Mastering Simplicity Class #14: Front, Back and Sides
$30.00
The Mastering Simplicity sessions reflect how yoga was once taught, with teacher and student meeting each other with openness and inquisitiveness about what might arise. Because Donna wishes to teach from what is most current within her practice, there won’t be a detailed description of each monthly class until after it has been broadcast. This is deliberate so that we can enter each class without preconceived expectations and receive fresh awareness. This is an invitation to explore and discover new experiences from often familiar practices.
The classes are offered monthly and will consist of a 2- hour livestream class. 1.5 hours of guided practice followed by 30 minutes for questions, reflections, and community connection.
This class was recorded in March 2025.
Recordings will be available for 30 days after purchase, unless you choose to subscribe. Subscriptions offer greater benefits, particularly for teachers, which you can learn more about here.
See the description of this class below for more details.
Offer up every joy,
be awake at all moments to the news
that is always arriving
out of silence.
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
Theme: Front, Back and Sides
Physical Focus: Spinal release and core strengthening practices supine, prone, and standing.
What’s Inside: This class begins with a spinal release practice on the floor and progresses to core strengthening of the front and back body in supine, prone, all-fours and standing positions. Lateral extension and rotational movements are interspersed in the sequencing to release tension and avoid strain.
Key Focus: Gentle, slow but powerful movements gradually build core strength and stability. Strengthening movements are usually practiced in the sagittal plane (flexion and extension) and have the potential to create strain if not interspersed with movements in the lateral plane. Side bending and twisting release the deep intervertebral muscles of the back. The net result is a feeling of length, strength and vitality.
