Hapuna State Beach Hawaii

Let’s try a “balancing/strengthening” practice today…..

Om Om Om

Sit on mat in a comfortable cross leg position-breathing and being present for 3-5 minutes

Roll forward to table pose and practice cat-cow breath flow several times, shift back into childs pose

From childs pose sit up on your legs in hero and practice side bending a few times, arms extending up side to side

Stand up and practice:

3 Sun Salutations series A-hold down dog 3 full ujai breaths each time
3 Sun Salutations series B (adding powerful pose and warrior 1 each time through vinyasa)

Triangle pose-hold several breaths

Revolved triangle pose-hold several breaths, release into the twist without forcing…

Stand in mountain feeling calm and centered for several full breaths

Balance and strengthen sequence:

Warrior 3

Warrior 2

Revolved Triangle

King Dancer Pose

Tree

Practice this sequence twice on each side, time permitting, stay present

Move to floor and practice bridge pose, 3 times  working toward ease

Practice wheel pose if ya dare….come on! you’ll feel great afterward….watch for over efforting

Knee to chest hug

Twist with bent knees-each side  held for 1 minute

Bada-konasana-2 minutes, soft tailbone and open chest breathing, let go through shoulders

Deep Relaxation (Savasana) 5-15 minutes in corpse pose, mindfully resting with unhurried breathing Om Om Om