Spring/Summer Week #5

Cultivating Confidence

Emphasize repeating and holding poses

Seated

Pranayama : Kapalabati – energizing breath

Stretch legs out

On Back

Twist

Abdominal strengtheners

From Table

Leg Extensions – increase momentum with forceful exhale

ADHO MUHKA SVANASANA (down dog) > PLANK

URDVA MUHKA SVANASANA (up dog)

+VASISTASANA (side plank)

Stand

BRUSH THE FLOOR – Sun Breath>sweep arms down & behind, lengthen legs

UTKATASANA (Powerful Pose) + JACKNIFE + UTTANASANA

GODDESS POSE : Repeat & Hold

VIRABHADRASANA 2 (Warrior 2) : Repeat & Hold

ARDHA CHANDRASANA (Balancing Half-Moon) : Challenge yourself

USTRASANA (Camel) : Warm-up with Thoracic Spine opener using blocks

THREAD THE NEEDLE (Twist from Table position)

UPAVISTA KONASANA (Wide Leg Forward Fold – Seated)

Emphasize challenging your limits. Stay with strong sensation (discomfort) to experience

strength, willpower and confidence.