Easy Pose - Sukhasana
DAY 3 of the #Wildlove3advent challenge 🌿
The foundation of our yoga practice begins seated in 'Easy Pose' did you know that all of the yoga postures are to create a flexible body and focused mind to sit for hours in meditation? This seated posture is a place where we can sit, rest, meditate, breathe and come back to ourselves anytime we want and need to in our physical yoga practice or day. Allow yourself to be open and honest with your seated pose, here we can use props to find what suits our hips, back and mobility. The more we incorporate seated poses on the floor (without a backrest) we begin to build more strength in our backs, core and trunk, the hips gain more flexibility and we can improve our range of movement for when we are in our 80's!
1. Find a comfortable seated position on the floor, use as many props beneath the outer thighs and pelvis to offer support for the legs and hips.
2. You can guide one leg in front of the other or cross the legs, use this posture to encourage opening of the hips, length within the spine and quieting of the mind.
3. Close your eyes, slowly take your time to focus on your breath, notice the sound, sensation and the movement the breath creates within the body.
4. Allow yourself to just sit, without acting on thoughts or distractions. I know, it's easier said than done but this is the first foundation of practice, tuning in.
* Calms the brain
* Strengthens the back
* Opens the hips, inner thighs
* Stretches the knees and ankles
* Perfect for meditation
Tips and tricks:
Try seated with the legs in front, with a slight bend in the knees.
Try kneeling with a few cushions (or blocks) underneath the pelvis.
Try seated butterfly with a bolster under the legs.
✨ Take part in the 24 day advent challenge! Enjoy a pose a day that can help you find movement, presence and play. Join in any time and if you're sharing on socials be put in the prize draw for a gorgeous Yoga Design Lab mat, a self care gift box or tickets to a future event. Lets share the love for our practice and inspires others along the way.
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All my love, V
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