Karen Swanson connects movement with breath to synchronize the mind and body in both gentle and active yoga sequences. Blue Sky Mind offers a guided yoga practice drawing from Iyengar and Kripalu yoga,
providing attention to detail and alignment, while allowing for a deep inner connection
and flow, using the breath as your guide. Both sequences are accompanied by meditative ambient music by Conni St.Pierre, who composed the music to complement the yoga postures and breathing.

“Practice being free, the rest will follow.”
words from a dream

This guided practice is intended to
support your home practice, or help you create
one. It is best to have a working knowledge of
the poses. Both the English and Sanskrit names
of the postures are included.

Drawing from Iyengar and Kripalu yoga - it
provides both attention to detail and alignment,
as well as allowing for a deep inner connection
and flow.

Most importantly, use the breath as your guide.
Both sequences have generous reminders of the
breath throughout, supported by the ebb and
flow of Conni's accompaniment on flute, chimes
and keyboard.

Not all yoga exercise is suitable for everyone.
To reduce risk of injury consult your doctor before
beginning this, or any exercise program.
The instruction provided is in no way
intended as a substitute for medical counseling.

GENTLE PRACTICE -
lying down:
connecting w/breath, gravity, opening,
wind relieving pose,
supine spinal twist

transition:
bridge

inversion:
half shoulder stand w/variations

seated:
easy pose
neck releases
forward bend from easy pose w/variations
head to knee

transition:
cat stretch w/variations
child pose

You may choose to do
shavasana/relaxation pose
or continue...

ACTIVE PRACTICE
downward dog w/variations
plank into child pose
cobra
downward dog
forward bend
triangle pose w/variations - both sides
warrior II
warrior I
lunge
wide stance forward bend
forward bend
tree pose
lightening bolt
yoga mudra
forward bend
child pose
shavasana

This recording is dedicated to my family
and all the generations that came before me,
and to all my yoga teachers and students.
May we be grateful to those who gave us life,
and to those who encourage us in our lives.

Cover Photo ©2006 Karen Swanson
Graphic Design by Tourmaline Media
Recorded at The Outlook, Bethel, Maine
Produced and Engineered by Ted St.Pierre

Hillside Yoga
8 Abbot Farm Road
Bethel, ME 04217
www.hillsideyoga.com