salute the sun
not long now. the kids are getting more and more excited, the lists are getting longer... how to keep up a little bit of a physical practice, or let's say connection to the physical body, over the holidays?
well, I try to at least start each day with a good stretch. nothing special. still in bed I stretch out in whatever way feels good at that moment. after that I do my least favourite posture and one I love. after that I like to take a few deep breath in child pose.
well, that really is the minimum program after a late night...
with the kids on holidays and not too many chances of an hour practice or more, a few rounds of sun salutation work great, for me :-)
not long now. the kids are getting more and more excited, the lists are getting longer... how to keep up a little bit of a physical practice, or let's say connection to the physical body, over the holidays?
well, I try to at least start each day with a good stretch. nothing special. still in bed I stretch out in whatever way feels good at that moment. after that I do my least favourite posture and one I love. after that I like to take a few deep breath in child pose.
well, that really is the minimum program after a late night...
with the kids on holidays and not too many chances of an hour practice or more, a few rounds of sun salutation work great, for me :-)
yes, very simple, but so effective. any style is fine, but do make sure you really flow with the breath to help you fully focus the mind and make it a meditative practice. repeat as often as you want...until the sun comes out - dangerous at this time of the year though ;-)
enjoy the movement of your body, the heat you create and the clearing of the mind with each repetition. most important, allow yourself a good rest in Savasana once you're done. and for the yogis out there - try a few rounds, adding kapalabathi :-)
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