Create space in left lumbosacral region via this sequence. Main points: 1. breath (5-10 ujai per posture) 2. use all of your bandhas 3. elongate & stabilize spine.

Complete on both sides, observe, compare, contrast. Mountain or down dog will go well between sides.

Joseph Pilates said “You are only as old as your spine”. Here is a simple yoga flow to keep your backbone limber. Yes, i am old enough to have some morning stiffness, and occasionally feel very stale, especially with prolonged sitting, so i do this:

School of Strength Sample Medley

Wolff’s Law:

your body adapts to imposed demands, or lack of thereof

Loss of muscle mass is expensive to vitality of a human. Losing support & movement capacity in musculoskeletal system is costly in metabolism, sense of self, quality of life, “healthcare” expenditures, and numerous other opportunities.

Foundations of strength, stability, mobility, power, endurance & coordination are coached twice per week, which is a minimum & effective dose for protective, empowering, medicinal grade movement.

Come join us @ Wisdom Flow Yoga in Makawao Mon & Fri 7:15am

Please pre-register & bring your your attention, clean feet, yoga mat & water.

This movement is truly wholistic. Every joint & muscle are involved dispersing demands & transfer of energy, making Turkish Get Up a potent strength fundamental. Demanding on shoulder & core stability, and lower extremity mobility, it stimulates coordination & balance in body’s intelligence. As always, lead from your center. Love, Light & Aloha.

Shoulder & core stability & strength, hip mobility, coordination, balance, proprioception, rich in kinesthetic stimuli – this movement is a beautiful assessment for strengths & liabilities in the body; it is excellent for athletic performance & general health maintenance. Teach your body & remain fluent! Start light & work your way up, go for 20 repetitions, 10 each side.