Transition Article 3

Transitions Article 3

 

 

Those of you who regularly read my column will know that over the last few months I have been inspiring you to work on your transitions, the movement between your yoga poses, rather than just the poses themselves and so many of you have reached out to tell me that considering the transitions in such a mindful way has really enhanced your practice. This month I am focusing on another key transition. The movement from Warrior 2 into Warrior 1.

 

 

To Transition from Warrior 2 into Warrior 1 Pose:

 

On your inhalation:

•         Keep the core engaged, length though the spine, keep your hips, legs, knees, feet, left arm and hand still while maintain your gaze beyond your left middle finger.
•         Reaching though the right hand allow it to sweep downwards, rotating the palm inward.
•         When the right hand is beside your right hip, start to twist the right hip forward.
•         As you continue to sweep the right arm forwards, turn the left palm inwards as well.
•         This will start to align the shoulders into the right position for Warrior 1 pose.
•         Once the right hand comes in alignment with the left, at shoulder height, the palms should be facing each other, shoulder width apart, raise both arms in together upwards into Warrior 1. 
•         Your gaze (Dristi), should remain directly ahead, and your shoulders should be broad and relaxed.

 

Teacher Tip: 

•         Try to move one thing at a time, helping to you become aware of your movement.
•         Over time and with practice you will become more aware of how your body moves and thus able join each individual movement, blending them seamlessly together into the perfect transition from pose to pose.

 

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