Standing poses are the powerfully grounding foundation for all the other asanas. Standing on our feet, we begin to experience how a stable foundation creates support up through the legs, pelvis, spine, arms and head. We also discover that a stable foundation is resilient, beginning with an activation of the feet called pada bandha. With practice and refinement, the standing poses invoke an attitude and awareness of equanimity as we come to feel a clearer connection of body, breath, mind and spirit.
In this workshop we will explore several foundational standing poses, closely looking at their basic alignment principles, energetic actions, modifications and variations.
This workshop is recommended for all beginning and intermediate level students.
