Suzanne Deason's hour long "feminine, flowing" practice is divided into 3 segments: Breath (simple lower body movements); Posture (standing poses); and Centering (core and flexibility.) There is also a techniques section at the end showing modifications with props. This section is strictly visual -- no audio instruction. Please not that modifications are not demonstrated throughout this intermediate level practice.

The practice takes place outdoors overlooking a rocky coastline. The setting changes slightly for each segment. The background music throughout is solo piano and/or piano and flute.

Breath: Lying on the back, emphasis on breathing while doing simple knees to chest; small movement of the hips; pelvis circles; twists; cobbler's and hero's pose.

Posture: This segment is in a "flow" sequence -- but not too fast, not too slow. Suzanne builds an active practice around a standing forward bend, weaving in elegant, feminine poses in a graceful, dance-like format. There is very limited instruction for each pose although there is voiced-over audio throughout the section. Sometimes she uses pose names, sometimes not. Downward facing dog; tree pose; triangle pose; half moon pose; warrior pose; brave warrior; evolved triangular pose; exalted warrior; standing splits; side leg hold; dancer's pose; modified side balance; plank; and child's pose are all interwoven and connected between deep, folded, standing forward bends and vertical mountain pose with the hands placed on the belly.

Centering: Now on a mat with a folded blanket nearby, Suzanne concentrates on poses for the core and flexibility. Hero's pose; cobra with lifted legs; upward facing dog; bow pose; full bow; child's pose; cat/cow; pigeon pose; squat position; hero's with side bend; sage twist; gate pose; staff pose; forward bend; cobbler's pose; boat pose; hamstring stretch; and trunk twists are all demonstrated and practiced at a slower pace, allowing for more detailed instruction. The folded blanket is used for a side torso twist and under the knees for the final relaxation pose.

Modifications: As mentioned before, this section silently shows Suzanne demonstrating 16 poses with a block, strap, blanket, or without props.

This video is appropriately named. It is a practice designed by a woman for women. If your video library is heavy on "power" workouts you might enjoy the change of pace. Its also refreshing to have a se

Instructor Comments:
Excellent form and elegant execution of postures. Nice sequencing of poses. Very professional, mature and serious ("lifelong student of yoga") instructor

Ann