Restorative Yoga, Thursday 5:15

me and craig showed up this evening for class.
we both did our own restorative practice.

here's what i did:

bound supta baddha konasana with strap, bolster, and blankets.

transition: side lying rest pose.

uppavista konasana (wide leg forward fold) with support.

pavritta janu sirsasana with head supported on bolster. (both sides)

yin style baddha konasana

transition: malasana, utanasana

supta virasana:

i hardly ever teach this pose. as kira would joke, "it's not a crowd pleaser". i was first introduced to this pose during my iyengar days of practicing. out of curiosity, i propped myself in the exact same way that i was taught years ago, and it was totally uncomfortable and awkward. tonight i realized how much my body has changed since then.

supta virasana with two bolsters, a block, blanket, and strap around my thighs worked for me then, but tonight i felt way "over-propped". slowly i began to shed layers of props until i found comfort and ease with the support of only one bolster- placed lengthwise under my spine. i imagine the next time i venture into this shape, the support will shift and change again.

transition: cat/dog tilt, dog, childs.

supported spinal (forward) twist. (both sides)

elevated legs up the wall with bolster under hips.

long sit.

our practice ended at 7:30pm...2 hours later!