{using a block}
Don't let yourself be resistant to using a block for your practice. A block can be a strong aide when you are new to class, a strong aide when you need a few more inches, and a stronger aide for a seasoned practice to get deeper and more open.
Here are a few of my favorite uses for a block:
1. Balancing Half Moon. Placing a block under my hand helps me to lift and open in half moon.
{neck and shoulders}
A tight neck and shoulders is an unfortunate fixture of many of my days! Every bit of stress and tension (good and bad) have is knotted up right there. Here are a few things that help me!
1. Foam Roller: rolling out my back on my foam roller is helpful. I also thread the needle with my foam roller in front of me, resting my neck on the roller.
{pranayama}
The fourth limb of yoga is our breathing practice. The body is based on our breath. Breathing practices encourage a steady flow of energy through the body.
Prana means "life force" and Ayama means "control". The LITTLE BOOK OF YOGA defines pranayama as "aiding the movement of life force through the body by controlling the breath, and is a foundation of yoga practice."
Focusing on your breath can bring calm to your body and your mind. Use breathing exercises as a form of meditation or just to calm yourself during a stressful time.
My mission it to make a student feel like they are the only one in the room. To plant a seed that grows into a movement. A movement that takes their daydreams to real life.
