Thursday, August 30th class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

- Side twists from (Viparita Karani)

- Frog pose (Bhekasana)

- (Supta Tadasana) with feet pressing into wall

- (Supta Padangustasana) with bolster for hip, blanket for head, strap for foot

- Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) variation, supported on bolster,

   blanket for shoulders, feet pressing into wall

- Poses at the wall

       1.  Stretch back with ropes

       2.  Squat with ropes

       3.  Reach arms overhead, stretch shoulders

       4.  Pyramid pose (Parsvottanasana)

       5.  Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III)

       6.  Forward fold (Utanasana)

- Reclining Tree pose (Supta Vrksasana) lying on back position, blanket for leg

- Wide-legged forward fold (Upavistha Konasana) supported on bolster, blocks

   under bolster, blanket for head

- (Supta Baddha Konasana) supported on bolster, blanket for head, blocks or

   rolled blankets for hips

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms

Tuesday, August 28th class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Forward fold from (Sukasana) supported on block

- Neck extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side twists from (Sukasana)

- (Baddha Konasana) rock side-to-side

- Foot / calf massage from (Baddha Konasana)

- Cat / cow pose from (Baddha Konasana)

- Seated wide legged pose (Upavistha Konasana)

- Forward fold from (Upavistha Konasana)

- Cat / cow pose (Marjariasana / Bitalasana)

- Child’s pose (Balasana) supported on bolster, blanket for head

- Lying on back position, rolled blanket under chest, blanket for head,

   feet extended to floor (Chest opener)

- Reclining side twists (Salamba Baharadvajasana)

- Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) supported on bolster,

   blanket for shoulders

- Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

- Spread legs up the wall (Viparita Karani) variation

- (Supta Baddha Konasana) supported on two blocks, rolled blankets for hips

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms

Thursday, August 23rd class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Shoulder shrugs from (Sukasana)

- Neck extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side twists from (Sukasana)

- (Baddha Konasana) rock side-to-side

- Foot / calf massage from (Baddha Konasana)

- Cow face pose (Gomukasana)

- Seated pose (Dandasana)

- Seated side twists (Marichyasana)

- Cat / cow pose (Marjariasana / Bitalasana)

- Bird-dog pose (Chakorasana)

- Child’s pose (Balasana)

- Boat pose (Paripuma Navasana)

- Lying on back position, grab knees into chest, lift legs to vertical position, pause,

   open legs into a straddle, pause, reach through open legs, pause, lying on back

   position, grab knees into chest (Abs)

- Poses at the wall

       1.  Triangle pose (Trikonasana)

       2.  Half moon pose (Ardha Chandrasana)

       3.  Forward fold (Utanasana)

- Lying on back position, knees bent with feet on floor, let legs fall to the right, pause,

   bent knees position, let legs fall to the left, bent knees position (Twisting pose)

- (Supta Baddha Konasana) supported on bolster, blanket for head, blocks or

   rolled blankets for hips

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms

Tuesday, August 21st class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Shoulder shrugs from (Sukasana)

- Side extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side twists from (Sukasana)

- Forward fold from (Sukasana)

- (Baddha Konasana) rock side-to-side

- Cat / cow pose from (Baddha Konasana)

- Child’s pose (Balasana)

- Hands and knees position, reach right arm under left arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position, reach left arm under right arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position (Twisting pose)

- Low lunge pose (Anjaneyasana)

- Lizard pose (Utthan Pristhasana)

- Down dog (Adho Mukha Savanasana)

- Plank pose (Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana)

- Up dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)

- Down dog / Plank pose / Up dog (Vinyasa)

- Sun salutations (Surya Namaskar) variation

- Forward fold (Utanasana)

- Poses at the wall

       1.  Reach arms overhead, stand up on toes

       2.  Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III)

       3.  Pyramid pose (Parsvottanasana)

       4.  Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

       5.  Spread legs up the wall (Viparita Karani) variation

- Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) with block

- Lying on back position, grab knees into chest, extend left leg to floor, pause,

   raise right leg to vertical position, pause, grab knees into chest, extend right

   leg to floor, pause, raise left leg to vertical position, pause, grab knees into

   chest (Balancing pose)

- Happy baby / bug pose (Ananda Balasana)

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms

Thursday, August 16th class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Shoulder shrugs from (Sukasana)

- Side extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side twists from (Sukasana)

- (Baddha Konasana) rock side-to-side

- Cat / cow pose from (Baddha Konasana)

- Wide-legged forward fold (Upavistha Konasana)

- Side extensions from (Upavistha Konasana)

- Forward fold from (Upavistha Konasana)

- Hands and knees position, extend right leg to vertical position, pause, extend

   right knee to chest (Balancing pose)

- Cat / cow pose (Marjariasana / Bitalasana)

- Hands and knees position, reach right arm under left arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position, reach left arm under right arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position (Twisting pose)

- Down dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)


- Plank pose (Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana)


- Up dog (Urdhva Mukha Svanasana)


- Down dog / Plank pose / Up dog (Vinyasa)


- Sun salutations (Surya Namaskar) variation

- Forward fold (Utanasana)

- Standing poses

       1.  Triangle pose (Trikonasana)

       2.  Wide-legged forward fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)

       3.  Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)

       4.  Wide-legged forward fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)


- Poses at the wall

       1.  Tree pose (Vrksasana)
       2.  Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

       3.  Spread legs up the wall (Viparita Karani) variation

- Reclining side twists (Salamba Baharadvajasana)

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms

Tuesday, August 14th class

Viniyoga is a comprehensive and authentic transmission of the teachings of yoga including

asana, pranayama, bandha, sound, chanting, meditation, personal ritual, and study of texts.

Viniyoga is an ancient Sanskrit term that implies differentiation, adaptation, and appropriate

application.

Viniyoga refers to an approach to Yoga that adapts the various means and methods of practice

to the unique condition, needs, and interests of each individual – giving each practitioner the

tools to individualize and actualize the process of self-discovery and personal transformation.

The practices of Yoga provide the means to bring out the best in each practitioner.  This requires

an understanding of a person's present condition, personal potential, appropriate goals, and the

means available.  Just as every person is different, these aspects will vary with each individual.

There are four points that characterize the main difference between the Viniyoga approach and

most other forms of asana practice:

1.  Repetition & Stay

     The use of repetition into and out of postures in addition to holding postures.

2.  Function Over Form

     The emphasis on function rather than form in asana practice, and the science

     of adapting the forms of the postures to achieve different results.

3.  Breath & Adaptation

     The emphasis on breath as the medium for movement in asana, and the

     science of adapting the pattern of breathing in asana to produce different

     effects.

4.  Art & Science of Sequencing

     The refined art and science of combination which allows teachers to create

     sequences of different orientation, length, and intensity to suit the intention

     and context of each practice.

© Copyright 2011 American Viniyoga Institute

Thursday, August 9th class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Shoulder shrugs from (Sukasana)

- Side extensions from (Sukasana)

- Side twists from (Sukasana)

- Seated wide-legged pose (Upavistha Konasana)

- Seated one-legged pose (Janu Sirsasana)

- Side twists from (Janu Sirsasana)

- (Baddha Konasana) rock side-to-side

- Foot / calf massage from (Dandasana)

- Boat pose (Paripuma Navasana)

- Seated pose (Dandasana)

- Seated side twists (Marichyasana)

- Cat / cow pose (Marjariasana / Bitalasana)

- Child’s pose (Balasana)

- Hands and knees position, reach right arm under left arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position, reach left arm under right arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position (Twisting pose)

- Down dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

- Plank pose (Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana)

- Down dog / Plank pose (Vinyasa)

- (Supta Padangusthasana) series, with bolster and strap

- Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) supported on block

- Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

- Spread legs up the wall (Viparita Karani) variation

- Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) supported on bolster,

   blanket for shoulders

- (Supta Baddha Konasana) supported on bolster, blanket for head,

   blocks or rolled blankets for hips

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms

Thursday, August 2nd class

- Opening Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - counting breaths

- Shoulder shrugs from (Sukasana)

- Side twists from (Sukasana)

- Cow face pose (Gomukasana)

- Seated one-legged pose (Janu Sirsasana)

- Side twists from (Janu Sirsasana)

- Forward fold from (Janu Sirsasana)

- (Baddha Konasana) rock side-to-side

- Foot / calf massage from (Baddha Konasana)

- Boat pose (Paripuma Navasana)

- Seated pose (Dandasana)

- Seated side twists (Marichyasana)

- Cat / cow pose (Marjariasana / Bitalasana)

- Child’s pose (Balasana)

- Bird dog pose (Chakorasana)

- Hands and knees position, reach right arm under left arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position, reach left arm under right arm, twist torso, pause,

   hands and knees position (Twisting pose)

- Dolphin plank pose (Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana)

- Down dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)

- Plank pose (Utthita Chaturanga Dandasana)

- Down dog / Plank pose (Vinyasa)

- Standing pose (Tadasana)

- Sun salutations (Surya Namaskar) variation

- Poses at the wall

       1.  Reach arms overhead, stand up on toes

       2.  One step back, stretch shoulders

       3.  Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III)

       4.  Legs up the wall (Viparita Karani)

       5.  Spread legs up the wall (Viparita Karani) variation

       6.  Side twists from (Viparita Karani) variation

- Lying on back position, grab knees into chest, extend right leg to floor, pause,

   grab knees into chest, extend left leg to floor, pause, grab knees into chest

   (Balancing pose)

- Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) supported on bolster,

   blanket for shoulders

- (Supta Baddha Konasana) supported on bolster, blanket for head, blocks or

   rolled blankets for hips

- Corpse pose (Savasana)

- Closing Meditation

       Mindfulness meditation - follow body sensations

       3 Oms