Monday, November 7, 2011

Vishnu, the Force of Preservation

Show Kidney Loop and puffing up the kidneys - breath into kidneys with the partner at start of class.

Talk about how Vishnu is the preserver and takes many forms. Mention that one of those Avatars is Krishna from the Bhagavad Gita which we will discuss all of November.

Chatturanga Vinyasa x 10 for the 10 avatars of Vishnu
Lion's Breath - Narasimha, the half lion who defeats Hiranyahashapu
Cat/Cow - Krishna turn from lion into cowherder
Warrior I/Prvottanasana/Bow - Rama the warrior who defeats Raavana

Garudhasana - Eagle pose, as Vishnu rides a giant eagle sometimes
Natarajasana w/strap - Krishna dances in the field with the cowgirls
Sphinx with thigh stretch on each side
Bow pose, roll over onto each side

Setubhanda Sarvangasana and try bridge
Urdhva Dhanurasana with partner and then by self
Cobra with knees bent with partner
Spadog with partner

uttansana and Shivasana

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