Our First Gathering
The four main points
1. Begin to Connect with the Subtle Energies
2. Start to Establish a Common Language
3. Be Aware of Personal Intentions for Course
4. Meet
Opening Practice
Began at 7:09
Supine
Easy Hip and Back Opening (10 min)
- Windshield Wiper
- Back Body Lengthening
- Hip Rotation Investigation
- Eye of the Needle
- Ankle Circles
We pausing Between Sides to start to establish a Connection to feeling in Body and the application of language to the feelings.
Alternate Nostril Attention (8 minutes)
- Awareness of Mind and Breath Connection
Transition to Sitting
Sukhasana with Side Stretching (2 minutes)
Yin Swan, 4 minutes or So
Rest with Legs Wide and Track the Results
Repeat Yin Swan
Rest with Legs Wide and Track the Results
Yin Sphinx Pose, 2minutes
Childs Pose, 1 Minute
Sit, Vajrasana (kneeling) On 2 Bricks
- Attention to Palms
- Attention to Heart Center (Anahata) and Breath
- Sit
Ended at 8:05.
Circle
Began at 8:15pm
- Ground Rules of Circle
- Self Journaling about Self Love
- Homework Assigned
- Introductions
- A Few Extra Talking Points
Assign Homework:
- Record What We Do in Class
- Effort Effect, p. 180
- Inner Workings p 90 - 101
- Bony Landmarks, p. 84 - 87
Ended at 9:06pm
