The Belly of the Fish (Matsyodhara) and the Island of the Moon (Chandra Dvipa): Introducing the Bandhas

Type:  Sat (Asana/Pranayama / SivaPrinciples / Intense (Adhimatra)

INSTRUCTOR: Christian Pisano

Class Description: Asana reveals inner landscapes and geographies. Here we'll see asanas that help to reach important junctions in the traditional yogic maping of the body and the different colorations of the breath in these regions (apana, samana, prana, udana).  We'll explore the region of "the belly of the fish" (matsyodhara) and the asanas which unfold naturally and organically mulabandha and uddiyana bandha plus "the island of the moon" (chandra dvipa) using the asanas which unfold jalandhara bandha.

Please Note: 10 mn Sirsasana, sarvangasana. Urdhva dhanursasana from floor and with arms straight. Class is NOT SUITABLE for remedial or menstruating students. Bring sticky mat, belt, brick, 4 blankets or foam blocks; plus bolster if possible. Also bring a bandage.