In almost every class I’ve taught lately, I’ve asked the question, “What would you like to work on today?” Inevitably, hips and lower back work are requested, which admittedly are a constant source of collected stress. But what about those poses that we…hate. Fear. Shy away from. “Those” poses were always the ones that miraculously made me have an instant urge to go the bathroom. Yep, that was me, sneaking out of class for a few minutes, which ironically was about the same amount of time the rest of the class spent in “that” pose.
Revealing your perfection!
Samasthiti (equal standing pose), chanting
Surya Namaskar A, x3
Utkatasana (awkward chair, arms forward, legs 90 degree)
Surya Namaskar B, right side. Add the following standing poses, one vinyasa at a time:
- Warrior I
- Warrior II
- Extended Side Angle
- Reverse Warrior
- Triangle
Balasana (child’s pose)
Repeat all on left side.
Vinyasa (plank, chaturanga, up dog, down dog)
Vashistasana (side arm balance), x2
Vinyasa
Pigeon prep
Wide Angle Forward Bend
Wide Angle Forward Bend, upward balance, then to floor
Tortoise pose
Twist
Bridge, x2
Savasana