Hi Friends!
Today we will be practicing “Lunge Pose.”
Lunge Pose helps us counteract the effects of what I call “Modern Day Sitting Syndrome”!
The beauty of each yoga pose is that if you find that a pose is too challenging for you there is always an easier way to practice it. Lunge Pose is no exception. If you find it is too challenging for you, simply lower your back knee to the ground. For more support stretch your legs wider than hip distance. Try it out. Do what works for you.Yoga is about being good to yourself. This may be your first decision to be good to yourself. As you progress in your practice you may find that what you discover on your mat may spill over into your daily life. Making a decision that’s best for you while doing yoga is the first step in making your yoga practice your own.
Lunge Pose Tips:
1.) Stand hip width, bending both knees and stepping your right foot forward.
2.) The further forward you step, the more challenging the pose.
3.) Bending forward; use your hands for support.
4.) Keep your arms straight, relax your shoulders, soften your collar bone, and let your hips sink.
5.) Inhale deeply all Try to let go of all thoughts, past and present Breathe deeply for 5-10 counts.
6.) Step forward with your left foot into Lunge Pose and breathe deeply for 5-10 counts again.
Sitting at a desk all day stresses our spine, hips, and back. Our chest caves in, our shoulders round forward and soon our breathing is affected too. Taking just five minutes for a few Lunge Poses with deep breathing energizes our bodies while also giving them a chance to rest and relax. Deep breathing activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which slows our heart rate and helps us relax, while lunges builds strong muscles in our legs, back, and spine.
As you work on your Lunge Pose, let it remind you to stop taking up time from your life by looking in the rear view mirror of your past life. Instead, live in the present moment, fully alive, fully aware and ready to move forward. As you go forward may you realize along the way how very much that God loves you!
May you love and be loved and may peace be with you!
see you next month!
