![]() ![]() You might choose to work up the body from there, and to allow their heart to sink closer to the earth with each exhale. Cue them to begin to notice their feet, shins, and knees touching the mat and the earth supporting them from below. While in this starting posture, I like to cue students to notice their ribs expanding and contracting with each breath. In this pose, students are closed-off to the rest of the world, allowing them to draw their awareness deeply inside. ![]() Students can use a block to gently rest their forehead if it doesn’t reach the mat. You might choose to cue students into a wide-legged Balasana, (big toes together, knees to edges of the mat) to allow their belly to rest between the hips, the hips to gradually open, while drawing the heart closer to the mat and the earth. Wide Legged Balasana BALASANA (Child’s Pose)īeginning a class in Child’s Pose offers many grounding benefits. Be sure to switch the cross of the legs to do both sides. Fire Log Pose is excellent preparation for hip openers such as Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Half Pigeon Pose). If someone finds it too uncomfortable, simply offer the option of Sukhasana or another comfortable seated hip opening position, such as Baddha Konasana.Īllowing students to relax into Fire Log during grounding and centering, permits gravity to assist their bodies to gently ease into the posture. The good news is there are modifications that can make this pose accessible, such as using a block or blanket to support the top knee. It may require the use of modifications and props for less flexible yogis – or for those with tight hips or knee issues. In this posture, students are going into a deep hip opener right from the start. Starting in Fire Log Pose is not for everyone and is probably best suited for a Yin or beyond a level one Vinyasa class. The following list is in alphabetical order, not by order of preference or effectiveness. Do you always start teaching your class in the same predictable posture? As students arrive, do they automatically get into that shape? Here are 9 postures that may help get the creative juices flowing to make a more interesting – and effective beginning to your next yoga class! ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |