WEEKS ELEVEN & TWELVE SEQUENCE

This sequence will take place on Sundays, August 10 and 17.

     Sanskrit names are in bold.
     (English names are in parentheses.)
     [Numbers in brackets correspond with illustrations.]
     Poses with an * are new to the sequence.

     NOTICE THE CHANGE IN THE ORDER OF POSES

Utthita Trikonasana (Extended Triangle pose) [4 and 5]

Parivrtta Trikonasana (Revolved Triangle pose) [6 and 7]

Utthita Parsvakonasna (Extended Side-angle pose) [8 and 9]

Parivrtta Parsvakonasana (Revolved Side-angle pose) [10 and 11]

Virabhadrasana I (Warrior pose first variation) [14]

Virabhadrasana II (Warrior pose second variation) [15]

Virabhadrasana III (Warrior pose third variation) [17]

Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon pose) [19]

Parsvottanasana (Intense Side-stretch pose) [26]

Prasarita Padottanasana I and II (Standing Wide-angle forward bend first and second variations) [33 and 34, 35 and 36]

*Padangusthasana (Standing Big-toe pose) [44]

*Padahastasana (Hand-under-foot pose) [46]

*Uttanasana (Standing forward bend) [48]

Parighasana (Gate pose) [39]

Urdhva Prasarita Padasana (Upward Extended Legs pose, aka UPP) [276 to 279]

Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat pose) [78]

Ardha Navasana (Half Boat pose) [79]

Salamba Sarvangasana I (Supported Shoulderstand first variation) [223]

Halasana (Plow pose) [244]

Karnapidasana (Ear-pressing pose) [246]

Ekapada Sarvangasana (One-legged Shoulderstand) [250]

Jathara Parivartanasana (Revolved Abdomen pose) [274 and 275]

Ujjayi Pranayama with inhalation retention (Section 203) in Savasana [592]

Take a look at each of these poses before practice, particularly the new ones. Make note of their Sanskrit and English names, their rating (printed just next to the name), the instructions (including how long he recommends holding each one), and their effects. What stands out? What is interesting? or unclear? or surprising? Come to class with questions and comments.

Also keep this in mind: this series of events is designed with the assumption that you are practicing 5-6 times each week. That doesn't necessarily mean exclusively the DK sequences, but that you are spending quality time on your mat more often than not. I know as well as anybody that that is not always a reasonable expectation to place upon ourselves. It's not an obligation, but it is a strong encouragement and our intentions regarding progress must be adjusted accordingly. What you receive from your practice is a direct reflection of what you invest into it.