With Kazu

Learn forward bending and overcome summer heat!

Forward bending postures help to cool down our brain and are effective to overcome summer heat!

Forward bending postures are called Paschima Pratana Sthiti. Paschima means west and back (back of body), Pratana means stretch and Sthiti means stable posture.

Geeta Iyengar described forward bending postures in his book Yoga IN Action Preliminary Course as the movements to bend forward making an extension and stretching the muscles along the spine. Forward bending postures make the spine resilient and encourage blood circulation from the pelvic floor. We can promote the functions of digestive systems and organs, balance the nerve system and release the stress or tiredness through forward bending postures.

However, if we practice these postures without recognizing the curve of spine (dent of spine), you will not feel the effect and it may even hurt your back. Also without proper stretch of spine, it increases the strain on the neck or shoulders. Once you learn the basics of forward bending postures, you can feel a sense of openness and comfortable stretch.

In this workshop, we will learn the movements of back muscles and spine through basic postures and also look at common issues such as tensions on hamstrings and hip joints, curved lumber and arched back. At the end of the class, we will practice advanced postures.

Target asana: Parsvottanasana, Uttanasana, Paschimottanasana, Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana, Krounchasana

Details

Date: Monday, July 15, 2024

Time: 12:30-15:00

Where: Nami Yoga Studio, 1-5-8-7F Moto-Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Instructor: Kazu

Fee: 5000 yen

• 500 yen off for The Journey Members

• 1000 yen off for The Lifestyle Members

For who: Those who have been practicing yoga for more than a year and yoga instructors.
We will use props during the practice, so please feel free to join even if you feel stiff or not advanced in forward bending poses.

Capacity: 16 people

Booking: Please book through the Nami Yoga Studio booking system (Glofox), or the button below.

Cancellation:

• No cancellation fee 1 week before class.

• 50% cancellation fee will be charged 6-2 days before the class

• 100% cancellation fee will be charged 1 day before the class

Please contact us in case of absence. We will transfer the space to participants on the waiting list.