Master Tam & Judy Hong’s group is currently working on this loooong form (takes over 20 minutes to complete).  Try it, you’ll like it.

This form is slower than any other form I’ve met.  This gives you time to think about and perfect your moves.  Also very relaxing once you’ve learned it.  Music with clear calls saves you from the effort of trying to remember all the moves in the right order.

The 4-corners move (like many) is tricky.  At first you’ll need some extra steps for balance.  Later you’ll eliminate those steps as you anticipate turns and can use your waist to turn as you rock (without twisting knees).  But at first, there are lots and lots of little parts to remember.  Here’s a very detailed breakdown of 4-corners that I found very helpful, even though I’ve already stopped doing some of the smaller adjustments.

Just for fun.  We use a couple of these hand forms for our yoga breathing:

Chin Mudra, and

Vishnu Mudra.

But there are lots more.  Here are a few you might try with breathing exercises, or meditation:

Attention Mall Walkers

kristen needs to take a break.  won’t be leading at Dillards for a bit.  all other programs continue as usual.

credit:  imgur.com

Please check prior post for details on Holiday Buffet — for everyone.  And watch here for a December Holiday Schedule soon as we curtail some exercise in favor of shopping.

Meanwhile, for YOGA classes only — no yoga for the next 3 Tuesdays.

Just FYI, Tues, Thurs, Sat yoga at the mall is not an introductory class, but includes lots of explanation and tips.  All are welcome to practice with us, taking care to treat yourself gently.  Those with some experience should be comfortable with the postures we do.  Those without much experience will learn some great stretches and how to adjust complex poses into safe beginning positions as you increase your flexibility.

Because we are doing our practice in a public area, we do not include relaxation in our practice.  Instead we end our sessions with some qigong — dynamic stretching — to leave you energized for the day.

Take a look at this article to get a good idea of what an “advanced” yogi (yoga practitioner) really looks like:  http://www.nasm.org/american-fitness-magazine/issues/american-fitness-magazine-summer-2016/insight-into-your-yoga-practice?utm_source=afaa&utm_medium=emails&utm_content=073016&utm_campaign=a_afaa_yogacontent