a new angle.

Sometimes a small shift in perspective can make a huge difference in your life.  So why not try the view from upside down in shoulder stand?

Lay on your back, lift your legs up to the ceiling, arms by your side.  You can stay here, in a modified version of the pose.  Or you can lift your behind off your yoga mat, place your hands on your lower back to support yourself, palms pressing into your lower back, fingers pointing up toward your feet.  Walk your elbows in close, keep your neck nice and long, gaze at the tops of your toes or the ceiling.  Be very mindful of your neck in this pose, don't turn you head to the right or left, just keep it steady, chin lifted up slightly so you can breathe and swallow.

Shoulder stand brings oxygenated blood to your brain: promoting clarity and creativity and massages your thyroid: getting nutrients flowing through your body.  It also helps keep your legs looking supple by draining the fluid that collects in your feet.  All that and you get a fresh new perspective!  You just might experience that a problem that has been bothering you has now shifted into a challenge.

Make it a wonderful Move it Monday!

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.

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