My legs don’t do that

My legs don’t do that

With some adjustments to the lights and tunes, we converted the Troop 39 “Scout Hut” into the newest F3 AO.  Then started to get into some serious stretching, broga style.  Here’s what went down:

Disclosure.  Meditation “Running the race” from Hebrews 12:1-2

The Main Thang:

• windshield wiper
• table top for: cat/cow with breath 5X
• bend right/left with breath 5X
• Plank, Chaturanga, up dog 2 breaths, down dog and peddle out, walk up and sun salutation with breathing at each position.
• Warrior 3 (R planted, Left leg swings up), step back to Warrior 1, 2, Peaceful, elbow to knee and side stretch. Stopping at each pose for 2 breaths.
• Hands down, runner’s lunge stretch (crescent stretch) 5breaths
• Plank, Chaturanga and salutation series 2X following your breath. Meet in Upward Salute.
• Warrior 3 (LEFT planted, R leg swings up), step back to Warrior 1, 2, Peaceful, elbow to knee and side stretch. Stopping at each pose for 2 breaths.
• Hands down, runner’s lunge stretch (crescent stretch) 5breaths
• Plank, Chaturanga and salutation series 2X following your breath. Meet in Upward Salute.
• down to table top, then feet wider and sit up to ease back onto six (support with block or hands if can’t fully land on six), breathe X5
• Transition to Down Dog through table top. Up on toes.  Lift R leg straight up, cheetah, back, cheetah, Left foot flat on mat and Right knee at 90degrees and do large circle 2X forward, then 2X reverse.
• Sun Salute OYO ending back in Down Dog.
• Up on toes. Lift LEFT leg straight up, cheetah, back, cheetah, Right foot flat on mat and Right knee at 90degrees and do large circle 2X forward, then 2X reverse.
• Sun Salute OYO ending back in Upward Salute.
• Lower down onto toes and rock back like baseball catcher. Use hands/fingers to keep balanced if needed.  Hold for 5 breaths.
• Back to table top then right foot forward and flat on mat, bend in knee if can’t make straight. Left leg still on knee and foot on arch or toes.  Half forward fold.  Hands on leg or foot if can stretch that far.  Breathe X5.
• Back to table top and straighten right leg, cheetah, straight, cheetah, straight and tabletop.
• Repeat stretch on left leg (left foot forward and flat (bend knee if needed) and stretch over it and breathe X5.
• Back to table top and straighten LEFT leg, cheetah, straight, cheetah, straight and tabletop.
• Straighten Right leg and place, toe down, on left side and twist body to left and gaze to left toes. Breathe5X
• Straighten LEFT leg and place, toe down, on Right side and twist body to Right and gaze to Right toes. Breathe5X
• Child’s pose, walk fingers out. Head to mat if possible with six on your heels.  Breathe 5X
• Plank to Mountain. Face LEFT and step wide for wide-leg forward fold.  Keep breathing, but take a few minutes to gently stretch, using slow side-to-side movements if you want, or just shifting hips to get slightly more/less stretch in each side.
• Step to top of mat and Sun Salutation with 2 breaths at each pose, meet back at Sun Salute.
• Eagle Pose – on right leg, R arm over L, Hold, Flapjack.
• Bridge

Closing:  Take the verse with you and make it part of your day: “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God”.

COT

Announcements

No Gumby 14^th or 21^st.  Official launch 28^th.

Moleskin

Within seconds of starting, Horse Head’s body emitted some kind of noise that I assumed was the usual non-verbals we can expect, but may actually have been joints complaining at the abuse.  I know my elbows kept popping like Snap-Its.  (Or at least that’s the story I’m sticking with.)  Also you had to love the sun-shade “mat” that Horse Head brought.  Not sure it provided any padding, but sure was good entertainment.

Thanks for posting this morning, gents.  It’s been great working with High Tide to bring this newest offering to life.  We’re looking forward to the official launch on the 28^th.

AYE!