Thursday, April 2, 2009

Restorative, Thursday at 5:15

opening: sit

reclining pose over the bolster
bring second bolster under the knees with a rolled blanket
breath awareness

side lying rest pose

baddha konasana forward fold with support

upavista konasana
pavritta janu sirsasana (revolved head to knee pose)
twist

elevated spinal twist with bolster under low back
both sides

remove bolster
arch and curl action
easy windshield wiper

all fours sequence
arch and curl action
pelvic tilt and spinal movement
childs
side stretch on both sides
childs

demo

supported bridge pose with a folded blanket under shoulders and 1-2 blocks under sacrum. there are many variations to explore.

favorite counter-pose: happy baby, legs up the wall, twist, knees into chest...

savasana

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