Tuesday 4.30p MS: Week 7 (Feb 17, 2009)

Emphasis on restorative poses to combat brain fog and fatigue due to emotional distress (LM).

Invocation in Swastikasana

1. Viparita Karani
a. Buttocks and upper back supported with bolster; blanket under head.
b. 30 minutes to quiet the brain

2. Simhasana Box Savasana with weight on thighs (LM)
a. In lieu of Viparita Karani.
b. Use a neck roll, and bandage the head. Support arms on blankets sloped down towards elbow to prevent forcing open the chest.

3. Supta Baddha Konasana
a. Belt the legs to support the pelvis, use a neck roll, and use arm support to prevent forcing open the chest.
b. BR started earlier due to reflux.

4. Ujjayi I and II in Supta Baddha Konasana
a. When sighing observe the descending action of the back brain. Similarly, exhalation at the beginning of pranayama softens the facial muscles.