It's really a video not an article. . . . And it is the captured video of one Salute sequence originating with one side.
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Based in household yoga practices of more than 40 years, Jeff’s yoga work will include group sessions, and additional content not focused exclusively on posture. That additional content will include 9 Minutes or LESS, and will include THE PRANA PROJECT. Jeff will share therapeutic, maintenance, and training that alternate between the Playful (Lila) and the Heroic (Vira). Look for an occasional Book Review, Interview, Creative Adventure, or Personal Note in realms practical and imaginative.
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Jeffry Farrell / yoga with jeff@jeffryfarrell
June 12, 2024
Morning practice 6/12/24
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There’s no talking at all in this video although several mosquitos were talking to me. ha.
This is about an hour with the first section awakening the three planes of the spine. This includes major joints. Also, hopping and basic foot work.The second section is not a beginner Salute to the Sun, but this is where I must personally ground my daily practice to be available for other work. The third section is a closing sequence on the back. Finally, there is a brief seated pose with conscious breath.
There is no counting, no talking, no verbal instruction at all, no warnings or observations, so, if you participate here, go slowly. Be guided by your breath. Do not rush. And whatever does not work for you today, place it on the shelf for the future.
Everybody wants instant results. Steady practice is the best way. It is to awaken the body, and also the living system of the senses, mind, soul.
PS: The theme is to awaken a morning practice. I had in mind a session of 9 minutes or less. Of course, 9 minutes is an artificial constraint, yet it’s a sufficient amount of time to activate body and mind. I am posting units of 9 minutes, plus units much more than that.
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Surya Namaskar / Salute to the Sun variation
This is a video of the left side initiating movement in a Salute to the Sun sequence.
Breath is first. It activates stability and sensation, strength, balance, and an active but receptive mind. Then, move.
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Live chatted 10/19/2025
I. A.) 9.) Laced fingers behind your back
Congratulations! You are about to complete the first chapter and the first series of one minute videos.
There are several positions with inter-laced fingers. Do this one first and breathe nine deep breaths. If you cannot do this, nevermind. And accept the completion of the first chapter! You are prepared to go on to Chapter II which is the first sequence for Breath.
We will come back to Laced Fingers again in a subsequent chapter.
I will add specific series for laced fingers witih arm movement in future uploads. Every position has many variations. Every position begins with breath, stability, and wholeness. In every position we set our intention and move, guided by breath. The work is an effortless effort that confronts pain and learns.
This video completes the initial series of nine short videos to awaken the upper body.
IF YOU STARTED HERE GO BACK LIKE SHOOTS AND LADDERS TO THE FIRST VIDEO —
I. Standing A.) Arms, Shoulders, Neck 1.) Open/close the fist....
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Live chatted 10/19/2025
I. A.) 8.) Head hinges and circles
From a standing upright position, maintain stable and unmoving shoulders as best you can.
Isolate the head’s movement with a nod forward and back. Hinge the head forward and back. Inhale back, exhale forward. Make at least three reps of nodding “yes.”
Return to center. Turn the whole head right and then left. Turn the chin and forehead equally. Turn your eyes deeply back, too. First breath is to exhale over your shoulder. Make at least three reps of “no.”
Return to center. Tilt the head to one side. Pretend you could lift the ear up into the sky. Stay there and breathe. Feel the dilation in that side fo the neck. Feel the compression on the opposite side. Take three breaths on each side. Make three reps of “maybe.”
Return to center and make a circle with the top of your head. Turn the head three times to the right, then reverse three times. Every circle is a breath.
HOW TO USE THIS VIDEO SERIES:
Please watch the video then make the movement. Make at ...
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I like this guy’s work online. He’s been around for a while and speaks so plainly about the body’s maps, functions, that you’re sure to like him, too.
