Questions and Answers
What is the purpose of introducing the class?
You should always come into child's pose to cool down.
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What should you do if you prefer not to be touched during class?
Give a wave to the instructor.
What is the position of your legs in Exhale Child’s Pose?
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What do you do in Inhale Table Top?
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What is the focus during Cow/Cats?
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In Exhale Downward Facing Dog, you should tuck your _____.
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What is recommended in the Inhale Samasthiti?
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What should you do in Inhale Half Lift?
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What do you maintain while in Exhale High Plank?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Yoga Sculpt
- Welcome participants and introduce yourself as the class guide.
- Outline the challenging nature of Yoga Sculpt, practiced in a heated environment.
- Encourage breaks by suggesting seated positions rather than Child's Pose to cool down effectively.
- Emphasize the option to practice without weights, ensuring a positive workout experience regardless of modifications.
- Promote the theme of the class: "Live your Power," encouraging self-awareness and personal strength throughout the practice.
- Share personal experience with injury to highlight the importance of listening to one's body and making mindful choices.
Child's Pose
- Begin in Exhale Child's Pose with knees wide, big toes touching, and forehead resting on the mat.
- Focus on deep breathing with three repetitions, integrating the concept of inhaling power and exhaling strength.
Hands-On Assistance
- Communicate the availability of hands-on assists during the session.
- Respect participants' boundaries and provide the option to decline physical touch if desired.
Transitioning through Poses
- Align body during Inhale Table Top: hips over knees, shoulders over wrists, flat back.
- Move into Inhale Cow Pose by lifting the chest and dropping the belly while gazing up.
- Shift to Exhale Cat Pose, rounding the back and pressing the mat away.
Cat/Cow Flow
- Encourage participants to find their rhythm between Inhale Cow and Exhale Cat poses, linking breath with movement.
Downward Facing Dog
- Transition to Downward Facing Dog by tucking toes, sending hips back, and pressing into the mat.
- Suggest playful movements with "walking the dog" to warm up the body.
Ragdoll Pose
- Move to Ragdoll by stepping feet to wrists while maintaining downward dog position.
- Encourage toe-heeling feet for hip-width distance, bending knees, and draping torso over thighs.
Forward Fold and Samasthiti
- Progress from Ragdoll to Forward Fold by releasing hands and rolling up to standing.
- Inhale for Samasthiti, grounding through the feet while finding an intention for the practice—living power uniquely.
Mountain Pose Flow
- Engage the body in Inhale Mountain Pose by spreading toes, engaging the core, and raising hands upward.
- Transition into Exhale Forward Fold by hinging at the hips and releasing the spine.
Half Lift to High Plank
- Inhale for Half Lift, placing palms on shins, achieving a flat back, and squeezing shoulders down.
- Move into Exhale High Plank, stepping feet back, creating a straight line from head to heels while engaging the core.
Preparations for Chaturanga
- Encourage a forward shift in breath during the transition to prepare for Exhale Chaturanga, focusing on proper form and core engagement.
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Description
Join Maggie for an invigorating Yoga Sculpt class! This challenging workout will be conducted in a heated room, providing an excellent opportunity to build strength and flexibility. Remember, it's okay to take breaks and participate at your own pace.