Went to a yoga class last night that was wonderful!
( www.zarnayyoga.com ) The flow was great, new asanas for me.
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...As you do each asana....Focus your attention ...on the pertinent regional anatomy, both to prevent injury and refine your understanding of the posture....
To strengthen [connective] tissues in preparation for more demanding work with postures, concentrate at first on toughening joint capsules, tendons, ligaments, and fascial sheathes, that envelop muscles. The practical method for accomplishing these aims is to build strength, and to do this from the inside out, starting with the central muscles of the torso...Unless you are already a weightlifter or body builder, stretching and becoming flexible should be a secondary concern. Only as your practice matures should your emphasis be changed to cultivate a greater range of motion around the joints."
page 18 Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by David Coulter
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