Recently I have chosen to lead my classes without music. It started, however sub conscious it was, to help me manage the high energy level of some super large classes I have the pleasure of leading at times. As I proceeded to run classes without music for a few weeks I started to receive feedback from students on both sides of the matter. People would come up after class and thank me graciously for a silent practice, making a point that it is becoming less and less common these days. Other people would express extreme discomfort, and a few mentioned they would avoid going to another silent yoga class if they could help it!
Read More1. Sukhasana- easy seat/pleasant pose. When it comes time to sit at the beginning or end of practice, especially if preparing for a longer mediation, it's a great habit to get into sitting on your block. If you have sat for long periods of time, you may notice that legs and feet can easily fall asleep or become cramped and trigger discomfort. Try sitting on your block on the smallest level so you have the widest base of support for your seat. This will elevate your hips to increase blood flow to the lower limbs and feet, keeping things fresh! Sitting on a block also encourages a taller seat by more rightly stacking the vertebrae of the spine, yielding a better posture. Try it out!!
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