Eamonn Ashtanga Yoga

The closing asanas, pranayama, savasana, meditation... they're all rarely the main focus of a class, but they're the most important part. I've been guilty of rushing through them as a student and teacher when I'm short on time. I'm trying to get better at giving "closing" more time.

Slow down in those last few asanas and take longer, slower breaths. Take a full 10 minute savasana to integrate. Make time for some of the non-asana limbs by adding some pranayama & mediation. Cut out some crazy stuff and make a little room for all of this.

To quote MTV Cribs, "this is where the magic happens" ✨

Some Second Series with lots of adaptation was on the menu today.

My primary movement practice has transitioned from asana to strength training, so I'm not as flexible. I can't bind in Pasasana or get my leg behind my head anymore. But I can still do versions of these poses with the same qualities. My lower back has been acting up, and trying to do Primary as the "easier" series has made it very angry. My funky version of Intermediate is the way forward for now!

Closing Sequence. Always the same. Longer breaths. Slower vinyasas. Calmer mind. Magic ✨

My classes start with Surya Namaskar A & B. Always!

They're not a perfect warmup or optimal in any kind of physical way. But they're good at waking up the body, they're highly adaptable and they're simple to learn!

Yoga asana is an embodied practice, meaning you have to actually *do* it to experience the benefits. If you have a structured set of movements it may feel repetitive, but your body knows what to do intuitively.

If you're not thinking about where to put your left foot, you can focus more on breath regulation and tuning in to yourself. This inward focus is really helpful, especially at the beginning of practice.

Mediation can be seen as the practice of your mind doing absolutely nothing. So an internalised sequence acts like a moving meditation - doesn't sound so boring to me ✨

Come do lots of sun salutations with me in my Heated Power Yoga class
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📆 Wednesdays 18:30 - 19:45

I'm in general, but I especially love using a pair of blocks when transitioning between seated asanas.

In my Heated Power Yoga class we work on lots of vinyasa transitions - the "jump back" and "jump through". I encourage everyone to use blocks to build core strength, work on compression (action of bringing legs to torso) and give space to "float" the feet away from the floor. The alternative is often to use the knees and simply step back - this is totally fine but doesn't build strength in the same way!

Tradition and rules can have a useful place when learning the practice to provide structure and discipline. But learning when to bend the rules when it serves your body and goals is more than okay. You have permission!

Great class today - see you all on the mat next week!
📅 Wednesday 18:30-19:45
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