YSJ Day 10

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Our focus today will be the external rotators of our shoulders. We will sense and strengthen this area and then put our knowledge into practice in a yoga pose. You will need 2 blocks and an optional looped resistance band if you have one.

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YSJ Day 9

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Today we learn how to engage the shoulders intelligently when bearing weight on our hands in plank pose. We also explore bearing weight with the arms behind our body. You will need to use a wall for part of this lesson.

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YSJ Day 8

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In this class we will strengthen our feet through movement and by practising some balancing poses. We will be doing a bit of kneeling, so you might need a cushion under your knee.

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YSJ Day 7

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Today we will be activating our abdomens with slow and focused movement. You will need a partially inflated beach ball / small Pilates ball for this class. It is possible to improvise with a firm cushion instead.

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YSJ Day 6

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In this lesson we learn two breathing techniques that engage and strengthen our abdominal muscles, as well as oxygenating our bodies. You might need a block or cushion to support your pelvis so you can sit comfortably. The Kundalini technique is known as Spinal Twists.

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YSJ Day 5

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Today we practice movements that involve our Posterior Oblique Sling, which helps stabilise our pelvis when we lift one leg. These will be practised while on our hands and knees. You might need a cushion for your knees.

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YSJ Day 4

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This class is all about sensing our pelvic floor and understanding its importance as part of our inner core. You will need two blocks or cushions and a partially deflated beach ball or small Pilates ball.

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YSJ Day 3

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Today, with the help of our deep abdominal muscles, we explore the connection between our shoulders and our lower back. This class will be practised lying on our backs. You might need 2 cushions/blocks as optional props.

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YSJ Day 2

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Today we go into more detail about how to engage our deep abdominal muscles, particularly the Transversus Abdominus. This will be practised while lying on our backs. Optional props: a partially-inflated small Pilates /beach ball or a block.

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