Yoga Synthesis: Gentle Series

Raji Thron
Year Released: 2006

Categories: Yoga


Gentle Series is filmed in a park and led by Raji Thron. The film has a similar feel to Erich's Backyard Beginners. His wife is in the DVD and provides modifications using props such as blankets, blocks, belts. Raji's voice is very soothing.. no distracting idiosyncrasies or quirky phrases. Quiet music plays in the background. You can see a short clip of the 1 hr DVD here: http://www.yogasynthesis.com/sukha.html

Sequencing is as follows (some of the pose descriptions are made up by me ):
Start seated then lay on back
Knees to chest
On back - deep breathing exercise
Alternating knees to head
Alternating supine gentle twist
Alternating supine twist
Bridge - several variations
Spinal Rock
Boat/Half Reverse Plank - repeat several times
Cat Stretch
Alternating knee to head
Downward dog to hands/knees - repeat
Right Lunge/Forward Bend - repeat
Downward Dog
Left Lunge/Forward Bend - repeat
Downward Dog/Upward Dog – repeat
Locust to Cobra
Childs Pose
Downward Dog to Forward Bend
Half Squat to Forward Bend - repeat
Warrior 2 to 2nd warrior to triangle – repeat, other side
Straddle Forward bend variations
Balance Forward Knee Lift
Dancer
Tree
Squat
Table to Boat
Seated Twists
Cobbler
Head to Knee
Seated Forward Bend
Supine Extended Leg to side w/ Toe Hold
Half Lotus Prep
Extended Legs
Savasana

Instructor Comments:
Raji has a soft and calming voice and provides lots of subtle tips while you are in a pose to adjust alignment, focus on breathing, etc.

Sharon

08/01/2007