Thursday 9.30a Asana I — Week 29 (September 15, 2009)

Focus: Twists taught by Geetaji and Guruji in Pune July, 2009. Variation on September 3 class.

Discussion: Pratyahara and Dharana - Stabilizing the mind
[See Tuesday 6.30p Intro — Week 29 (September 15, 2009)]

Invocation in Swastikasana

1. Upavistha Konasana

2. Parsva Upavistha Konasana

3. Baddha Konasana

4. Marichyasana III
a. Multiple times in the middle of the room, adding an action or correction each time.
b. At Rope Wall on a single blanket, holding lower rope hook to bring the side chest closer to the shin.

5. Paschimottanasana
a. Alternate with Marichyasana III to feel karmaphala (effect) of Marichyasana III.

6. Gomukhasana Legs & Padmasana
a. Alternate with Marichyasana III to feel karmaphala (effect) on Marichyasana III

7. Uttanasana
a. Fingertips on floor.
b. Clasp ankles and widen elbows.

8. Urdhva Prasarita Ekapadasana
a. Fingertips on floor, lift right leg.
b. Clasp ankle and widen elbow, and lift right leg.

9. Brick Setubandha