Got a few moments? Can you join me for 5 minutes of Warrior training to counter the effects of sitting at a desk all day? We will stretch and strengthen our entire body with the all-inclusive ” Warrior Pose.” With a simple clasping of hands behind our backs, we optimize the pose by opening our hearts, chest, and lungs, reversing the hunched back posture. Add a bow forward, and we up our training by causing our core to kick in to help keep our body up!
1.) Warrior Pose
Step to the side. Keep your heels on the same line and your back toes slightly turned in. Your hips should face forward. Step in with your back leg if the pose grows challenging. Bend your right knee. Place your hands in a praying position. Breathe deeply through your nose for 5-10 counts. Surrender your thoughts and be present for these few moments.
Your inhales should be long and deep through your nose as you go back. Your exhales should be long and slow as you bow. Hold the breath in at the top of the stretch. Hold your breath out at the bottom of the bow. This will enhance the effects of the pose.
Just a quick reminder to all the warriors out there….
Stand tall and be proud that you are a warrior in God’s army, for He thinks you are a mighty warrior! He says it many times in His word. Below is just one example. Best part? You already “own” the victory, when you placed your life in God’s hands!
The Lord is with you mighty warrior.
Judges 6:12
2.) Peaceful Warrior Pose
Clasp your hands behind your back. Look up. Inhale deeply and hold it.
3.) Humble Warrior Pose
Keep tension in the clasping. Bow forward. Lead with your chin. Exhale slowly. Extend up and over your forward leg. Hold the bow and the exhale.
Inhale and slowly come up back to Peaceful Warrior Pose. Repeat the process 5-10 times and try it with your left leg forward.
With God at your side you can do mighty things.
Be the Warrior He created you to be!
Yoga on!
xxoo
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