Yoga practice

To the extent that we all live and breathe, this truth is evident:
We can do it with contentment and comfort…..or not so much.
What makes us feel comfortable within the confines of our own body and how can we facilitate, indeed even generate, ease and grace of our own existence?

Tries at answering these universal questions, as well as the sprinkling of “Why are we here” and “What are we all about” are major endeavors of all who practice yoga. Hatha yoga is a particularly good vehicle because of its versatility and integrating potential, and it has already over the last few decades made its way into the mainstream Western thought and vernacular.

– Curriculum
Well-rounded and accessible to all levels and ages, classes focus on alignment, a deeper understanding of asana and its connection to breath and its power.
In the sense that it invites us to face our deficiencies and then to find ways to overcome them, yoga is no different than life: the greater the challenge, the greater the opportunity and the reward that follows. Yoga practice gives us an insight into who we are and can potentially become.
The following syllabus is presented only as an example, and the actual class meetings will vary, depending on the participants.

Week 1
Inquiry: what do we bring to the practice today?
Finding the magic of your Ujjayi Breath
The agony (or ecstasy) of Plank (Khumbhakasana) and Squat (Malasana)
Take your Downdog for a walk

Week 2
Inquiry: which of my body parts don’t like me?
Pranayama
Twists, core work, the (uncomfortable) discovery of truth

Week 3
Inquiry: can I vanquish my opponent by the strength of my gaze?
The pride, perils, and pitfalls of Warriors (Virabhadrasana l, ll, maybe III)
Pranayama

Week 4
Inquiry: do I know how to triangulate?
The never-ending energy lines of Triangle (Trikonasana)
Pondering creation, preservation, and destruction

Week 5
Inquiry: where is my mojo?
Pranayama, Kapalabhati

Week 6
Inquiry: do we have to go on with this?
Pranayama
The Indignity of Dead Bug (Ananda Balasana)
Forward folds, hip girdles, floor stuff

Week 7
Inquiry: can I fall on my face, please?
Pranayama
Balancing, range, transitioning, and gravity asana

Week 8
Inquiry: is it possible that you’re never late for yoga?
Hope you’re enjoying this

-Materials/Supplies:

Comfortable, stretchable clothing.