Notes and reflections from a workshop I facilitated at the Origins Centre Aug 7 – Aug 10, 2022
https://www.circlework.training/events/setting-up-a-slow-yoga-practice
“Slowness of movement is the key to awareness, and awareness is the key to learning…. Slower movement leads to more subtle observation…so that more change is possible.” (Doidge 2016)
Doidge, N. (2016). The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity. Penguin Life.
Slow yoga asana practice offers a compassionate avenue to access movement.
Slow movement builds awareness and awareness is the key to change.
Slow movement engages the parasympathetic nervous system.
Some of the ideas and movement we practiced included;
1) Setting up for practice. What is your reference point for moving? Finding your centre.
Vertical bobbing, Horizontal abdominal breathing. Rocking.
2) Setting up for practice. Vertical activation, back and side extension.
3) Leg activation and balance
4) A simple vinyasa
“Slowness of movement is the key to awareness, and awareness is the key to learning…. Slower movement leads to more subtle observation…so that more change is possible.” (Doidge 2016)
Doidge, N. (2016). The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity. Penguin Life.
Slow yoga asana practice offers a compassionate avenue to access movement.
Slow movement builds awareness and awareness is the key to change.
Slow movement engages the parasympathetic nervous system.
Some of the ideas and movement we practiced included;
1) Setting up for practice. What is your reference point for moving? Finding your centre.
Vertical bobbing, Horizontal abdominal breathing. Rocking.
2) Setting up for practice. Vertical activation, back and side extension.
3) Leg activation and balance
4) A simple vinyasa
“Slowness of movement is the key to awareness, and awareness is the key to learning…. Slower movement leads to more subtle observation…so that more change is possible.” (Doidge 2016)
Doidge, N. (2016). The Brain's Way of Healing: Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity. Penguin Life.
Slow yoga asana practice offers a compassionate avenue to access movement.
Slow movement builds awareness and awareness is the key to change.
Slow movement engages the parasympathetic nervous system.
Some of the ideas and movement we practiced included;
1) Setting up for practice. What is your reference point for moving? Finding your centre.
Vertical bobbing, Horizontal abdominal breathing. Rocking.
2) Setting up for practice. Vertical activation, back and side extension.
3) Leg activation and balance
4) A simple vinyasa