Stretching it

Stretching it

In the rustic gloom of the Bambi lamp, 11 PAX gathered to observe the sacred rites of the Order of Gumby.  Intoning ancient verses and following the mystic ways, they took their places and led by the dwarf called Swiss Miss they began.  Let’s peek behind the veil to see what happened next:

Savasana – Meditation/Reflection: Transformation-Stretching based on Philippians 3:14

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me …

Bend knees and feet flat for Windshield Wiper (~5/side)

Right ankle on left knee and twist to left, arms in “T” and gaze to Right.  Hold 5B.  Flapjack with 5B hold.

Left leg straight, toes flexed, draw right knee to chest and hold.  Breathe and relax down into mat.  Hold knee to chest for 5B.  Flapjack.  Repeato 3B each side

Sit up and draw feet together, knees wide, back straight.  Pull your feet in and knees down.  Hold 5B.

Left leg straight, toes flexed, draw right knee to chest and hold.  Breathe and relax down into mat.  Hold knee to chest for 3B.  Flapjack.

Release bind and slide onto knees for Child’s Pose.  10B

Table Top.  Cat/Cow 5B

Plank.  1Breath.  Up Dog.  Down Dog – WALK THE DOG.  Step or hop to top of the mat and Half-way Lift on INHALE.  Exhale Forward Fold.  Inhale up to Sun Salute.  Once more through slowly together.

The Main Thang:

(Standing Hip Openers):  From Sun Salute: Forward Fold, Half-way Lift, Down to Plank.  Step forward with LEFT foot to Warrior 1, Warrior 2 (5B), Peaceful Warrior (5B), Triangle (5B), Side Angle (5B)

Back to Warrior 2 (2B), Peaceful Warrior (2B), Triangle (2B), Side Angle (2B).

Back to Warrior 2 -> Peaceful Warrior -> Triangle -> Side Angle

Warrior 1 -> Mountain -> Sun Salutation OYO, meet in Mountain.

Forward Fold, Half-way Lift, Down to Plank.  Repeato Standing Hip Openers with RIGHT foot in front.

Warrior 1 -> Mountain -> Sun Salutation OYO, meet in Mountain.

Half-fold with elbow bind. Side stretch (shoulders) RIGHT and hold (5B)

Sun Salutations OYO X2 – follow your breath, meet in Mountain

In Mountain:  Half-fold with elbow bind. Side stretch (shoulders) LEFT and hold (5B)

Sun Salutations OYO X2.

Step back with left foot into Warrior 1 -> Warrior 2 -> 5-pointed star -> wide-leg 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.  10 breaths

Bring torso up to 5-pointed star, step left foot up and face front of mat in Upward Salute.

Sun Salutations X2 – follow your breath

Step back with right foot into Warrior 1 -> Warrior 2 -> Peaceful Warrior -> Warrior 2 -> Fierce Angle Pose (f.k.a. “Goddess”).  Hold 10B.  Step your feet together and come back to the top of your mat in Mountain Pose.

On you 6 for Dead Pigeon 10B/side

Lie down for shavasana -> Prayer

Lord Jesus, help us to forget our past failures and lack of faithfulness in order to press on toward our heavenly prize. Stretch us toward your goals and your glory. Amen.

Stretch and sit up.

TIME!

Announcements while putting up mats.

• Sign up for Christmas Party (12/2/16)
• Sign up for Joe Davis Run (1/7/17)
• Get your Swole on @ Meathead 0530 tomorrow

Moleskin:

It was a good to see several meatheads swinging KBs in the parking lot when YHC arrived.  Another car told me someone was out on a pre-run.  All good ways to get warmed up before stretching.  My preferred method: rolling with The Stick.

The antler chandelier drew mixed reviews.  Some found it too dim, some too gruesome, some “thout it were real purdy.”  It did make it a bit harder to read the weinke, so YHC may need to print it in larger type size or flip on some more lights next week.

Great to see another Site FNG.  Welcome Slim Fast.

Thanks for following my lead, gentlemen.  Hope you got some help for over-worked, under-stretched muscles.

Take time to think about the devotional message for today:  Stretching means trusting God in moments of surrender. Stretching means walking into our fears and coming out as people of faith. Stretching means believing in God when we don’t see him working. Stretching means trusting God in all circumstances.