Maintaining Integrity In Transitions
Steady yourself with core awakening exercises, invigorating breath work, slow flowing balance sequences, and restorative yoga.
“Late Summer” Earth Element Inspired Yoga Practice
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What to Expect in Each Segment
VIDEO 1: Core Warm Up
Invigorating and centering core warm up using a folded blanket and 1 block.
- Seated Acupressure Tapping
- Constructive Rest on back with pelvic tilts
- Breath of Fire
- Core exercise with a Block
- Bridge Pose
- Shoelace Pose
- Forrest Yoga “Twisted Root Abs”
- Reclined Twist
- Roll Ups
VIDEO 2: Standing Balance Slow Flow
Slow Flow Yoga practice focused on grounding standing balances, foot awareness, and core stability in transitional movements using 2 blocks and 1-2 folded blankets.
- Baddha Konasana (Seated Bound Angle or “Butterfly” Pose) with Foot Awareness, Breath of Fire & Uddiyana Bandha Breath Practice
- Standing Forward Fold
- Squats
- Katonah Yoga® Chair Pose Folding/Unfolding Sequence
- Downward Facing Dog
- Sphinx Pose
- Forearm Planks
- Dolphin Pose
- Child’s Pose
- Wrist/Shoulder/Thoracic Mobility Exercises
- Standing Balance Sequence: Lunge, Twisted Lunge, Fold
- Side Plank Variation
- Mountain Pose
- Warrior Balance Sequence: Warrior One, Pyramid Pose, Warrior Three, Revolved 1/2 Moon Pose, Eagle Pose, Standing Twist
- Toe Squat/Stretch
- Supported Side Crow
- Wide Leg Fold w/ Twist
- Optional Headstand Practice
- Standing Hang with Neck Traction
VIDEO 3: Restorative Cool Down
Gentle, supported shapes and pranayama breath practice to soothe and balance your nervous system.
- Supported Bridge with 1-2 blocks
- Supported Shoulderstand with leg variations
- Supine Twist
- Supported Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclined Bound Angle or “Butterfly” Pose)
- Seated Breathwork
- Equal Measure Breath with Earth Mudra (Prithvi Mudra)
- Alternate Nostril Breathing
