I am pleased to share whole body movements now possible on this first day of my 70th month of hatha yoga activities.
These postures were taken in The Yoga Loft during morning one-on-one partner sessions over several months with Patty Tremblay as I was reducing my weight to 126 pounds.
> Marichyasana Variation
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| Bob Marichyasana II [see Iyengar 'Light On Yoga'] Demonstrating Whole Body Mobility Involving Multiple Joints, Connective Tissue, Muscles Achieving Deep Range of Motions Ankles, Knees, Hips, Spine, Shoulders,Neck, Elbows, Wrists Facilitated Breathing With Less Abdominal Weight |
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| Bob Half Lotus, Dual Shoulder Motions Demonstrating Good Forward Torso Mobility Involving Hips, Groin, Back, Spinal Muscles, Connective Tissues Alignment Of Head Beyond Knee Of Straight Leg Extended Arm, Palm To Foot, Fingers Towards Floor Good Knee, Shoulder Joints Flexibility Enhanced Range of Motions Of Legs, Hips, Back, Shoulders, Arms, Other Muscles |
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| Bob Halasana (Plow Pose) Variation [Knees To Ears To Floor] Demonstrating Both Cervical, Lumbar Flexibility Facilitated Breathing Enhanced Spinal Muscle Lengthening Deep Joint Mobility Including Ankles, Hips, Shoulders, Neck, Arms Asana Approached Gently, Slowly Emphasis On Listening To Body [Avoiding Strain, Injury To Spine, Neck] |
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| Bob Making Progress Seeking Simultaneous Head, Foot Floor Contact Demonstrating Enhanced Forward Mobility Lengthening Lower, Mid Back Muscles |
My overall spinal mobility during the past several months has improved, expanded as I became lighter.
A future goal is to reach, maintain my adolescent high school weight (at Island Trees, NY) when running was once a passion.
My daily yoga movements contributing to breathing better with a leaner, more fit body as a senior remains my current focus, passion.
Today I remember and celebrate J. R. Whittaker on his birthday.
I acknowledge his role that has supported my yoga activities - now approaching the end of six years.
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