Yoga for Recovery 8.27.09

We did a lot of standing a balancing today, which is something I take for granted because it is pretty easy for me most of the time. I think a lot more prep for standing is in order. I was thinking that this series would be a nice counterbalance to one of the restorative backbends (my favorite from  the restorative tt this weekend-supported bridge). I think its a good theory, but the standing series was a bit too much for a L1-2.

Supine breath awareness

3 OMs

windshield wiper

3 part hamstring stretch (didn't use straps and wish I'd gotten them)

cat

cow

balasana

1/4 dog

plank

downdog

uttanasana

utkatasana

tadasana

YAM

side bending with forward fold

other side

wide leg forward fold with hammock

lunge salutes

lowering to sphinx soft belly

other side with YAM

lowering to cobra

locust

locust variation

barrell roll

downward facing dog

uttananasana

utkatasana

tadasana

lunge

side angle with shoulder rotation

peaceful warrior

flow vinyasa

other side

balasana

natarajasana play

second set

from peaceful warrior

standing splits

shiva

natarajasana

supported bridge

side rest with bolster spine support

MMMM's

easy spine twist

savasana

sit

Namaste!