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simple sun
Surya Namaskara A and B with warrior I and II
triangle into side angle (maybe bind)
pyramid into revolve triangle
wide legged bends, turn into low lunge and prayer twist (maybe bind)
Bakasana or child
Tree
standing bow
handstands
marchi c
heron var.
Locust variations
Frog variation
spinal twist
floor bow
Camel
backbend or bridge
forward bend
Legs up the wall
Supta Padangustasana
Wind removing posture
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| Hurray. Did you think about the Denver Deal? |
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| Nah. I'm not moving to Colorado.
I did pick up a new class with a 50/50 spilt.
So, well see.
eric
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| Hy tampara eric,
sounds fabulous wish I could make it!! I like the way you link single plane postures together and double plane I do that a lot I think it acheives better alignment.
Out of curiosity do you practice vinyasa between your seated postures? and I take it the handstand is against the wall? |
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| raquel - 2007-08-23 4:47 PM
I take it the handstand is against the wall?[
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Wus 
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| I must be I dont mind practicing myself without a wall, but ive never tuaght it in a class without, Id be to scared of bodys flying into one another, and I dont employ bouncers on the door  |
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| Actually I practice full vinyasa between sets.
So, after triangle and side angle both sides (full vinyasa)
After Pyramid and revolved triangle (full vinyasa)
Between Marchi C, Half vinyasa (to take-it-up vinyasa)
after both sides, full vinyasa
Some of the belly stuff, no vinyasas.
No wall for handstands. I have them partner up with a friend. They can do it or not. I will help them if their partner won't. If they don't do handstand, I have them do dolphin or downdog.
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| Sounds even better, hope you dont mind im gonna, borrow it for tonights class, i`ll let you know how we get on!
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| Why?
TampaEric - 2007-08-22 6:10 AM
Actually I practice full vinyasa between sets.
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| Because I think Surya Namaskar is the perfect balancer for the body. Each movement contains a fundmental element or posture that keeps the body healthy.
I like the way I feel more neutral after vinyasa.
Without vinyasa is fine, too. But I prefer to teach from either a dancing warrior or surya namaskar sequence.
Everyone really enjoyed it. I had over 25 again..
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| Best of luck.
Yes, let me know what you end up using..
eric
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| I think this may be a very interessting dialogue. However it seems I'm not being to clear these days and I'd like to not offend but do want to probe this a step further.
Assuming we agree about your SN statement, that it IS the "perfect body balancer"... that would rationalize why it is done at all but not necessarily rationalize why it is done between sets.
How many SN does it take to perfectly balance the body? The more the merrier?
Is it also then a saltine cracker to clear the palette for the next set?
Is it the "rest button" of "flow" yoga??
TampaEric - 2007-08-22 11:08 AM
Because I think Surya Namaskar is the perfect balancer for the body. Each movement contains a fundmental element or posture that keeps the body healthy.
I like the way I feel more neutral after vinyasa.
Without vinyasa is fine, too. But I prefer to teach from either a dancing warrior or surya namaskar sequence.
Everyone really enjoyed it. I had over 25 again..
Edited by purnayoga 2007-08-22 9:54 PM
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| Purna, I like your calling SN a "reset button" - I had classes with a (great) teacher who took a similar approach to Eric's and that's what I thought the SNs were supposed to work as. But you've planted the seed of doubt in mind now, and I wish I had asked. |
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| But lets face it the full practice has lots more vinyasa in it and is practically built around it. People like the salutations, thats one of the reasons why they are first attracted to ashtanga.
The vinyasa help to keep the heat and fluidity in the practice, it makes it more of a challenging work out which appeals to athletes and there isnt always time to practice the ten prescribed at the beginning, esp if you are only teaching a one hour class. |
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| I do it between sets sometimes because I also like the way it transfers weight into the upper body, too. For example: after triangle and side angle the legs will be challenged, so by doing full vinyasa you get to use your arms only, 4 limbs in dog, and tadasana or samastithi between the left and right side of the body. After opening the legs you close them. After spreading the arms wide you draw them in. It's basic pose and counterpose. It's the foundation of vinyasa style yoga. It's dynamic vs. isometric.
How many SN is individual. When you teach a class you have to address them as a group and as individuals. I always suggest doing less. If you see individuals not doing proper vinyasas then as a teacher you say something like "If your chaturangas are breaking down it is probably better to go right to downdog. If your wrists or shouders are too tired, bring your knees down in downdog. If you breath is struggling, take child's pose, etc." My eyes are always on them. If they really struggled the whole class you should suggest trying a 101 class. Being a good teacher isn't just sequence, it is the interpretation that makes you a good teacher.
On a personal level, I know that some form of surya namaskar will always be a big part of my practice. Whether it is modified or not, I will continue with them.
Plus, my class is now called "intermediate flow." |
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| Yes, I know what you mean it depends on who walks through the door. I usually start with a couple of rounds of modified vinyasa - with knees down for chata lowering all the way down, staighten legs and moving into half up dog, and then move on to do full vinyasa I have a good look round to moniter who should be doing which version, my regular students know which one to work on, so if there is any newbies I can have a good look.
I too love the vinyasa and flow.
Glad to hear you are happy with the new name of your class |
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| Re class name...
Yea, I kinda tried to make a joke out it to my students.
A couple of students said that they didn't even know the name of the class anyway. They just knew that I was teaching. Which was nice. It's really a special thing being a teacher.
I'm also still teaching at a new studio. I had two more students than last time, so I'm psyched. I really hope this new place works out. It is closer and I get a 50% spilt on attendance and the class is slightly shorter. Financially I would like to make this my career, so I'll need classes like this. |
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| Re class name...
Yea, I kinda tried to make a joke out it to my students.
A couple of students said that they didn't even know the name of the class anyway. They just knew that I was teaching. Which was nice. It's really a special thing being a teacher.
I'm also still teaching at a new studio. I had two more students than last time, so I'm psyched. I really hope this new place works out. It is closer and I get a 50% spilt on attendance and the class is slightly shorter. Financially I would like to make this my career, so I'll need classes like this. |
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