Last Friday I had the amazing honor to teach six teen girls, including my badass niece and soccer extraordinaire-Claire Carver, partner yoga with her friends overlooking lake Minnetonka.
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| warming up in childs pose |
It was a beautiful if yet chilly day with wonderful relaxing views of the water. We learned self calming techniques, including poses for calming, as well as breathing techniques.
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| partner assisted childs pose: AKA "don't squish your friends!" |
A great time was had by all, including myself!
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| forward fold-huddle, to help open back body |
It gave me a lot of ideas of how to help other teens, young girls and athletes.
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| partner plank-its hard work! |
We learned not only good partner stretches, but also ways to build strength in important areas, to help us be better athletes.
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| assisted downward dog |
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| support your friends-lean on one another-supported tree! |
Leaning on each other and working together is such an important part of being part of a team.
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| high five! Hip opener |
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| reach high... reach together |
Working together-supporting each other while also counter balancing, can be used on and off the mat, on and off the field.
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| Angie assisting the girls in partner version of warrior II |
This one with a little twist involved was a little tricky to figure out, but once we did it looked beautiful!
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| Savasana... rest and integrate |
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| Savasana with a friend, the best way to end a fun class |
I'm so grateful to the girls for trying something new and being good
sports, and especially to my sister in law, Lori Carver for arranging
the whole event!
