Hello Spring(?) Detox Iyengar + Twists Sequence
Here at Elements HQ in northern California, we’re accustomed to warmer, early spring days. This relentlessly long winter brought more rain than we’ve seen the last few years combined. Much needed, and it’s wonderful to see the lakes replenished.
At last… today, the sun came out and I was able to get outside for practice.
The Ayurveda for this season around late winter, early spring is known for kapha qualities, heavy, wet and dull. Laying out my mat in the sunshine hinted the day might break through the 57 degree forecast, I felt called to incorporate twists into a slower Iyengar sequence to generate some heat.
Here's some inspiration for your practice today.
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Inhale arms overhead Reach for the sky. Twist and reach your right hand on the ground behind your spine, left hand on right knee. Take your time. Switch sides. |
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Stretch both legs forward Raise your arms up. Place your right leg over your left knee. Left hand on the ground behind your spine, right arm squeezes the right leg for a nice twist. Switch sides. |
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Downward dog, breathe Raise the right leg Three legged dog
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Step forward to Warrior 1 and hold for several breaths
Reverse, left side |
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Move to a wide leg forward bend facing the side of your mat. Take a wide leg forward bend, clasp hands for a deeper stretch Now twist... Raise the right arm to the sky and hold for 10 breaths Reverse, left arm
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Warrior 2 right side Reverse, left side |
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Triangle pose on the right side Hold for 10 breaths Move through Pyramid pose and hold for 5 breaths Move into reverse triangle pose on the right side
Reverse, left side triangle, pyramid, reverse sequence
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Half moon right Half moon left Use blocks / trees for support as needed |
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Deep chair pose - hold for 10 breaths |
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Right leg #4 pose - hold for 5 Left leg #4 |
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Deep forward bend |
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Find the ground Knees to the chest - knees together move knees to left side (bum scooches a bit to the left) Switch to the right
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Shavasana |
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Namaste.
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