Module 3: Stage 2 - PRELIMINARY, Strengthening
Strengthening Stage focuses on structural integrity of our vessel (physical body) – introducing ECCENTRIC CONTRACTION integrated into asana.
What's in this module:
- PRELIMINARY stage 2 of of Hatha Yoga: Strengthening techniques
- Structured breathing
- principle of dynamic movement
- Eccentric Contraction
We continue to explore PRELIMINARY Stage of Hatha Yoga: PURIFICATION & STRENGTHENING of Body (the Vessel) – in preparation for following stages of Moon (Mind), Sun (Prana), Fire (Expansion).
Part 2, STRENGTHENING focuses on structural integrity of our vessel (vital body) – introducing ECCENTRIC CONTRACTION technique in asana practices. Utilize Eccentric contraction from now on to keep our clay pot structurally sound: strong and supple.
Please refer to the living document, continuing to fill in each modality we learn into appropriate category table:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LJMtxc-z1VFYxvUgyVzIZVVEXEcuJYRgIWMyrBzyZEU/edit?usp=sharing
SELF-REFLECTION:
- Loss of capacity: where and what kind?
- What capacity do you need to increase?
- What capacity do you have excess of and could reduce?
HOMEWORK:
- Identify the leaks and stop them (bring them to Sangha call for help how)
- Increase retention capacity
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5 Lessons
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Relaxing conditioning set for lungs, diaphragm and core to support the body in steady and relaxed seat (asana) for most powerful of Hatha yoga practices: Pranayama (control of life force = breath work).
49:00 MINS -
Kapalabhati removes impurities from lungs and sinuses, strengthens the diaphragm and entire core.
05:00 MINS -
ECCENTRIC CONTRACTION is key tactic for care and maintenance of body as VESSEL of energy: strong & supple.
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A human being is a Living, Thinking, Breathing Being.
Trifold home of our Soul – Atma Puri. Strength at the core.42:00 MINS -
Grounding, calm and strong, the asana is complemented with chanting of mantra So Hum, which strengthens and purifies the breath.s) and fire (agnisara + soft Ujaii)
65:00 MINS
