The diagram to the left is complements of wikipedia. Mary Bond, author of two books on movement and alignment in the Rolfing method, says,
"It is the tensional force of our softer tissues that keeps us erect, not the compressional strength of our bones. Floating within a sea of fluid tissues, bones are internal spacers for the body rather than beams that resist compression."
In class, we'll tap into enhancing our awareness of the freedom and space within our own bodies by using extending postures such as Tadasana/Mountain or Chaturanga/Four-Limbed-Staff and bone breathing. As we find more openness and room in the physical, we begin to notice ourselves becoming a bit more open minded and accepting of others. The idea of abundance is no longer foreign. As John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga, advised,
"After practicing Yoga for a year, take a look at your life. If you are not living with more compassion, then you're not doing Yoga and your practice needs to change."
Use your practice time as "me time" in order to find freedom and compassion for yourself. After rejuvenating yourself, share this sense of love and acceptance with those around you. That's the real Yoga.
Namaste,
Kris Kramer
http://www.totalhealthyoga.com/
http://www.totalhealthyoga.blogspot.com/
Today is the first day of the rest of your life!
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