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1
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Purpose of alignment

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To practice yoga with intention and a strong, open heart. Physical alignment and intention helps the brain to be spiritually present

2
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Foundation

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Four points of contact

Whether it’s feet or pelvis or hands

3
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Muscular energy

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Drawing energy into body by firming, activating and contracting muscles

4
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Four flows of muscular energy

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  1. Hugs muscles into core lines of limbs
  2. Draws limbs towards centre of body
  3. Draws energy from periphery to towards focal point
  4. Draws from foundation to focal point
5
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Organic energy

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Soft expansion, energetic body

6
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Four flows of organic energy

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  1. From focal point out along core lines
  2. Extends from focal point down to foundation as rooting action
  3. Expands body seat from midline
  4. Shines from core lines of limbs out through muscles to skin
7
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Three focal points

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  1. Bottom of pelvis (sitting and standing)
  2. Bottom of heart (downward dog and arm balances)
  3. Upper palate (head is part of foundation)
8
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Inner rotation

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From outward to core

From feet up through pelvis to waist

9
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Outer rotation

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Inward to core

From waist down to feet

10
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Heart circuit

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Starts in upper palate, flows backward to base of skull, down back body to bottom of shoulder blades

11
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Shoulder loop

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Opens shoulders

Starts in upper palate, to shoulder blades To heart back
Shoulder blades together
Extends the spine

12
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Standing pose benefits

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Build strength in legs
Aid digestion
Build balance for body
The heart and lungs actively detox the blood

13
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Seated poses benefits

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Calming
Soothing to nervous systems 
Open backside of body
Release tension
Improve digestion and elimination
14
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Back bending benefits

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Open upper back chest groin
Spinal flexibility
Release emotional energy

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Inverted benefits

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Reverse flow of blood stimulating organs and glandular system
Strengthens upper body
Clarity of perception and calm

16
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Inner rotation

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From outward to core

From feet up through pelvis to waist

17
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Outer rotation

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Inward to core

From waist down to feet

18
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Heart circuit

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Starts in upper palate, flows backward to base of skull, down back body to bottom of shoulder blades

19
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Shoulder loop

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Opens shoulders

From heart back
Shoulder blades together
Extends the spine