![]() Standing balances: Balance postures allow us to feel grounded on the earth and in our own strength, while also expanding our arms and/or legs out and up.They inspire us to trust and believe in ourselves and instill a sense of positive self-recognition. Forward bends: These empowering poses turn our drishti (or gaze) inward toward our heart centers.Backbends: Backbending poses are heart-opening, invigorating and often associated with an emotional release.This sequence focuses on 3 different types of poses: ![]() Flow into Fall 30-Minute Vinyasa Yoga Sequence So to raise your spirits during times of uncertainty and to let go of any negativity associated with change, flow into fall with this 30-minute Vinyasa yoga sequence and feel grounded in your abilities and your strength. Sometimes we avoid change because it looks tough, even though a lot of times, change is what is needed and what is best for us. Like the bright autumn leaves, sometimes change on the outside looks beautiful, but then the reality of it can be scary, challenging or unexpected. …To continue reading, see the original “9-Pose Pregnancy Yoga Sequence” post at Gold Coast Doulas, where you’ll find a star cast of doulas who can guide and support you in enjoying your dream pregnancy and delivery.Watching the seasons change opens the door for us to reflect on changes we see in our own lives. Use both arms to push yourself up to seated. Role to your side while allowing your head to gently settle on the floor. To come out use your hands to support bringing your knees together.Begin to let go of tension throughout your body and relax in this lovely supported pose for about five minutes or until you would like to come out.Shoulders are turned under slightly with palms of your hands facing the ceiling.Prop your knees with blankets as in picture if they’re off the floor.Support your head with the extra blanket. With the support of your arms and elbows, begin to lean back while lifting your ribs up and place them down on the bolster.For a deeper sense of relaxation, either belt your legs as in the photo or rest your toes against a wall.Sit with soles of feet together with your knees out to the side just in front of the bolster (or folded blankets) with a blanket for a pillow.Reclined Bound Angle Pose - Supta Baddha Konasana (5 minutes) ![]() If you have any questions please connect with me via our contact page or on facebook. ![]() I carried my twins full term and had a natural delivery. And with my daily practice I felt better able to adjust to my drastically changing body as well as remain calm and positive in each moment, and about my upcoming delivery. I knew that yoga would improve my chances of having a smooth healthy pregnancy and delivery. Even though I had already been doing yoga for 10 years, I took it more seriously during these 9 months than I ever had before. There is endless information available for newly pregnant woman and it can be overwhelming trying to decide what is best for you.Īs a mom of three kids, a yoga instructor and one who did everything in my power to enjoy healthy pregnancies and natural births, I will share a simple yoga sequence ideal for the healthy pregnant mom.īelow are some of the poses I did nearly every day of my pregnancy with twins. Pregnancy is an exciting and sometimes intimidating time of a woman’s life. I had the honor of writing this guest post for Gold Coast Doulas and wanted to share it here for any pregnant moms who would like to incorporate yoga into their prenatal care… ![]()
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