Rope 1 & Variations – Weekly Intermediate Class 115

Intermediate 15 min

Rope 1 & Variations – Weekly Intermediate Class 115

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rope 1

Equipment

Mat, ropes.

Key Poses

Rope 1.

Focus

This class explores some commonly practiced variations on what the Iyengar method refers to as “Rope I”. It follows a sequence that starts with this basic upright rope position and develops it towards a chest and shoulder opening variation of bhujangasana. Eventually a flowing sequence of movements are introduced where you transition from this pose to a version of urdhva mukha paschimottanasana in a back and forth swinging action.

This can be a great way of bringing energy and lightness into your practice. However, if the process of entering the movement is rushed, without preliminary stages being considered, the pose can also place a sudden and intense work load on your shoulders. This class shares some commonly practiced ways of gradually transitioning towards the final position. Initially some distance is maintained between your feet and the wall to soften the weight bearing aspect of the pose. Keeping your elbows bent as you enter and eventually exit the pose gives you more incremental control as to how your shoulders are drawn back by the ropes, and also adds a biceps strengthening aspect to the pose.

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  2. Hi Rosy, we do have a few other classes that feature ropes. Weekly Intermediate classes 118 and 114, plus Weekly Advanced class 116 are classes you might like to practice.

  3. Hola, me encanta el trabajo con cuerdas, es muy interesante poder profundizar en este tipo de secuencias con cuerdas porque me ayudan mucho a estirar todo el cuerpo muy profundamente, me gustaría poder hacer más secuencias con cuerdas, podría añadir alguna clases más.?
    Muchas gracias.

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