In Module 2.5, Douglass teaches us how to recognize and navigate the delivate balance between efford and surrender in yoga.
In the final module of this course, we explore the relationship between the mind, body, and spirit that is integral to our deeper understanding of yoga’s role in our lives.
In the first module of this course, we learn how fostering an understanding of the Ayurvedic elements that give rise to both our bodies and the world at large can allow us to deepen our yoga practice.
In Module 2.2, Douglass walks us through the Yamas and Niyamas, which are the foundational outward and inward observances in yoga.
In Module 2.3, we learn how our breath relates to the physical postures in yoga and how to use this understanding to our advantage as practitioners.
In Module 2.4, Douglass shows how to develop our Drishti, or single-pointed focus in our yoga practice to cultivate embodied awareness in yoga postures.
Flexibility allows us to experience greater range of motion and ease. Our movements become more fluid and movement and breath align. This practice focuses on the fluidity of breath and movement in Low Lunge, Ardha Matsyendrasana (seated twist) and Supported Paschimottanasana, melting straight into a Supported Savasana.
Simple but elegant describes this peaceful, slow flow that beautifully coordinates the breath and movement in a seated flow, Cat/Cow, and then in a gentle supine flow. Relaxing the body, generating greater inner awareness and finding joy in simplicity best decribes this yummy vinyasa flow.
Connecting breath to movement highlights this standing flow that begins with the foundational pose Mountain Pose or Tadasana. Uttanasana and side stretches are also included before a luxurious Savasana.
This class highlights the work of the legs to protect the knees. Knees are delicate (and expensive to replace!), so it’s essential to feel how your feet, knees, and hips relate to one another. Have a chair nearby so you can relieve any low back stress in the final relaxation pose. Props needed: strap/belt.
This whole-body practice introduces you to two main principles of practice: pose and counterpose. You’ll make space in your joints and you’ll create stability to support that space. Practice standing poses that invigorate. Feel the cooling, quieting effect on the nervous system. Once you become aware of tension, you can let go of it, breath by … Continued
This grounding practice begins with settling the body and bringing attention to the movement of your breath. A simple mantra of “in” and “out” helps your mind stay present. You will learn to engage your back muscles in order to open the front of the body. You’ll practice backbends that stretch and soothe the abdomen … Continued