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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

9/16/2017

"Enjoy the little things in life because one day you will look back, and realize those were the big things."

A seasoned yoga practitioner knows how to enjoy the ultimate moments of yoga...a perfectly balanced tree pose, feeling the power of a vinyasa or finding courage in your headstand. As great as those are, it's the little moments that get us there. This morning we'll use those small moments to build toward Natarajasana, or Dancer's pose. Allow your body to release into those poses.

Mountain pose 10-12 breaths
Focused breath - 3 rounds
Clasped hands stretch / chest opener
Standing hand to knee pose 8-10 breaths
Forward fold - Use the exhale to release deeper into the fold
Lunge - Allow the front of the back leg to lengthen
Downward facing dog
Table
Half - Camel
Vinyasa
Standing quad stretch
Warrior I - Rt. leg forward - Lt. arm extended overhead
Warrior III - Forward fold
Vinyasa
Warrior I - Lt. leg forward - Rt. arm extended overhead
Warrior III - Forward fold
Vinyasa
Dancer's pose
Vinyasa
Child's pose
Boat pose x 2
Table or upward facing plank
Pigeon pose
Bridge
Supine twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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September 13th, 2017

9/13/2017

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"Letting go is the hardest asana."

Most of us come to yoga to increase flexibility, fitness and or strength. Yoga offers these...plus an added bonus, one that can be found only by letting go. In your practice this evening, let go of the tension held in your body, to loosen it, soften it, open it, so that internal blockages and obstructions, formed by negative emotions and thoughts, can be shaken up, cleansed and washed away.

Child's pose 10-12 breaths
Kneeling plank / easy cobra / child's pose flow
Gate / kneeling half moon
Downward facing dog
Mountain
Chair flow
Lunge / add twist
Downward facing dog
Goddess pose 8-10 breaths / Triangle
Vinyasa or forward fold
Warrior II / Side angle
Vinyasa or forward fold
Tree or standing half bound lotus
Vinyasa
Child's pose 8-10 breaths
Side plank
Bow or half-bow
Downward facing dog / plank flow (modify - knees down)
Pigeon 7-8 breaths
Prone chest opener
Knees to chest / Spinal rolls
Supine twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

9/9/2017

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The value of your practice is ultimately entwined with your intention to uncover your true value."

As you settle into your practice this morning, ask yourself what you value from your yoga practice. Use each asana...each breath...each thought to find yourself within your practice.

Seated 10-12 breaths
Churn the mill
Deer pose with twist
Plank 8-10 breaths
Downward facing dog 8-10 breaths
Forward fold
Mountain
Warrior II - Archer flow - allow gaze to follow hand
Vinyasa
Warrior II - Side angle - optional bind
Vinyasa
Tree - hands at heart center - find a smooth transition to Warrior III
Vinyasa
Child's pose 10-12 breaths
Yoga bicycle - smooth flow with your breath
Supine leg circles
Pigeon - 8-10 breaths
Head to knee pose
Cobbler's pose
Bridge x 2
Spinal twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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WEDNESDAY'S PRACTICE

9/6/2017

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"Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality." Abraham Lincoln

What commitment brings you to your practice this evening? A commitment to relieve stress...increase flexibility...or to gain strength?? Whatever your reason, honor that commitment by staying present in order to discover that promise as you move tailor tonight's practice to serve your reality.

Child's pose - 10-12 breaths
Prone - slowly windshield wiper your legs
Spinal balance
Lunge - high or low
Downward facing dog
Forward fold
Mountain
Tree pose 8-10 breaths
Warrior I - eagle arms
Vinyasa
Pyramid
Vinyasa
Lunge -- Wide angle forward fold
Vinyasa
Standing hand to big toe pose
Vinyasa
Child's pose 10-12 breaths
Downward facing dog - knee to nose flow or spinal balance flow
Thread the needle
Seated forward fold - 10-12 breaths
Cobbler's pose
Supine twist
Yogi's choice
Legs up the wall

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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

9/1/2017

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"Yoga is the journey of the self, to the self, through the self."

Today's class will be taught by a wonderful yogi, and I know that you'll enjoy her class. If you're unable to make it to class, I'll share one of my favorite practices. Remember to listen closely to your body and honor its wisdom.

Mountain 8-10 breaths
Half sun x 2 - holding each pose as long as you wish
Sun A x 1
Sun A x 2 moving with the breath
Sun B
Forward fold 5-6 breaths
Mountain
Warrior II
Extended side angle
Vinyasa
Triangle
Forward fold 5-6 breaths - big toe hold or palms under feet
Downward facing dog
Child's pose
Hero's pose with eagle arms
Camel pose
Thread the needle
Pigeon
Supine spinal twist
Final relaxation

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