These posts are about yoga.
Stop all the overthinking and harsh self-judgments! This sequence is full of fun poses to help you reconnect with the joy and ‘juiciness’ of the present moment. AS YOU PRACTICE While paying attention to physical alignment, Lilias Folan asks you to observe your thoughts and cultivate gratitude and a sense of wonder throughout the practice. […]
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Pull your attention away from workday concerns with this vigorous sequence, which will help you feel more empowered and clear headed. AS YOU PRACTICE This sequence takes an active approach to forward bends. To protect the lower back, engage the muscles of the lower abdomen. Imagine that your body is a tube of toothpaste and
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Release tension and find stillness at the end of a hectic day with poses and breathwork that revive your spirit. AS YOU PRACTICE Take long, slow breaths to move prana downward. On your inhalations, fill your lungs to near capacity— a “middle ground” breath that’s not too long (which can create tension) and not too
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At the end of a day that feels 28 hours long, give yourself a post-dinner break with this soothing sequence. AS YOU PRACTICE Set aside at least 20 minutes and choose a place to practice where you’ll be warm and uninterrupted. Encourage a smooth, natural rhythm in your breath. Slowly open your body and let
Take a break from striving with this forward-bending practice, which will keep you close to the earth and help calm your thoughts. AS YOU PRACTICE Make sure the room is at a comfortable temperature, and take time to steady your mind by finding a relaxed breathing rhythm and focusing on your exhalation. 1. Supta Baddha
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Do you sleep on your side, your spine rounded into the fetal position? Then use this challenging set of poses to stretch and open your chest, back, and hips. AS YOU PRACTICE Move with your breath, inhaling when the spine extends and exhaling when it flexes. Poses 1 to 10 lengthen the spine and flanks,
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Need to bring your A-game to the work day ahead? Try this invigorating practice, in which you’ll alternate short bursts of movement with stillness for yin/yang balance. AS YOU PRACTICE Try to stay relaxed during both the intense and easier stages of the intervals. Notice if you’re collecting tension in your body (like your neck
By combining stretches, core activation, and deep breathing, this sequence will release tension so you start your day feeling refreshed. AS YOU PRACTICE Allow yourself to pause and explore these heart- and hip-opening stretches as you build up to the peak pose, an exciting variation of Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose). This will help connect
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If you’re still groggy after you hit the alarm button, slowly awaken your spine and hips and breathe life into stiff joints with this easy, fun sequence. AS YOU PRACTICE Use your face to measure tension in your body. Kira Sloane, who designed the sequence, calls the face “the dashboard of the pranic system.” When
This invigorating sequence of balancing and twisting postures will stoke your inner fire, known as agni. AS YOU PRACTICE To help you stay mentally calm and clear and spread the rising heat throughout your body, breathe through your nose while slightly constricting your throat to create the smooth, rhythmic, ocean-sounding Ujjayi Pranayama (Victorious Breath). Breathe softly