Class Playlist
- Breathing In, album: Breathing by Craig Kohland & Shaman's Dream @ www.craigkohland.com
- Holy Water, album: Prana by Craig Kohland & Shaman's Dream @ www.craigkohland.com
- Moon Song, album: Water Down the Ganges by Prem Joshua & Manish Vyas @ www.whiteswanrecords.com
- La Illaha, album: Yoga Motion: White Swan Yoga Masters Vol. 4 by White Swan Yoga Masters @ www.whiteswanrecords.com
- Sombience (Feat Eccodek); The Yoga Sessions by EarthRise SoundSystems @ yogaorganix.com
- A Sadhu Walk, album: Jahta Beat The Progression by DJ Drez @ djdrez.com
- Embrace (feat. Morley); The Yoga Sessions by EarthRise SoundSystems @ yogaorganix.com
- Above The Clouds, album: TANTRA - Hummingbird Series by Suzanne Teng @ kosmicmusic.com
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Description
Shoulders get some nice loving in this strengthening crescent flow class. After Crescent Sun Salutes (Surya Namaskar) we break down some basics such as the arm action for Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), and the major actions for Cobra (Bhujangasana). Try this balance combination of Tree (Vriksasana) into Eagle (Garudasana) into Crescent Twist! It not only is a work out for the body but for the mind as well. Locust (Salabhasana) is a terrific strengthening backbend followed by a little abdominal work to really strengthen the core. We finish with a duo of Cobbler's Pose (Baddha Konasana). To your vitality yogis!!
It's very important that you take care of your injured knee. Have you had it checked out by anyone? Healing you knee should be a priority focus in your asana practice and all things that bother and hinder it's healing be left out.
So without knowing the severing of your injury it's a little hard to give you any specifics. But if you are practicing with it right now and it's just bothersome in crossed legged poses, I suggest you practice crossing the healthy knee and leaving your injured leg straight with a rolled up blanked under it for support (which you are most probably already doing). That's great until you get the go-ahead to do some more movement. Whether that's from your doctor or it just starts to feel better. Then I would do a supported cross leg with a towel or strap placed behind your bent knee and a block placed under the knee for total support. Use your breath as though you had a set of lungs directly in your knee cap and go slowly. Please email me for any further discussion jo@jotastula.com. Look forward to hearing from you and your knee recovering! xo
@ Agena ~ Hi Agena ~ I love a class that gives you the time to come down also. Important for the nervous system!! Namaste!
Namaste Julianna! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. xo
Hi Aimee!! Thank you thank you :) Looking forward to practicing with you a lot more!! xo
Try putting a blanket or a folded towel under your pelvis in those back bends for support. I too have a sensitivity in my spine when doing the abdominal exercises and you'll see that I always have a blanket under me for support. Try it out and please let me know if it helps. You can use that same 'arms wrapping' technique for cobra and that will continue to give space to your neck and shoulders. Also, practice keeping your head in a fairly neutral position (not dropping the head backwards toward the upper back... lengthening the back of the neck) that can also ease stress in the shoulders. Much love xo
Kindest regards ray :)
Hello Cathy! I look forward to your comments xoxoxoxoxo
I have done so many of your classes on line and have loved every one! I thought I should say thank you.
Anne