Vinyasa Foundations Workshop Description:
This workshop is about the nuts & bolts "framing" of practice in a flow class, breaking down common obstacles and points of confusion:
Sun Salutations and "vinyasa" transitions (chaturanga in particular)
Distinguishing the different open- and closed-hip stances
Improving one-legged balance postures, and the function of the feet and legs
Preparation of hands and wrists
Healthy shoulder engagement for upper-body focused poses.
Vinyasa or "flow" -style is one of the most popular approaches to yoga. It's fun, it's interesting and varied, and it can be especially uplifting in group classes, as everyone's breath and movement synchronizes. It's easy to get lost and confused in these classes as well, and to lose your internal focus as well if you’re not careful.
The poses and movements can be difficult to keep up with. The language -- pose names and physical cuing -- can seem muddled. And there's always at least some gap between what the teacher is directing a class toward, and what the students are ready to do with ease or effort...
When there's confusion about what your body's supposed to DO in class, this can get in the way of the less obvious, less physical benefits of a yoga practice. Many poses and transitions can seem too difficult or impossible, not worth attempting if they don't come easily. Newcomers can get frustrated quickly, and even more experienced practitioners can get stuck on plateaus where a too-wide range of poses seems inaccessible.
We'll also discuss and work with props, customizing their use to an individual yogi's needs, and lay out strategies for adapting quickly to poses in group classes. Each student's primary concerns will be addressed, and followed up with video feedback.
<< Perfect for newer or more experienced yogis who want to “level up” their practice ! >>
Next session in January! Email me to pre-register: squawkalong@gmail.com