Yoga, Gentle Body Movements

Bob Crowther, in his 60's, continues to attend yoga classes and to instruct others during one-on-one sessions and in small groups.

His comments below identify some gentle, safe body movements often suggested for male and female clients to begin their yoga sessions.

He notes the positive message of a book written by Suza Francina.

Bob In Chaturanga
 [Reverse Palm, On Instep]
Demonstration Of Strength And Flexibility

When i first began attending open yoga classes, our instructor made it clear the level of participation should be within our abilities.

The initial sequence of movements comprising the Sun Salutations usually done at the start of each of our open classes are often challenging for many individuals. 

To encourage client mobility and participation, I have introduced an alternative sequence of "Getting Started" movements.

Bob's 
"Getting Started" 
Movements 

Our goal is to gently move the spine in different directions and to slowly engage various muscles, joints in preparation for subsequent movements.

The standing, sitting, kneeling and supine selections listed below are among a larger group of options that we do. 

Modifications are often made using various props to facilitate mobility depending on a client's situation:

• Standing: moving the head (down, up, sides, twisting, rotating); leaning laterally and twisting to each side; back, forward bends and gravity stretches; squatting to tap floor or sofa; mountain pose 
• Sitting: legs extended, focusing on the ankles (rotating), feet and toes (flexing, extending)
• Kneeling: cat pose- moving spine up and down; child's pose; wrists (rotating, flexing, extending); individual finger stretches 
• Supine: knees up, lateral movement to floor, one or both together
• Standing shoulder movements: using a strap, arms are raised up, over the head and behind the back; arms are moving in a Figure 8 pattern 

Contact

Bob Crowther

bob@bobcrowther.com

774-272-5760

Bob will share his experiences teaching yoga to males and females of all ages.

Bob encourages all generations of yoga enthusiasts to examine Suza Francina's book: The New Yoga for Healthy Aging 

Read Suza Francina Book
Explore The Joy Of Movement

 Suza's message is inspiring: Yoga can be done safely at all ages.

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