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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

6/24/2017

"Being steady in a pose does not mean being perfectly still in a pose that you hold for a very long time. A "pose" is static, something a model does for a camera. Asanas, by contrast are alive, in each moment a unique expression of the human doing them" Mark Stephen

In today's practice, find this dynamic balance in the still moments of your practice.

Mountain 8-10 breaths
Half sun x 2
Chair 5-6 breaths
Forward fold / Lunge / repeat
Sun A x 2
Chair 5-6 breaths
Warrior II 8-10 breaths
Vinyasa
Extended side angle 8-10 breaths
Vinyasa
Dancer's pose
Vinyasa - child's pose
Boat pose
Reverse table or upward facing plank
Knees to chest
Spinal twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

6/17/2017

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"Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak." Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavita

Mountain 10-12 breaths
Mountain - extend arms overhead, gaze upward 4-5 breaths
- open arms - palms up - 4-5 breaths
- hands clasped behind back - 4-5 breaths
Chair pose 8-10 breaths / forward fold 8-10 breaths / repeat
Lunge / vinyasa / repeat other side
Pyramid / vinyasa / repeat other side
Triangle / reverse / vinyasa / repeat other side
Wide angle forward fold 10-12 breaths
Hand to toe pose with strap
Tree pose
Vinyasa
Child's pose 10-12 breaths
Gate pose / kneeling half-moon
Bridge pose x 2
Cobbler's pose
Figure 4 stretch 10-12 breaths
Supine twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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June 10th, 2017

6/10/2017

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"...and the day came  when the risk to  remain tight in a bud  was more painful than the risk  it took to blossom. ~~ Anais Nin

As you move through your practice this morning, be conscious of what you are holding on to a bit too tightly. Is there something you can let go of that will change your perception and experience of the asana? Find the perfect place to blossom in your practice.

Supine 10-12 breaths
Knee to chest - other leg 1-2 inches off mat - 8-10 breaths / repeat
Yoga bicycle - flow slowly with the breath
Supine hip opener using strap

- leg extended toward ceiling
   - leg open to the side
   - leg across midline 8-10 inches
   - leg across body for supine twist

Downward facing dog 8-10 breaths
Mountain
Chair / forward fold / repeat
Chair twist forward fold
Warrior I / Humble warrior
Vinyasa or forward fold
Warrior I / Pyramid / Revolved triangle
Vinyasa or forward fold
Warrior II / Extended side angle
Vinyasa or forward fold
Standing hand to big toe pose - strap optional
Vinyasa
Child's pose 10-20 breaths
Locust x 2
Thread the needle 10-12 breaths
Hero pose with eagle arms - optional block or blanket
Cow face
Bridge x 2
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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WEDNESDAY'S PRACTICE

6/7/2017

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When you own your breath, no one can still your peace. As you practice this afternoon, let your attention follow your breath and your breath follow your body.

Supine
Knee to chest flow with breath
Leg extension with strap
Easy seated pose - Kapalabhati breath
Mountain
Half sun with chair flow x 2
Classic sun with lunge x 2
Warrior II / vinyasa / repeat
Triangle / vinyasa
Revolved triangle / vinyasa
Standing hand to big toe
Camel or half-camel
Seated wide angle forward fold
Bridge / one leg extension
Pigeon or figure 4 stretch
Spinal twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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