Time: 15 minutes
All Levels
The 8 of wands speaks to something coming to an end. The wands are at the apex and have started their descent back down to the earth. We will mimic this movement by starting standing and moving our way back grounding to the earth. The 8 of wands is also associated with patience. Although the wands of the card are moving quickly they have not yet come to rest at their final target, a sign that we are on the correct course we just have to wait a bit for us to arrive at the final destination. This is threaded through the class with us holding the poses for a while.
During class today try to keep you mind calm and meditative through these holds. Keep your attention on your breath. Breath as long, slow and deep as you can while keeping the sound of your breath quiet. If you lose track of your breath that is ok. Once you notice you have lost track simply come back to your breath again. No need to beat yourself up about it. Simple start your long, slow, deep breath once again and move on.
Come to standing at the front of your mat
bring your feet hips distance apart and stand up tall
relax your arm by your sides with your palms facing forward
on an inhale raise your arms up over your head
pull your shoulders down and away from your ears
mountain pose
grab your right wrist with your left fingers
exhale lean to the left
hold for 4 breaths
inhale come up
grab your left wrist with your right fingers
exhale lean to the right
hold for 4 breaths
inhale come up
exhale
cactus arms slight backbend
inhale back to mountain
keep your arms where they are
exhale, bend your knees
sit your bum back as if you are sitting in a chair
hold for 4 breaths
chair pose
exhale release your arms
drop your head towards your shins
straighten your legs
forward fold
inhale raise your head to come to a flat back
hands resting on the shins
halfway lift
exhale fold forwards
repeat forward fold and halfway lift 3 times
once you have completed the 3 rounds walk hands forward
index finders pointing the front corners of your mat
hips pushed up and back
keep a slight bend in your knees
hold for 4 breaths