Advent Week 3: Joy

Shanti (Peace): Finding inner stillness

Mudras: Shield of Shambala

Ganesh Mudra

Kali Mudra

Mudras: Anjali and Gyana Mudras

Vyana Vayu: The full body circulating energy flow

Maha Bandha (The Great Lock)

Jalandhara Bandha (Chin Lock)

Jalandhara Bandha

Mula Bandha: The root lock

Niyama 5: Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender)

Niyama 4: Svadhyaya (self study)

Niyama 3: Santosha

Niyama 3: Tapas

Niyama 1: Saucha (cleanliness ) & Twists

Yama no 5: Aparigraha (non attachment)

Yama 3 Asteya (non stealing)

Yama 2 Satya (Truth)

Yamas 1: Ahimsa (non harming). Heart opening

Shoulders and Binds

Wide Leg Poses

Pelvis and Lower Back

Contrasts: Stillness vs Movement

Contrasts: Active vs Passive

Contrasts: Heaviness & Lightness

Holding On vs Letting Go

Opposites: Comparing right & left sides of the body

Gentle Yoga with Jo

A 2 hour extended class: Hatha Flow, Restorative poses and Yoga Nidra

Core and arm balancing

Twists

Neck and shoulders

The 5 Elements: Fire