Restorative Yoga, Thursday 5:15

all women showed up this evening. the mood was quiet and introspective. i could sense the influence of the waxing moon pulling us under her bosom. we opened the practice with a seated meditation that was long and deep that set the tone for the class.

opening:
seated meditation
breath awareness
centering

transition:
pelvic/tailbone movement
forward fold
side stretch
(repeat pattern on the other side)

heart opener: reclining supine over the bolster with support under the head and knees.

forward fold:
option of supported baddha konasana or uppavista konasana.

supported bridge pose with strap around the thighs.

transition:
all fours
cat/dog tilt and spinal movement

childs pose with a bolster

savasana: with the option of legs up the wall or resting supine with support.