Today I thought I'd share one of the first yoga sequences I got hooked on right when I started practicing yoga, one I still go back to regularly. As I've mentioned a few times on this blog already, yoga has become an important and rewarding part of my fitness routine. It is the perfect combination of physical exertion and mental grounding. It brings my mind back to my body instead of the million other directions it has a tendency to shoot off to throughout the day, and makes me feel truly present and in the moment.
Hip-opening sequences like the one above, have a profoundly positive effect on my mood. While opening the hips is challenging, the work is worth the effort. It is said that negative emotions like stress and anxiety are stored in the hips, and there is definitely a release that comes with this practice in particular. It is also an excellent way to relieve back pain, especially tight muscles caused by sitting at a desk all day, or relief after an extra strenuous workout.
When I first tried this sequence out there were some poses that required what I viewed as an intimidating amount of flexibility. Skip the ones that seem too difficult for now, and remember to breathe through the more strenuous stretches. Be patient with your body, but also allow it to be challenged. Flexibility will improve. Now I can complete this video without a problem. Give this sequence a try and experience all the benefits yoga has to offer for yourself!
Hip-opening sequences like the one above, have a profoundly positive effect on my mood. While opening the hips is challenging, the work is worth the effort. It is said that negative emotions like stress and anxiety are stored in the hips, and there is definitely a release that comes with this practice in particular. It is also an excellent way to relieve back pain, especially tight muscles caused by sitting at a desk all day, or relief after an extra strenuous workout.
When I first tried this sequence out there were some poses that required what I viewed as an intimidating amount of flexibility. Skip the ones that seem too difficult for now, and remember to breathe through the more strenuous stretches. Be patient with your body, but also allow it to be challenged. Flexibility will improve. Now I can complete this video without a problem. Give this sequence a try and experience all the benefits yoga has to offer for yourself!
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