My yoga flow
In October I visited Kripalu, a yoga center in the Berkshires north of Boston, Massachusetts. I had an absolutely wonderful time practicing yoga, hiking in the woods, dancing, chanting, meditating, exercising, relaxing, eating great healthy food and meeting some very interesting people. Before I left, I had a private consultation with one of the yoga teachers, Jennifer Reis, who set up this gentle yoga flow for me to practice at home. It is a flexible flow which can take between 15 and 45 minutes. The postures marked with a star (*) are essential, the others are optional.
Sankalpa *
Set your intention for practice
Definition
Sankalpa advice
Pranayama *
Minimum 2 minutes of Dirga/3 part breath with Ujjai/Ocean Breath
Sun Breaths
Minimum 5 repetitions
Swinging Twists *
With Hara Breath
Utkatasana *
Standing squats, minimum 5 repetitions
Short description
Detailed article
Viribhadrasana
Warrior 1 [remember dhristi -- look straight ahead]
Video
Article
Trikonasana *
Triangle pose
Introductory article
Kripalu Trikonasana
Video
Vrkshasana *
Tree balancing pose
Navasana *
Boat pose [interlace fingers]
Adho Mukha Svanasana *
Downward facing dog [anyone know a good cat pose, please let me know ;)]
Description
Video
Ardha Matsyandrasana *
Knee down twist
Wall hamstring stretch *
My hamstrings are really tight, so this supported pose is very helpful
Ardha Sarvangasana *
1/2 shoulder stand
Matsyasana
Fish pose
Savasana/Yoga Nidra *
At this stage one of my cats usually curls up next to me to help me relax. Sometimes I put on my iPod and listen to a guided relaxation.
Description
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