Marichyasana I: Strength and Stretch
This is the first of a series of two classes that lead you into a seated arm bind pose called marichyasana I (A), or pose dedicated to the sage marichi A. This class focuses on strengthening and stretching the key muscle groups that will prevent you from achieving the full pose if they are tight, such as the legs, back, hips and shoulders. The kind of rotation you need in the shoulder joint takes time to establish, so David devotes this class to beginning that release, so you are ready for the second class: Marichyasana II: Full Pose.
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Such a wonderful, soft practice for the lower back and shoulders. This wil make you feel calmer and softer at the end. Will do this one again and plan to have my husband do this practice. Thank you, David!!!!
Thank you for the comments everyone! I really appreciate you taking the time to share.
First time taking this particular class. David, you never cease to amaze me. Your gentle persuasion guides me to places I didn't think I could go. I will be 70 later this year and I realize that your yoga classes are absolutely essential for me. I see so many of my older family members who have not continued to stretch and strengthen and how it is sadly leading to pain and dysfunction. Whenever I complete one of your classes I realize how much I need to continue my practice. Everything seems brighter and more positive. I have taken yoga classes from various places in the past but never have I received the full benefit that your classes provide. It is a total mind, body, spirit experience like no other. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I love other of David's classes but this one frustrated me. I couldn't hear many of the prompts and would need to come out of the poses to follow. It was also a little too mellow for me. I like a little more yang or I will take a yin class. Still, love the site. Thanks!