I have a few resolutions for 2013 but experience has taught me to be realistic.
I will not be training for a marathon and eat 1000 calories a day for the rest of the year.
I am just going to be balanced and moderate.
I used to do yoga in manic but sporadic bursts. I would do nothing for months and then go into a bootcamp like frenzy doing two classes a day. So this is part of my new daily yoga routine.
Keepin' it real folks. Slowly but surely.
It is called - Viparita Karani - Legs up the wall.
You can do this anywhere - at home, if you have your own office, at school.
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| Against the wall in the corridor. |
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| Living room. |
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| Outside in the garden or against a tree in the park. |
This is such a simple pose. I do this while I watch my TV shows.
It is really lazy and very passive but it is also so beneficial for you.
To really prepare yourself for a deep sleep - it is better to close your eyes and calm your mind.
BENEFITS OF POSTURE
- This prevents varicose veins and edema.
- It soothes your nerves and slows your system down.
- It relieves minor headaches, and backaches.
- It could ease insomnia.
- Alleviates menstrual cramps.
- Improves digestion.
BUT DO NOT DO THIS POSE IF
- You have Glaucoma
- You have a neck or back injury
If you find this a little tough on the abs - people do use a bolster or a pillow for extra support like this.
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| You could use any pillow or roll up a blanket. |
If you get really good you can do it this way.
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| Not as relaxing but you get extra yogi points. |
Namaste. Om. Peace out.
Oh! I've been doing yoga for years (well on and off, to be honest), and I don't know why I never thought of doing the first pose whenever. I did the second one in classes all the time, but I think I'm going to go do that pose now. As in right now. And I'm with you! Slowly but surely.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing 'sporadic yoga' for a while now too but really need to get more of a routine going so I may add it to my resolution list :)
ReplyDeleteAlso thanks for all your comments and for leading us back to your blog, I'm sad though that I finished all my 'fish cakes' before getting to grill one! Will have to wait until the summer as I don't know where to find them in London! !