Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Wednesday 5/23 ~ Namaskars (part 2) - Chandra Namaskar

Last week, I promised to do Moon Salutations, but due to lack of time, I was unable to squeeze it in. So this week is part deux of last week's class, which works out because last week we started with sun salutations and this week, we will end with moon salutations and elements from last week will again be incorporated into this week's. Confused yet? :)

Chandra Namaskars (moon salutations) are generally practiced in the evening before bedtime to invoke relaxation and comfort in the mind and body. During this class, we will essentially pick up where we left off last week with a similar format - warm-up, sun salutations, wave sequence, mandalas, and chandra namaskar - trust me, this will all make sense during class. Again, this will be another vigorous vinyasa practice, so bring on your energy!

Cross your fingers for good weather this weekend! See you then!

For my reflection on this class, click on the link below for "comments".

1 comment:

sammi said...

Thanks again for yet another great class! I could not have pulled through without your commitment, dedication, and positive energy!

Tonight's class was another vinyasa flow class continuing last week's theme of namaskars. I hope that the pace is not too fast, but rather energizing. However, if anyone feels that we could tone it down a bit, please let me know. You can leave a comment here anonymously, or even send me an e-mail.

I felt last week's class was incomplete without the moon salutations, so I wanted to make sure we added that touch this week. If I had more time, the moon salutations would extend a bit longer to reap the full benefits, but I'm sure you've all heard me say how hard it is to teach a one-hour class.

What did you think about the mandala (circle) sequence, where we did warriors and sun salutations facing the wall? Let me know what you thought of it and whether or not to include it again in the future classes.

It was great to see familiar faces again, especially those I have not seen in a while. I hope to see you again more often, if not this Sunday, then next Wednesday. I'll keep you posted about this Sunday's outdoor class. I will definitely let you know by Saturday if class will take place, so do what you gotta do for no rain. No rain dance perhaps?

Thanks again for your enthusiasm and continuous support!
Cheers!