Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Savasana intensive with Judith Lasater - rest!

I've just started an online class with the esteemed yoga teacher Judith Lasater on savasana, and I'm stoked!  As Judith states in the first session, "we are all exhausted...and overwrought.  We don't take rest during the day like animals do, or civilized cultures."  Personally this intensive came at the perfect time for me.  I need this!  I get a chance to focus on rest and restorative yoga practices, learning from one of the best yoga teachers alive. 

It's only day two of a 21 day intensive, where you get bites of content and practice each day.  That really works for busy people.  I'll be posting periodically on the blog to share the highlights of what I'm learning with you.

They ask that we make a 20 minute commitment to practice savasana and make it our priority for our yoga practice.  That is a big ask for me personally, since I tend to make savasana the lowest priority in my home practice, but I am committed to doing this.  I've decided to practice in the evening, to help me wind down and prepare for sleep.

Last night the course focused on how to support the head and neck.  She taught us how to use a folded blanket to cradle the head and neck in a new way, and it felt great.  I set my timer for 20 minutes and rested.  Eventually I fell asleep, and that 20 minute practice extended for almost 2 hours on my mat!  Eventually I woke up and got myself into bed, and I haven't felt so relaxed and ready for sleep in a long time.

If you want to explore this class yourself, here is the website.  It's worth every penny.