Workshop with Hannah Lovegrove
In this standing twist, to avoid the pelvic organs from sinking, press the standing leg thigh back.
Uttitha Trikonasana. Move the entire pelvis back away from the head. Revolve from the right kidney to the left.
Cut the inner right thigh back. Move the breast bone away from the pelvis so that the entire torso extends toward the head.
As you curve around the block, create some resistance by extending your inner legs, ankles and heels away.
Stamp your heels down and raise your tailbone and with it, your entire pelvis. Move your back ribs up away from the floor and forward toward your breast bone.
Press your heels to the floor (toes turned in) move your upper body and chest toward the wall.
Urdhva Dhanurasana. It take several yearts of practice in this and other poses to build the strength needed to practice this with the arms straight.
No wall ropes? Not a problem!
Forward extension with chair, bolster and wall. Here we are looking to get the front body the same length as the back body.
More recovery: Uttanasana with a blanket roll.
We are in rural England. This working sheep dog waited patiently outside the asana room for his human (a sheep farmer) to finish her yoga.
© 2019 Bobby Clennell.
Tags: Dorset, Hannah Lovegrove, Lyme Regis, Saddle Street Farm, Urdhva Dhanurasana, Uttitha Trikonasana
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