Yoga Swing All Levels Warmup Standing Stretches 2014

January 17, 2019

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In this yoga swing instructional video, Leela Robinson shares a warmup practice focusing on standing poses. The sequence is designed to stretch and traction the core/torso/spine, arms/shoulders and pelvis/legs. Warming up on the ground enables you to become mindful of how your body feels, improving body sense (proprioceptive awareness) in the air.

Includes chair pose/utkatasana, core strengthening with body weight, goddess pose, crescent lunge + twist, kneeling shoulder traction, low lunge, step up, standing side splits, hip opener. Does not include inversions.

Recommendations:
*Establish intention to be safe and have fun. Cultivate courage to grow your yoga edge (expand comfort zone) and compassion for your experience.
*Make sure your swing is securely installed. Swing seat at hip height, swing handles shoulderwidth apart. 6 – 7 feet 360 degree clear span needed to do all poses.
*Position a yoga mat under your swing and have two foam yoga blocks available.
*Watch the video first, then practice along with your yoga swing.
*Breathe deep. Choose a breath count ratio that works for you. For example: 4 count inhale, pause, 4 or 5 count exhale, pause. 4-1-5-1. Use the 4 count exhale for more strengthening poses, use the 5 count exhale for relaxing poses.
*Modify at will, hold each posture as long as you like, and do as many reps as you want.
*The sequence moves quickly for demo purposes, pause it to practice at your own pace.
*Give yourself an oscillation massage in any posture by rhythmically rocking side to side. Any pose can become more therapeutic with rhythmic movement.
*Share what you learn with family and friends.
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Leela Robinson, Yoga Instructor and Licensed Massage Therapist FL, has been practicing and teaching yoga and bodywork for more years than not. She began rocking the yoga swing in 2006 and has coached many yoga swing practitioners.