Yoga to release energy blocks
Dear one,
Pretend this is a letter that found you randomly. On the fornt of the page you find the words, and on the back the illustrations. You simply read, see, do. Nothing you need much preparation or time for.
I avoid giving you too much instruction, as much as I avoid setting a duration for your practice. It’s a simple yoga sequence, use it without overthinking, without taking it too seriously, or trying too hard. You can’t do it wrong, in fact the only wrong thing you can do is over complicate things. Just follow the simple instructions, mimic the illustration and you’re there. Whether you do it as a warmup for a workout or longer yoga session, or as a simple wakeup moment, do it every day, or every week. Take the simple postures and feel their effects. I also have a video on that, but not a follow-along practce, I just read you the instructions. Tip: Use a playlist to as a timer.
Rope Pulling Pose (Rajji Karashanasana): Sit on the floor with your legs extended and pretend you’re pulling a rope from high up, down to your thighs.
Dynamic Spinal Twist (Galyamak Meru Vakrasana): Spread your legs as wide apart as you comfortably can, with knees straight. Extend your arms out to the sides at shoulder height and twist your torso to the left to reach your right hand down towards your left big toe. Keep your left arm straight behind you. Repeat on the other side.
Mill Churning Pose (Chakki Chalasana): As you sit on the floor with your legs apart, interlace your fingers and extend your arms straight out in front of your chest. Lean your waist forward and start a circular motion passing your hands over the right foot, then over the left, and continue the circle by leaning backwards as far as you comfortably can. Repeat on the other side.
Rowing Boat Pose (Nauka Sanchalasana): Put your feet together and straighten your back. Lean forward extending your arms, and then lean backwards pulling your hands towards your shoulders, as if you were rowing a boat.
Salutation Pose (Namaskarasana): Sit in a squatting position, ensuring your feet are flat on the floor and about two feet apart. If your heels don’t reach the floor, you can pad them with a folded towel. Keep your knees wide apart and place your elbows against the insides of your knees. Bring your hands together in front of your chest in a prayer gesture. Tilt your head backward while simultaneously using your elbows to widen the gap between your knees as much as possible. Lower your head forward, pressing your chin against your chest. Extend your arms straight in front of your body, while pushing inward with your knees.
Abdominal Twist Pose (Udarakarshanasana): Keep the squatting position, place your hands on your knees, and inhale deeply. As you exhale, lower your right knee to the floor near your left foot. Repeat on the other side.
Standing spinal roll to stand up From the squatting position, lift your hips upward and transition into a forward fold with your palms beside your feet. With a slight bend in your knees, you begin a slow and controlled roll up through your spine. As you straighten your legs, roll your shoulders back and down, and finally, lift your head.
Tree pose (Vrksasana) Stand firmly on your feet. When you're ready, lift your right leg, place the sole on your inner thigh, as your right knee opens to the side. Bring your hands into a prayer position. Repeat on the other leg.
Chair pose (Utkatasana) Stand tall with your feet close together and your back straight. Move your pelvis backward as you bend your knees, ensuring they don't extend beyond your toes. Draw your navel in to engage your core. Raise your arms overhead and gently tilt your head back.
Warrior I (Virabhandadrasana I)
As you stand straight, move your right leg to the back of your mat, with the foot in 45 degrees. Bend the left knee. Lift the arms up and tilt the head back. Then, move directly to Warrior II.
Warrior II (Virabhandadrasana II)
To enter Warrior II from Warrior I, begin by rotating your hips outward and opening your chest. Extend your right arm behind you and your left arm in front of you at shoulder height. Slowly return to a standing position. Repeat Warrior I and Warriior II on the other side.
Corpse Pose (Savasana):
Lie down flat on your back with your legs slightly open and your arms on your sides facing upward. Allow your fingers to curl up slightly. Focus on your breath.
Take as much time as you need with your practice, and meet me at the next one.
Love,
Evi