Homework

Aloha Dear Yogis,

Thank you for another amazing class!  Here are some focal points for this week as you explore intra-abdominal pressure.

Remember

1. Neutralize pelvis and spine

2. 360 degree breath

3. Play with gentle restriction- slowing the expansion on the inhale (so resisting the expansion) and slowing the contraction of the exhale.

In class we explored this with a weighted object, a strap around the ribcage, the pressure of the floor, the pressure of legs coming into belly.

Continue your explorations in poses- use the breath consciously as you enter your poses, hold them, explore and exit.  Once you build enough awareness of the pelvis and spine, it’s okay to allow the pelvis and spine to explore shapes other than neutral.  Always make sure this type of work is helping you feel more supported, expansive, and light, especially in challenging poses.

Perhaps there is a moment in your day when you go to lift something heavy or approach a physical challenge and you can explore inhaling into the movement to provide the body more support.

Please prepare to teach your short 4-5 exploration with a partner.  We have 3 teachers left for the 8 minute sequence to the whole class and I will reach out to them individually :)