08/23/2024
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How we treat transitions tells how we treat changes in life.
A few months ago I went to a yoga class, after many years of practicing alone. I typically practice alone to keep my body safe after years of injurious yoga classes. I really miss the feeling of community in my practice, so I thought I would try again.
The beginning of this class was usual
Cat cow > side bends > twists > the music was kind of fun 🤩
……………. And the next thing I knew we were in Down Dog stepping into a Warrior 2! 😬😱
OUCH!!!!!!!😩�My hips were not ready for standing poses!
I stopped and put myself into a Child's Pose — took a few breaths and began to warm up my hip joints — to connect with my Pelvis.
👉🏻 The Pelvis is the governing vessel of the body… everything moves from here!!!
I rejoined the class when my body felt safe again, and transitioned with mindfulness.
People hurt themselves in yoga when they don’t know how to move from body awareness.
This puts the onerous on teachers to move bodies safely.
Sequencing a yoga class is a skill that should be continuously refined.
An intelligent sequence builds a framework for connection, discovery and mindful movement.
An intelligent sequence creates a safe container for your Yoga practice.
A safe sequence means including
- alignment
- spinal actions
- hip actions
- muscle connection
- feeling what’s going on inside
And, moving your body into strength poses once it is warmed up!
Your body is your Compass.
Your Inner wisdom comes from body awareness.
How we treat transitions tells how we treat changes in life.
For 2 weeks we immerse ourselves in what lives under the skin - bones, joints, muscles and tendons! AND the importance of intelligent, safe sequencing.
This Inner Compass mentorship is everything I longed for in my healing journey with Yoga, and more.
Visit link to see if Inner Compass is for you!
p.s. Don’t forget to use blocks to protect your joints and spine!
