Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum

Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum

June 26, 2026

lol asana - Lolasana

Lolasana - Pendant Pose
Hang out like a pendant this Summer.
I sure am πŸ˜‰πŸ˜Ž 

Dear self,

I know you like to frolic in the sun all summer basking in your freedom - but perhaps you could squeeze in just a few asanas for just a splash of at-home practice? 🍊 

Sincerely,

Yours Truly

PS: Your daughter says to spend more time on your backgrounds and to make your drawings crazier (like you used to).

June 25, 2026

πŸ’ƒ Macarena to Makarasana 🐊

 

Makarasana - Crocodile Pose 🐊 
To prevent falling asleep, lay your forehead on your forearms in Makarasana.
Relax deeply into diaphragmatic breathing,

Post-trip / post-event / post-big-life-moment blues? πŸ’™ Deep relaxation will absorb all that you have learned and gained from the experience. Become transformed and changed by the standout parts of your life’s story by pausing (in this prone position). Crocodile pose will relieve tension, calm the nerves and promote restoration. 

June 24, 2026

Hallucinating - Flapping Fish Pose

Matsya Kridasana - Flapping Fish Pose cute yin yoga girl pose illustration drawing
Matsya Kridasana - Flapping Fish Pose

My father once pointed out to me, his procrastinating daughter, “thinking about writing a thank you note and writing it are not the same thing.” As in the Japanese proverb: Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is chaos. 

June 23, 2026

Many Mountains - King Cobra 🐍

Raja bhujangasana king cobra pose yoga girl cute pretty Yogini drawing illustration
Raja Bhujangasana - King Cobra Pose 🐍

There are climb the mountain days, enjoy the view days, plan which mountain to climb next days … not everyday is a climb the mountain day. 

June 21, 2026

Alone - Flapping Fish Pose

Matsya Kridasana Flapping Fish Pose cute pretty yoga girl illustration drawing
Matsya Kridasana - Flapping Fish Pose

You can only do so much alone: release your pride, reach out to your network.

June 20, 2026

Annoying - Locust Pose

 

Salabhasana Locust Pose yoga girl cute drawing illustration
Salabhasana - Locust Pose
Strengthen your posterior chain.

Little reinvention opportunities are everywhere - it’s all those situations, people and things that annoy you!

June 19, 2026

Vacation Yoga ~ Push-Ups

Chaturanga - Low Plank

While on holiday, I’m one to skip any organized exercise all together and opt solely for playful movement. Another option (my husband’s) is simple pushups, sit-ups and squats first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. 

June 18, 2026

MISS YOU ~ Half Bound Lotus Boat Pose

Ardha Baddha Padma Navasana - Half Bound Lotus Boat Pose Cute pretty yoga girl drawing illustration
Ardha Baddha Padma Navasana - Half Bound Lotus Boat Pose 

Get completely out of your norm (travel) to know exactly what you want your norm to be (what you miss).  

June 17, 2026

Advancement ~ Boat Pose Variations

Parivrtta Navasana, Revolved Boat Pose, yoga girl cute pretty yoga illustration drawing
Parivrtta Navasana - Revolved Boat Pose
Advanced poses require preparation, practice and repetition.

It (leading the yoga class, hosting the party, transcripting the meeting, writing the letter, giving the speech, remembering the names, traveling with young children) is NOT easy, but you will make it look that way through preparation, practice, and repetition. 

June 16, 2026

Summer Crush ~ Aparigraha


Sukhasana Easy Pose Summer yoga cute pretty drawing illustr Meditation
Sukhasana - Easy Pose
KISS πŸ’‹ Keep It Simple this Summer
LET GO and Let Summer 🌞 

June 15, 2026

DUH ~ Padangusthasana


Padangusthasana Toe Stand Pose Yoga cute drawing illustration girl
Padangusthasana - Toe Stand Pose

APARIGRAHA - LET GO of wanting anyone to be anything other than who they are. DUH!!!

June 14, 2026

Life Dust ~ Toe Stand Twist - Ganesha Mudra

 

Parivrtta Prapadasana - Twisted Toestand Squat  Ganesha Mudra Cute pretty fun yoga girl drawing illustration
Parivrtta Prapadasana - Twisted Toestand Squat 
Ganesha Mudra
Remove all obstacles.

The nitty-gritty (grimy), survival-phase, practical-based lifedust is settling over here and the mythical, dazzling, yogic sparkle is revealing itself once again. APARIGRAHA - yogic letting go - is only figurative when we are growing a young family: in reality, it’s Hold On Tight or Else! But a lighter touch is now possible as the fog lifts (my body is my own again): goodbye clinging, grasping, clutching, gripping…