#flexifit

Ever wonder what your feet, hands, shoulders, elbows and hips should be doing in a vinyasa? What this quick vid for some cues. 1. Fingers spread wide at all times, pressing pointer finger and thumb mounds 2. When you move forward to plank, make sure heels, hips and shoulders are in one line.... no sagging hips! 3. Whether you are lowering half way to chaturunga or all the way to the floor, the elbows MUST stay tucked along side the body to avoid shoulder injury. This is KEY. 4. In chaturunga, the toes flip so that the tops of the feet are against the floor. Keep hips in line with shoulders. 5. In up dog press your hands into the floor and lift out of the shoulders. Note: thighs do not touch the floor. 5. As you move back to downward dog, lift the hips high, draw belly button to spine and knit ribs in. If you have tight hamstrings, keep a bend in the knees. Don't worry if your heels don't quite touch the floor. We are all made differently ! 6. The last arm balance is optional but is very fun and can build great core strength. Come to a class with us and give it a try! I hope this is helpful. Compasha's new fall yoga schedule will be rolling out soon so stay tuned! #Compasha #yoga #vinyasa #alignment #sweatystretchy #stretch #flowyoga #powerflow #fitness #flexifit (at Compasha Massage & Yoga)