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Outdoor Class | Yoga for Weight Loss and Core Strength

Added 2020-10-10 15:24:10 +0000 UTC

What's up everyone!

Here is a new yoga session for you to follow along with. In this class, I am using two 4in Foam Yoga Blocks. By the way, I'm sharing the backyard with some furry friends, so in this video you will see cameo appearances from a fluffy white husky/malamute and an elegant orange cat!

I'm very happy to be filming outside again, and I look forward to making each new video more creative and appealing with application of photo/videography techniques.

Here are some notes to help guide you through the main segments of this class:

>>Beginning at 3min in the video, I transition my hands onto the blocks to create more engagement in my core body. Practice the core pulse in plank pose (with blocks), and then stretch your legs.

The lift that the blocks provide, allow me to position my shoulder blades onto the back of my ribcage with more articulation. This additional support around the ribcage activates the supporting core muscles.

Also, the lift from the blocks takes body weight that would be "sinking" through the upper body and redistributes the weight through the core channel. This allows for strength to build and tone muscles.

>>At 4:40min in the video, I increase the fun with core rhythm in pouncing puppy pose into plank (with blocks). The previous benefits (bullet-points) are gained from the blocks being under the hands, with additional concentration on the tucked toes / spiked heels as an anchor for the body to spring and pull back. The result? You feel it through your entire core!

>>At 6min, I begin simple yet strong shoulder stretches. First, I sit on my heels in diamond seat pose. Next, I practice the stretches again with block between my feel for an elevated seat.

>>At 9min, I lie back into supported bridge with a block under my sacrum. This transitions into single leg lifts, and modified shoulder stand (with both legs lifted).

>>At 11min, it's time to relax in reclined cobbler with a block under each thigh.

Enjoy the after glow of your practice!