It is important to pay attention to the use of the feet and legs in standing poses - obviously.
Consider what it means to you to ground through the feet; to feel stable and balanced - whether you are standing on one foot or two; whether you are on a mat or not.
Use the components from the moon and sun salutations like strengthening and lengthening the limbs in order to maintain a tall, spacious spine.
Firm the muscles around the kneecap by lifting the kneecaps when you are straightening the legs. Think opposition - ground through the heels and lift up through the legs. Lift and lengthen the back of the body up through/away from the heels to create space throughout the entire spine, and breathe easily through the ribs.
The strength of the legs in standing postures supports and helps to maintain a long, spacious torso in all directions: front to back, side to side, top to bottom. Notice the response of the spine as you learn to work with strong, steady feet and legs (firm kneecaps) - even the arms will aid you in the ultimate quest for space.
Most importantly - enjoy the process and thank yourselves just for showing up.
Videography: Grant Henry
This sequence can be practiced after your workday, before getting into bed, or even upon waking.
My intention was to keep it relatively simple and open up areas of the body that may generally feel tight after a long workday or sleeping - for example the shoulders, back, or psoas (hip-flexor) mus...
Yoga flow for mamas-to-be.
Moderate morning yoga provides a gradual warm up using strength, balance, and breath to increase heat. Alignment based holds open the upper and lower bodies in combination with dynamic asana.
