About Fire Sequence

Fire is the third of the 5 sequences, designed to be a heating dynamic energizing practice during the cold winter months. Fire is the transformative element. It is form without substance, and the engine of all processes. According to Ayurveda, the location of Fire in the body is the small intestine. Within our bodies, the fire or energy binds the atoms together. Fire transforms food into energy. It creates the impulses of nervous reactions, our feelings, and even our thought processes. The intention with which we practice this sequence is  to generate the internal fire, to boost immunity and maintain vitality through the coolness of winter.

Features

Yoga Synergy chant

This Sanskrit chant (audio version includes written translation from Sanskrit into English) helps you to understand yogic philosophy and encourages safe and effective practice as well as improvinf your approach to life in general.

Demonstration Sequence

Simon Borg-Olivier demonstrates the Advanced Level Fire Sequence.

Interactive Lecture: “Firm but Calm”

This lecture describes the most effective way to practice physical yoga so that the best benefits can come in terms being firm in your postures and developing internal strength, while remaining calm. The use of diaphragmatic breathing while maintaining an internal firmness of the trunk encourages the nervous system to stay calm and increases the health and functioning of the digestive, reproductive and immune systems.

Complete Beginner Practice

This sequence further introduces the Yoga Synergy style with a complete beginner level led practice. It is suitable for people who have satisfactorily completed the introductory sequence. Ideally you should be able to sit comfortably on the floor and get up without help, be able to put some weight on the arms and be able to balance on one leg.

• Introductory Discussion (11 min)
• Complete Beginner Practice (80 min)
  • Introductory sequence (11 min)
  • Standing sequence (37 min)
  • Floor sequence (30 min)
  • Releasing and Finishing sequence (4 min)
  • Breathing, Meditation and Relaxation (6 min)