Reflections & tips
from my yoga journey
Pose of the month - Dandasana
Dandasana (staff pose) - is a foundation pose often practiced on the way into a seated twist or forward bends like Janu Sirsasana (one legged forward bend). In Light on Yoga, Dandasana is mentioned in the instructions for getting into Paripurna Navasana (boat pose)!
On becoming real
Do you worry about other people's opinions of you? Do you suffer from self doubt despite repeatedly proving yourself capable? What if you trusted yourself and pressed the PUBLISH button on your life?!
Pose of the month - Ardho Mukha Virasana
Ardho Mukha Virasana is commonly done at the beginning of class as a way to open the shoulders, lengthen the spine, release the lower back and groins, and stretch the ankles and tops of the feet.
Continuing the Journey
Do you feel uncomfortable if you have no plans or nothing to do? Are you always searching for the next shiny new thing? What if you embraced the quiet moments and learned to just be, rather than do?
Pose of the month - Parighasana
Parighasana aims to lengthen the lateral sides of the body, an area that's commonly overlooked or neglected, while also working on alignment and stability.
Setting meaningful goals
Do you make New Year resolutions or set annual goals? Are they focussed on external or internal achievements and interests? What if you worked towards creating more joy and peace in your life?
Pose of the month - Supta Virasana
Supta Virasana is not an easy pose for many beginners and it took me a number of years to stay in it comfortably for a few minutes, rather than seconds...