Gentle Yoga Sequence For Gratitude
The holidays are a time of year when we are often reminded of what we are grateful for. Why not start each day with a yoga sequence that helps you focus on the good in your life? This gentle yoga sequence for gratitude will help you cultivate a sense of thankfulness, and set the tone for a happy day.
The sequence begins with a few simple poses to get your body moving and your mind focused. Next, we move into a sequence of poses that help you open up your heart and feel grateful for all the good in your life. The sequence concludes with a few calming poses to help you relax and reflect on all you have to be grateful for.
So why not try this sequence out each morning and see how it helps you start your day with a positive attitude and a sense of gratitude?
The sequence:
1. Cat-Cow Pose
Start in Cat-Cow Pose to get your body moving and your mind focused. Cat-Cow Pose is a simple yoga pose that helps to open up your spine and get your blood flowing. It also helps to awaken your mind and get you focused for the day ahead.
To do Cat-Cow Pose, start on all fours with your hands under your shoulders and your knees under your hips. Inhale as you arch your back and look up, and exhale as you round your back and tuck your chin. Continue moving back and forth between these two poses, flowing with your breath.
2. Sun Salutation
Next, move on to a sequence of poses that help you open up your heart and feel grateful for all the good in your life. Sun Salutation is a sequence of poses that is often used to warm up the body before a yoga class. But it can also be used as a sequence to help you open up your heart and feel gratitude.
To do Sun Salutation, start in Mountain Pose with your feet together and your hands at your heart. Inhale as you reach your arms up overhead, and exhale as you fold forward into a Forward Bend. Inhale as you come back up to standing, and exhale as you step or jump back to plank pose. Inhale as you lower down to the floor into Chaturanga Dandasana, and exhale as you push back up to Upward-Facing Dog Pose. Inhale as you lower down to Downward-Facing Dog Pose, and then exhale as you step or jump forward to Standing Forward Bend. Finally, inhale as you come back up to Mountain Pose.
3. Camel Pose
Camel Pose is a pose that helps to open up your chest and heart. It is a pose of gratitude, as it helps you open up your heart and feel thankful for all the good in your life.
To do Camel Pose, start in a kneeling position with your thighs parallel to each other. Place your hands on your lower back, and slowly arch your back and reach up towards the sky. Hold this pose for a few breaths, and then slowly come back down.
4. Heart-Opener Sequence
Next, we move into a sequence of heart-opening poses. These poses help you open up your heart and feel grateful for all the good in your life. The sequence begins with Triangle Pose, which helps to open up your hips and chest. It is followed by Half Camel Pose, which helps to open up your chest and heart. The sequence concludes with Fish Pose, which helps to open up your chest, neck, and throat.
To do Triangle Pose, start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart. Turn your right toes out and your left toes in, and extend your right arm out to the side. Bend your right knee and reach your right hand to your right ankle or shin. Hold this pose for a few breaths, and then switch sides.
To do Half Camel Pose, start in Camel Pose. From here, slowly lean backwards and reach your hands towards the sky. Hold this pose for a few breaths, and then slowly come back up.
To do Fish Pose, start in a seated position with your legs extended in front of you. Bend your right knee and place your right foot on your left thigh. Place your left hand on the floor behind you, and then reach your right hand up towards the sky. Gently tilt your head back and look up at your hand. Hold this pose for a few breaths, and then switch sides.
Namaskar Yoga Sequence
The Namaskar yoga sequence is a popular sequence of poses that is often used to begin a yoga practice. The sequence is meant to warm up the body and prepare it for more strenuous poses. The Namaskar sequence is also a great way to end a yoga practice, as it helps to cool down the body.
The Namaskar sequence is comprised of twelve poses. The poses are:
1. Mountain Pose
2. Forward Bend
3. Halfway Lift
4. Downward Dog
5. Plank Pose
6. Cobra Pose
7. Upward Dog Pose
8. Side Plank
9. Triangle Pose
10. Half Moon Pose
11.Warrior I Pose
12. Warrior II Pose
Practicing Yoga Sequences Vs Ooses
There is a lot of discussion in the yoga world about practicing sequences and flows. Do you follow a sequence that someone else has designed, or do you create your own flows? This is a personal decision that each yoga practitioner has to make for themselves.
There are pros and cons to both approaches. When you practice sequences designed by someone else, you can be sure that the poses will be aligned correctly and that you will be working on specific areas of your body. You also don’t have to think about what poses to do next, which can be a relief if you’re feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
However, when you create your own flows, you have the freedom to work on the areas of your body that you need the most attention. You can also customize your sequences to fit your own needs and preferences. Additionally, creating your own flows can be a fun and creative way to practice yoga.
Ultimately, the decision about whether to practice sequences or flows is up to you. Try out both approaches and see which one you prefer.
Pre Christmas Yoga Sequence
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The holidays are a time of joy, family, friends and celebration. But for some of us, they can also be a time of stress and anxiety. The endless parties, gift buying and cooking can be overwhelming. Here is a yoga sequence to help you relax and enjoy the holidays.
1. Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana): This pose stretches the hamstrings and spine. It helps to calm the mind and relieve stress.
2. Child’s Pose (Balasana): This pose is a resting pose that relaxes the mind and body.
3. Cat-Cow Pose (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana): This pose helps to warm up the spine and stretch the back. It helps to release tension and stress.
4. Downward Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana): This pose stretches the hamstrings, calves and back. It helps to energize the body and relieve stress.
5. Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I): This pose strengthens the legs and back. It also opens the hips and chest.
6. Triangle Pose (Trikonasana): This pose stretches the hamstrings, calves, hips and chest. It helps to calm the mind and relieve stress.
7. Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana): This pose stretches the hamstrings, calves, hips, chest and shoulders. It helps to calm the mind and relieve stress.
8. Camel Pose (Ustrasana): This pose stretches the chest and spine. It helps to open the heart and relieve stress.
9. Seated Twist (Parsva Matsyendrasana): This pose stretches the spine and hips. It helps to relieve stress and tension.
10. Corpse Pose (Savasana): This pose is a resting pose that relaxes the mind and body.
Fun Easy Yoga Sequence
For Relaxation
In our fast-paced lives, it’s important to take time for ourselves to relax and rejuvenate. A yoga sequence is a great way to do just that. This fun and easy yoga sequence is perfect for relaxation.
1. Start in a comfortable seated position. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
2. Inhale and raise your arms overhead, then exhale and fold forward, keeping your spine long.
3. Inhale and raise your torso up, then exhale and fold back down.
4. Inhale and extend your right leg out in front of you, then exhale and fold it in.
5. Inhale and extend your left leg out in front of you, then exhale and fold it in.
6. Repeat steps 2-5 two more times.
7. Sit up tall and extend your arms out to your sides, palms up. Take a few deep breaths, then slowly lower your arms.
This fun and easy yoga sequence is a great way to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind.
I am passionate about yoga and this is my blog. I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years and teaching for 5. Yoga has transformed my life in so many ways and I love being able to share that with others. My hope is that through this blog, I can help people learn more about yoga, connect with other yogis, and find inspiration to live a healthier, happier life.
