Ideally, one part of a breath to one movement. Remember, the movements alternate with each part of the breath. Breath in - one movement. Pause breath - pause movement. Breathe out - next movement. Pause breath, pause movement. Thanks for letting me clear that up.
Go for it! Each person has something to add to the mountain of knowledge to be had on this subject. Also, from your own school of practice you'll offer something different from Serenity Yoga. Whatever gets people doing yoga. :D As for the Drishdi focus, this all depends on what you're trying to achieve out of a pose.
In this case I would say the more length in a downward dog the better (so bringing the gaze between the legs...) also having ANY gaze creates a focus. A microbend in the knees also prevents hyperextension, which since you are catering to beginners could be helpful.
Also, immediately after entering the Forward Bend, you narrate, "Breathing in and out, come up like a ragdoll." Do you mean that the direction of the breath is not a concern from the Forward Bend until the end of the Salutation?
The forward bend that is the last position is done breathing out, (it's closing the body down). As you return upright, you're opening your body and you start breathing in. Many people need to take several breaths to come up and settle into Namaste, so the number of breaths is not that important. In my perfect yoga universe it's:
Forward Bend - breathing out
Return upright - breathing in
Settle into Namaste - breathing out.
Start next wood chopper - reach up - breathing in... etc.
I really like your instructional videos, but I am unclear about the breathing pattern you recommend from the Closing Lunge until the end of the Salutation.
You say, from the Closing Lunge, "... Breathing in, bring your back leg to join the front one." Since the body folds up further here, why should you *inhale* rather of exhaling when coming to the Forward Bend from the Closing Lunge?
Think of it this way. Bringing your leg forward is 'setting you up' for the next position, the standing forward bend that closes the Sun Salutation. That last forward bend is meant to be done breathing out.
Bringing your leg forward, lifts your hips, temporarily opening you up a little, setting you up to go deeply into a forward bend before you come up. That last forward bend, you're right, is done with breathing out.
I'm 55 and trying this for the first time. I'm glad that half-way through Part 2 you do it in somewhat normal time so that I can do it along with you until I learn it by heart. I have trouble with the dog-- my wrists are so weak... and then from the dog moving into a lunge--- my foot only moves up the mat about half way. I trust that this will get easier in time... I like it.
I'm glad this has you doing the Sun Salutations. :) There are some tricks to help you with the foot placement on that last lunge. If your foot only moves up the mat half way, pause and adjust your back foot, bringing it farther back, so that the front foot ends up flat. With practice and time, you're right, you won't need to make any adjustment. (Try doing 5 - 10 a day and you'll quickly improve.)
My website has some simpler versions if your wrists can't hold out for the downward dog.
thanks for posting.
i use this video when i can't make it to class.
Bee22553 1 year ago
Lots of thanks for making this video. I followed it to start with sun salutation.
mywords4u 2 years ago
Ya might want to say that even though you are "PAUSING" you are still inhaling and exhaling...or is this supposed to be one breath to one movement?
grasshulaskirt 2 years ago
Ideally, one part of a breath to one movement. Remember, the movements alternate with each part of the breath. Breath in - one movement. Pause breath - pause movement. Breathe out - next movement. Pause breath, pause movement. Thanks for letting me clear that up.
AudioYoga 2 years ago
Okay so you encourage breath retention? Where are you located? I would love to work with you on making a kick ass video.
grasshulaskirt 2 years ago
In a downward dog the drishdi should be between the legs to get extra length in the neck.
This has inspired me to make my own video.
grasshulaskirt 2 years ago
Go for it! Each person has something to add to the mountain of knowledge to be had on this subject. Also, from your own school of practice you'll offer something different from Serenity Yoga. Whatever gets people doing yoga. :D As for the Drishdi focus, this all depends on what you're trying to achieve out of a pose.
AudioYoga 2 years ago
In this case I would say the more length in a downward dog the better (so bringing the gaze between the legs...) also having ANY gaze creates a focus. A microbend in the knees also prevents hyperextension, which since you are catering to beginners could be helpful.
grasshulaskirt 2 years ago
(continuation of previous comment)
Also, immediately after entering the Forward Bend, you narrate, "Breathing in and out, come up like a ragdoll." Do you mean that the direction of the breath is not a concern from the Forward Bend until the end of the Salutation?
inquisitory 3 years ago
The forward bend that is the last position is done breathing out, (it's closing the body down). As you return upright, you're opening your body and you start breathing in. Many people need to take several breaths to come up and settle into Namaste, so the number of breaths is not that important. In my perfect yoga universe it's:
Forward Bend - breathing out
Return upright - breathing in
Settle into Namaste - breathing out.
Start next wood chopper - reach up - breathing in... etc.
AudioYoga 3 years ago
I really like your instructional videos, but I am unclear about the breathing pattern you recommend from the Closing Lunge until the end of the Salutation.
You say, from the Closing Lunge, "... Breathing in, bring your back leg to join the front one." Since the body folds up further here, why should you *inhale* rather of exhaling when coming to the Forward Bend from the Closing Lunge?
inquisitory 3 years ago
Think of it this way. Bringing your leg forward is 'setting you up' for the next position, the standing forward bend that closes the Sun Salutation. That last forward bend is meant to be done breathing out.
Bringing your leg forward, lifts your hips, temporarily opening you up a little, setting you up to go deeply into a forward bend before you come up. That last forward bend, you're right, is done with breathing out.
AudioYoga 3 years ago
Down Dog - Breathing out
Set Up for Lunge - Breathing in
Lunge - sinking your hips, breathing out
Back leg forward - breathing in.
Standing Forward Bend - breathing out.
Return upright - breathing in.
AudioYoga 3 years ago
I'm 55 and trying this for the first time. I'm glad that half-way through Part 2 you do it in somewhat normal time so that I can do it along with you until I learn it by heart. I have trouble with the dog-- my wrists are so weak... and then from the dog moving into a lunge--- my foot only moves up the mat about half way. I trust that this will get easier in time... I like it.
flarenow 3 years ago
I'm glad this has you doing the Sun Salutations. :) There are some tricks to help you with the foot placement on that last lunge. If your foot only moves up the mat half way, pause and adjust your back foot, bringing it farther back, so that the front foot ends up flat. With practice and time, you're right, you won't need to make any adjustment. (Try doing 5 - 10 a day and you'll quickly improve.)
My website has some simpler versions if your wrists can't hold out for the downward dog.
AudioYoga 3 years ago
If you actually do these poses as she instructs and you will really get great stretches that feel fantastic. She's an excellent teacher.
al43860 4 years ago 2
:) Thank you. :)
AudioYoga 4 years ago
that was wonderful. you've got a great energy- must be all the yoga!! thanks
stubravo 4 years ago
You're very welcome. :) Glad to share it.
AudioYoga 4 years ago