Back Yoga Class

Dean Marney Back Yoga

THE 10 MINUTE HOME SEQUENCE


Dirgha Pranayama---3 part breath---do 5.

From standing, step back with the right foot and turn it out slightly. Bend the left knee, navel and face forward, raise your arms, palms toward each other and come into Virahabdrasana I, Warrior I. Hold for 3-5 deep breaths.

Turn your body to the right, arms come down to shoulder lever, palms toward the floor, face forward, you are in Warrior II. Hold for 3-5 breaths.
Put your left hand on your left leg and straighten it moving into Trikonasana, Triangle. Hold for 3-5 breaths.

Bend your left knee and come back up to Virahabdrasaana II, Warrior II. Hold for 3-5 breaths.

Turn your body forward raising your arms back into Virahabdrasana I, Warrior I. Breathe deep for 3-5 breaths.

Big breath in and on the exhale bring the right foot up to meet the left letting your hands come to prayer position in front of your heart.

Repeat on the other side.

When you’ve done both sides, take a few minutes to just relax and watch your breath. Just watching without changing your breath leads your mind and body into a wonderful state of aware relaxation.