Posted in Yoga, tagged Class Schedule, Yoga on May 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
June 21st Sun Salutation is canceled due to family matters.
Summer 2009 Yoga Schedule
Sunrise Yoga Session 1
6 AM Tuesday/ Thursday
at
Mobridge Track
June 16,18,23,25,30 and July 2
3 week session
cost: $25
Special June 21st Sun Salutation Challenge 6am donations welcome, proceeds going to pool.
Sunrise Yoga Session 2
6 AM Tuesday/ Thursday
at
Mobridge Track
July 28, 30 August 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20
4 [...]
Posted in Abs, Lower Back Pain, Stretches, Yoga, exercise, tagged Ab workout, Abs, Legs up the wall, Pose of the week, Yoga, Yoga Pose on May 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Legs up the Wall pose is a restorative pose. You can relax and enjoy this pose.
Alignment Tips:
Lay on your mat, lift both legs up to the sky. Just like there was an imaginary wall. Relax your shoulders and keep your gaze upward. To increase the relaxation of this pose, find a wall and place your [...]
Posted in Stretches, Yoga, exercise, tagged 5 pointed star, cresent moon pose, extended leg squat, moon salutation, moonflower pose, Mountain Pose, prayer squat, pyramid pose, runner's lunge, triangle pose, Yoga, yoga class on May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This week in class we did several variations of Moon Salutation. I think that this one became the class favorite. Enjoy the flow—especially tomorrow when the moon is full.
Moon Salutation
Mountain
Mountain Crescent Moon 2x
Moonflower
5 pointed star
Triangle (Right Side)
Pyramid (Right Side)
Runner’s Lunge (Right Side)
Extended Leg Squat (Right Side)
Prayer Squat
Extended Leg Squat (Left Side)
Runner’s Lunge (Left Side)
Pyramid (Left [...]
Posted in Yoga, music, tagged music, Yoga, Yoga playlist on May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Yoga Moods CD
1. Aureole ~ Jens Gad Prsents
2. Swan ~ Altea W.
3. Staraja Ladoga ~ Achillea
4. Cape Porcupine ~ Achillea
5. Odin’s Hill ~ Achillea
6. Casino Lounge ~ Peter Mergener
7. In For The Night (Buddha Edit) ~ The Moontrane Conductors
8. The Orbiting Suns ~ Jens Gad Presents
9. Bhajya Sahita ~ Hands Upon Black Earth
10. Silver Star [...]
Posted in Abs, Back, Calves and Hamstrings, Chest, Shoulders, Yoga, exercise, legs and thighs, tagged alignment tips, Pose of the week, Warrior I, Yoga, yoga sequence on May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The last week in April we did several Warrior I poses.
Alignment Tips:
Feet/Legs: The goal is to have both feet facing forward. Keeping that in mind, let’s talk about the front leg That is the leg that has the bent knee. You should be able to look over the knee and see your big toe. Notice [...]
Posted in Yoga, music, tagged Counting Crows, Ken Block, Wideawake, Yoga Class 2 Beginners, Yoga Music, Yoga playlist on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Song Artist
Guru Ram Das Singh Kaur
Chance Ken Block
Shooting Star Wideawake
Rain King Counting Crows
Batida De Coco Brazilian Electronica
Brazilian Relaxation Brazilian Electronica
I will add more playlist soon. I am trying to figure out how to link itunes to the songs so it will be easier for you to find them, if you enjoyed them in [...]
Posted in Yoga, tagged airplane, yoga airplane, Yoga Pose, yoga sequence on April 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This week in class we did Airplane Pose.
Alignment Tips
In this pose it is best to start in Mountain Pose, inhale as you lift your arms over head. Exhale as you bend forward, hinging at the hips, stopping half way down. Palms face the floor and your shoulder blades should press toward the spine. Knees [...]
Posted in Yoga, tagged Child Pose, Cobra, Gentle Croc, Gentle Plank, Gentle Sun Salutation A, Upward Facing Dog on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are a new to yoga and find the full Sun Salutation a bit hard to do, try this one.
1. Child Pose
This is a relaxing pose. Allow your forehead to rest on your mat. Place your arms above your head. For a deeper stretch, try crawling your fingers farther out on your mat. Inhale. [...]
Posted in Yoga, tagged Chair, Cobra, Croc, Doward Facing Dog, Forward Fold, High Lunge, Mountain Pose, Plank, Sun Salutation A, Upward Facing Dog, Yoga, Yoga Classes on April 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This post is for all my yoga students, or soon to be yoga students. Classes start right after Easter so remember to call the Chamber to register.
I am asking that you practice doing this Sun Salutation before we begin classes and on days that we do not have classes. Count the number of times you [...]
