We focus this month on the lower body by working shapes and actions to open the pelvis, all sides of the legs, and free the spin. In this practice we take these actions into supta trvikurmasana and hanumansana. All of which are building blocks for poses like surya yantrasana, and visvamitrasana. Some twisting, psoas releases and shoulder openers are sprinkled throuh out to keep massaging the freedom in the spine and to capitalize on the mobilization in the pelvis and legs.
The work is steady, methodical, repetitive and hopefully leaving you with a sense of groundedness and some freedom in your body.
The energetic focus here is on what Structural Integration calls “Domes of Lift”. Think of these as trampolines or arches that create buoyancy in the body. When these domes of lift work harmoniously together, there is lightness, springiness and integrity that comes along the centerline.
The poses this month may not be fancy, but the awareness required to cultivate these actions is an advanced skill.
Let’s Practice.