This video incorporates all 5 primary movements of the spine, taken from a reclined (lying on your back) position. It also adds Bridge Pose for additional back extension. If you have no trouble getting up and down from a lying position on the floor, this is a good video for you to try.
Here are 5 simple and quick routines that will keep your back feeling healthy. Movements are taken from a variety of positions and each video adds some new movements or poses.
This video begins in Child's Pose and incorporates all 5 primary movements of the spine from a combination of kneeling and reclined positions. It also adds Poster Girl Pose.
These two categories of breath are related to bleeding off energy associated with physical movement while supporting and addressing the feel of the subtle body. Upward Pranic Momentum Breath is when you bleed energy off in an upward direction. Downward Pranic Momentum Breath is when you bleed energy off in a downward direction.
This video begins in a standing position and incorporates all 5 primary movements of the spine from standing, kneeling, and reclined positions. It also adds movement from Child's Pose to Modified Plank Pose, and adds Seal Pose.
This video explains and demonstrates one version of the "Attending the Spine" sequences we often do in our full yoga classes. If you do not need the full explanation of these movements, choose the next video instead. It runs through the same sequence more quickly because it does not include as much explanatory detail.
This video shows one of the many Attending the Spine sequences we use in our yoga classes. It is the same sequence as the video above, but with less explanation.
Class Focus: An intermediate class with lots of movement; addresses shoulder and neck work in the opening of the class; momentum builds and includes external hip opening followed by a back extension series on the floor; then a standing twist series.
These two categories of breath are related to bleeding off energy associated with physical movement while supporting and addressing the feel of the subtle body. Upward Pranic Momentum Breath is when you bleed energy off in an upward direction. Downward Pranic Momentum Breath is when you bleed energy off in a downward direction.
