![]() Lift your right leg and place your foot on the inside of your inner thigh or shin.This engagement keeps your hip, knee and ankle in line, protecting the lower extremity. Prepare to stand on your left leg by shifting your weight to your left foot and engaging the muscles in the back of your hip and front of your thigh.Engage your abdominal muscles to stabilize your posture. Gaze straight ahead and pull your shoulders down and back.Begin in a standing position with your feet together.Gaze ahead and focus on breathing slowly and deeply.Be gracious to your body for what it can do today. Remember – only sit as low and you can maintain the correct posture.Sit your hips back and engage your glute muscles to keep your hips, knees and ankles aligned.This area can become tight from working at a computer and reading. Allow the front of your body to stretch out. Be sure to keep your shoulders pulled down away from your ears. ![]() Gaze straight ahead, pull your shoulder blades together and lift your arms directly overhead.If you find yourself feeling frustrated or angry, try engaging your abdominal or glute muscles more. It is okay for a muscle to feel tight or to shake in a pose that’s challenging. Notice how your body feels in each position without judgment. Center your thoughts on the healthy, mindful choice you’re making. It’s important to take time to focus inward with compassion to reduce stress and recenter. Yoga is an effective tool to aid you in this process.Īs you gently move through the yoga poses below, focus your attention on your breath, your movements or your surroundings to remain present. While there is much beyond our control, we can control our attention. Tight muscles, stiff joints, clenched jaw, aching back, tossing and turning in bed. With so many changes ongoing in our communities, you may have started to notice subsequent stress in your body.
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