Heart
This month we soften into the armchair of the heart, and explore the world from the pulse and beat from within, bringing the quality of befriending, spaciousness and rhythm into our practice.
Zoom Link for Classes on Friday 4/4, 5pm and 4/5, 9am - This is the same link that will be used each time and is always on the Welcome page.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81320657700?pwd=aivRicjKQglo7FtN7QbEMPy4L10Kf6.1 Please note that I will be there for any kind of yoga chat or just chat at 4.30pm Friday and after class on Saturday.
Meeting ID: 813 2065 7700
Passcode: 349993
LIVE RECORDINGS: All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)
APRIL 4 Friday 5-6 pm Gentle Practice + 6-6.15pm Meditation - Recording: The Quiet Heart - Nadi Shodana and gentle poses - https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ZMijBq9OHWh_TAcxWvM0R_4Gq7lBiPeUibBvzuI8Fl10OVjIXJyt09jitOtZcUlL.MsE8lnAHSH4h0W4c
APRIL 5 Saturday 9-10.15am Active Practice - Recording: The Playful Earthy Heart with emphasis on thigh and psoas - https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/ejS_2B5h3_VYFBtZPYwlHVaDgt8evnbjz2OVj7zCPxziu2UBdLfpU6kMxQL_P4Xx.k6vBx7HV5wdmG1V7
For Michelle Marlahan’s Tuesday April 8, 45 minute Strength and Stretch Work Out at 8am PST, use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83823043781?pwd=qKJbd61YuPdQaVbF1deObDxIv1Yfks.1
This class is not recorded. By attending or registering for Michelle’s class, it is understood that you have read and are in agreement with her terms and disclaimer Please arrive a few minutes early for class and introduce yourself in the chat or directly to Michelle for the first few times you are there. Note not 4/1, but 4/8 instead this month to give folks more time to get used to calendar.
EXTRA RECORDINGS: Please remember that these recordings are primarily from 2 years ago so ignore any references to specific other classes or dates.
VINYASA: Listening Heart - 55mins This is a strong practice with many of your favorite active standing poses including a focus on Natarajasana - We begin in a Heart Roll with arm extensions leading into pre vinyasa floor explorations in pelvis. Our 4 sequences include pigeon pose, and we end in bridge and supine releases. Body as ear, listening accompanied by the wide expansion of arms apart in backbending. Savasana on your own.
NOTE: Strong practice
Poem: Marilyn Nelson’s - Generous Listening
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/eXIK4rqMuhwg49M1uZdgKsijr7DC6Wqfw_z0f-5UsAWaSojs5XvZx_RoW9hpbzGF.0TnkQz2PymwyO649
BASIC: Honoring the Bud and Lungs - Heart and Foot - 64mins - Supine beginnings: Small heart roll feet into wall and then bent knee twist – lung/bud area massage – arm extensions followed by Supta Pad. with upper arms on floor. We move into all 4s PTs and the stegosaurus image! leading into dog, sphinx and salabhasana. Standing sequence includes Tadasana lifting toes and move into Tree, Straight Back Stretch at the wall and our calf stretch with heart lift. We end with Janu Sirsasana and Savasana.
Poem: Galway Kinnell The Bud
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/RWRdw33FeFVH0xGAU4Z-MKgY1_CJxWqrv-Qy7Wf6uWwh5p6t73dyDAUlDVVrgKTR.x1tkQApIpzaB3uwK
ADVANCED: - Hands of Serratus - 76mins (Apologies for the occasional clicking sound of heater at beginning at one point in middle!) We begin with Anatomy Pics of Serratus and Lower Trap and start with a block under heart – playing with arms and shoulder blades floating up from cradle of ribs, continuing into Supta Pad with emphasis in the lower trap and serratus. On all 4s, we emphasize the hands and fingers noting the BMC connections in PTs and into Erics twist and Elbow Dog. From standing in tadasana, the practice moves into Tree with fingers, Warrior1 and 2 and Pras Padott twist and comes back to Elbow Dog or full Pinca Mayruasan with 3 blocks. Finally – Hanumanasana (super supported!), Dog, Belly bolster Supported childs pose and savasana.
Excellent sequence - I say with all modesty!!
Poem: Richard Rosen’s Hand
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/d0do3WpvFcJWNYu6i79JW9_D_u34QjJlPiuVR4tPvdVONhxuufbvgAScr6YiJBA.TjOMaQkIulpAigZB
