As we settled into practice Wednesday evening, I reminded us to set this intention: "I am attempting something difficult and unfamiliar, and I appreciate myself for trying." Thank your body for agreeing to be you again each day.On that note, we worked into our thighs in this practice. Lots of strengthening, and of course, lengthening.
Quote: "Differences are not intended to separate, to alienate. We are different precisely in order to realize our need of one another." - Desmond Tutu
This series was inspired by an article in the new Whole Living magazine (www.wholeliving.com). The practice was a few of the many, many poses that have a direct effect on our emotions. For example, twists (like fish twist - Mariachiasana) relax the back, shoulder, and abdomen (the places we store tension), and improve digestion (getting nourishment throughout the body). Inversions (like downward dog - Adho Mukha Svanasana and forward fold - Uttanasana) increase blood to your brain and energize your body. And some of the most important mood enhancing poses are back bends (camel - Ustrasana, locust - Salambhasana). Chest openers allow more room for breath and prana, more space around the spinal cord, and allow more energy for clearer thinking. And finally, pranayama (breathing practice), increases the intake of fresh oxygen, increases your energy, detoxes through the exhale, and promotes a clarity of the mind.Abraham Lincoln provided the quote for tonight: "Whatever you are - be a good one."
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