What does yoga mean? Most people said exercise, stretching, and other descriptions of physical exercise. Then we talked about the root of the word Yoga, yuj, as connection. Connection to others and to ourselves.
To explore connection to others we did partner work. In the beginning there was a lot of hesitation, but after the initial exercise and some discussion, the group become more receptive and it turned out to be a lot of fun.
Partner forward fold/backbend
discussion. Many concepts came to light..support, leaning in on a friend, what one person does causes movement in another, learning to say 'stop',
second set to bake in the discussion
Partner upavista konasana forward fold/backbend
Partner Dancing Shiva
Cali breath play (Tibetian monk warming breath)
Partner seated twist
Then we explored relationship with ourselves
windshield wiper
bridge
eye of the needle
easy spine twist
savasana
sit
circle
What is yoga? (Still a few responses of 'exercise'..but some acknowledged relationship). For sure more room for exploration as a teacher here!
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