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can you post some partner poses,???
Some while back, I did a short workshop with a guy called Ailon Free. He is really into partner yoga (or at least, he was at the time). Although his emphasis was very different to the poses we did at YFC with Rebecca. Rebecca's contact poses were all about helping the central person to get their pose correct. Guiding their ribs/shoulders, holding feet in place, that sort of thing. IIRC, Ailon's take on it was more of a partnership where either both people are in a pose or even the pose is only a pose when both people are doing it. It was also more aimed at couples and was quite intimate.I'm afraid I can't tell you the full details of what we did. It was a while ago and before I had done any 'proper' yoga. I do remember it being great fun and helped push me into eventually finding a local yoga class. It might be worth giving Ailon a poke to see if he can offer you any useful suggestions.
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jason
Jaqui Wan is one of my instructors, she does accroyoga.
Lots of paired balances, flying and stretches. Well worth a look. www.jaquiwan.com
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Thanks its interesting to see some of the action, however putting a marketing name on something thats been done for ages, and saying it was invented in California is a crock, such is life.
read deeper, it all stems from Krishnamacharya, who taught Iyengar, Jois and the westerners that rock like Swenson, Devereux, Schiffman. -
Some while back, I did a short workshop with a guy called Ailon Free. He is really into partner yoga (or at least, he was at the time). Although his emphasis was very different to the poses we did at YFC with Rebecca. Rebecca's contact poses were all about helping the central person to get their pose correct. Guiding their ribs/shoulders, holding feet in place, that sort of thing. IIRC, Ailon's take on it was more of a partnership where either both people are in a pose or even the pose is only a pose when both people are doing it. It was also more aimed at couples and was quite intimate.
I'm afraid I can't tell you the full details of what we did. It was a while ago and before I had done any 'proper' yoga. I do remember it being great fun and helped push me into eventually finding a local yoga class. It might be worth giving Ailon a poke to see if he can offer you any useful suggestions.
If you like comedy, it might be worth checking out Ailon's stand-up "yoga for builders".
Actually, while we're on the topic of comedy yoga, is this a repost?
http://www.yogaactionsquad.com/episode1.html
"hatorade" - ha!
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Indeed *m.f, when weight is fully released or supported, in many ways alot more satisfying. But of course it does require masses of trust. So mirroring good for beginners at least or those who are just not accustomed to working with others.
Just remembered a lovely one today. A does a handstand into B with knees slightly bent - A's back will be up against the front of A's body. A's legs go over B's shoulders - ie. A bends their knees and hooks legs over B's shoulders. B can then straighten legs and A can take hands off the floor. B can give them a bit of a swing too. Brilliant spine lengthener and fun too.
Oh and btw, I can feel your dissolved ego - mine too you know, it really makes no difference to me at all that I am here. ;-)
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Hey Hendrik, you wouldn't be the first to put Brasil as perhaps last guess - My dad was the 'Brasilian' (his parents emigrated from Ireland when very young and had all their children in Brasil - dad followed suit and had all his kids here and I at least was raised here too). Mother is Irish/ Scottish stock and I ended up with all her fairer features! Add to that she's a lover of languages, she made sure we grew up bilingual so thankfully I never had to 'learn' English, hence no Brasilian accent!
Indeed, I love snow but I'm also loving the fact that I never need more than one layer at the moment! No doubt there'll be more of the white stuff between now and March!
So Aillon Free looks like quite a character! I'm always intrigued by yogi's who branch out into other practices, comedy in particular is very refreshing as yogi's can be known to take themselves a little too seriously on occasion! This is one of the things I loved about my teacher Edward Clark. Never have I been so intelligently taught and challenged and yet he made us fall apart laughing...
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So lots of good Contact/ acro yoga links there. Jaquiwan's stuff looks like fun - juggling whilst sitting on your partners feet - not bad!
Great stuff from Krishnamachary too. Gave me a few ideas - had forgotten about that partnered back bend - will be on the beach with 4 young nieces and nephews next week - will try!
Lots of impressive partnery stuff from my teacher Edward Clark's Tripsichore yoga dance theatre company. Just google first three words.
As for the word Asana, well... inevitable really!
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Greetings all,
I have been teaching a yoga for cyclists class in Bethnal Green for just over a year now. What started off as an experiment has over time become a successful specialisation that I would like to deepen and extend further to include all types of cyclists including fixed gear and single speed riders. So, this new thread has a few aims in mind, not just advertising I promise!
Firstly to inform you about the class which takes place every Thursday from 8.15 – 9.30pm (excluding Thursday 29th October) at Bodywise yoga and natural health centre (www.bodywisehealth.org) on 119 Roman rd, E2 0QN. Prices are very reasonable as the studio is in fact a charity, committed to accessing those who are financially challenged and/ or local.
Secondly, I would like to use this thread to offer advice on specific postures for particular complaints, adjustments/ prop advice for those with particularly tight group muscles, and home-based practice to those who may be interested.
Lastly, I am interested in teaching a donation based yoga for cyclists class in Hackney and/or Tower Hamlets. So this last aim is two-fold, wondering if anyone is interested and if so, if anyone has any ideas as to where we may be able to do this.
If you have any questions/ would like more information, feel free to PM or email me on gizzardbogue@yahoo.co.uk.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Warm regards,
Rebecca BogueThis is a GREAT IDEA I do practice [URL="http://bodywisehealth.org/typesofyoga.html#iyengaryoga"][/URL]Iyengar Yoga and I have been thinking about mixing cycling and yoga! Especially after class I am used to ride in the park trying to memorize the positions... it works and it is useful for body and mind!
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I always find I spin so much better after an exhausting yoga class. My legs cant be arsed to argue with each other and work in unison so much better.
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Indeed *m.f, when weight is fully released or supported, in many ways alot more satisfying. But of course it does require masses of trust. So mirroring good for beginners at least or those who are just not accustomed to working with others.
Just remembered a lovely one today. A does a handstand into B with knees slightly bent - A's back will be up against the front of A's body. A's legs go over B's shoulders - ie. A bends their knees and hooks legs over B's shoulders. B can then straighten legs and A can take hands off the floor. B can give them a bit of a swing too. Brilliant spine lengthener and fun too.
Oh and btw, I can feel your dissolved ego - mine too you know, it really makes no difference to me at all that I am here. ;-)
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3] [/SIZE][/FONT]yep thanks for the reminder, have done that one actually before- the extension you get when hands free is blissful, and a great trust exercise.
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Jaqui Wan is one of my instructors, she does aggroyoga.
Oh dear. ;P
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Oooh, yummy! Count me in for those.
Oliver, be afraid. Be very afraid.
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Im happy for your padmasana Oliver.keep it up.
(funny thing is that for years I thought it was out of my reach, and one day I just tried it and was like, yeah- there you go.)
so dont imagine that things are impossible, because the mind can create the resistance to things that are achievable. -
Im happy for your padmasana Oliver.keep it up.
(funny thing is that for years I thought it was out of my reach, and one day I just tried it and was like, yeah- there you go.)
so dont imagine that things are impossible, because the mind can create the resistance to things that are achievable.Absolutely. I said the same thing to my mother yesterday after I demonstrated it to her and she said that she could never do that.
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A bit late but, Happy Christmas & New Year to everyone :)
Rebecca, when is the next YFC course starting? Also, does each course start at the beginning again? If so, I think I might leave it until later on. I would like to do the whole thing but it costs me as much in train fare to get into London as it does to attend the class! I'm definitely up for the longer workshops though.
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A bit late but, Happy Christmas & New Year to everyone :)
And to you!
Rebecca, when is the next YFC course starting? Also, does each course start at the beginning again? If so, I think I might leave it until later on. I would like to do the whole thing but it costs me as much in train fare to get into London as it does to attend the class! I'm definitely up for the longer workshops though.
This just in from Rebecca:Greetings cyclists, yoga enthusiasts and friends,[INDENT][INDENT]
Happy new year! Hope this finds you as warm as possible out there...Ok, so a bit more news than usual here re: bodywise classes, a workshop, the bodywise event and yfc classes at De Ver Cycles.
Bodywise class:
The next 7 week yfc course will be starting Thursday 6th January (‘til 24th Feb).
As usual, the class shall be taking place every Thursday at Bodywise yoga and natural health centre on 119 Roman rd E2 0QN. Please note there is a time change though, class will now be 8 – 9.15pm.
Prices are as follows:
£61.50 full price/ £43.50 concession
£10.50 full price/ £7 drop-inIt can be booked as a 7 week course or attended as drop-in classes. It works out cheaper if booked as a course (that is if you can make at least 6 of the classes) and even cheaper if you are a concession of any kind - student/ unemployed/ oap etc. If you have never done any yoga before I strongly encourage you to book a course. If you have yoga experience, you are welcome to drop in.
This class will of course benefit anyone who is engaged in other physical activities (climbers, runners etc.) or not - so welcome all.
There is bicycle parking available outside Bodywise. Bodywise encourages people not to bring bicycles inside as believe it or not, they are considered safer outside!
**YFC Workshop: **
This will also be taking place at Bodywise on **Saturday January 22nd **from 2.30 – 5.30pm. Please note this will be aimed at those who have attended yfc classes before. This will be themed ie. We will be looking in depth at a specific concern. I will get in touch again soon with a list of suggestions and will go for whatever theme is most in demand.
Bodywise event:
For those who came along, thank you sooooooo much – the whole event raised over 5000 pounds! Thank you for your contributions towards this.
YFC at De Ver cycles:
The lovely and extraordinary Maurice Burton has agreed to YFC at his shop in Streatham – yey! The classes will be taking place on Monday nights starting early January. There is not much room – as a result, I think this first course may be full. But if you are a saff Londoner, keep an eye out for the next course if all goes well!Any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at this email address or the one below.
Lastly, for further info. on bodywise and course and workshop booking, please contact them directly on 0208 981 6938 www.bodywisehealth.org - ta.
Hope to see you there!
peas,
Rebecca Bogue
FURTHER INFO:
This class specifically addresses a cyclists typical physical tendencies as a result of the imbalance created by repeated overexertion of some muscle groups and underutilisation of others. The class will concentrate specifically on:
Increasing full mobility in the joints that suffer from reduced mobility during cycling, in particular the hips, shoulders and knees.
Strengthening postural muscles to encourage correct seated alignment and ease overuse of the upper body and back strain.
Lengthening the commonly overdeveloped quadriceps, hip flexors and tight hamstrings.
Counteracting postures to balance out the cyclists position when astride a bike (eg. backbends etc).
Controlled breathing for increased exertion, endurance and efficiency.
The main aim being that students learn how to strengthen and stretch mindfully in class and apply these at any point pre or post ride and keep commonly developed cycle related injuries at bay.
Rebecca has trained in various forms of Dance, Anatomy & Physiology and most recently Yoga Teacher Training with Edward Clark and Elizabeth Connolly. She has taught and continues to teach these subjects since 2002.
Having cycled regularly for 16 years, practiced yoga for 13 and taught anatomy & physiology for 5, it made sense whilst doing my yoga teacher training to bring all disciplines together. What started off as simply a written assignment, gradually developed into a programme specifically designed to help cyclists.
yoga for cyclists
classes • workshops • one-on-oneRebecca Bogue
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A Strengthening sequence for mornings with a group.
This is a progressive sequence that starts on the floor, moves to low lunges interspersed with a vinyasa appropriate to individual ability. Then moves to some standing postures at the end, with short finishing relaxation.
First 20 mins. Warming up, accessing the breath, moving into 5 reps of each variation with the breath, something like:-
Start in- Supta padangustasana- alternate knees to chest/ alternate leg pulls/ alternate leg to side.
- Spinal rolling, both directions.
- Urdhva Prasarita Padasana(Leg cycling)
- Bidalasana.
- Tiger
Then demonstrate 2 vinyasas, Dynamic:-
. Dynamic Down dog.
. Chaturanga dandasana
. Up dog.
. Down dog.Or easier version:-
. Down dog.
hands and knees on floor.
.Cat with dropped tummy.
.Down dog.
Again very linked to
1.In, Out, In, Out breath with each movement.The middle of session about 20 mins, establishing the flow which should be well underway now,
6.Lunge, clasping hands behind back.
Vinyasa.
7.Uttitha parsvakonanasana
Vinyasa
8.Baddha parsvakonanasana
Vinyasa
9.Hanurasana
Vinyasa
10.Twisting lunge.
Vinyasa
11.Revolved twisting lunge
Vinyasa
12.Pigeon
If the group is very able, some of the above postures can be extended into other versions.Then after last vinyasa come up into following for deep single postures about 20 min:-
- Warrior 3
Drop to - Warrior 2
Move into - Uttitha Trikonasana.
And
16.Reverse Triangle.
Back to centre.
Relaxation time as appropriate to the class.
- Supta padangustasana- alternate knees to chest/ alternate leg pulls/ alternate leg to side.
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What's up? Well, there is the Yoga For Cyclists workshop this Saturday. A brief description from Rebecca:
Have decided on core strengthening postures including arm balances and inversions. There is a natural sense of progressive overlap between these groups of postures and they flow well together. 'Twill be challenging but fun!
'Tis 2.30 - 5.30pm this Saturday at bodywise - £24 full/ £18 conc. To book a place, please call bodywise on 0208 981 6938.
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http://www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=2199
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Oooh, yummy! Count me in for those.
Oliver, be afraid. Be very afraid.