Water
This month we explore water - washing, wave like, soaking, pulsing, anointing, lush, moist, trickling, pouring, liquifying….so many words associated with water. Such a treasure trove of image and inspiration. Let yourself delight in this month’s “bath” of being!
All times are Pacific Standard Time (PST)
JAN 31 Friday 5-6 pm Gentle Practice + 6-6.15pm meditation - Recording: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/0pnXc0GxTRQzQz0RbmzMwc_YEKGWlC3kNm9DMOKRqWTDlbNGpLvV6QTiJFL16FQ.hBhCehsNFjUVCQzO
Poem: Leza Lowicz’s Water
FEB 1 Saturday 9-10.15am Active Practice - Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/7uozn8fFNNNFUbaVz2HC-SUv7eFF7lpJh9sJNGoP3XQqL1xw1u6SI_JSR5K_s6Fa.Z8nHKcHkEb8-qqxh
Poem: May Sarton’s New Year Resolve
For Michelle Marlahan’s Tuesday Feb 4, 45 minute Strength and Stretch Work Out at 8am PST *Usually Preregistration is necessary for Michelle’s class - However due to a change in platform, this is the link for tomorrow 2/4 : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89233941376?pwd=UpiVJZEFszOfiy50h1vPN9bbfxMOBF.1 You can go straight there, If you happen to miss this class, for this month only you are welcome to attend 2/11 class, One or tother!
THIS is the link for next Tuesday 2/11 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82457356731?pwd=pJiC6NickB05JLqn1mlFg2lJ79Hybp.1
By attending or registering for Michelle’s class, it is understood that you have read and are in agreement with her terms and disclaimer Please arrive a few minutes early for class and introduce yourself in the chat or directly to Michelle for the first few times you are there.
EXTRA RECORDINGS:
VINYASA - 55mins - Watery Pulse of Belly! Pumping gargling belly! This practice begins with some basic belly work and simple distorted pilates! It includes a variety of standing poses among the 3 main vinyasa sequences, including this month attention to half pigeon. A lively practice to awaken the core which refers to the mantra in a recent meditation called Yes and Thank You! On your own savasana.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/zhSdNvLk-7RxZDyfb0Fs00y02xGfmgNtAFZtIXl5ZSHHJIEvbF1WQ92IyP3ICwvt.z5RRFZvu-oPg5jV2
BASICS - 60mins - Juicy Joints - Especially Shoulders! Begins with Thich Nhat Hanh with reference to a meditation called Lettuce meditation celebrating plants and Feb full moon, Supta Pad and hip series leading into pulsing moistening breath into dog; Extensions on belly – Salabhasana to Sphinx moistening joints; Active practice with less emphasis on the sun salutes and more on shoulder freedom. On your own savasana.
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Hn7bFLsQAY_rwfIXI_vuCPHXhQYroHB-4Uut4zElZUbmzxBHM9Ay23HDaHpYePWV.2PIqHFDT1glsYgiG
MORE ADVANCED - 75mins - Octopus Yoga First 18 mins pulsing on floor; Supta Pad suckers and pulse; Belly Bolster into eka pada and fallen warrior; Aparigasana pre Ustrasana Gomukhasana and Ustrasana; 3 block elbow dog and balance; Belly Bolster and repeat Inversion; Happy Baby - Supine Upa Vista with strap; quiet hole in wall twist. A very watery and fun practice
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/zjYJ6hEYPneS3qT6Y0UBsiEUc-0jxGlxda-qpLJDg57qWJwp608wtyxeYeEuFWb1.rHKpvCg7r3em_nEz
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