Week 5 of the "Introduction to Alignment-Based Yoga" series at Birmingham Yoga last Monday (November 17th, 2014) was a cold, cold night. Here's what the few of you missed who weren't up for braving the weather:
We started in a supported chest opener, recommended for those days you spend a lot of time driving or at the computer:
***Please note that all poses listed without pictures are review from previous weeks***
Sukhasana, Easy Sitting Position
Supta Tadasana, Reclined Mountain Pose
Apanasana (Alternate knee to chest)
Supta Padangusthasana I, Reclined hand to big toe (with strap)
Supta Padangusthasana II, Reclined hand to big toe, leg extended to side (with blanket roll)
Jathara Parivartanasana, Belly twisting pose
Traction Twist
Setu Bandha Sarvangasana, Bridge Pose with brick between knees
Adho Mukha Savasana, Downward Facing Dog
Trikonasana, Triangle Pose
Prasarita Padottanasana, wide-legged forward fold
Purvottanasana, Reverse table-top (with knees bent and blocks under hands)
Supported Bridge (block underneath sacrum)
Savasana