13 out of 15 of the women were new. It was great practice and reminder for me to start at the most simple and basics of language. Keep the pace engaging, but slow enough for all to follow, and create a container of safety and compassion. After three years of teaching to this population, it all feels so new again, but with a hint of faith and a bit more sure footed in the journey. And always I am grateful for the opportunity to hone in on what is useful in communicating to this population. Keep it simple, light, but compassionately commanding.
I spent some time on feeling into ease, safety, and a sense of internal dignity; one of the women still has bruises on her face from a messy bout with domestic violence. We did a lot of work with our eyes closed.
supine
4 part breath awareness
shoulder openers
sukasana side bending
rest
bringing words to the feelings
tadasana
1/4 sun salutations
1/2 sun salutations
easy lunge salutes
malasana with cowboy negociation
little tree
tree
crow play
easy spine twist
guided savasana with 3 mins of silence
sit
Namaste
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