May Summer Bundle: The Core Connection
April 30 - May 24
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In the internal arts, the lower belly is believed to be the source of all physical and spiritual energies of the body.
We dedicate this month to harnessing the deepest structures in the abdomen by stoking the vital fires in the cauldron of the deep belly.
Join us for a medley of 5 live classes and 12 recorded practices to enliven your core throughout the month of May!
LIVE CLASSES:
Tuesday, April 30: Core Release I Iliopsoas (Upper)
Most physical trainers agree that the iliopsoas is the primary muscle that provides support for the entire body. In this class, we engage the iliopsoas as a muscle of breathing, due to its insertion into the respiratory diaphragm.
Thursday, May 2 | 3:30-5pm MT: Restore Your Core (with Surya)
Because the furnace of the belly is under near constant demand to fire, it is imperative to periodically let the core cool down and idle. In this class all poses are supported. We do supine upper leg work and lower belly openers to revitalize the deep tissues of the abdomen.
Friday, May 3: Core Release II Iliopsoas (Lower)
The lower iliopsoas fibers are central to the lift of uddiyana bandha. In this class we harness the lower belly bandha on our back in order to achieve structural support when sitting and standing.
Tuesday, May 21: The Gate of Life
The acupressure point known as the Gate of Life (between L2 -L3) is the source point for supporting kidney vitality and spinal motion. In this class we orient all movement and breath work from the Gate of Life of life acupressure point.
Friday, May 24: Supporting the Uterine Cavity
In yoga and qi gong, longevity and health is determined by the the health of the reproductive system. In this class, we bring blood and breath and movement into the uterine cavity to reduce stagnation and blockages.
12 RECORDED CLASS COLLECTION LIST:
- From Bow to Boat
- Breath of Fire
- Belly to Earth – Belly Down Backbends
- Sukha in the Belly
- Turning the Wheel of Sacrum
- Petal Power
- Floating Your boat
- Moving From the Side Waist to Core
- Heart of the Belly
- Joyful Settling into Your Center
- The Fishing Bird Pose
- The Psoas- Diaphragm Connection
Cost: $100 + tax
- Have your props handy! We recommend two blocks, blankets, a thick bolster, an 8’ or 10’ belt/strap, and a backless chair (modifications will be given if you do not have a chair). We recommend yogaoutlet.com and Manduka for props; backless chairs can be found on Amazon and Etsy.
- We also strongly recommend having a physio ball on hand (or a tennis ball should do just fine as well!)
- Please note that all classes are in Mountain Time. All live classes occur 10am – 11:30am MT unless otherwise noted.
- Can’t join us live because of your schedule or time zone? We’ve got you covered! Reserve your seat and all video recordings will be uploaded to your course curriculum to watch when you can, available to stream for 40 days.
- Recorded classes will be made available to you to view at your convenience throughout the month of May.
