We play the relaxation of the front hip points that we have been working with for about a week now, but had not yet been introduced in this class. We play with the action in a few different standing postures.
The dharma talk weaves the Taoist Yoga Teachings of Mantak Chia:
"The gentleness in the kidneys creates kindness in the liver which strengthens the honor and respect of the heart, which supports the honesty and integrity of the spleen which upholds the justice of the lungs."
We weaved in the a brief overview of the Autonomic Nervous System and its relationship with the internal organs.
The main point of the practice was to continually notice that we have a choice to relax.
Opening
Supine, on backs with knees bent
Windshield Wiper
Side Lengthening
Center
Attention to Svadhisthana, lower belly and sacrum and front hip points
Apanasana with attention to allowing the top of the femur to soften
Both Sides
Eye of the Needle
Rest
Transition to Sitting
Check in and make sure everyone on same page
Transition to Standing
Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Tadasana
RAM
2 Rounds Lunge Salutes working towards the Low Slinky Lunge with Smidge of a Knee Lift
Hamstring Stretching
Childs Pose
Plank to Dog to Childs Pose
Plank to Dog to Uttanasana
Roll up to Standing
Warrior 2 Play Both Sides
Prasarita Padottanasana Variation
Tadasana
Granny Triangle Play Both Sides
Prasarita Padottanasana Variation
Tadasana
Transition to Earth
Pigeon
(This is an unusual choice for this group. We introduced it in last week's Sunday SWG, so felt ready to introduce here).
Rest with Legs Extended in between sides to feel the effects.
Repeat Pigeon other Side
Transition onto Backs
2 Rounds of Bridge
Knees to Chest
Easy Spinal Twist Both Sides
Savasana
