Welcome!
Before we get started, I want to just say, you are amazing! This is such a gift that you are giving to yourselves and I honor that completely. The regular practice of asana can be an incredibly challenging commitment to make, but I assure you, it is something that will serve you more than I could ever adequately put into words.
One of the translations for the Sanskrit word for practice, Abhyasa, is "Steady practice with devotion, over a long period of time". It is my intention that we each bring the fullest expression of our hearts to the next 40 days of practice, and beyond. So much awaits to be revealed. And, it is also my intention that we have fun. Oodles of boundless, childlike, fun.
Many of you that have expressed interest in participating are either new to yoga or have very little experience. You are all welcome. And I think that each sequence should be great for most people. I may at times put up a sequence that is geared more toward intermediate students, and on those days simply pick a previous days practice to do on that day. For everyone, but especially the beginners, I encourage you to make it to some of your local yoga classes during this event. There are so many talented teachers out there and there is really nothing like the gift of having someone watch you practice and tell you what they see. In Viroqua, Tapestry yoga has a full schedule of great classes.
How about some invigorating standing poses to start us off?
Adho Muhka Virasana (child's pose- I often begin each practice this way, or by simply sitting quietly for a few moments and connecting to the breath)
Uttanasana (1 minute)
Lunges- 5-10 each side, 3-5 breaths each
Adho Muhka Svanasana -downward facing dog pose (1 minute)
1 minute each side:
Uttkatasana
Virabadrasana 1
Virabadrasana 2
Vrksasana
Parsvakonasana
Trikonasana
Garudasana
Anjaneyasana
Anjaneyasana with a thigh stretch (back leg in ardha bhekasana)
Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana prep (pigeon)
Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana with thigh stretch (back leg ardha bhekasana)
1 minute each:
Uttanasana
Adho Muhka Svanasana
Adho Muhka Virasana
Savasana
This practice should take about 30 minutes. I can't wait to hear how it goes!
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I did it! The first time I did anything like this in my own house. I feel pretty good!
ReplyDeleteI'm having a hard time finding what some of the poses are, but I'm still looking!
ReplyDeleteJillian, Let me know if you are still looking. Amy, Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI didn't find all of the poses on the link you shared, but I managed to just put together an adapted sequence with what was available. Since I've only really done yoga with you, I wanted pics to look at. I got 15 minutes in before Serai woke up and need me.
ReplyDeleteGood work Jillian! I have done so many practices where I have to keep running back to the bedroom to nurse a babe back to sleep. Not exactly a flow... But 15 minutes of attention to yourself is great. I am going to suggest another resource for pictures in the next post, hang tight!
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice to have a practice I could follow in my sleep deprived state.With a sick baby(still!) and now an on the verge of sick mama I needed all the help I could get. I did it! I have some sweet pics of Satya "helping" me practice. Is there a way to post these?
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ReplyDeleteKristina! I love this picture. It shows that you can still practice even when being crawled upon! I think that if you send me some pictures, I can post them for you. Which is really a great idea. See you tomorrow. Think: Supta Virasana and Full Arm Balance.
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