January 30, 2008

Beginning Your Yoga Workout.

Yoga is less workout and more mind-body exploration. Yoga is not exactly about sweating as you push your body into exercise mode. However, the term “workout” will be used loosely for simplicity’s sake.Here is a good way to start your yoga plan. Begin with the “easy pose”. Easy pose is a comfortable seated position for meditation. This pose opens the hips, lengthens the spine, and promotes grounding and inner calm. You will be sitting crossed legged like you did in school and as your teacher probably used to say “Criss cross apple sauce”.With the buttocks on the floor, cross your legs and place your feet directly below your knees. Rest your hands on your knees with the palms facing up. Press your hip bones down into the floor and reach the crown of the head up to lengthen the spine. Drop your shoulders down and back and press your chest towards the front of the room. Relax your face, jaw, and belly. Let your tongue rest on the roof of your mouth just behind your front teeth. Breathe deeply through the nose down into the belly and hold as long as is comfortable.Downward-Facing Dog. After the easy pose, move into […]

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