On and Off the Mat

Yogi Skeleton approaches! Any requests for poses AND MODIFICATIONS?!
We're hoping to help you see that any yoga pose is doable :)

Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana
(oo-TEE-tah HAH-stah pah-DAHN-goo-STAH-sah-nah)
It translates to "Extended Hand-to-Big-Toe Pose"
An asana I love to hate. Hate to love? Both? Yes, both. This challenges me - my balance, my patience... my EGO!! So I am reminded to breathe. To let each time be its own experience. To smile and accept and appreciate every expression of it. To giggle when I wobble or flare my arm and lifted foot in some awkward and wild attempt to regain my balance. To release my foot hold when I need to set it down and try again. This pose has taught me such self-acceptance and graciousness. Give it a go, hand against the wall for balance or using a strap (or belt with a loop like me because I'm traveling) or testing your balance. Be gentle with yourself even as you challenge yourself.

How often do we receive and interpret something with its negative connotations? What about if we receive the positive connotation as well? Like this one. (BTW, karma refers to the natural results of our actions, positive/negative/and neutral.)

NO Live Yoga session this morning sweet people.
I'm Houston bound for some adventures!
And yes, I'm about to pop into some asanas (postures) in a corner at my gate

Gentle Breathing Exercise
March 18, 9a MST
No equipment, no extra space, no experience needed

Simple stuff to do :)

Somatic movement is a type of exercise that involves slow, intentional movements designed to increase body awareness and release tension. When we experience anxiety or tension, our muscles can become tense and rigid, leading to physical discomfort and pain. Incorporating somatic movements into our daily routine can help us release this tension and promote relaxation. They can be especially helpful during times of stress or anxiety, as they provide a way to release physical tension and promote a sense of calm. When practicing somatic movements, it’s important to move slowly and mindfully, focusing on the sensation of releasing tension in your body. How do these movements feel for you? Let me know in the comments below 👇🌼 . . PLEASE SEE DISCLAIMER IN HIGHLIGHT #bodymind #bodymindconnection #bodyawareness #selfregulation #selfsoothing #somaticmovement #somaticawareness #somaticselfsoothing #proprioception #groundingenergy #groundingtechniques #vestibulartherapy #anxietytherapy #anxietysupport #anxietycoach #polyvagaltheory #somatictherapy #somaticexperiencing #vagusnervestimulation #vagusnervehealing #generalizedanxietydisorder #nervoussystemhealing #nervoussystemregulation

Tadasana (neutral standing)
Cat and Cow
Child's Pose
Downward Facing Dog
Upward Facing Dog
Chair Pose
Single-leg Tadasana, both Sides
Alternate Nostril Breathing: the thing to remember is to switch nostrils AFTER your inhale

Join me tomorrow, Sat Mar 11, 9a MST
FB Live Gentle Yoga
Standing variations of a few poses you can do at your kitchen counter, desk, or even in front of the bathroom counter or laundry machines. We'll try a balancing breathing technique too.