I Savasana (in the Surya, sun when available) for one hour midday after lunch, as I am in the glorious habit of awaking at 5am for sunrise yoga. Sweet, long Corpse Pose illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Savasana (Corpse Pose) | Yoga Illustration In my household I am first to rise and last to bed, so I relish a long nap nearly daily! |
In Plow Pose the peaceful magic begins after two minutes of sustaining the position. Long hold Halasana illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Halasana (Plow Pose) | Yoga Illustration A serene mind will result if you can stay tranquil in this pose for an extended period. |
Yoga is a conversation with yourself.
Tent your fingers to streeeetch your back. Balasana illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Balasana (Child’s Pose ) with tented fingers | Yoga Illustration |
Sarala - simple, straightforward, easy.
Sugama: easy to access, smooth, without obstacles.
Sukara: easily done, requiring little effort.
Sulabha: easy to obtain, available.
When child’s pose becomes sarala, sugama, sukara, and/or sulabha how fortunate we are and how far we have come!
Vishraam Ardha Bhekasana, Resting Half Frog Pose, like all Yin yoga poses is far more potent than it lets on. Hold for at least 3-5 minutes on each side. Illustration by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Vishraam Ardha Bhekasana (Resting Half Frog Pose) | Yin Yoga Illustration Use props and arms to rest and reset. |
“I TRUST that this matter will handle itself.” Here I am squandering my time and depleting my energy on outside nonsense and drama!! 🎭 So I YIN my yoga for the foolishness and commotion to dissolve and fade away…
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| Seated Meditation | Hands to Heart Center | Prayer Hands | Samadhi | Namaste | Yoga Illustration |
My current mom hierarchy while orchestrating the back-to-school season: naps first, walks second, yoga third.
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| Going out on the town fourth! |
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| Cleansing juicing and vibrant eating fifth. |
Sitting in Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) with your sits bones on your heels, your knees together or comfortably aligned, and big toes touching or slightly crossed should be natural and casual when the body performs as it was originally created to function. Illustrated by Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum.
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| Vajrasana (Thunderbolt Pose) | Yoga Illustration |
Yoga will re-gift to you the freedom and ease in your body that you were born to enjoy.
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| Virabhadrasana II - Warrior 2 Pose FOMO free 🌞 |
In the Summertime activities are optional.
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| Kapotasana - Pigeon Pose with bolster 🐦 |
Am I ‘taking others into consideration’ or am I consumed with what they think… 🤔
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| 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? 💙 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.
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| Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana - Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog Both its own active stretch and a transition. |
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| Upavistha Konasana - wall Straddle Pose I just love love love (cute, soft) pajamas. |
There are seasons where living your yoga may not involve actual yoga… as in no-holds-barred convos over ice-cream sundaes poolside or hanging in your PJ's until the PM part of the day.
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| Bhujangasana - Cobra Pose 🐍 |
SPRING - bright sun, dark clouds; high temperatures, UV rays, summer-like days, drizzle, pouring rain, sleet, hail, snow, storms, sunshine, tan-time … and all the moods that come with it!
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| Listen only to the Universe. |
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| Ardha Chakrasana - Half Wheel Pose, Standing Backbend With self assist: low back support and press to open. |
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| Sukhasana - Easy Pose A soothing check-in. Anything but ‘easy’. Dirga Pranayama - Three Part Breath Hand on Heart, Hand on Belly. |
Sunday night panic attack? Soothe your breathless tension by planning out (only) your week ahead.
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| Anjaneyasana - exalted Low Lunge |
Journaling, self-caring, socializing, sharing, brunching, hiking, bubble baths, romantic movies, great books…. Integrating ones week may be as simple as: extra weekend sleep.
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| Sukhasana - Easy Pose, Dhyana - Meditation |
1. My sinuses filled with pressure, but the congestion is subsiding with each passing day.
2. I realized that I am completely reliant - obsessed - with the visual realm.
3. I am slowly learning to look inward.
4. My drishti is better than ever. 🙈
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| Tri Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana - Three Legged Downward Facing Dog Pose & Drop to the forearm opposite the lifted bent leg - hurts so good. |
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| Mandukasana - Frog Pose |
Become confident in life’s big challenges by taking little risks in yoga class.
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| Ardha Kapotasana - Half Pigeon Pose |
Pre or après (ski) body love. 🎿 🩵💛🩷
