Coronavirus - Temporary Closing The Yogatorium - March 17, 2020

The Yogatorium is closed until further notice.  You will see below a post (Asanas/Postures) listing the postures usually practiced in our classes.  Feel free to email, call or text if you have questions.
Jaquie Haymond yogatorium@gmail.com, 864-506-4063

Asanas/Postures - March 17, 2020

Asanas/Postures

In my yoga classes and workshops I include movement of as many body parts as possible from the top of our heads to the bottom of our feet, including eyes, mouth, and even the skin of the face.  To enjoy good health each part of our bodies and minds must be used or its ability is lessened.  Yoga can remind us of needs overlooked in other disciplines.  

This list includes a few asanas beginners will not be ready to attempt.  It is a reference list of postures practiced or demonstrated during classes.   All students are encouraged to try modified versions of each asana introduced by the instructor to gain as much benefit as the body is ready to absorb.  Students are most knowledgeable of their own limitations and should always adapt when needed to be safe.  If you begin to feel unusual strain or tension, stop where you are and slowly back off to a comfortable stage.  DO NOT MOVE QUICKLY.  Injuries most often occur from rapid, jerking, or bouncing movements in an attempt to force the body into a position for which it is not ready.  Each of us has a unique body that will respond over time to gentle encouragement.  You are not in competition with any other student.  You are learning to love and care for your own individual body without regard to what other students might be able to do.   Rejoice in your own improved breathing, flexibility and peacefulness.

Seated in a Chair or on mat

Laughing Lion

Eye Circles

Head Turns

Shoulder Rolls – Deep Breathing

Standing

Mountain Pose (Centering)

Side Bends

Twists (torso)

Forward Bend

Sun Salutation

Tree Pose (balance)

Warrior I

Pyramid

Warrior II

Extended Side Angle

Triangle

Wide-leg Standing Forward Bend

On the Mat  – On the Back

Full Body Stretch 

Knee Twists

Leg Twists (with strap) 

Bridge

Knees to chest

Knee twists

Leg extensions

Side Plank

On the Mat – Face Down 

Modified Cobra (on forearms)

Cobra

Locust (leg lifts)

On the Mat – Kneeling

Table

Cat-Cow

Cat – Balance

Child’s Pose

Downward Facing Dog

On the Mat – Seated

Boat Pose

Staff Pose

Forward Bend (center)

Split Leg Bends

Smiling Twisted Sage 

On the Mat – On Back

Total Relaxation Period - Savasana