A Supportive Way to Begin the New Year
This class offers a gentle, nourishing way to start the new year. We take time to rest in postures, using props to reduce effort and stay longer without strain.
Holding poses with support allows the work to penetrate more deeply into the cellular body, rather than remaining superficial. Clear connections from the legs into the pelvis help the front groins soften and open, creating both stability and spaciousness.
Through mindful use of the arms and legs, we stimulate and support the lymphatic system, which plays a vital role in immune function.
The lymphatic and immune systems work together to fight infection and transport pathogens efficiently.
By encouraging circulation and ease in these systems, the practice supports overall health and resilience.
As the body settles, the mind is also given permission to rest. This calming of the nervous system helps cultivate a more positive outlook and a deeper sense of well-being.
A restorative, steady practice—both grounding and renewing.
This sequence includes:
Supta Virasana
Forward Virasana
Ustrasana
Parvatanasana in Virasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana
Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Repeat four times
Virabhadrasana I with wall
Parsvottanasana
Utthita Parsvakonasana
Setubandha with blocks
Chatuspadasana
Sitting upright, extend arms upward
Supported Salamba Sarvangasana
Savasana
