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WEDNESDAY'S PRACTICE

11/29/2017

"Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are." Chinese Proverb
This afternoon, leave all expectations and aspirations that cause stress, anxiety and worry. Instead, find yourself in the calming sound of your breath as you find steadiness in each asana.

Easy seated pose - bring attention to your breath
Side bend / easy forward fold / change cross of legs
Easy twist / easy forward fold
Cat / cow
Modified plank / cobra / half-dog flow
Downward facing dog
Forward fold
Mountain pose
Sun A x 2
Chair flow - move with the breath
Star / Moon flower flow
Warrior II / Reverse warrior / Triangle
Vinyasa
Star / Sunflower flow
Warrior II / Reverse warrior / Triangle
Vinyasa
Chair flow / optional balancing chair
Half-moon
Vinyasa to child's pose
Boat pose / Cobbler's pose / repeat
Bridge pose
Figure 2 pose
Supine twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

11/17/2017

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"The struggle ends when the gratitude begins." Neale Donald Walshe

As you settle into your practice this morning, take a few moments to release the worries, stress or tension you may have carried into class. Find a sense of gratitude to fill your thoughts as you move through each of the asanas.

Crocodile - 15-20 breaths
Windshield wipes legs
Dolphin plank
Shinx pose
Gate pose / modified half-moon pose
Downdog - knees soft / pedal feet
Mountain
Half - sun
Sun A x 2 with lunge
Warrior II / Proud Warrior - flow with breath
Vinyasa - optional half-sun flow or forward fold
Triangle / Reverse - option to flow with breath
Vinyasa - optional half-sun flow or forward fold
Sunflower flow
Vinyasa - optional half-sun flow or forward fold
Moonflower flow
Vinyasa - optional half-sun flow or forward fold
Dancing shiva
Vinyasa to child's pose
Downdog or table - knee to nose
Pigeon to sage twist
Bridge
Spinal twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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WEDNESDAY'S PRACTICE

11/15/2017

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"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness if the spiritual experience of living every moment with love, grace and gratitude." Denis Waitley

Easy seated pose - explore a three part breath
Cat cow
Child's pose
Downward facing dog or extended puppy
Low lunge to hamstring stretch
Forward fold - 10-12 breaths
Chair / forward fold flow
Crescent stretch - left and right
Balancing chair
Lunge with eagle arms / fold
Vinyasa
Warrior I transition to Warrior III
Vinyasa
Warrior II / Proud Warrior
Vinyasa
Warrior III
Vinyasa to Child's pose
Head to knee pose
Sage twist
Happy baby
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

11/11/2017

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"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to clarity...Gratitude makes sense of our past and brings peace for today." Melanie Beattie

Mountain - 10-12 breaths
Wave hands like clouds
Chair flow - move with the breath
Lunge - Pyramid
Vinyasa
Warrior I - Pyramid - Warrior III
Vinyasa
Triangle - Revolved Pyramid
Vinyasa
Hand to big toe pose
Vinyasa
Child's pose
Staff pose
Bridge pose
Figure 4 pose
Supine twist
Yogi's choice
Final relaxation

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SATURDAY'S PRACTICE

11/4/2017

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"You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside." Mr. Yoga

While we work through several rounds of sun salutations this morning, use your breath to control how your body and mind moves through your practice.

Seated - Bring your attention to the movement that your breath brings
Lateral stretch - move with your breath
Seated twist
Seated forward fold
Cat/cow
Downward facing dog - knees bent - pedal feet

Forward fold x 5-8 breaths with knees soft
Mountain
Half sun flow - move with your breath
Tree - foot as kickstand or low on shin
Sun A x 3
Forward fold 10-12 breaths
Chair flow
Crescent lunge
Vinyasa or forward fold
Warrior II / Proud warrior / Side angle
Vinyasa or forward fold
Forward fold 10-12 breaths
Tree pose
Vinyasa
Child's pose
Side plank
Child's pose
Thread the needle
Supine twist
Yogi's choices
Final relaxation

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WEDNESDAY'S PRACTICE

11/1/2017

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"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity." Melody Beattie

Child's pose - 10-12 breaths
Prone - windshield wiper legs
Forward Fold - 6-8 breaths / easy twist
Half Sun flow
Lunge / Downward Facing Dog / Lunge
Sun A with optional hero x 2
Warrior I / Humble Warrior
Vinyasa, Forward fold, or Half Sun flow
Pyramid / Revolved Triangle
Vinyasa, Forward fold, or Half Sun flow
Warrior II / Proud Warrior
Vnyasa, Forward fold, or Half Sun flow
Triangle - open heart by dropping top arm behind back
Vinyasa, Forward fold, or Half Sun flow
Dancer's pose
Downward Facing Dog
Child's pose 8-10 breaths
Supine leg extension core work
Locust pose x 2
Downward Facing Dog
Pigeon pose / sage twist
Bridge x 2
Supine twist
Happy baby
Final relaxation

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