I've got two variations of Twisted Pigeon for you. ☺️ --- The first one is upright. From Down Dog, pull your right knee to the outside of your right wrist. Then there are two main components here. First, you want to keep your foundation set so you don't dump all your body weight into your front knee--yuck. Do this by grounding down into both knees and hugging them together. This will distribute your weight between both legs. If this is still too much pressure for the front knee, this variation isn't for you. The second major component is core strength. Walk your hands as close to your hips as possible. Maybe they stay on the ground, or while hugging those knees together you place your left hand on your right thigh and right hand on your hip or left thigh. ---- The second Twisted Pigeon is on the floor. Notice my left knee is leading. Remember to find action in your foundation to keep your front knee happy. Then thread your right arm underneath your left, resting your right shoulder and temple on the ground. Your left hand can rest in front of your face, reach to the top of your mat, or gently wrap behind your back. In both poses, enjoy 6-10 smooth breaths. ✨ ---- . . . . #yoga #yogaflow #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogalife #yogafun #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogafitness #yogalover #balance #justbebalanced #bodymindsoul #mindbody #balancedlife #pigeonpose @heidischweigert
Let's get twisted! October features this lovely illustration of Twisted Pigeon. My cycle-yogis got a little hip and spine love in this pose today. Keep an eye out for my tips on the pose to follow. xx --- In case you didn’t know... @heidischweigert has created another beautiful yoga calendar for 2019 as well. You can grab the link from her bio. 🙌🏻 . . . . #yoga #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogajourney #yogalife #yogafun #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogalover #justbebalanced #bodymindsoul #mindbody #balancedlife #pigeonpose
Sometimes we need to chill in our yoga practice and folds are the way to go. Wide-leg Forward Fold lengthens the legs and spine and relaxes the mind. 1️⃣ Begin in Mountain pose and step your feet apart, keeping your feet parallel. 2️⃣ Hinge at the hips as you keep your spine long. Hands can be at your hips, blocks or the floor. 3️⃣ Press evenly into the 4 corners of your feet. 4️⃣ Lift through yours sitz bones until you feel a nice stretch through the hamstrings. 5️⃣ Let your head be heavy. 👉 Refine by pressing through the outer edges of the feet. 👉 Engage the abdominals to lengthen through the back. ————— You’ll notice two arm variations in the pics. The first allows me to go deeper in the fold by utilizing my arms. The second is a yummy chest expansion. ————— If you notice your back rounding, use blocks or a chair underneath your upper body. ————— Go slow and enjoy. Happy September, friends. 💛 . . . . #yoga #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogajourney #yogalife #yogafun #yogapose #yogafitness #yogalover #purposeful #mindtool #mindfulmaster #justbebalanced #bodyandmind #mindbody #balancedlife #healthyhabits #healthiswealth #mindset #calmvibes #calmthechaos @heidischweigert
My favorite season has arrived. 🙌🏻☺️ Warm days, cool nights, jeans, extra layers and cuddles, yes, please! I may be partial, but September’s illustration is my fave due to the doppelgänger situation. 😉 Tips to come... . . . . . #yoga #yogaflow #yogateacher #yogaeveryday #yogajourney #yogalife #yogafun #yogapose #yogaforlife #yogafitness #balance #justbebalanced #bodyandmind #bodymindsoul #mindbody #balancedlife #selfcarecoach @heidischweigert
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
 

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