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Hello everyone

Thanks Shelley for the question.
I am just working on a comprehensive answer for you, to post somewhere convenient.

Please stay tuned and watch this space!

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

Hi Y’all

I thought I would add in a word or 2 about the timings.
You will notice and probably wonder why there is such a wide range of times for some of the poses.

Well, it is for this reason. Each class I teach unfolds in a slightly different way. Having longer timings on some poses one class and sometimes shorter on those same poses in another. For me it boils down to the needs and the flow of that unique class.

If there is a range then always do the minimum.
And generally you start timing when you are in the pose. Starting your timing as you slowly enter may be one way (albeit unconscious) you have learned to procrastinate. Be efficient and then you will get maximum time in each pose.

Have fun!
Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

Hi Stefan

Starting the counting when you get as far as you can get is not what I meant but hey, it would be an excellent challenge for an advanced student. Wow, I might teach a class like that one day. Thanks for the suggestion Stefan. :cheese:

Some poses ‘start’ after an action; for example bringing your hands under your foot in Standing Head to Knee pose. Many students wait around for a while before they bring their hands into position. Others like Standing Bow pose, the timing starts as soon as you start to keep you foot up and back behind you and you progress into the pose to your furthest position. Standing Separate Leg Head to Knee, the pose starts when your hands are on the ground. Eagle starts when your legs have wrapped. Stick starts when the body is parallel to the floor (or the furthest you can go). There is logic in the start point. Dissect the pose and see what is required of you.

This timing ‘rule’ is to stop people from procrastinating so much that they miss the ‘work’ itself, the focus and the discipline of applying themselves in the best way possible. All you need to do is count your time honestly. Once you start timing you must be on your way in, or in the pose!

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

Hello again Stefan

I do the same. If I am doing my own class in a silent room then I also count breaths instead of seconds. You have an impressive set of lungs there!

As far as cardio work is concerned, it seems you do a lot generally anyway. I have watched your video. :cheese: Your standing heart rate and exercise rate are probably lower than that of the average person because your heart is healthy and exercised.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂