Winter solstice yoga sequence5/5/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() If this doesn’t work for you, you can simply stagger the legs so the right shin is in front of the left. Bending at the knees so the feet are on either side of your seat. Knee Pile – From your seat, cross the right leg over the left. Lift up and then repeat on the other side.Īffirmation: I am at peace with the flow of life.Ĥ. Maybe setting blocks up so one supports the upper back and another supports the head, or lowering all the way down to the back.Īffirmation: I have a big heart and that’s a wonderful thing. Thigh bone parallel to the longer edge of the mat. Bend the right knee, and have the foot flat on the mat. Half Saddle – Turn to face the top of the mat. Use props to support the head or chest as you like.Īffirmation: I am free to choose a different thought.ģ. Begin to round as you fold down in to the center. Make this supported as needed, lift the hips onto a prop or bend the knees. ![]() Straddle Fold – Extend the legs out, widening them to the sides. Lift up and then lower left ear to left shoulder.Īffirmation: I love and accept myself exactly as I am.Ģ. Maybe turning the chin up or down, playing with where the stretch is felt most.Īffirmation: Deep within me is an infinite source of peace. Drop the right ear towards the right shoulder, while continuing to press the left one down. Let the hands rest on the thighs, roll the shoulders away from the ears, reach up through the crown of the head. Seated Neck Stretch – Start seated, however is comfortable for you. Hold each pose for 2-3 minutes and grab some props (blocks, bolster, cushions, blankets) to make yourself comfortable.ġ. Give yourself the chance to reflect in your journal at the end. Not asking yourself to believe it but simply noticing what comes up for you. With each affirmation, repeat it internally to yourself. It is a great time to spend some restorative relaxing time on the mat, with passive long held poses combined with affirmations. This time is a great chance to reflect on what has been and has happened and what lies ahead. The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year, but that also means the return of the light. ![]()
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