Friday 6:00a Asana 1: Week 8 (April 24, 2009)

NOTE: This is an Asana 1 class and not for beginners. All students have been attending classes at Yoga St. Louis for at least one year.

Focus of class: inversions and restorative poses.

1. Adho Mukha Svanasana from rope wall
2x; thighs held by ropes crossed behind; head on soft support;
1st time: 6 minute timing - make adjustments to maintain alignment and comfort;
Discuss why 6 minutes was difficult to maintain; which gave first, physical or mental (ego)?
2nd time: 3 minutes;

2. Chair Sirsasana
6 minutes;
Shoulders on chair seats, head drops between;

3. Chair Sarvangasana
8-10 minutes;

4. Setubandha Sarvangasana
5 minutes; hips on bolster, legs on chair seat;

5. Savasana
2 blankets folded lengthwise under chest, staggered 1 inch, 3rd for head;
Bolster across upper thighs.