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Level 1
60 min

Hip to the Groove

Restorative | By Felicia Tomasko on May 11 2012
Our hips are the area of the body where we're often sweeping things under the our virtual rug. When we dive into this part of ourselves with compassion, we can use the pose and our breath to metaphorically plow the blizzard of tension off of the roads of the body. This class begins with a long seated sequence unraveling the side body and the hips before moving into a long juicy seated forward fold, a compassionate dragon pigeon sequence and then a savasana allowing us to drop into the support of the earth. This practice deeply nourishes us and allows us to fully embody our intention for our practice.

Description

Our hips are the area of the body where we're often sweeping things under the our virtual rug. When we dive into this part of ourselves with compassion, we can use the pose and our breath to metaphorically plow the blizzard of tension off of the roads of the body. This class begins with a long seated sequence unraveling the side body and the hips before moving into a long juicy seated forward fold, a compassionate dragon pigeon sequence and then a savasana allowing us to drop into the support of the earth. This practice deeply nourishes us and allows us to fully embody our intention for our practice.

Comments

  • Elizabeth Ward     Nov 19th, 2012
    My first class with Felicia and i love love love your style of teaching! So cool to think that I'm doing you class from California in the English countryside! Thank you...Namaste.
  • sherry carbeck     Sep 27th, 2012
    YUM!! Thanks!
  • Maria Benson     Jul 29th, 2012
    I was destroyed by yard work a couple days ago and this class felt so good! Thanks for helping me open up!
  • Brona Malone     Jul 19th, 2012
    Ah Felicia - this was the first love/hate moment I experienced in our virtual relationship together! ha ha - dragon indeed! great class - thank you!
  • Melanie Zerr     Jul 4th, 2012
    I enjoyed this class very much. Thank you for reminding us that it doesn't matter what the pose is supposed to look like, we need to be compassionate towards ourselves and make the pose what we need. This was just what I needed today.
  • Julie Skinner     Jun 7th, 2012
    Wonderful, thank you. I find restorative yoga really suits my body these days, (started with ashtanga vinyasa) - nearing the big 50 with 6 months left of a 3 year yoga teacher training! With your permission, I would love to adapt this class for students I teach, crediting you of course. Namaste.
  • Jane M     May 12th, 2012
    The breath really is everything. Your imagery was very useful in reminding me of how it can help me do the poses (as well as the props, of course) Thanks always.Definitely a favorite!
  • Elena Donhoff     May 12th, 2012
    wow, I really liked that class. thank you. I am a yoga teacher in my early 40's and used to do vinyasa flow/power yoga classes - but have now discovered the joy of yin and restorative, quieter practices. recently had my fourth baby, so this is just what I need. funny how things/needs/habits can change. I also use blocks and props, before that was a no-no, Ifelt I have to do without or I am not good enough. so what you said about allowing yourself to be supported was great.
    anyway, I love your classes Felicia, the music and your words are uplifting and inspiring.
    live in Stockholm - far away - but will continue to do many more of your classes.
  • sophie Murphy     May 11th, 2012
    so so lovely!! thank you your classes are a joy!..i was wondering though..do you have any advice for someone who is veeeery very flexible, when doing a forward fold...i can't feel a thing, i just fall into them and i'm not sure how to approach them...should i relax my legs? my head? should i tense anything?? i have a very persistent blockage in the upper back between the shoulder blades that i am sure a forward fold would help with....

    also is there any ayurveda information sources or books that you would recommend..i would love to know more!!..

    thanks! sophie
    x
  • Mia Mironov     May 11th, 2012
    Thank you!:)namaste
  • Birgit Maris     May 11th, 2012
    Felicia, you are therapy. Such a wonderful session that was. The hour flew by. I especially appreciated your reminder about support.