You'll see tree pose (aka Vrksasana) sprinkled all over the socials as it is a go-to yogi stance. Here are the basics... 1️⃣ Root down through the standing leg, engage your core and find your focal point. 2️⃣ Choose your secondary foot position in either a kickstand at your ankle, calf or the inner thigh. 3️⃣ Next, choose your hand position at your hips, heart or high above your head. ------------------- For this "fountain of youth" variation, bring your thumb and index fingers together overhead as you inhale. Exhaling, slowly drop your hands toward the ground, crossing your wrists in front of your pelvis. Inhaling, bring your arms overhead. Exhaling, bring arms down once again but switch which hand crosses on top in front of your pelvis. A lovely and slow moving meditation. Enjoy. 💛 . . . . #yoga #yogaflow #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogajourney #yogalife #yogalover #mindfulness #purposeful #mindtool #mindfulmaster #mindfulliving #intention #goals #mentalhealth #balance #justbebalanced #bodyandmind #balancedlife #healthyhabits #healthiswealth #treepose
It's August, my friends! 😍 Here's a little unknown fact: trees make me very happy. They represent strength and stability. My kids and I will pick out our favorite trees on walks. Of course, I love them with their leaves but seeing them bare reveals the beauty of their structure underneath. This is something we get to do in yoga--focus in on and appreciate the foundations of who we are structurally and emotionally. Let's work on our strength and stability together as I share some tips and variations of this pose. 🌳💚 . . . #yoga #yogaflow #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogajourney #yogalife #yogafun #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogalover #mindfulness #purposeful #mindfulmaster #mindfulliving #balance #justbebalanced #bodyandmind #bodymindsoul #mindbody #balancedlife @heidischweigert
Trikonasana, aka Triangle, begins with a heel-to-arch foot placement. If your hips are tight, adjust the feet so they are not perpendicular. Inhale and reach your front fingertips as far forward as they will go (then reach another inch:). Keep your torso where it is noting your long spine. Exhale, drop only the arm to the thigh, shin, or floor and press into it to open the chest. Lengthen your tailbone toward your back foot to protect your low back. Inhale, take your top hand to the hip or sky. Your gaze can be at the ground or top fingers. The goal is not the floor. It's the sensations of elongating and opening. Enjoy, my friends. . . . . #yoga #yogateache #yogalife #yogafun #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogafitness #yogalover #balance #justbebalanced #bodymindsoul #mindbody #balancedlife @heidischweigert
The pose of the month is Triangle, courtesy of the Peace, Love & Yoga Calendar. This is a yummy one and perfect as we dive into the 2nd half of the year. Get ready for stretches in the front hamstring and across the back hip, and beautiful lines in the spine and from fingertip to fingertip. . . . . #yoga #yogateacher #yogajourney #yogalife #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogalover #balance #justbebalanced #mindbody #balancedlife #triangle @heidischweigert
Happy International Yoga Day, friends! For those of you have been to my class, you know how I like a physical challenge. But what has kept my attention, and helped me to evolve as a person, is the awareness that yoga has brought to my life. The ability to tune into my physical sensations, mental scripts, and knowing my goals helps me course correct on a daily basis. While I’m forever a work in progress, I’m grateful for the person I continue to become because of toolkit that is in the practice. 💛🧘‍♀️
In keeping with the heart opening theme from the Peace, Love & Yoga Calendar, here are some additional poses for you to play around with. 1️⃣ Bow: Feel free to use a strap or just work one side at a time. 2️⃣ Camel: Toes can be tucked or flat if you're bendier. Fists can stay at the small of the back or slide down to the ankles. 3️⃣ Standing Bow: Sometimes it's nice to work asymmetrically. Especially if you have tight shoulders. 4️⃣ Puppy: I find this one surprisingly intense. I have my chin on the ground, but you can place your forehead down as well. ..... Truth be told, backbends are a challenge for me. I'm constantly working on my mindset and range of motion because I'm restricted on my left side due to an old injury. Does this mean that I skip them? Nope. My yoga wheel comes in handy as does my Neural Kinetic Therapy. #Progress literally comes in the form of millimeters for me and I'm just fine with that. 😊 . . . . #heartopeners #yoga #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogajourney #yogalife #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogafitness #yogalover #balance #justbebalanced #bodymindsoul #mindbody #balancedlife #healthyhabits @heidischweigert
 

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