I've had several people ask what to do at home, if you can't make it to class. Here's my advice.... start by rolling out your mat and move through a few of your favorite warm-up poses. Sun salutes are a great way to get moving on your mat. There is really no wrong way to sequence your own practice. Just do what feels right. Sometimes, I do warm ups for most of my practice, while other days I skip right to some more challenging poses. It depends on your energy level and mood. Try and do one thing a day that challenges your body and your mind.
Another tip is to pick a few poses to do every single day, in addition to the rest of your practice. Headstand or handstand are both great options. If you do a specific pose every single day, you are likely to get stronger and more open. Its amazing what consistency will bring to your practice. On the other hand, its also important to add variety to the rest of your practice. So, if you do headstand every day, make sure you change up the rest of what comes after that.
Don't be intimidated to practice by yourself. Its very important to go to classes to expand your horizons, learn the skills to better access your practice and gain support from your community. However, its also important to practice on your own to gain broader knowledge of what your body needs, what your tendencies are and how you work on your mat when no one else is watching.
If you are looking for more help on sequencing your home practice, check out this article by Desiree Rumbaugh. She is a highly skilled Senior Anusara Teacher and has very clear descriptions within her sequencing. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
happy bending!
Brigette
p.s. If you are still interested in purchasing the $90 unlimited package, you can still do so. The package expires Jan 30th no matter what, but it can be purchased at any point during the month. The sooner the better, so you get the most out of it.
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