2nd Half of Second Series plus Pranayama
6 hrs
3 classes (avg 2 hrs)
75% practice/25% talk
In Class 1 and 2, strength building and hip flexibility are the two main asana themes. David teaches the poses from Bakasana through the 7 Sirsasana variations. You will study how to approach these poses safely and extract their particular benefits. Each pose will be presented in a set of logical steps that will clarify how to: 1) target skill, strength, and flexibility 2) determine what is wanted to keep progressing towards greater mastery 3) customize your efforts.
In class 3, the focus is Pranayama. It includes a lecture and practice component. This class is for students who are interested in starting a pranayama practice.
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Class 1 - Bakasana - Pincha Mayurasana (2 hrs)
Class Moments:
1- Bakasana
2- Jump to Bakasana
3- Bharadvajasana
4- Ardha Matseyandrasana
5- Eka Pada Sirsasana
6- Dwi Pada Sirsasana
7- Yoganidrasana
8- Tittibhasana
9- Pincha Mayurasana -
Class 2 - Karandavasana to Baddha Hasta Sirsasana D (2 hrs)
Class moments:
1- Karandavasana
2- Mayurasana
3- Nakrasana
4- Vatayanasana
5- Parighasana
6- Gomukhasana
7- Supta Urdha Pada Vajrasana
8- Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A, B, C
9- Baddha Hasta Sirsasana A, B, C, D -
Class 3 - Pranayama Talk and Practice (2 hrs)
In the first half of this class David uses the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and gives a talk about the importance of pranayama. The second half of the class is a pranayama practice where David teaches a portion of the Ashtanga Pranyama sequence.
