This class was taught live on 4-30-21

Soft Animal of Your Body

One of my favorite poems is “Wild Geese” by May Oliver. I particularly love the opening line of the poem, which goes:

“You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees,
For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
Love what it loves.” - Mary Oliver

As someone who has been consistently fascinated by movement throughout my life, and restoring health to the physical body, I find this suggestion by Mary Oliver revolutionary.

What and where is the soft and animal part of ourselves? What do we feel that is beyond striving? When we release ourselves from the carrot and stick nature of our adult lives, of our adult fitness regimens, what are the messages we are receiving from our bodies? What do they love?

Join us for this hour long full body yoga asana series. No prior experience is required. Allow yourself to tune in for the hour, and to take gentle and loving care of that which nourishes you most deeply.

As always, thank you so much for practicing with us.

Suggested Props:
strap (dog leash/ karate belt), blocks or stable chair, yoga mat, blanket or towel

Trina Mann is a physical therapist who has extensive experience working with people who have Parkinson's.! She is also a 200hour R-yoga teacher!

This wonderful yoga class is more of a gentle, restorative yoga class with a focus on kindness to our body, breath and body awareness. I highly recommend you try it!

For more information about Trina, check out her website! https://www.mindsetandmovements.com

Remember - modify as needed. Don't do anything that doesn't feel safe. Use support as needed during standing exercises and use a chair for getting down on the ground and back up if you need it!

By using this video, you are agreeing to our Terms & Conditions