![]() In a way, they both revolutionized the practice of Hatha yoga, and introduced Vinyasa (modern yoga) to the world, which was through linking movement to breathe. He started in Mysore, India, then brought this form of yoga to the Western World. Krishnamacharya to his student Patthabi Jois, who is most highly known for Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga. This knowledge was then passed from Sri T. Most of the authentic teachings were passed down from teacher to student, and these ancient, secret texts of yoga hold all the keys. In this book, there are descriptions of pranayama (breathing excercises) jivamukti yoga, mudras (hand gestures), bandhas (physical locks), drishti (the focus of your gaze) and mantra chanting. So then there was another Rishi guy who brought a DIFFERENT sacred yoga text, called the Yoga Korunta which was shared with Sri T. ![]() It talks about different deities and gods, as well as rituals performed by sages and rishis (Enlightened Masters). It includes different Sanskrit hymns, which is organized into 10 different books or mandalas. The Rig Veda is equivalent to the Bible, in the world of yoga. In this special, sacred book is where the first Sun Salutations of yoga asanas are said to be described. There’s this book called the ‘Rig Veda’ that traces back to the Vedic Age, ya know around 1500-500 B.C. Take a moment in a wide plié (Goddess Pose) on the chair before you change sides.Okay, so let’s get back to the Vinyasa yoga basics. Flow into Reverse Warrior on your inhale and into Extended Side Angle on the exhale. Breathe into Warrior 2 and feel the strength in your arms as you expand your energy to the front and the back. Straddle the seat of a folding chair and bend your right knee to a 90 degree angle as you straighten the back leg and open your arms out to the sides at shoulder level. The last three poses of the sequence work better on a chair than the first one does, so it is best to begin with Warrior 2. If you are feeling as though you need a little extra support under your pelvis, you can enjoy this sequence on a chair. Take a moment in Goddess Pose before you change sides (see figure d).Exhale and reach the right arm alongside your ear in Extended Side Angle as you place your left forearm on your front thigh (see figure c) or your right hand on the floor or the block.As you inhale, float the left arm up and back as you bring your right hand to your hip or thigh, stretching the left side of your torso in Reverse Warrior (see figure b).Bend the front knee and keep the back leg straight, with the back foot turned out slightly (see figure a). Open to Warrior 2 on the exhalation and reach your arms out to the sides of the room.Begin in Warrior 1 or Crescent Lunge with the left leg forward (this is a matter of preference both are strong lunges, and both are correct) with your arms alongside your ears.Surround this sacred space with the strength of your love, the strength of a mother. ![]() Feel the mama bear protective energy create a beautiful sacred space in your belly for your baby to grow and thrive. The feeling is that of rising up in Warrior 1 (or Crescent Lunge), expanding your energy and power in Warrior 2, feeling a sense of the exalted power in Reverse Warrior, and extending your power in Extended Side Angle. The core stabilizers (TVA, abs, and lower back) are also active in the sequence. This pose helps warm the entire body and cultivate strength in the lower body (quads, hamstrings, abductors, inner thighs) as you reach through a full range of motion in the upper body (flexibility training in the glenohumeral joints). This is an excerpt from Your Strong, Sexy Pregnancy PDF by Desi Bartlett.
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