle
Side Triangle
Side Angle Pose
Lunge
Dog
Locust 2 Vinaysa
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust 2 Vinyasa
Step Forward Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 3
Sun to Lunge
Side Angle Prep
Triangle
Open Triangle
Wrapped Triangle
Wrapped Side Angle
(Optional Bound)
Deep Low Lunge
Pigeon
3 Legged Dog
Revolved Dog
Dog
Locust 3 Vinyasa
Repeat Sequence 3 Other Side
Locust 3 Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana with Shoulder Prep
Headstand Prep
Headstand with playing with relaxing the core of the spine.
I allowed this time to be open so I could work with individuals.
Childs Pose
Vajrasana with Ajna Chakra Prana Awareness
Bridge Pose x 2
Spinal Twist
Knees to Chest
Savasana
Sunday, May 31, 2009
SWG Sunday 10:00am
12 Peeps
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks. See Yoga Video.
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
1 Drop In
Practice focused on staying present with the spine throughout the postures. Mixed Down Dog into the practice today. Ajna Chakra meditation focused on drawing prana up the spine and allowing into to wash back down again.
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
Eye of the Needle with Pelvis awareness to Hamstring Stretch with Strap
Both Sides
Rock up to Sitting and Transition to All Fours.
Dog Sequence 1
Plank
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
Dog Sequence 2
Plank
Dog
Lunge
Dog
Lunge
Dog
Plank
Childs Pose
Show use of Blocks to create more Room to Step From Dog to Lunge
(Almost everyone opted for this)
Repeat Dog Sequence 2 with Blocks if Useful.
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana with emphasis on finding the necessary stability and releasing the grip around the spine
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Sequence
(With emphasis on being in the water of the spine)
Warrior 2 Dance to Warrior 2
Lunge
Dog
Crescent Moon
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Repeat Warrior 2 Sequence Other Side
Repeat Warrior 2 Sequence Both Sides
Childs Pose
Vajrasana Ajna Meditation sitting on 2 blocks
Supported Bridge Pose to Viparitta Karni
Windshield Wiper
Savasana
Saturday, May 30, 2009
SWG Saturday 10:45am
8 Peeps
Heart Opener on 2 Bricks. See Yoga Video.
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
1 Drop in
Emphasis on the pelvis and spine. Understanding how to relax the grip in the core. Opening of hips to Tree. Mild Inversion with Supported Bridge.
Windshield Wiper
Pelvis Rocking. See Yoga Video.
The Shimmy. See Yoga Video.
Eye of the Needle with Pelvis awareness
Roll up to Sitting
Sukahsana with Foreward Fold and Side Bend (Both Sides)
Uttanasnaa
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
Wide Legged Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Dance to Both Sides
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Tadasana
Warrior 2 Dance to Both Sides with Hold
Wide Leg Forward Fold
Malasana
Uttanasna
Roll up
Tadasana
Little Tree Both Sides
Tree Both Sides
Uttanasana
Malasana
Transition to Earth
Bridge Pose
Bridge Pose with Bricks to Supported Viparitta Karni
Rest in Opening BK
Savasana
Soft Vinyasa Saturday 9am
14 Peeps
Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Bound Tadasana with Shoulder Opening and Utkatasana.
Similar to this Yoga Video.
5 Drop Ins
The play of stability and ease. Using the strap and block to create some memory and then focusing on relaxing the spine in a variety of postures. Moved towards headstand with an emphasis on relaxing the grip.
Sukhasana Pelvis Awareness
Foreward Fold and Side Bend
(Repeat Other Side)
Widening the Base. See the Yoga Video.
Simultaneous Opposites. See the Yoga Video.Malasana
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Similar to this Yoga Video.
Tadasana san Equipment with an emphasis on finding the stability to relax the spine.
LAM
Sequence 1
Sun to Lunge
Hammock
Lunge
Dog
Repeat Sequence 1 Other Side
Sphinx Vinyasa
Easy Side Plank Both Sides
Childs Pose
Plank
Dog
Step Forward Uttanasana
Utkatasana
Tadasana
LAM
Sequence 2
Sun to Lunge
Warrior 1 Geek Out
Twisting Lunge
3 Legged Dog
Locust 2 Vinaysa
Repeat Sequence 2 Other Side
Locust 2 Vinyasa
Side Plank Both Sides
Locust 3 Vinyasa
Childs Pose
Vajrasana with Shoulder Awareness
Shoulder Opening with Brick
Headstand Play
Childs Pose
Vjarasana
OM
Bridge Pose with Bricks
Easy Spinal Twist
Savasana
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