sandeyeMaintenance Yoga
May 27th 2009 16:15
Many times I will confront my Yoga session less than full-heartedly, not due to lack of faith in Yoga, but due to minor problems such as having had a por sleep, having sinus problems, mild constipation, or being a bit stiff or cold. If it were not for the maintenance Yoga session I might skip for the day, and thereby end up out of touch with Yoga. Maintenance Yoga keeps your body 'going' by providing the basics without anything exciting, difficult, or strenuous.
My personal maintenance Yoga consists of the following shortened routine: Savasana, leg raises, quick shoulderstand, bow, savasana, neck rolls, the first two poses of Surya Namaskar, savasana. Without the leg raises, my lower back might give me further trouble. The shoulderstand is usually helpful toward my sinus problems and especially handy if I have a stiff neck. The bow pose counteracts the shoulderstand and leg raises and helps my shoulders. The neck rolls are always good - as I tend to suffer from a stiff neck due to my constant typing for work. I have yet to master the complete run through of Surya Namaskar, but the first two vertical stretches provide a quick back relief/hip movement, and a gentle tug on the old hamstrings. Plenty of Savasana keeps me going...
Maintenance Yoga also comes in handy for when I do not have much time. On most days I am trying to cram a Yoga session between a shower and meal, which in themselves are squashed between an internet session and a work session. Until August, I do not forsee a lighter day. From August onward, I have my plans set to be able to spend a proper full hour session with my Yoga, if my body is feeling up to it and I am not suffering from sinus or stiffness.
My personal maintenance Yoga consists of the following shortened routine: Savasana, leg raises, quick shoulderstand, bow, savasana, neck rolls, the first two poses of Surya Namaskar, savasana. Without the leg raises, my lower back might give me further trouble. The shoulderstand is usually helpful toward my sinus problems and especially handy if I have a stiff neck. The bow pose counteracts the shoulderstand and leg raises and helps my shoulders. The neck rolls are always good - as I tend to suffer from a stiff neck due to my constant typing for work. I have yet to master the complete run through of Surya Namaskar, but the first two vertical stretches provide a quick back relief/hip movement, and a gentle tug on the old hamstrings. Plenty of Savasana keeps me going...
Maintenance Yoga also comes in handy for when I do not have much time. On most days I am trying to cram a Yoga session between a shower and meal, which in themselves are squashed between an internet session and a work session. Until August, I do not forsee a lighter day. From August onward, I have my plans set to be able to spend a proper full hour session with my Yoga, if my body is feeling up to it and I am not suffering from sinus or stiffness.
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