Happy Fall to my Yogini and Yogi
friends!
This is the
season of change when we start to pull out the sweaters and watch the color
show on the trees. The fall is a
bittersweet time for me because I have such a love for the summer. It is always a little melancholy for me to
see those dog days of summer slip away for another year. I have been countering those feelings by
staying outdoors more. I am preparing
for the Leaf Peeper 5K running race so just going out for a run always makes me feel good. There
are still peppers, parsley, brussel sprouts, and kale in the garden that need
picking. I also am really enjoying how tasty the apples
are this year. Yum!
In addition
to these things, I always, always, always come back to yoga. This summer was a wonderful yoga filled time
with festivals and outdoor classes. More
recently I have started back to my teaching indoors again at The Edge in
Williston, VT and an afternoon series in Jericho, VT. Cat Earisman and I will be teaming up for a
workshop in October at the Richmond Free Library as well. Please see below for the schedule.
Pose
of the Month
Bakasana –
Crow pose is an arm balance which strengthens your arms and wrists. It lengthens your upper back and builds core
muscles. There are many steps along the
way to the full version of the pose. I
like to encourage people new to arm balances to try this pose because you are
not too far from the ground. If you fall you don't have far to land! It gives you similar benefits to
other more challenging arm balance poses.
Sometimes you may find that you tumble forward or can’t get your feet
up. That is OK. Just keep practicing. With this pose, you can’t get around it, you
have to get through it. Just take a
breath and let strong feelings guide your movements with grace and ease.
Start by
coming down into a squat and drop your arms between your legs. Place your palms flat on the floor and then
squeeze your knees towards your armpits.
Begin to roll forward and lift up onto your toes. Try rolling back and forth this way a few
times, shifting your weight forward and back.
When you feel ready, roll forward and lift up one foot and then the other
off the floor. Pull your belly in and
straighten your back and look ahead with your eye. Try to hold this pose for at least 3 rounds
of breath.
As always,
my wish to you is for health, peace and love, Jean
Jean’s Yoga
Schedule:
Tuesdays 6 – 7 am at the Edge in Williston Vinyasa Flow class
Wednesdays 4
– 5:15 pm at MMUHS in Jericho, VT
To signup
for this class please go to: http://www.mmuafterdark.com/#!classes