dancing.

I will spontaneously move into dancer pose almost once a day.  I just love it.  You must achieve equal opposition to find the balance in this pose.  And that can be a great way to approach things off the mat too.  There is a modification for this pose against the wall if you feel too challenged by it.  

Start off standing nice and tall in mountain pose.  Belly sucking in towards the spine, shoulders up back and down, pressing down into the four corners of your feet.   Raise your left arm high to the sky and bend your right elbow at the waist, as if you are carrying a tray.  Then catch the inside of your right foot with your right hand.

Bring your knees together for alignment and then begin to hinge forward while you kick back with your leg; right foot pressing out, right hand drawing it in.  Equal opposition to create the balance of this beautiful pose.  When you are in this pose, breathe deeply for five breaths and really feel this pose. Notice how you feel inside.  Strong, confident, beautiful.   You can modify against the wall by pressing your left hand into the wall while you kick your right leg up.  Be sure to do both sides of your body to remain centered.    Get Moving....  :-)

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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