Dear Yogis and Yoginis,
After a much appreciated break, I am happy to be back and teaching! Classes are going to be more or less back to normal starting this week (with a few of the college classes starting on First Week, check out the website for up to date information).
In order to get back into our bodies, this month we'll focus on Downward Facing Dog, looking at how we can find more support, stability and freedom in the pose.
Down Dog is one of the foundational poses in yoga asana practice: it's at once strengthening and lengthening, balancing the action of the upper and lower body. As many of you have experienced at the end of a long standing sequence, Down Dog can also be restorative as it brings the head lower than the heart.
Yet listing all the benefits of Down Dog doesn't make up for how challenging it can be to become comfortable or skilled in practicing this asana! In fact, for many people it can be difficult to lengthen through the hamstrings, lift through the thighs, keep the shoulders spacious, the hands and arms active, and all this while BREATHING!
So this month, come to class to learn how to cultivate your own Down Dog.We'll play with props, modifications and partner work to find new ways to experience the pose and create more ease within it.
As usual, please don’t hesitate to be in touch if you have any questions or would like to set up a private individual or small group class.
With good wishes,
Beatrice
