Today we are going to explore a pose that is not only relaxing but also amazing for so many reasons - its such a calming pose that I often tell people they can remain in it for as much as 20 minutes!
Sukasana or sitting with legs crossed is a familiar pose to most of us, and even though it is referred to as easy pose, its not always as simple as it seems.
Stretching out our feet (and ankles) anytime and anywhere we are seated will help alleviate tension in this overused and under appreciated part of the body!
The seated chair twist not only benefits the internal body, but also opens up the hips and stretches the neck, chest, shoulders, and upper and lower back.
Side bending while sitting on a chair can help to bring length and space to our side bodies, as well as to stretch and open our necks, shoulders, back muscles and spines.
Wall stretch, sometimes referred to as wall push, is where we use a wall to assist in our yoga practice. An energizing pose that stretches the back of the legs and shoulders amongst other areas, this pose can be done anywhere there is a wall!
Boat pose is a core strengthener, and let me be clear because we are talking about the core in the context of the yoga world: I don’t mean the core in terms of our souls…I mean the physical core - the abdominal muscles.
Examining a relaxing heart opener, a pose that opens the heart, helps to bring heat and energy to the body and gives both the physical and emotional body a nice needed boost!
