Edward J. Pawlak | Power Vinyasa Static Flow | ULU Yoga
Channel: ULU Yoga
Date: 17/11/2020

This class will test the limits of your strength, endurance, focus and control. The poses are not difficult, but the long holds and repetitions are. Push through your limits and take a journey beyond what you think is possible. Achieve new strength and confidence to reach the next level. 

Class begins with 5 rounds of traditional sun salutations a&b. After that are 3 more rounds with additional poses worked in like a regular vinyasa flow, but instead of 1 breathe you hold each pose for 8 breathes, including chataranga, chair, leg raises. 

Afterwards are some balancing poses, seated postures and core strengthening, all of which are held for extended periods with multiple repetitions. The last 15 minutes cool down with a relaxing spinal twist, pigeon, shavasana and meditation. 

This class can be exceptionally difficult, especially practicing on the beach in the heat. There are no easy variations given. When you can't hold any longer just rest for a couple breathes, but then come back into the pose. Don't give up. Don't quit. Don't deviate from the form unless you have some injury or physical limitation. 

To challenge yourself more, don't squirm around in poses. Transition mindfully, find your alignment, then hold that form. Don't look around, playing with your hair, shuffling your feet, scratching your face. Move with exact precision from pose to pose with absolute focus. If something is off, make a mental note of it and correct yourself the next time around.

If you find yourself suffering from the physical demands, observe the body, but detach any negative feelings about it. Thinking it is hard only makes it harder, so don't think that. Control your mind, control your body. Smile and love the pose, love the process of burning through your weakness and conquering this sequence. 

Some editing was required to cut out dogs and passersby and flattening the sand. Otherwise no breaks were taken. Some points you can see a real struggle to keep going.

Recorded at Bingin Beach, Bali, Nov 2020.

Edward J. Pawlak
Creator of ULU Yoga

@uluyoga
uluyoga.com