ABOUT YOGA

Become comfortable with this internal practice alone away from any outer movement practices. This may take several days to several weeks to memorize. Be patient with yourself. This breathing practice may be the only practice you can do during certain cycles of medical or alternative treatments and/or stage of your general health and condition. You may repeat the breath practice several times in a row for deeper effect up to 3 times in a row then rest and repeat again. When practicing breathing practice never allow discomfort. Always stop any breath practice if discomfort is felt. Return to normal breathing and relax. Then you may return to the breath practice when settled.

SUN SALUTE

If the body and energy allow for additional practices, then progress to learning the Sun Salute at the Chair. Several practice sessions, including arm movements, are needed teach you the main practice of the sun salutation at the Chair. As with the breathing Practices, take time to get to know this sequence. Over a short time you will easily memorize the sequence and can practice away from the video. This will increase integration within your mind/body. Integration towards wholeness is a goal of healing, yoga and life.

Then, the active sequence ends with a twist and a deeper stretch. Take time to learn and become comfortable with the sequences. Memorize it. Use it throughout the day.

The active practice component ends with a relaxing Shavasana (lying face-up on a mat on the floor). This is a guided relaxation and meditation to listen to and experience within yourself.

Daily, take breath practices, sun salutations, twists and deeper stretches. End with a Shavasana for balancing.