Alex
Sequence for Deep Release in the Groin and Psoas Channel
- Virasana (sandbag on upper thigh, hands cradling pelvic belly, practice Lion’s Pose)
- Belly Bolster (hold for 3 minutes)
- Half Happy Baby (2 sandbags on bottom thigh)
- Sphinx (recreating the sensation of the belly bolster and moving slowly into the posture, starting with the head dropped and rounded spine, ending with the full expression)
- Anjaneyasana
- Supta Virasana (4 sandbags on thighs)
- Eka Pada Raja Kapotasana Upright
- Restorative Backbend (spine supported by large round bolster, head supported by blanket in relaxation cascade, straight legs neutralized by strap, 4 sandbags on thighs)
- Constructive Rest (blanket over legs for containment, hands on pelvic belly)
- Supta Baddha Konasana (legs over bolster, knees supported by extra cushioning, ankles/feet contained by rolled blanket)
- Savasana (sandbag on thighs, legs neutralized by blanket, eye pillow on pelvic belly)
Alignment Focus
- Release the belly and jaw
- Drop/move the thighbones back
- Deepen the sacrum into the body
“The radical optimist follows the intimate path, the path of impermanence through the great ocean of change. She is one with the tides of transition, unresisting. A true bodhisattva, she surfs on the waves of birth and death, with no destination in mind as she rides along, no other shore to head for. Having realized unconditional acceptance and cast aside her expectations, she coasts on the crest of the wildest waves with effortlessness and total involvement. Choice has disappeared in her world. She is thoroughly alive; and she gives no fear.” -Roshi Joan Halifax, Being With Dying
Very honest, and open, Alex. Bravo to you for ending a bad relationship and using yoga to help you on the journey. --Denise
ReplyDeleteThank you Alex. Your courage is so inspiring. I've gained so much by being a fellow classmate of yours and seeing you live your journey. I love the quote by RJH. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your inspiring story and thoughtful sequence Alex, and such a gorgeous quote to tie it together. xo
ReplyDeleteAlex you are completely beautiful inside and out. I'm grateful for even the brief opportunities to be your teacher, your student, your friend.
ReplyDeleteVery honest! Beautiful quote! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful to you for sharing this. And I'm so glad you are feeling more safe after having ended the relationship. Your understanding of yourself, your physical patterns, and sequencing in general is an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYours will be a sequence that I will practice on a regular basis as I share the same areas of gripping as you do. Fortunately I have not been a victim of abuse however I am certain that I am holding emotion in those areas of my body as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this. You are courageous. That is a beautiful quote at the end.
ReplyDeletereally brave and insightful to step up to meet yourself and some really tough feelings and emotions and to work to move that in your practice rather than ignoring, stuffing or finding some quick, temporary way around them. very inspiring and great sequence.
ReplyDeleteThis literally knocked the wind out of me! Your speech is so honest, insightful, inspiring, intuitive, personal, honest, and thoughtful. I love the quote you included at the end and once again am blown away by your attention to detail. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteShe is thoroughly alive; and she gives no fear--wow and wow, for your work in the world.
ReplyDeleteIt is an honor to watch you blossom into the extraordinary woman and teacher that you are becoming. Beautiful talk, insights and sequence..
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