HEALING YOGA if you want to LOSE WEIGHT
Why does the media always portray thin people? Are you overweight or ‘big-boned’? Do you feel insecure & embarrassed exercising in front of others?
You do not have to be a size 8 to practice yoga, feel good, energized & more balanced & flexible in daily living!
When your body is aligned properly, traditional postures can be adjusted with props such as chairs, blocks, belts & blankets so you are comfortable, smiling, with no pressure on your joints & bones, stronger with less fatigue.
Correct breathing, stretching, & visualization does not have to be strenuous in order to increase the metabolic rate so your body burns more calories, your stress is reduced & healthy nutrition is maintained.
Begin with Warrior 1 pose. Using the wall for support, square the hips & bring one leg in front of the other in a lunge position. Bend the front knee making sure that the knee is over the ankle. Use your inner thighs to stabilize & strengthen your knees. Extend the back ankle without collapsing the back thigh. Hands against the wall for support as you soften the upper back, heart forward & Breathe! Now, place the other leg in front & repeat.
Consistent practice of this courageous pose heightens your postural alignment, flexibility and strength.
I will give you more poses to practice in the weeks to come!
