I've read and heard from several "older" yoga teachers, those who began yoga in the 1960s and 70s, lament that yoga has gotten harder and faster over the years. The "old school" yoga which first came to America was quite gentle and used minimal poses in a class.
This week I did an "old school" yoga class and was pleasantly surprised how limber I felt after the 75 minute class. As we did the session, I admit thinking "this is far too gentle for me". However, when I walked out of the studio to my car I clearly noticed my body was more open, supple and moved with greater ease that when I went into the class.
Here's what we did for the 75 minutes - minimal postures but really effective:
This week I did an "old school" yoga class and was pleasantly surprised how limber I felt after the 75 minute class. As we did the session, I admit thinking "this is far too gentle for me". However, when I walked out of the studio to my car I clearly noticed my body was more open, supple and moved with greater ease that when I went into the class.
Here's what we did for the 75 minutes - minimal postures but really effective:
- Meditation and pranayama -10 minutes
- Seated stretches - 15 minutes
- Hand to Toe stretch (both legs) – 15 minutes
- Mountain pose/tadasana followed by Warrior II 5 minutes each side (10 minutes total)
- Repeat second time 10 minutes total
- Bridge pose/supported 5 minutes
- Savasana 10 minutes
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