WINTER 2018 | Integration Week

WINTER 2018 | Integration Week - March|

Published: Fri, 03/09/18

Hey ,

First week of each month is integration week.

I usually don't include any new information during the integration week.

The sequence below is only partially an exception:)

We've been using chairs (albeit for different purposes) in the majority of classes, so I've put together a chair yoga sequence: CHAIR AS A MOVEMENT TOOL.

This sequence combines movements we've done in different classes (so only utilize what is appropriate for you!).

Main purpose here is to find movement where none previously existed.

Enjoy!

Here is what we've covered off-the-mat:

PAIN CARE YOGA:

The Mirror Technique to Push Through!

In the past two weeks we've spent a fair bit of time practicing SA - TA - NA - MA breathing.

Here is why this breathing practice is especially effective for pain management:

PAIN CARE YOGA:

Mind. Games. And Beyond

This week's class turned out to be most interesting, and presented lots of opportunities for self-discovery!

I'm not gonna lie, I spent a fair bit of time trying to figure out which angle to approach this from to make the most of this gift.

So here where things started: in previous classes we've been working on stability in a variety of positions and settings, and with a range of props.
This week I thought I'd add a little more challenge, so I asked folk in class to put one foot on the core ball while standing. There was, of course, a chair for support...

Salute The Sun!

The days are getting longer - we get a little bit more light each day! - and it is time to salute the sun. Here is a Sun Salutation sequence - for those of you thirsty for more daily movement.

Traditionally, the sun salute series have been practiced at the crack of dawn 108 times.

I'll let that sink for a moment....
I like to ponder on this fact as I am lying in my soft bed in the morning...

Fascial Patterns, Alignment, And "Sitting" Experiment:

Freeze!

Don't move a muscle!

Most researchers agree that regular exercise and stretching is one of the best prescriptions against chronic pain and diseases associated with ageing. That is great news!

But what about alignment? Does it have a part to play?

See you next week and on the mat!

Julia + SATORI TEAM