First of all, thanks to all who came to the open yoga session last Monday. It was fun to see everyone and have so much energy in the studio! I hope you felt re-energized for the upcoming weeks.
For the days that follow, let's remember to move at the speed of our bodies, not the speed of our minds. We practice this all the time while we're on the mat, so we can apply it off the mat. Don't allow your runaway thoughts to exhaust you. If you start to feel overwhelmed or out of sync, tune back into the body. What is it telling you? Rest? Relax? Breathe deep? Keep going and Enjoy?
In fact, we talked about stopping, closing our eyes, and taking 3 Long Full Breaths, whenever we need to reset.
Below, I've created a short sequence you can do each morning to unstick tight areas, slowly wake up the body & mind, and increase oxygen intake and circulation for the day ahead.
Remember to only do the poses that are appropriate for you. Modify where necessary.
Short Morning Sequence (try to hold each pose for 5 breaths)
For this sequence let's focus on compassion for ourselves and whoever may enter our lives today.
*Child's Pose (start deepening the breath, focus on the deep fold at the hips)
*Sit up (back on heels or cross-legged)
*Reach up and interlace fingers
*Seated Lateral Fold to the Right (then switch sides)
*Seated Twist (gentle-both sides)
*Downdog (knees slightly bent)
*Kneeling Plank
*Low Cobra
*Downdog
*Standing Forward Fold (feel at least hip width, knees bent, release the back)
*Sweep Up to standing slowly
*Exhale Hands to Heart Center
Pause and breathe here, until you're ready to move on to the next part of your day.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Namaste
Nance
***FYI: I did it! I shot the yoga video! I'll let you know as soon as the DVD is ready. If you're interested, please let me know (if you haven't already), and I'll get one to you.
