Move it Monday: Peaceful Warrior.
Davina
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new yoga pose.
If you find yourself among those falling off the New Year's Resolution commitments don't worry, you are not alone. I recently read an article that says 4 out of 5 of us bail on our New Year's resolutions. The good news is you don't need a new year upon you to commit to a healthier you. Start today, start right now. In yoga we get through the struggle of a challenging posture by focusing on breath and breathing slowly, one breath at a time.
Big changes begin with one small shift. You can shake up your own health and wellness routine with one small step. Don't get bogged down by thinking that you have to exercise for 30 minutes or 60 minutes straight. If you can, great. But if you don't have that much free time do 10 minutes of exercise here and then another 10 minutes there and then another 10 your body and your mind will feel the benefits.
Try this pose today: Peaceful Warrior. Find Warrior 1 on the right side, move into Warrior 2 and then lift up your front arm, straight out of your waist and reach it over your head and back while your other hand slides down the back of your straight leg. While you hold the posture for 5 deep breaths commit to making exercise a daily part of your routine. Switch sides and hold Peaceful Warrior on the left side for 5 deep breaths. This time find gratitude for the ability to move your body. You are sure to feel more energized and a bit more peaceful.
Lisa Brownstead is a former TV news anchor who believes in the transformational power of yoga and helping young and old alike find more balance, self esteem and joy in their lives through yoga. She also believes that yoga (and a little bit of humor) leads to a significant decrease in stress and keeps those practicing looking and feeling young! As a mom of three kids who love yoga, Lisa has followed her passion teaching yoga to both kids and adults. Lisa is the founder of Pretty Postures. For more information on private in-home instruction, classes, and yoga parties check out www.prettypostures.com.
new. LIFE.
Reader Comments (3)
I love yoga and the way it has helped me be more healthy in so many areas.
uh-oh.
The YMCA now has yoga class during my body sculpting. I'm WAY torn. I think I'll go to each 1x a week. Since I know the instructor and the class is new, I'm going to see if they'll wiggle the time!!!
AHA! Was up early for library board meeting and was able to catch yoga class. MUCH needed!