Class Focus: consists of basic standing poses Warrior 2, Triangle, Side Angle, Half Moon, Goddess, Crescent Lunge and Modified Crescent Lunge, and Modified Side Planks, Splits Prep, Bridge, Restorative Child.
Class Focus: Twists to include peak postures of Revolved Triangle, Revolved Half Moon, standing Big Toe with Twist option only, Side Crow – Featuring a Double Mandala Pattern.
Detailed Explanations of the 5 Primary Movements of the Spine
These videos explain and demonstrate each of the 5 primary movements of the spine in greater detail. They show how each movement can be taken from a variety of different positions. These are not routines for you to practice, but instead offer more guidance about these movements.
This video explains the primary movements of Back Flexion and Back Extension, using the poses of Cat and Cow taking from standing, seated, hands and knees (table top), and reclined positions. You do not need to take these movements from all positions, rather, choose what works best for you.
This video further explains Back Extension and demonstrates Sphinx Pose from a prone position and Bridge Pose from a reclined position. Please try these movements only if you are comfortable with the Cat and Cow Poses shown in the previous video.
This video explains Hip Circles and demonstrates the movement from standing, seated, and on the floor. You do not need to take the movements from all positions, rather, choose what works best for you.
This video explains Lateral Flexion of the Spine and its counter-part, Side Body Lengthening. The movements are shown from standing, seated, reclined, and from kneeling. You do not need to take these movements from all positions, rather, choose what works best for you.
Class Focus: Addresses all 7 basic openings. Mandala rotation for external hip opening, tree, squared hip linear with Big Toe and Warrior 3, bridge series, restorative twists that lead to standing twist sequence for each side to include seated twist, revolved side angle, splits prep with a twist – kundalini tuck – and eagle standing.
This video explains Soft Twists and demonstrates how to do them from standing, seated, reclined, and from a standing forward fold. You do not need to do the twists from all positions, rather, choose which ones work best for you.
A complex sequence using a standing horizontal rotation on the front with a double infinity loop to bring it to completion then repeating to the other side. This written mini sequence is included with the video.
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A complex sequence using a standing horizontal rotation on the front with a double infinity loop to bring it to completion then repeating to the other side. This written mini sequence is included with the video.