Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Restorative Yoga, Tueday at 5:15

breath awareness and centering

blanket folding "meditation"

supta baddha konasana over the bolster with blankets for support

side lying rest pose

all fours
pelvic tilt and spinal movement
childs
side stretch
half dog
childs

supported forward fold: option of uppavista konasana or baddha konasana

lounging buddha over the bolster
shoulder awareness and exploration
emphasis on breathing into the ribs and lengthening the side body

repeat pattern on the second side

elevated twist on bolster (both sides)

transition: a couple rounds of "freestyle" bridge pose, lifting the hips off of the bolster and back down. elevated baddha konasana with soles of the feet on the bolster and knees wide.

legs up the wall with pelvis elevated on the bolster. option of strap around thighs and a rolled blanket under the neck for support.

savasana

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