Here’s a little flow that will allow you to reset and recharge for all your holiday festivities!
- Start seated in a cross legged position.
- Begin your deep belly breathing (or ujayii breath) – Inhale through the nose for 4 counts. Exhale through the nose for 4 counts.
- Child’s Pose – 5 breaths
- Down Dog – 5 breaths
- Repeat Child’s Pose/Down Dog Variation 5 times
- Come to standing
- Rag Doll – Fold Forward, Back Flat, Slight Bend in Knees, Grab Opposite Elbows – 5 breaths
- Christmas Tree Pose – Balance on one standing leg. place opposite foot at ankle, calf or groin. Alternate legs. Balance on a block if you have one! – 5 breaths each side
- Come to your belly
- Cobra Pose – Legs together, hands under shoulders, elbows squeezed tight, lift upper body using your low back only
- Airplane Pose – Arms out by your side, legs together, lift head, neck, shoulders, chest, thighs, and feet off the ground
- Come to seated
- Bound Angle Pose (Butterfly) – Place bottoms of feet together at groin, knees facing out – 5 breaths
- Cow Face Pose – Left knee bent, right leg over left. Knees stacked on top of each other. Heels work toward hips. Repeat on opposite side. (Modification – Thread the Needle) – 5 breaths each side
- Bear Hug – Lay all the way down on your back, bring knees into chest, grab opposite elbows – 5 breaths
- Legs up the Wall – Stay for 5 minutes!
- Savasana – Stay for 5 minutes!
Namaste :)
– Kalynn
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